RFC - 1684

Introduction to White Pages Services based on X.500

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc1684.txt
Authors:	P. Jurg [SURFnet bv]
Date:	August 1994
Category:	Informational

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Referred by:	2 RFC
Refers to:	9 RFC

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Status

This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Abstract

This document aims at organisations who are using local and global electronic communication on a day to day basis and for whom using an electronic White Pages Service is therefore indispensable.

The document provides an introduction to the international ITU-T (formerly CCITT) X.500 and ISO 9594 standard, which is particularly suited for providing an integrated local and global electronic White Pages Service.

In addition a short overview of the experience gained from the Paradise X.500 pilot is given. References to more detailed information are included.

The document should be useful for managers of the above mentioned organisations who need to get the necessary executive commitment for making the address information of their organisation available by means of X.500.

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