[dns-operations] Why are cnames called "canonical" names?

[Mark E. Jeftovic]

Edward Lewis wrote:

> 
> I used to have address records at the apex, with CNAME RRs at the service
> names (except for NS) referring to the apex.  It seemed to work, but
> sometimes folks (managers) just didn't like the idea of using CNAME RRs.
> 
> The desire for CNAME-at-apex is unrelated, it is an artifact of how cloud
> service providers manage IP addresses for their customers.
> 

I've got a whole section in the book about cnames at the apex. That's
what got me into this thread in the first place.

- mark

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