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Adding a new forward<br />

lookup entry<br />

Configuring hosted DNS servers<br />

CNAME Rec: This field defines a DNS CNAME record, which is used<br />

to map an alias to its canonical name.The field, if populated,<br />

displays the name <strong>of</strong> the Canonical Record <strong>of</strong> the selected host.<br />

You can modify this field by typing in a new name. The name you<br />

specify must be entered using the fully-qualified primary name <strong>of</strong><br />

the domain.<br />

Important: A host in a forward lookup zone requires either an A Record or a<br />

CNAME Record.<br />

Entry MX Records: This field is used to specify entries in the Mail<br />

Exchangers table for the selected host. The Mail Exchangers table<br />

contains DNS MX records that indicate what machines will act as<br />

mail routers (mail exchangers) for the selected host. To add or<br />

delete an MX record entry use the New or Delete buttons,<br />

respectively. See “Adding an MX record” on page 10-24 for details<br />

on adding a new MX record entry.<br />

HINFO-Type: This field provides information about a host’s<br />

hardware type.<br />

HINFO-OS: This field provides information about a host’s operating<br />

system.<br />

Important: For security reasons, many organizations elect not to use these fields.<br />

5. Click the Save icon in the toolbar to save your changes.<br />

This window is used to define a new host for a forward lookup zone.<br />

Follow the steps below.<br />

Note: The following fields collectively define an Address record.<br />

1. In the Entry Name field, specify the host portion <strong>of</strong> the fully-qualified<br />

domain name <strong>of</strong> this entry.<br />

2. In the A Record IP field, specify a DNS A record (an Address record),<br />

which is used to map host names to IP addresses. The address you<br />

specify must be entered using standard dotted quad notation (for<br />

example 172.14.207.27). This field and the CNAME Rec field are mutually<br />

exclusive.<br />

3. In the CNAME Rec field, specify a DNS CNAME record, which is used to<br />

map an alias to its canonical name. The name you specify must be<br />

entered using the fully-qualified primary name <strong>of</strong> the domain. This field<br />

and the A Record IP field are mutually exclusive.<br />

Domain Name System (DNS) 10-27

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