RFC 4386 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2006

Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure Repository Locator Service

Overview

RFC 4386, “Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure Repository Locator Service”, is an Experimental document published in February 2006 by S. Boeyen, P. Hallam-Baker. It has since been updated by RFC 8553. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) repository locator service. The service makes use of DNS SRV records defined in accordance with RFC 2782. The service enables certificate-using systems to locate PKI repositories.This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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RFC 8553
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