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INFORMATIONAL

Authors:

S. Jiang
B. Carpenter
M. Behringer

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IRTF

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC7576

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Abstract

This document provides a problem statement and general gap analysisfor an IP-based Autonomic Network that is mainly based on distributednetwork devices. The document provides background by reviewing thecurrent status of autonomic aspects of IP networks and the extent towhich current network management depends on centralization and humanadministrators. Finally, the document outlines the general featuresthat are missing from current network abilities and are needed in theideal Autonomic Network concept.

This document is a product of the IRTF's Network Management ResearchGroup.

For the definition ofStatus,seeRFC 2026.

For the definition ofStream, seeRFC 8729.