AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is CNAME (DNS record)?
DNS record (also called A record, CNAME, MX record): An entry in a domain's DNS configuration that maps a name to a piece of information. Common types include A for an IPv4 address, AAAA for IPv6, CNAME for an alias and MX for mail servers.
DNS record: an example
An A record for api.example.com pointing to 203.0.113.10 sends traffic for that name to that address.
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Where you learn it
DNS record is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.