RFC 4521 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2006

Considerations for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Extensions

Overview

RFC 4521, “Considerations for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Extensions”, is a Best Current Practice document published in June 2006 by K. Zeilenga. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is extensible. It provides mechanisms for adding new operations, extending existing operations, and expanding user and system schemas. This document discusses considerations for designers of LDAP extensions. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Best Current Practice” means

Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.

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