AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Azure DNS

The video tutorial explains how to manage domain names and DNS records using Azure DNS. It covers the process of creating an external DNS zone in the Azure portal, including selecting resource groups and setting up record sets like A, NS, and SOA records. The tutorial uses a fictitious domain, alphabeta.com, to illustrate the configuration of DNS records, such as pointing to a web server's IP address. The video concludes with a brief mention of the next tutorial on creating private DNS zones.

What is one thing Azure DNS cannot be used for?

• Creating DNS zones

• Resolving DNS queries

• Buying a domain name

• Managing DNS records

Which of the following is a necessary step when creating a DNS zone in Azure?

• Specifying the resource group location

• Choosing a subscription type

• Entering the IP address of a web server

• Creating a private DNS zone

What are the initial records created when a DNS zone is established?

• A record and MX record

• NS record and SOA record

• PTR record and CNAME record

• Alias record and TXT record

What is an example of a record set in a DNS zone?

• A single PTR record

• A single A record

• A collection of MX records

• A set of various DNS records

Why is it important to use real domain names and IP addresses in production environments?

• To ensure DNS records are globally accessible

• To simplify DNS zone management

• To avoid conflicts with fictitious data

• To reduce DNS query times