RFC 2972 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Context and Goals for Common Name Resolution
Overview
RFC 2972, “Context and Goals for Common Name Resolution”, is an Informational document published in October 2000 by N. Popp, M. Mealling, L. Masinter, K. Sollins. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document establishes the context and goals for a Common Name Resolution Protocol. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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