What is the purpose of a DNS CNAME record?

The correct answer is A. to define an alias hostname. A DNS CNAME (Canonical Name) record is used to create an alias for another domain name. It allows multiple domain names to point to the same hostname, which is useful for services like web hosting and content distribution.

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Ato define an alias hostname
Bto map an IP address to a domain name
Cto map a hostname to an IP address
Dto provide system information about a host

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A DNS CNAME (Canonical Name) record is used to create an alias for another domain name. It allows multiple domain names to point to the same hostname, which is useful for services like web hosting and content distribution.

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#DNS#CNAME record#Name Resolution#Networking Fundamentals

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