PTR Records are called as the Pointer Records. These are called as the Reverse DNS Records as it is used for reverse DNS lookups. The DNS best practices suggest that every host on the Internet that has a A record assigned should have a PTR record assigned to its IP address.
Category: DNS Records
Detailed explanations of DNS records
SPF Resource Record – Sender Policy Framework
SPF record is a Sender Policy Framework resource record. This is defined as a regular TXT record type.
The SPF record are used to avoid spam emails. SPF record validates the mail server that delivers the email for a domain to check if it is actually an authorised server before accepting any email from it.
SRV Record
A SRV record called as a Service record provides information on available services.
DNS Records explained – FAQ
DNS Records are the prime defining factor for a proper functioning of any Name Service. There are various records that can be defined for a Domain of which some carry much importance while the rest are just for information. (more…)