RFC 5020 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2007
MON · 14 SEP 2026
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol entryDN Operational Attribute
Overview
RFC 5020, “The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol entryDN Operational Attribute”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 2007 by K. Zeilenga. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) / X.500 'entryDN' operational attribute. The attribute provides a copy of the entry's distinguished name for use in attribute value assertions. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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