{
  "draft": "draft-iab-protocol-transitions-08",
  "doc_id": "RFC8170",
  "title": "Planning for Protocol Adoption and Subsequent Transitions",
  "authors": [
    "D. Thaler, Ed."
  ],
  "format": [
    "TEXT",
    "HTML"
  ],
  "page_count": "22",
  "pub_status": "INFORMATIONAL",
  "status": "INFORMATIONAL",
  "source": "IAB",
  "abstract": "Over the many years since the introduction of the Internet Protocol, we have seen a number of transitions throughout the protocol stack, such as deploying a new protocol, or updating or replacing an existing protocol.  Many protocols and technologies were not designed to enable smooth transition to alternatives or to easily deploy extensions; thus, some transitions, such as the introduction of IPv6, have been difficult.  This document attempts to summarize some basic principles to enable future transitions, and it also summarizes what makes for a good transition plan.",
  "pub_date": "May 2017",
  "keywords": [
    "transition plan"
  ],
  "obsoletes": [],
  "obsoleted_by": [],
  "updates": [],
  "updated_by": [],
  "see_also": [],
  "doi": "10.17487/RFC8170",
  "errata_url": null
}