AWS - Route 53
Which DNS record type does Route 53 use to point a domain to an ELB without using an IP address?
Which DNS record type does Route 53 use to point a domain to an ELB without using an IP address?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify DNS record types for ELB
ELBs do not have fixed IPs, so IP-based A records are not used.Step 2: Route 53 alias record use
Route 53 alias records point directly to AWS resources like ELB without IPs.Final Answer:
Alias record -> Option BQuick Check:
Record type for ELB = Alias record [OK]
Quick Trick: Use alias records for ELB, not CNAME or IP-based A records [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using CNAME for root domain pointing to ELB
- Trying to use IP addresses for ELB
- Confusing MX records with routing
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