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| + | === ALIAS Record === | ||
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| + | The ALIAS record maps the domain name to a single hostname and returns the IP address associated with that hostname. | ||
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| + | To create an ALIAS record: | ||
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| + | #Go to the '''DNS''' tab. | ||
| + | #Select a zone. | ||
| + | #Click '''Records'''. | ||
| + | #Click '''ALIAS'''. | ||
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| + | #Fill in the fields as follows: | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 28 October 2013
A DNS zone is configured with a zone file for each domain containing resource records. There are several types of DNS records which you can adjust in HostPath.
A Record
The A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.
To create an A record:
- Go to the DNS tab.
- Select a zone.
- Click Records.
- Click A.
- Fill in the fields as follows:
| Field |
Description |
|---|---|
| Hostname |
Enter the hostname of the device. |
| IP-Address |
Enter the IPv4 address. |
| TTL |
Adjust the TTL value of the zone in seconds. |
| Active |
Select to activate the A record. |
- Click Save.
AAAA Record
The AAAA record maps a hostname to an IPv6 address.
To create an AAAA record:
- Go to the DNS tab.
- Select a zone.
- Click Records.
- Click AAAA.
- Fill in the fields as follows:
| Field |
Description |
|---|---|
| Hostname |
Enter the hostname of the device. |
| IPv6-Address |
Enter the IPv6 address. |
| TTL |
Adjust the TTL value of the zone in seconds. |
| Active |
Select to activate the A record. |
- Click Save.
ALIAS Record
The ALIAS record maps the domain name to a single hostname and returns the IP address associated with that hostname.
To create an ALIAS record:
- Go to the DNS tab.
- Select a zone.
- Click Records.
- Click ALIAS.
- Fill in the fields as follows:
