RFC 2137 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997

Secure Domain Name System Dynamic Update

Overview

RFC 2137, “Secure Domain Name System Dynamic Update”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 1997 by D. Eastlake 3rd. It updates RFC 1035. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3007 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes how to use DNSSEC digital signatures covering requests and data to secure updates and restrict updates to those authorized to perform them as indicated by the updater's possession of cryptographic keys. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 3007
This RFC updates
RFC 1035
Other RFCs from 1997

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