jkrey@venera.isi.edu (Joyce K. Reynolds) (04/27/89)
A new Request for Comments is now available from the Network Information Center in the online library at SRI-NIC.ARPA. RFC 1101: Title: DNS Encoding of Network Names and Other Types Author: P. Mockapetris Mailbox: PVM@ISI.EDU Pages: 14 Characters: 28,677 pathname: RFC:RFC1101.TXT This RFC proposes two extensions to the Domain Name System: - A specific method for entering and retrieving RRs which map between network names and numbers. - Ideas for a general method for describing mappings between arbitrary identifiers and numbers. The method for mapping between network names and addresses is a proposed standard, the ideas for a general method are experimental. This RFC assumes that the reader is familiar with the DNS [RFCs 1034 and 1035] and its use. The data shown is for pedagogical use and does not necessarily reflect the real Internet. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. RFCs can be obtained via FTP from SRI-NIC.ARPA with the pathname RFC:RFCnnnn.TXT where "nnnn" refers to the number of the RFC. Log in with FTP username ANONYMOUS and password GUEST. The NIC also provides an automatic mail service for those sites which cannot use FTP. Address the request to SERVICE@SRI-NIC.ARPA and in the subject field of the message indicate the RFC number, as in "Subject: RFC nnnn". Requests for special distribution should be addressed to either the author of the RFC in question or to NIC@SRI-NIC.ARPA. Unless specifically noted otherwise on the RFC itself, all RFCs are for unlimited distribution. Submissions for Requests for Comments should be sent to POSTEL@ISI.EDU. Requests to be added to or deleted from this distribution list should be sent to RFC-REQUEST@SRI-NIC.ARPA. Joyce K. Reynolds