RFC 4531 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2006

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Turn Operation

Overview

RFC 4531, “Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Turn Operation”, is an Experimental document published in June 2006 by K. Zeilenga. It has since been updated by RFC 8996. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This specification describes a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) extended operation to reverse (or "turn") the roles of client and server for subsequent protocol exchanges in the session, or to enable each peer to act as both client and server with respect to the other. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
Updated by
RFC 8996
Other RFCs from 2006

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