"Handle系统协议(版本2.1)规范：全局名称服务的安全解析与管理"

Handle system is a universal global name service that allows for secure name resolution and management on the public Internet. The document provides a description of the Handle system protocol for client software to access handle resolution and management. The protocol details the client software's capabilities for defining handle resolution and managing handle system services. The memo emphasizes that the Handle system is not specifically tied to the IETF's architecture for identifiers and that discussions within the IETF and IRTF have not led to a consensus on how the Handle system fits into the existing architecture for identifiers. While there have been discussions about incorporating the handle as a form of URI, particularly as a URN, the document presents an alternate perspective on how namespaces and identifiers work on the Internet, potentially diverging from the consensus view within the IETF. The memo also provides a link to the English version of the Handle system protocol (version 2.1) specification, affirming that it is distributed for unrestricted use within the Internet community, without defining it as an Internet standard. The copyright notice also states that all rights are reserved by the Internet Society (2003). Overall, the Handle system protocol (version 2.1) specification serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and implementing the Handle system for secure name resolution and management on the public Internet. It outlines the protocol for client software, defining the functionalities and capabilities for accessing handle resolution and management within the Handle system. The document also highlights the ongoing discussions within the IETF and IRTF regarding the relationship between the Handle system and the existing identifier systems, emphasizing that the Handle system presents an alternative viewpoint on identifiers and namespaces on the Internet that may not align with the consensus within the IETF.