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D/S

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Directory Service

Definition(s):

  A distributed database service capable of storing information, such as certificates and CRLs, in various nodes or servers distributed across a network. (In the context of this practice guide, a directory services stores identity information and enables the authentication and identification of people and machines.)
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16B under Directory Service from NIST SP 800-15
NIST SP 1800-16D under Directory Service from NIST SP 800-15

  A distributed database service capable of storing information, such as certificates and CRLs, in various nodes or servers distributed across a network. (In the context of this practice guide, a directory services stores identity information and enables the authentication and identification of people and machines.)
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-16C under Directory Service from NIST SP 800-15