RFC 2826: IAB Technical Comment on the Unique DNS Root

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This document discusses the existence of a globally unique public name space in the Internet called the DNS (Domain Name System). This name space is a hierarchical name space derived from a single, globally unique root. It is a technical constraint inherent in the design of the DNS. One root must be supported by a set of coordinated root servers administered by a unique naming authority. It is not technically feasible for there to be more than one root in the public DNS. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Document record

Document ID

RFC2826

Published

May 2000

Authors

Internet Architecture Board

Status

INFORMATIONAL

Stream

IAB

Area

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Pages

6

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• DOI: 10.17487/RFC2826
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Topics

• Internet Architecture Board
• domain name
• system

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• INFORMATIONAL
• 2000
• IAB stream