Publisher's Synopsis
This technical guide deals with electronic directory systems and specifically covers the services offered and the techniques used in the Directory as specified in ISO/IEC 9594 and the equivalent CCITT X500 recommendations. There is a detailed description of the Directory Information Model and of Directory functions and operations. Problems arising in a Distributed Directory system are discussed and the guide also;Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is a term adopted by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) to describe its work on the development of manufacturer independent standards for interconnecting computer equipment. Each of the "Guides" focus on technical and practical aspects of OSI. the technical guides are intended for those requiring a more detailed knowledge of the standards. they provide a technical overview of standards, familiarizing the reader with the scope, terminology and structure. They also consider profiles, products and the question of conformance and interworking.;They are aimed at product development staff, project managers, network managers, communications staff, systems implementors and OSI specialists.all in the context of Open Systems Interconnection.covers the i mportant topics of security, organisation and administration,
