RFC 4795
Link-local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR), January 2007
- File formats:
- Status:
- INFORMATIONAL
- Authors:
- B. Aboba
D. Thaler
L. Esibov - Stream:
- IETF
- Source:
- dnsext (int)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC4795
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Abstract
The goal of Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR) is to enable name resolution in scenarios in which conventional DNS name resolution is not possible. LLMNR supports all current and future DNS formats, types, and classes, while operating on a separate port from DNS, and with a distinct resolver cache. Since LLMNR only operates on the local link, it cannot be considered a substitute for DNS. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.