RFC 2181 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1997

Clarifications to the DNS Specification

Overview

RFC 2181, “Clarifications to the DNS Specification”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 1997 by R. Elz, R. Bush. It updates RFC 1034, RFC 1035, RFC 1123. It has since been updated by RFC 2535, RFC 4033, RFC 4034, RFC 4035, RFC 4343, RFC 5452, RFC 8767. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document considers some areas that have been identified as problems with the specification of the Domain Name System, and proposes remedies for the defects identified. [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
This RFC updates
RFC 1034 RFC 1035 RFC 1123
Other RFCs from 1997

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