CNAME Records
CNAME records are aliases for existing A or AAAA records, and can stand alone or as part of a host record. In the Infoblox GUI, the terms “CNAME” and “alias” are used interchangeably.
All changes to records in Infoblox go through a workflow approval process to ensure data integrity.
Adding a CNAME to a Host Record
- Log into Infoblox at https://ipam.uark.edu with your UARK username and password.
Note: VPN is required for accessing Infoblox, even when on campus. - Click Search in the top right and enter the Host record being modified.
- Select the correct Host record in the results pane.
Note: It is normal for multiple results to be returned for a single record. - Select the Aliases tab.
- Click the plus (+) icon and a new line will appear.
- In the Aliases field, enter the desired alias (CNAME) as a fully qualified domain name (FQDN).
- Click Save & Close and then enter a comment in the dialog box. This gives additional information to the individual handling workflow approvals and is a required field.
Adding a CNAME to an A or AAAA Record
- Log into Infoblox at https://ipam.uark.edu with your UARK username and password.
Note: VPN is required for accessing Infoblox, even when on campus. - Click the Data Management tab.
- Select the default DNS View.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the Add button.
- Under Record, select CNAME Record. Click Select Zone.
- In the Find text box, enter either “ddns.uark.edu” or “uark.edu.” Click Go and then click OK.
- In the Alias field, enter the desired alias (CNAME).
- In the Canonical Name field, enter the A/AAAA record being aliased.
Note: Include “.ddns.uark.edu” or “.uark.edu” as appropriate. - Click Save & Close and then enter a comment in the dialog box. This gives additional information to the individual handling workflow approvals and is a required field.