AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Web App Custom Domains

The video tutorial explains how to set up custom domains for Azure web applications. It covers the process of purchasing and managing domains directly through the Azure portal, eliminating the need for third-party registrars. The tutorial also discusses DNS records, including CNAME and A records, and how to configure them to map domain names to IP addresses. Additionally, it highlights the service plan requirements for using custom domains, noting that free tiers do not support this feature. Finally, the video introduces the importance of backups for data protection and restoration.

Why might you want to use a custom domain for your Azure web application?

• To increase the speed of the website

• To reduce hosting costs

• To improve website security

• To avoid using Azure's default domain suffix

What is the primary function of a DNS record?

• To store website content

• To increase website speed

• To enhance website security

• To map domain names to IP addresses

Which DNS record type maps a domain name to another domain name?

• A record

• CNAME record

• TXT record

• MX record

In which Azure service tier are custom domains not available?

• P1

• F1

• S1

• B1

What must you do to use custom domains in Azure?

• Select a paid service plan

• Use a third-party domain registrar

• Use the free tier

• Disable SSL