Is it better to use CNAME or A records for DNS??

[Cooky]

We have a web server that's hosting about 20 websites. Do you guys think we should create an A record for each site, or create an alias/CNAME record for them??

What are the benefits of using CNAME, besides the ability of updating only one A record should the IP changes??

 

[DeviousTrap]

Are they all pointing to the same exact page? If so then either record would work the same exact way, but if they're pointing to different websites I'm not sure I understand how you can use a CNAME.

 

[w0ss]

Personnally any would work, However I know some DNS crazies who hate people that use CNAME records when an A record could work. Seems it puts an increased load on DNS servers etc etc.

 

[Atheus]

I read - Is it better to use CRIME or a record for DNS??

I'd say crime is better.

 

[Cooky]

Are they all pointing to the same exact page?

No. The same IP is used for many different websites / pages.
Are you saying CNAME wouldn't work for virtual hosts??

What are the pros and cons for each (CNAME & A)??

 

[RebateMonger]

I just use "A" records. As mentioned, DNSReports.com screams about CNames, and I haven't seen any advantage to using them and I hate having yellow and red bars on my DNSReports.com reports.