IPv6 Node Information Queries
RFC 4620, “IPv6 Node Information Queries”, is an Experimental document published in August 2006 by M. Crawford, B. Haberman. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a protocol for asking an IPv6 node to supply certain network information, such as its hostname or fully-qualified domain name. IPv6 implementation experience has shown that direct queries for a hostname are useful, and a direct query mechanism for other information has been found useful in serverless environments and for debugging. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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