Can DNS return IP and port number ?

[Mark_Andrews at isc.org]

> 
> Hi,
>   I was wondering if it were possible for DNS to return an IP address
> and  a port number.

	Yes (well host server name + port), provided your application
	supports SRV records.  NAPTR can also be used for some applications.
	
	Otherwise you are out of luck.

> I have setup a virtual host using that ( IP+Port )
> and wanted to access the same using a simple host name.
> 
>   Thanks,
>   Kevin.
> 
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