[oclug] What is the IP addres of a domain?

[Charles MacDonald]

> Bit of both, really - a domain can be mapped to several IP's, each of 
> which points to either a secondary server with the domain content, 
> backup servers or the entry point for a cluster. They'll all be in 
> the A records, sequentially, if memory serves.

And of course - Visa Versa, many domains can point at one host.

cmacd at linux:~> host servicecanada.gc.ca
servicecanada.gc.ca has address 142.236.154.111
servicecanada.gc.ca has address 142.236.54.111
cmacd at linux:~> host labour.gc.ca
labour.gc.ca has address 142.236.54.111
labour.gc.ca has address 142.236.154.111



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