Creating a CNAME Record

A CNAME record maps an ALIAS to a canonical name. You can use CNAME records in both forward and IPv4 reverse-mapping zones to serve two different purposes. Note that at this time, you cannot use CNAME records with IPv6 reverse-mapping zones.

To create a CNAME Record, complete the following:

1. From the Infoblox Portal, click Configure > Networking > DNS > Zones.
2. Click the DNS view.
3. Click the zone.
4. Click Create > Record and select CNAME Record from the drop-down list.

 On the Create CNAME Record page, specify the following and click Save & Close:

• Alias: Enter an alias for the record. 
• Select Zone: Select an associated zone from the column selector.
• Canonical Name: Enter the canonical name for the CNAME Record. 
• Description: Enter a descriptive comment about the CNAME Record.
• TTL: Enter a numeric value and select Hours, Minutes, or Seconds from the drop-down.
• Disable for DNS Protocol: Click this check box to temporarily disable for DNS Protocol.
• Tags: Click Add to associate keys with values. Specify the following details:
  • KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department. 
    
  • VALUE: Enter a value for the key such as San Jose (for location), or Accounts (for department).  
  • To remove a tag, select the respective check box and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For more information about tags, see Managing Tags.