[Sip] removing configuration from the SIP MIB

[Rohan Mahy <rohan at cisco.com>]

Hi Everyone,

The current SIP MIB  (-08) contains a handful of elements which are 
related to configuration.  These elements are insufficient to usefully 
configure a UA or a Proxy.   The SIP community already has a framework 
for UA Profile configuration, and we have not identified anyone who is 
planning to implement the SIP MIB for configuration. In addition, the 
configuration issues directly affects 3 of the 4 open issues (#1, #46, 
and #79) with the MIB. Finally, the IETF has de-emphasized using MIBs 
for configuration since last year.

Unless someone objects (and volunteers to help), the chairs propose 
that we do not provide  elements for configuration use, and don't make 
elements write or create enabled which would only use this attribute 
for configuration.  We would keep many of these same elements for 
monitoring the actual configuration of elements relevant for 
monitoring, debugging, or troubleshooting purposes.  If the group does 
not object, the authors will propose specific changes to the list, edit 
the document appropriately, and we can send the document to the Area 
Director.

Please send mail right away if you disagree with this approach.

If the group agrees with this proposal, this still leaves issue #87 as 
an open issue, plus the issue that Bob Penfield recently brought  up on 
the list. Most issues with the MIB are discussed here:

http://www1.ietf.org/mail-archive/web/sip/current/msg10184.html

many thanks,
-rohan


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