File formats:

Status:

PROPOSED STANDARD

Authors:

K. Watsen
I. Farrer
M. Abrahamsson

Stream:

IETF

Source:

netconf (ops)

Cite this RFC: TXT  |  XML  |   BibTeX

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC8572

Discuss this RFC: Send questions or comments to the mailing list netconf@ietf.org

Other actions: View Errata  |  Submit Errata  |  Find IPR Disclosures from the IETF  |  View History of RFC 8572

Abstract

This document presents a technique to securely provision a networking device when it is booting in a factory-default state. Variations in the solution enable it to be used on both public and private networks. The provisioning steps are able to update the boot image, commit an initial configuration, and execute arbitrary scripts to address auxiliary needs. The updated device is subsequently able to establish secure connections with other systems. For instance, a device may establish NETCONF (RFC 6241) and/or RESTCONF (RFC 8040) connections with deployment-specific network management systems.

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.