RFC 1591

A 1994 document by Jon Postel that describes how the domain name (glossary)domain name A readable internet name made of labels separated by dots. Full definition of domain name system is organized and how top-level domains are handed out. It is still the basis for how IANA (glossary)IANA Internet Assigned Numbers Authority The functions that coordinate the root zone, IP addresses and protocol numbers. Full definition of IANA delegates country code domains, and it says a ccTLD manager (glossary)ccTLD manager The organization that runs a country code top-level domain. Full definition of ccTLD manager serves the local community.