Which of the following is the correct syntax for creating a CNAME record in AWS Route 53?

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A<code>example.com Alias my-load-balancer.amazonaws.com</code>

B<code>example.com CNAME www.example.com</code>

C<code>example.com AAAA 2001:db8::1</code>

D<code>example.com A 192.0.2.1</code>

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify CNAME record syntax
CNAME records map one domain name to another domain name, so the value must be a domain, not an IP.
Step 2: Check each option
example.com CNAME www.example.com correctly shows a domain pointing to another domain. The other options use either IP addresses (A/AAAA records) or Alias syntax (for AWS resources).
Final Answer:
example.com CNAME www.example.com -> Option B
Quick Check:
CNAME points domain to domain [OK]

Quick Trick: CNAME value must be a domain name, not an IP [OK]

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