N10-009 · Question #375
A network administrator needs to create a way to redirect a network resource that has been on the local network but is now hosted as a SaaS solution. Which of the following records should be used to…
The correct answer is D. CNAME. A Canonical Name (CNAME) record should be used to redirect a network resource to a new location, such as a SaaS solution, by creating an alias for a domain name that points to another authoritative domain name.
Question
A network administrator needs to create a way to redirect a network resource that has been on the local network but is now hosted as a SaaS solution. Which of the following records should be used to accomplish the task?
Options
- ATXT
- BAAA
- CPTR
- DCNAME
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Why each option
A Canonical Name (CNAME) record should be used to redirect a network resource to a new location, such as a SaaS solution, by creating an alias for a domain name that points to another authoritative domain name.
A TXT (Text) record is used to hold arbitrary text data, often for verification purposes (like SPF or DKIM), not for redirecting domain names.
An AAAA (Quad-A) record maps a domain name to an IPv6 address, not for creating an alias to another domain name.
A PTR (Pointer) record is used for reverse DNS lookups, mapping an IP address back to a domain name, not for redirecting a domain name to another.
A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is used to create an alias for a domain name, redirecting requests for the original local resource name to the new, authoritative domain name provided by the SaaS solution.
Concept tested: DNS record types (CNAME)
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/dns/deploy/dns-overview#record-types
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