Network Working Group P. Jurg
Request for Comments: 1684 SURFnet bv
Category: Informational August 1994
Introduction to White Pages Services based on X.500
Status of this Memo
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.
Table Of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................ 2
2. Concept of X.500 ............................................ 3
2.1 Directory Model ......................................... 3
2.2 Information Model ....................................... 4
3. Benefits of X.500 .......................................... 5
4. Organisational aspects of X.500(experience from Paradise) .. 6
5. Applications of X.500 ...................................... 8
6. References ................................................. 9
7. Security Considerations .................................... 10
8. Author's Address ........................................... 10
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