RFC 2224 · INFORMATIONAL · 1997
WED · 29 JUL 2026
NFS URL Scheme
Overview
RFC 2224, “NFS URL Scheme”, is an Informational document published in October 1997 by B. Callaghan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
A new URL scheme, 'nfs' is defined. It is used to refer to files and directories on NFS servers using the general URL syntax defined in RFC 1738, "Uniform Resource Locators (URL)". This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
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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