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Long-term interoperability of protocols is an important goal of the network
standards process. Part of realizing long-term protocol deployment success is
the ability to support change. Change can require adjustments such as extending
the protocol, modifying usage patterns within the current protocol
constraints, or a creating a replacement protocol. This document presents
considerations for protocol designers and implementers about applying techniques
such as greasing or protocol variability as a means to exercise maintenance
concepts.

standards process. Deployment success could depend on supporting change, which
can include modifying how the protocol is used, extending the protocol, or
replacing the protocol. This document presents concepts, considerations, and
techniques related to protocol maintenance, such as greasing or variability. The
intended audience is protocol designers and implementers.


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# Introduction

Long-term interoperability of protocols is an important goal of the network
standards process {{?MAINTENANCE=RFC9413}}. Part of realizing long-term protocol
deployment success {{?SUCCESS=RFC5218}} is the ability to support change. Change
can require adjustments such as extending the protocol, modifying usage
patterns within the current protocol constraints, or creating a replacement
protocol.
standards process {{?MAINTENANCE=RFC9413}}. Protocol deployment success
{{?SUCCESS=RFC5218}} could depend on supporting change, which
can include modifying how the protocol is used, extending the protocol, or
replacing the protocol.

Greasing is one technique that supports the long term-viability of protocol
extension points. It was originally designed for TLS {{?GREASE=RFC8701}} as a
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