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On Wed, May 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM Paul Wouters <[email protected]> wrote: > On Wed, 21 May 2025, Wes Hardaker wrote: > > >> I have some questions I would like to see a short discussion on before > balloting Yes > >> > >> > >> The columns added to the IANA "DNS Security Algorithm Numbers" > [DNSKEY-IANA] > >> > >> While doing IANA updates, can this document perhaps also update the > name "DNS Security > >> Algorithm Numbers" because it is very confusing. It is only the DNSKEY > algorithm numbers, > >> used in some other records too (eg RRSIG). But there are other > algorithm numbers in DNSSEC > >> too, and which are not covered by this one (eg DS algorithm numbers). > >> > >> Perhaps "DNS Signature Algorithm Numbers" ? > > > > Though I understand the point, I really really don't think such a change > > should be made in this document. We've tried to make this document > > focus only on the task at hand, and that's throwing a whole other goal > > at the document that hasn't had any community discussion. > > I understand. I was just thinking DNSOP doesn't often update IANA > registries, so if we don't sneak it in now, it won't happen. But I > wanted the discussion to be had, it is not a blocker for me. > > > [but I do agree that the two tables are rather confusing... The number > > of times Warren and I have had to consult the tables and re-learn how > > they actually work has probably grown beyond counting on two hands at > > this point] > > Then maybe do a quick check with the WG to do it? If the experts get > confused, what about DNS adjacent people? > > I would love for the names of the IANA registries - I find "Digest Algorithms" pointing to "DNSSEC Delegation Signer (DS) Resource Record (RR) Type Digest Algorithms" confusing. I don't know the whole "let us change the name of an IANA registry" but I am sure a simple request could turn into a whole new bikeshed. tim
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