Step 2: Specifying Z39.50
Common specifications for procurement and implementation documented in a profile
Profile addresses Z specifications such as:
- Protocol version
- Searching:
- Query, Attributes, Attribute Combinations, Default Values, Expected Server Behavior, etc.
- Retrieval:
- Record syntax, element set names, etc.
- Other Z services desired or required
In synch with other existing/emerging profiles
Gain community (including vendors) support