A short introduction to the IETF
IETF History
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
Changed IETF composition and roles
IETF Growth by Country
IETF structure
IETF structures and key forums
Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG)
Working groups in eight areas
Working group summary
IETF process
Fundamental working principle
Membership
Fundamental perspective of enlightened self-interest
Two types of documents
Internet drafts
RFCs
Development process
Relations among standards bodies
IETF: infrastructure protocols
IETF: infrastructure applications
How IETF sees work divided
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