Charter for UR-WG
Date 2012-01-23

Group Abbreviation:
ur-wg
Group Name:
Usage Record WG
Area:
Management

Group Leadership:
Andrea Cristofori	andrea.cristofori@cnaf.infn.it		Chair
Jon Kerr Nilsen		j.k.nilsen@fys.uio.no			Chair

Group Summary:
In order for resources to be shared, sites must be able to exchange basic accounting and usage data in a common format. This working group proposes to define a common usage record based on those in current practice.

Charter Focus/Purpose and Scope:


Goals/Deliverables:
Title: Usage Record - Format Recommendation 2.0
Abstract:
This document describes a common format with which to exchange basic accounting and usage data on different resources. This record format is intended to facilitate the sharing of usage information, particularly in the area of job accounting and storage accounting but with a structure that allows an easy extension to other resources. This document describes the requirements in natural language form for a Usage Record standard. The usage record is then represented in an XML format.

Type: Recommendation Document
Milestone	Date (YYYY-MM)	Completed?	Completed Date (YYYY-MM)
First Draft 	2012-06 		
Public Comment 	2012-08 		
Published 	2012-11 		

Group Status:
Active

Public Description (for print & web site):
In order for resources to be shared, sites must be able to exchange basic accounting and usage data in a common format. This working group proposes to define a common usage record based on those in current practice.