RFC 2672 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1999
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Non-Terminal DNS Name Redirection
Overview
RFC 2672, “Non-Terminal DNS Name Redirection”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 1999 by M. Crawford. It has since been updated by RFC 4592, RFC 6604. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6672 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a new DNS Resource Record called "DNAME", which provides the capability to map an entire subtree of the DNS name space to another domain. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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
Other RFCs from 1999
- RFC 2671 Extension Mechanisms for DNS
- RFC 2673 Binary Labels in the Domain Name System
- RFC 2670 Radio Frequency Interface Management Information Base for MCNS/DOCSIS compliant RF interfaces
- RFC 2674 Definitions of Managed Objects for Bridges with Traffic Classes, Multicast Filtering and Virtual LAN Extensions
- RFC 2669 DOCSIS Cable Device MIB Cable Device Management Information Base for DOCSIS compliant Cable Modems and Cable Modem Termination Systems
- RFC 2675 IPv6 Jumbograms
- RFC 2668 Definitions of Managed Objects for IEEE 802.3 Medium Attachment Units
- RFC 2676 QoS Routing Mechanisms and OSPF Extensions