DNS Management

Configure and automate DNS records with proper TTL strategies, DNS-as-code patterns, and troubleshooting techniques.

Purpose

Guide DNS configuration for applications, infrastructure, and services with focus on:

• Record type selection (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, CAA)
• TTL strategies for propagation and caching
• DNS-as-code automation (external-dns, OctoDNS, DNSControl)
• Cloud DNS services comparison and selection
• DNS-based load balancing patterns
• Troubleshooting tools and techniques

When to Use This Skill