PHWinfo - Afficher un message - CNAME vs. Host record for Intranet Web Name

09/04/2008, 11h37

The original purpose of a CNAME was to point to an A record hosted on a
different nameserver, one which you do not control.

Since you have control over your domain and DNS, just use A record should be
good enough.

Marty

"BH337" wrote:

> I need to setup an Intranet Name in DNS that points to an internal web
> server. Setting this up can be done with a host A record that points to the
> web server IP or a CNAME entry that points to the host name of the web
> server.
>
> What is the pros and cons of doing each of these? I would like to use the
> recommended method, but I am having trouble finding a solid answer. Thanks.

09/04/2008, 11h37	#2
mformarty Messages: n/a Hébergeur:	RE: CNAME vs. Host record for Intranet Web Name The original purpose of a CNAME was to point to an A record hosted on a different nameserver, one which you do not control. Since you have control over your domain and DNS, just use A record should be good enough. Marty "BH337" wrote: > I need to setup an Intranet Name in DNS that points to an internal web > server. Setting this up can be done with a host A record that points to the > web server IP or a CNAME entry that points to the host name of the web > server. > > What is the pros and cons of doing each of these? I would like to use the > recommended method, but I am having trouble finding a solid answer. Thanks.