RFC 5539 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2009

NETCONF over Transport Layer Security

Overview

RFC 5539, “NETCONF over Transport Layer Security”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2009 by M. Badra. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7589 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) provides mechanisms to install, manipulate, and delete the configuration of network devices. This document describes how to use the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol to secure NETCONF exchanges. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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

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
Obsoleted by
RFC 7589
Other RFCs from 2009

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