RFC 3254 · INFORMATIONAL · 2002

Definitions for talking about directories

Overview

RFC 3254, “Definitions for talking about directories”, is an Informational document published in April 2002 by H. Alvestrand. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

When discussing systems for making information accessible through the Internet in standardized ways, it may be useful if the people who are discussing it have a common understanding of the terms they use. For example, a reference to this document would give one the power to agree that the DNS (Domain Name System) is a global lookup repository with perimeter integrity and loose, converging consistency. On the other hand, a LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory server is a local, centralized repository with both lookup and search capability. This document discusses one group of such systems which is known under the term, "directories". This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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