RFC 4339 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006

IPv6 Host Configuration of DNS Server Information Approaches

Overview

RFC 4339, “IPv6 Host Configuration of DNS Server Information Approaches”, is an Informational document published in February 2006 by J. Jeong. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes three approaches for IPv6 recursive DNS server address configuration. It details the operational attributes of three solutions: RA option, DHCPv6 option, and well-known anycast addresses for recursive DNS servers. Additionally, it suggests the deployment scenarios in four kinds of networks (ISP, enterprise, 3GPP, and unmanaged networks) considering multi-solution resolution. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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