RFC 1275 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Replication Requirements to provide an Internet Directory using X.500
Overview
RFC 1275, “Replication Requirements to provide an Internet Directory using X.500”, is an Informational document published in November 1991 by S.E. Hardcastle-Kille. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC considers certain deficiencies of the 1988 X.500 standard, which need to be addressed before an effective open Internet Directory can be established using these protocols and services [CCI88]. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
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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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- RFC 1277 Encoding Network Addresses to Support Operation over Non-OSI Lower Layers
- RFC 1272 Internet Accounting: Background
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- RFC 1271 Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base
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