RFC 1537: Common DNS Data File Configuration Errors
This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 1912.
Current version: RFC 1912 — Common DNS Operational and Configuration Errors
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo describes errors often found in DNS data files. It points out common mistakes system administrators tend to make and why they often go unnoticed for long periods of time. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC1537
- Published
- October 1993
- Authors
- P. Beertema
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- app
- Pages
- 9
- Also known as
- —
- Obsoleted by:
- RFC 1912
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Related documents
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May 1994
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May 1994
- RFC 1664Using the Internet DNS to Distribute RFC1327 Mail Address Mapping TablesObsoleted
August 1994
- RFC 1794DNS Support for Load BalancingCurrent
April 1995
- RFC 2219Use of DNS Aliases for Network ServicesCurrent
October 1997
- RFC 1886DNS Extensions to support IP version 6Obsoleted
December 1995
- RFC 1982Serial Number ArithmeticCurrent
August 1996
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