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3.3.9. MX RDATA format

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3.3.9. MX RDATA format

3.3.9. MX RDATA format

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PREFERENCE

EXCHANGE

where:

PREFERENCE
A 16 bit integer which specifies the preference given to this RR among others at the same owner. Lower values are preferred.
EXCHANGE
A domain-name which specifies a host willing to act as a mail exchange for the owner name.

MX records cause type A additional section processing for the host specified by EXCHANGE. The use of MX RRs is explained in detail in [RFC-974].


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