Network Infrastructure & IP Configuration Flashcards
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Which DNS record type maps a hostname to an IPv6 address?
Answer: AAAA record
AAAA (quad-A) records map a hostname to a 128-bit IPv6 address for forward name resolution.
Which DNS zone type contains a writable master copy of zone data and accepts dynamic updates?
Answer: Primary zone
Primary zones are authoritative and contain the writable master copy of zone data that can accept dynamic DNS updates.
Which DNS record type identifies the mail server responsible for accepting email for a domain?
Answer: MX
MX (Mail Exchanger) records specify the mail servers responsible for accepting inbound email for a domain, with a priority value for failover.
What does a DNS stub zone contain?
Answer: Only NS and SOA records pointing to authoritative servers
A stub zone contains only the NS records and SOA needed to locate the authoritative DNS servers for a delegated zone.
What Windows Server 2012 DNS feature stores zone data in Active Directory to enable multi-master updates?
Answer: Active Directory-Integrated Zones
Active Directory-Integrated Zones store DNS data in AD DS, enabling multi-master updates, secure dynamic registration, and AD-based replication.
What is the default TTL for DNS records created in a Windows Server 2012 DNS zone?
Answer: 1 hour
The default TTL for DNS records in Windows Server 2012 is 1 hour (3600 seconds), controlling how long resolvers cache the record.