Design Choices When Expanding the DNS
RFC 5507, “Design Choices When Expanding the DNS”, is an Informational document published in April 2009 by IAB, P. Faltstrom, R. Austein, P. Koch. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This note discusses how to extend the DNS with new data for a new application. DNS extension discussions too often focus on reuse of the TXT Resource Record Type. This document lists different mechanisms to extend the DNS, and concludes that the use of a new DNS Resource Record Type is the best solution. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
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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