An SRV record is a DNS record, that is used to direct a domain name to a third-party server and use it for a service different from an Internet site. This can be a Voice-Over-IP server, a video streaming service, an instant messaging system, and so forth. When an SRV record is created, you could specify an Internet Protocol that the domain will use and the port, which will be employed to connect to the remote server. Also, provided that you have several SRV records for the exact same service, you can set individual priorities and weights for each one of them, so you can send out the load between several machines. Such a record will enable you to use the same domain name or subdomains under it with different providers, so you're able to use it for many purposes even if you cannot get all the services from one provider.
SRV Records in Cloud Hosting
The Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with each and every Linux cloud hosting package we offer, will provide you with an easy means to create any DNS record you need for a domain address or a subdomain inside your account. The intuitive interface is a lot simpler compared to what other companies offer and you will not have to do anything more difficult than to fill a couple of boxes. For a new SRV record, you've got to sign in, go to the DNS Records section and then click the "New" button. In the small pop-up that'll appear, you have to enter the service, protocol and port info. You could also set the priority and weight values, which should be between 1 and 100, that will make a difference if you have no less than two servers managing the exact same service. If you work with a machine from a different provider, they may also ask you to set a TTL value different from the default 3600 seconds. This value outlines how long the newly created record will remain operational after you edit it in the future.
SRV Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting
Using a semi-dedicated server package from our company, you will be able to employ our easy to work with DNS management tool, which is a part of the in-house built Hepsia website hosting Control Panel. It'll provide you with a very simple interface to set up a new record for any domain hosted in the account, so if you wish to use a domain address for any purpose, you can set up a new SRV record with a few clicks. Through simple text boxes, you will have to type in the service, protocol and port number info, which you ought to have from the company providing you the service. In addition, you will be able to select what priority and weight the record will have if you intend to use a couple or more machines for the same service. The default value for them is 10, but you can set any other value between 1 and 100 when necessary. Furthermore, you are going to have the option to adjust the TTL value from the standard 3600 seconds to any other value - in this way setting the time this record is going to be active in the global DNS system after you remove it or change it.