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Subject: RE: DNS: having domain1.com and domain1.net point to the same IP.
From: Jim Weeks <jim () siteplus ! net>
Date: 2000-09-29 14:35:16
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On Fri, 29 Sep 2000, James Wyatt wrote:
> Must not have to renumber things very often is my guess... If there are
> multiple 'CNAME's pointing to an 'A', then you only have *one* address to
> renumber and percolate through the planetary DNSs. I host various
> functions for several domains and 'CNAME's have been my friend. I try not
> to use 'MX's point to 'CNAME's, however, as that *has* caused problems. I
> am *amazed* at the number of MTAs that try 'A's even though 'MX's exist.
>
> 'CNAME's are not inherently evil in themselves, but some are misused - Jy@
Point well taken. It came into focus when you said "planetary DNSs".
I have also noticed mail following the A record trail. *Problems* may be
too conservative a word :/
Jim
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