RFC 2587 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1999
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure LDAPv2 Schema
Overview
RFC 2587, “Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure LDAPv2 Schema”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 1999 by S. Boeyen, T. Howes, P. Richard. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4523 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The schema defined in this document is a minimal schema to support PKIX in an LDAPv2 environment, as defined in RFC 2559. Only PKIX-specific components are specified here. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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