RFC 1057 · INFORMATIONAL · 1988
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
RPC: Remote Procedure Call Protocol specification: Version 2
Overview
RFC 1057, “RPC: Remote Procedure Call Protocol specification: Version 2”, is an Informational document published in June 1988 by Sun Microsystems. It obsoletes RFC 1050. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC describes a standard that Sun Microsystems and others are using, and is one we wish to propose for the Internet's consideration. This memo is not an Internet standard at this time.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 1053 Telnet X.3 PAD option
- RFC 1052 IAB recommendations for the development of Internet network management standards
- RFC 1062 Internet numbers