RFC 2654 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1999

A Tagged Index Object for use in the Common Indexing Protocol

Overview

RFC 2654, “A Tagged Index Object for use in the Common Indexing Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in August 1999 by R. Hedberg, B. Greenblatt, R. Moats, M. Wahl. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a mechanism by which information servers can exchange indices of information from their databases by making use of the Common Indexing Protocol (CIP). This document defines the structure of the index information being exchanged, as well as the appropriate meanings for the headers that are defined in the Common Indexing Protocol. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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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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