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802.3 Standards Development
Lessons Learned
Brad BoothSr. Solutions Architect, AMCCSept. 13, 2006
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OutlineOutline
� Lessons Learned
� Standards Development Process
� Study Group Phase
� Final Thoughts
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OutlineOutline
� Lessons Learned
� Standards Development Process
� Study Group Phase
� Final Thoughts
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Lessons LearnedLessons Learned
� Past experiences– Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Std. 802.3ae-2002
– Chair, IEEE Std. 802.3an-2006
� Get the easy objectives out of the way early– Full duplex
– 802.3/Ethernet frame format
– Min. and max. frame size
� Tougher objectives can take up to a year
� Knock out objectives first, then 5 criteria and PAR
� Consumption of alcohol may cause discussions about standards to appear more interesting than they really are.
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OutlineOutline
� Lessons Learned
� Standards Development Process
� Study Group Phase
� Final Thoughts
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IEEE Standards StructureIEEE Standards Structure
IEEEIEEE
IEEE-SAStandards Association
IEEE-SAStandards Association
Standards BoardStandards Board IEEE 802Sponsor Group
IEEE 802Sponsor Group
NesComNew Stds. Committee
NesComNew Stds. Committee
RevComReview Committee
RevComReview Committee
IEEE 802.3Working Group
IEEE 802.3Working Group
HSSGStudy Group
HSSGStudy Group
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IEEE Standards ProcessIEEE Standards ProcessStudy Group FormationStudy Group Formation
Idea
Call forInterest
802.3FormSG
RIP
802SEC Form
SG
Study GroupMeetings
802.3Approve
No
Yes
RIP
RIP802 SECApprove
NesComApprove
STBApprove
ApprovedPAR
RIP
RIP
RIP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
YesNo
No
No
No
No
PAR 5 Criteria
Objectives
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IEEE Standards ProcessIEEE Standards ProcessTask Force ReviewTask Force Review
Task ForceMeetings
ProposalsSelected
To802.3 WG
Ballot
Task ForceReview
TFReviewDone
Yes
Yes
Objectives
ApprovedPAR
No
D1.0
D1.(n+1)
No
No
Yes
A
D2.0
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IEEE Standards ProcessIEEE Standards ProcessWorking Group BallotWorking Group Ballot
802.3 WGBallot
SECForward to
LMSC
802.3Forward to
LMSC
Yes
Yes
No
D3.0
No
A
A
New TComments
No
YesD2.(n+1)
Yes
B
A
No
> 75 %
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IEEE Standards ProcessIEEE Standards ProcessSponsor BallotSponsor Ballot
LMSCSponsor
Ballot
SECForward to
RevCom
802.3Forward to
RevCom
Yes
Yes
No
D4.0
No
B
B
New TComments
No
YesD3.(n+1)
Yes
C
B
No
> 75 %
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IEEE Standards ProcessIEEE Standards ProcessStandard ApprovalStandard Approval
C
RevComReview
STBApproval
RevComApproval
Yes
No
Yes
B
NoRIP
Standard
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OutlineOutline
� Lessons Learned
� Standards Development Process
� Study Group Phase
� Final Thoughts
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Study Group PhaseStudy Group Phase
Idea
Call forInterest
802.3FormSG
RIP
802SEC Form
SG
Study GroupMeetings
802.3Approve
No
Yes
RIP
RIP802 SECApprove
NesComApprove
STBApprove
ApprovedPAR
RIP
RIP
RIP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
YesNo
No
No
No
No
PAR 5 Criteria
Objectives
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DocumentsDocuments
� Three documents required– Project Authorization Request (PAR)
– 5 Criteria (aka 5 Critters)
– Objectives
– No draft standard!!
� PAR– Needs approval from HSSG, 802.3 WG, 802 EC, NesCom & IEEE-
SA Standards Board
– Once approved, HSSG will become an 802.3 Task Force
– Very easy to do once the other documents are done
– Should be the last document to be worked on
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Documents (cont.)Documents (cont.)
� 5 Criteria– Needs approval from HSSG, 802.3 WG, 802 EC
– Compatibility and Distinct Identity
– Technical Feasibility
– Broad Market Potential and Economic Feasibility
– Should be worked on after the objectives are set
� Objectives– Needs approval from HSSG, 802.3 WG
– Takes the most time
– Some are simple, but a number of them will be contentious
– Do this first
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Tough ObjectivesTough Objectives
� Level setting– Learn 802.3 terminology
– Develop new terminology where appropriate
� Consensus– 75% to adopt
– Solo efforts are not effective, find co-travelers early
� Stay focused– Form ad hocs to close on specific tasks
– Avoid “let the market decide” mentality
� Work outside the meetings
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OutlineOutline
� Lessons Learned
� Standards Development Process
� Study Group Phase
� Final Thoughts
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Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
� Study group phase– Consensus permits the effort to move forward
– Find objectives that are inclusive to create greater consensus
– Keep objectives simple and to the point
� Develop objectives for the scope of a standard to permit implementations– Implementations are what you build relative to a standard
– Standards are not data sheets
– The standard is a specification that satisfies the objectives
First, and foremost, develop the Objectives!!First, and foremost, develop the Objectives!!First, and foremost, develop the Objectives!!
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Q&AQ&A
� Thank you!