A user reports that after creating a Route 53 alias record to an ELB, the website is unreachable. Which of the following is NOT a valid troubleshooting step?

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AWS - Route 53

AChange the alias record type from A to MX

BCheck if the alias record's DNS name matches the ELB's DNS

CConfirm the alias record's HostedZoneId is correct

DVerify the ELB's health checks and instance status

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Valid troubleshooting steps
Checking ELB health, DNS name, and HostedZoneId are valid steps.
Step 2: Invalid step identification
Changing alias record type to MX is unrelated and incorrect for ELB routing.
Final Answer:
Change the alias record type from A to MX -> Option A
Quick Check:
Invalid troubleshooting step = Change the alias record type from A to MX [OK]

Quick Trick: MX records are for mail, not ELB routing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Changing record types without reason
Ignoring ELB health checks
Not verifying HostedZoneId

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