RFC 3040 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Internet Web Replication and Caching Taxonomy
Overview
RFC 3040, “Internet Web Replication and Caching Taxonomy”, is an Informational document published in January 2001 by I. Cooper, I. Melve, G. Tomlinson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo specifies standard terminology and the taxonomy of web replication and caching infrastructure as deployed today. It introduces standard concepts, and protocols used today within this application domain. 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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