Re: DNS CNAME

[CommonGround Softworks/Phil McNamara <Phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Linda Aston said 1/23/01 8:28 PM:

>Excuse my ignorance as I am new to this, but how do I add a CNAME to a zone?
>I have been instructed to add the following to a DNS zone file:
>
> smtp  IN  CNAME  smtp.domain.com
>
>I didn't find any info on CNAMES in the manual
>
>Linda
Hi Linda,
A cname is equivalent to an alias.  If you take a look at page 96 of the 
itools manual (Section 6.3.1.2) it will give you the steps.  Looks like 
you have to have your primary zone created first, then use the new alias 
button on the page.

Hope this helps
Phil Mc

CommonGround Softworks Inc.
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.commongrnd.com


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