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XFR

XFR

Definition, context, related terminology, and source references for XFR.

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Definition

A collective shorthand for DNS zone transfers, including AXFR and IXFR.

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Related terms

AXFR IXFR Zone transfer A record DNS

Source notes

DNS operations

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