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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   CNAME Last modified: Friday, May 29, 2009  (sē-nām) Short for canonical name, also referred to as a CNAME record, a record in a DNS database that indicates the true, or canonical, host name of a computer that its aliases are associated with. A computer hosting a Web site must have an IP address in order to be connected to the World Wide Web. The DNS resolves the computer’s domain name to its IP address, but sometimes more than one domain name resolves to the same IP address, and this is where the CNAME is useful. A machine can have an unlimited number of CNAME aliases, but a separate CNAME record must be in the database for each alias. Usage Note: While CNAME is short for canonical name, use of the abbreviated term implies that one is referring to the canonical name record, not simply the canonical name.   Enterprise VoIP Planet The IT Manager's Guide to Voice over IP ISP-Planet Founded in April, 1999 by Ted Stevenson as part of internet.com's xSP Channel, ISP-Planet was designed from the start to address the concerns of Internet Service Providers. ISP-Planet covers the main areas of interest for Internet Service Providers such as equipment, perspectives, Fixed wireless, industry news & trends, market research, news, and more. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. Related Categories Domain Name System World Wide Web Related Terms alias canonical DNS domain name host IP address CNAME Products : Top Store Offers: Moxsie  32.00Lace up sneaker. White canvas upper with silver grommet detailing. Short tongue with pimpled-rubber toecap and reinforced heel. Thick, rubber outsole.... Bur-Mar's  79.00Our versatile mary jane, Margrete has an adjustable elasticized ankle strap. Wear it casual, dressy, what ever you want! J.Crew  26.501 1/2"-wide cotton chino upper with embroidered critters and center nubuck tab. Rubber footbed. Rubber sole with 1 5/8" wedge. Import. Half sizes orde... Backcountry Edge  159.95Sporting performance features at a budget-friendly price, Tubbs Frontier Women’s snowshoes are ready-made for winter day hikers and recreational sno... BLAIR.com  14.99Wrap your feet in warm fleece softness. Easy slip-on style with twin gore inserts, fleece lining and a flexible outsole that has traction grooves. Sat... Compare all matches: 0 Store Offers