NTAC
8/7/07
In attendance:
Eric Boyd, Cort Buffington, Brian Court, Michael Lambert, Paul Schopis, Joe St Sauver, Steve Wallace, David wood x
Agenda:
1. agenda bash
2. letter of interest to Jeff and GNC final review
3. report from transport services working group
4. update on Naval Observatory NTP server request
5. HOPI Update
6. netflow collections - Old business
7. Discussion on restarting the peering WG
8. nominations for chair
9. other topics?
1. Letter of interest to Jeff and GNC final review
Paul indicated that he sent the final version of the letter to the group last week. He tried to incorporate suggestions from group. He will be sending the letters this week.
2. Report from transport services WG
The activities of the group are on hold until the next call (July 21).
3. Update on Naval Observatory NTP server request
None of the people involved were able to attend the call so there was no report.
4. HOPI update
Rick was unable to attend the call so no update.
5. netflow collections
Matt was unable to attend the call.
6. peering WG
The peering working group activities were suspended during the merger negotiations.
At JT, a discussion occurred regarding restarting the peering WG as Internet2 has proceeded with peering without a formal mechanism for technical input (although input has been requested informally). Steven Wallace would like to have a subset of NTAC who are conflict-free because discussions regarding the service would include proprietary information to help advise Internet2 on a mix of technical and policy issues. Discussion ensued. It was agreed that having a cross section of connectors (large, small, etc.) would be advantageous. If that is not possible, members of the group will be tasked with obtaining input from those not represented and report back to the group.
Several names were mentioned as potential peering working group members and Paul will contact them.
7. Chair Nominations
The report from the NAG indicated that a chair of the technical group is to be elected.
Between now and the member meeting, nominations, including self-nominations, will be accepted. Linda Roos will check to ensure that those nominated are willing to serve. Discussion ensued regarding the voting process. Paul will create a document outlining the chair election and will send it to the group for review. Some of the topics for the document include requiring that the voter have attended at least three meetings, voting will occur by show of hands and that there be a provision for absentee voting.
The next meeting will be September 4, at 4:00 EDT/3:00 CDT/2:00 MDT/ 1:00 PDT.