RFC 2972 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000 TUE · 15 SEP 2026

Context and Goals for Common Name Resolution

By N. Popp, M. Mealling, L. Masinter, K. Sollins · Published October 2000 · DOI 10.17487/RFC2972

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.

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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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