RFC 4512 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2006

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol : Directory Information Models

Overview

RFC 4512, “Lightweight Directory Access Protocol : Directory Information Models”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2006 by K. Zeilenga. It obsoletes RFC 2251, RFC 2252, RFC 2256, RFC 3674. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an Internet protocol for accessing distributed directory services that act in accordance with X.500 data and service models. This document describes the X.500 Directory Information Models, as used in LDAP. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC obsoletes
RFC 2251 RFC 2252 RFC 2256 RFC 3674
Other RFCs from 2006

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