RFC 811: Hostnames Server
This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 953.
Current version: RFC 953 — Hostname Server
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This RFC gives a description of what the Hostnames Server is and how to access it. The function of this particular server is to deliver machine-readable name/address information describing networks, gateways, hosts, and eventually domains, within the internet environment.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC811
- Published
- March 1982
- Authors
- K. Harrenstien; V. White; E.J. Feinler
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 4
- Also known as
- —
- Obsoleted by:
- RFC 953
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