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Azure DNS

Azure DNS hosts and manages DNS zones and records for domains, allowing applications and infrastructure to be reachable through controlled naming and routing.

What it does

DNS hosting service.

When to use

Use Azure DNS when you need managed DNS hosting and domain resolution for Azure-hosted services.

Key Concepts

DNS zones contain the records for a domain.

Record types define how clients resolve resources.

Reliable DNS is critical for public-facing services.

DNS management is often tied to traffic routing and availability strategy.

Common Use Cases

Managing domain records for applications.

Routing traffic to cloud-hosted services.

Supporting public and internal naming strategies.

Interview Questions

What is Azure DNS?

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