This seminar is aimed for BSc/MSc students who are interested in computer networks and communication protocols that power the Internet.
Since more than 25 years the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF http://www.ietf.org) develops and maintains the standard Internet protocols (for instance IP, TCP, HTTP). In this seminar, we will discuss recent IETF protocols.
The IETF is an open community that welcomes the participation of each interested individual. Luckily, from July 17 - July 22, 2016 the IETF will meet in Berlin. The IETF meeting in Berlin is thus a perfect opportunity for you to experience how to design protocols, discuss proposals, and get in contact with people who built the Internet. If you successfully participate in the seminar, we will support you to attend the meeting in Berlin.
The objectives of this seminar include:
- Getting familiar with the IETF functioning;
- Identify topics and working groups that could be of interest for you;
- Improve skills in protocol engineering;
- Getting prepared to participate in a IETF working group.
In addition to the seminar meetings, participants of this seminar should read selected technical specs (Internet Drafts, RFCs) as well as join and follow selected IETF mailing lists.