RFC 1249 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
WED · 29 JUL 2026
DIXIE Protocol Specification
Overview
RFC 1249, “DIXIE Protocol Specification”, is an Informational document published in August 1991 by T. Howes, M. Smith, B. Beecher. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC defines a mechanism by which TCP/UDP based clients can access OSI Directory Service without the overhead of the ISO transport and presentation protocols required to implement full-blown DAP. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
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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