rlp/udp
Description
rlp or resource location protocol is a protocol designed to allow a client
to find a machine that has a particular service.
Protocol
In brief terms, a client seeking a service sends a udp packet to the
rlp port listing things that its interested in knowing about. The packet
can be sent to a particular host or to the broadcast address. The host or hosts
respond with messages indicating whether they provide the service. Replies
from the host are not broadcast, but directed directly back to the querying
client.
Notes
rlp is a udp only protocol.
Implementation
Has anyone seen this implemented?
RFCs
RFC-887
Resource Person
Mike Accetta mja@cs.cmu.edu