DNS Support for Load Balancing
RFC 1794, “DNS Support for Load Balancing”, is an Informational document published in April 1995 by T. Brisco. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC is meant to first chronicle a foray into the IETF DNS Working Group, discuss other possible alternatives to provide/simulate load balancing support for DNS, and to provide an ultimate, flexible solution for providing DNS support for balancing loads of many types. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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