Simple DNS question

[bloatedstoat]

We have a client who has developed a website hosted elsewhere.
When updating the DNS entries for the domain is the configuration as follows:

domain.com. - A - Remote IP Address
www.domain.com. - CNAME - domain.com
domain.com. - MX - mail.domain.com
mail.domain.com. - A - Local IP address

Thanks.

 

[24x7serversecurity]

Hello ,

domain.com. - A - Remote IP Address
www.domain.com. - CNAME - domain.com

Yes, this is correct.
You can also check if there is any specific CNAME record at the remote website builder, then insert it for www.domain.com in the DNS zone.

 

[bloatedstoat]

G'day @24x7serversecurity, thanks for the heads up mate.
I thought it was the case but wanted to be 100% sure.
Thanks again

 

[24x7serversecurity]

You are most welcome !!

 

[cPanelMichael]

Hello,

Yes, as mentioned, that's the default configuration. It will work well, however ensure you set the email routing to "Remote Mail Exchanger" via "WHM >> DNS Functions >> Edit MX Entry" on the cPanel server if the email is hosted remotely:

Edit MX Entry - Documentation - cPanel Documentation

Thank you.