MicrosoftMicrosoft"Computer Name Aliases" are a very useful tool for those "CNAME" scenarios.
Using Computer Name Aliases in place of DNS CNAME Records - Microsoft Community Hub
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First published on TechNet on Jun 19, 2017
Hi everyone. Graeme Bray here with an article around using Computer Name Aliases instead of DNS CName records. In the past, we used to set the registry key DisableStrictNameChecking to be able to add a DNS alias to connect via a name (such as fileserver.contoso.com). Starting with Windows Server 2008, we added functionality to be able to create a computer alias. What benefits does using computer aliases provide?
- Automatic SPN management for Kerberos authentication.
- No DNS access required
- Automatic DNS entry updates for DNS A Records.
- Eliminate the need and risk of editing the registry for "DisableStrictNameChecking" and "OptionalNames" keys
What benefits does using a DNS CName provide?
- Aliases pointing to a computer name, not an IP address
To create a computer name alias, it's a very simple process. You need to run as an elevated Powershell (or command prompt) window. Enter the command as below, and you're done.
Command: Netdom computername <COMPUTER> /add:<ALIAS>
Example: Netdom computername IIS01 /add:webapp.surface.graemebray.com
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