Domain Naming Services
DIS plays a role in state domain naming, ensuring that Internet users can easily
locate and use state Web sites and digital government services. DIS led a
multi-agency group in creating statewide standards for Internet top-level,
sub-domain, and host domains within the wa.gov and state.wa.us state
domains.
Originally put in place in 1983, the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) is a
database that maps domain and host names to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
Most Internet services rely on DNS to locate Web sites and successfully deliver
e-mail.
Washington State’s Domain and Host Naming Standards are designed to provide:
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users with domain and host names that clearly indicate the legitimacy and
authority of government Web applications, services, and information.
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agency domain administrators with clear written naming standards to follow when
requesting Internet domain and host names, and
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the DIS state Internet domain administrator with standards from which decisions
can be made regarding requests for Internet domain and host names and naming
structures
To support state agencies in following the state standards and applying for
domain names, DIS offers a fully developed resource Web site with DNS best
practices, resources and instructions for requesting domain names.
Contact domainname@dis.wa.gov for
access to these online resources. You may apply for a DNS name or ask for
advice by completing the
DNS Request Form and e-mailing it to
net-change@dis.wa.gov.
You can also read the
state standards for domain naming in DIS’ Portfolio Management Web
area.
Domain Naming Services (DNS) FAQs