BIND DNS Zone File Explained | Domain Name System | Mastering BIND DNS Server

What are the types of DNS resource records. BIND DNS Zone File Explained. There are many types of DNS (Domain Name System) resource records, each serving a specific purpose in resolving domain names to IP addresses and other types of data. Here are some of the most common types of DNS resource records: A (Address) record: Associates a domain name with an IP address, allowing the DNS resolver to locate the web server or other network resource associated with that domain. AAAA (IPv6 Address) record: Similar to an A record, but used for IPv6 addresses instead of IPv4. CNAME (Canonical Name) record: Associates an alias (or canonical name) with another domain name. This allows a single web server to be accessed using multiple domain names. MX (Mail Exchange) record: Specifies the mail server(s) responsible for handling email for a domain. NS (Name Server) record: Specifies the name servers for a domain, which are responsible for resolving DNS queries for that domain. PTR (Pointer) record: Allows reverse DNS lookups, which associate an IP address with a domain name. SOA (Start of Authority) record: Provides information about the DNS zone, including the primary name server for the zone and the email address of the person responsible for managing the domain. TXT (Text) record: Stores arbitrary text data associated with a domain, such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records used to verify email senders. SRV (Service) record: Specifies the location of a service within a...