MX and CNAME???

[phn at icke-reklam.ipsec.nu]

Wipe_out <wipe_out at go.com> wrote:
> Hi..

> This may seem like a stupid question and if it is I am sorry..

> What is the right way to setup DNS records??

> I read somewhere that it is incorrect to use a CNAME for a Mail host..

> This is my setup..

> an "A" record for server.domain.com with IP address..
> a "CNAME" for "www" pointing to server.domain.com
> a "MX" for "mail.domain.com"
> a "CNAME" for "mail" pionting to server.domain.com

> Is this wrong?? because it seems to work..
Yes, it's wrong, RHS of an MX may not be a cname.

Why do it ? Do :
MX 10 server.domain.com. 



> Thanks..






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