RFC 2937 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The Name Service Search Option for DHCP
Overview
RFC 2937, “The Name Service Search Option for DHCP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2000 by C. Smith. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a new Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option which is passed from the DHCP Server to the DHCP Client to specify the order in which name services should be consulted when resolving hostnames and other information. [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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