Nameservers for IPv4 and IPv6 Reverse Zones

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Best Practice
Pages: 12
Abstract: This document specifies a stable naming scheme for the nameservers that serve the zones IN-ADDR.ARPA and IP6.ARPA in the DNS. These zones contain data that facilitate reverse mapping (address to name). This memo documents an Internet Best Current Practice.
Publication Date: 2010-05-01
Status Note: Best Current Practice
DOI: 10.17487/RFC5855
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC5855
Author(s): Joe Abley
Terry Manderson
Keyword(s): IN-ADDR.ARPA, IP6.ARPA, Reverse Mapping

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IETF RFC 6304 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 6305 [Active*]
IETF RFC 7020 [Active*]
IETF RFC 7534 [Active*]
IETF RFC 8499 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 9499 [Active*]