RFC 1050 · HISTORIC · 1988
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
RPC: Remote Procedure Call Protocol specification
Overview
RFC 1050, “RPC: Remote Procedure Call Protocol specification”, is a Historic document published in April 1988 by Sun Microsystems. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1057 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo specifies a message protocol used in implementing Sun's Remote Procedure Call (RPC) package. This RFC describes a standard that Sun Microsystems and others are using and is one they wish to propose for the Internet's consideration. It is not an Internet standard at this time.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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