On the Naming and Binding of Network Destinations
RFC 1498, “On the Naming and Binding of Network Destinations”, is an Informational document published in August 1993 by J. Saltzer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This brief paper offers a perspective on the subject of names of destinations in data communication networks. It suggests two ideas: First, it is helpful to distinguish among four different kinds of objects that may be named as the destination of a packet in a network. Second, the operating system concept of binding is a useful way to describe the relations among the four kinds of objects. 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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