What is WKS record?

[Kevin Darcy]

Jay Hamil wrote:

> I've looked at the RFC for DNS resource records, and still don't
> understand fully the reason for a WKS record (working services).
>
> What is the purpose for a WKS?  Is it necessary for servers running
> DNS?  Anything else I should know about WKS?
>
> thanks,
>
> Jay Hamil
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>
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> Before you buy.

  WKS stood for "well-known services". It's obsolete and unnecessary.


- Kevin