RFC 2120 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1997
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Managing the X.500 Root Naming Context
Overview
RFC 2120, “Managing the X.500 Root Naming Context”, is an Experimental document published in March 1997 by D. Chadwick. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the use of 1993 ISO X.500 Standard protocols for managing the root context. Whilst the ASN.1 is compatible with that of the X.500 Standard, the actual settings of the parameters are supplementary to that of the X.500 Standard. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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