Reserved Top Level DNS Names
RFC 2606, “Reserved Top Level DNS Names”, is a Best Current Practice document published in June 1999 by D. Eastlake 3rd, A. Panitz. It has since been updated by RFC 6761. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
To reduce the likelihood of conflict and confusion, a few top level domain names are reserved for use in private testing, as examples in documentation, and the like. In addition, a few second level domain names reserved for use as examples are documented. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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