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Cloud DNS
Cloud DNS is GCP’s managed DNS service for hosting zones and resolving domain names for cloud applications and infrastructure.
What it does
DNS service.
When to use
Use Cloud DNS when you need managed domain resolution and DNS records for GCP-hosted systems.
Key Concepts
DNS zones contain domain record sets.
Reliable DNS is essential for public-facing and internal services.
DNS records control how clients resolve endpoints.
It is often part of public app delivery and service routing strategy.
Common Use Cases
Managing domain records for applications.
Routing traffic to hosted services.
Supporting public and internal naming strategies.
Interview Questions
What is Cloud DNS?
What is a DNS zone?
Why is DNS critical in cloud environments?