An email server, which is called "Frederick," has an IPv6 address of 2001::5689:23:ABCD:6A, but most users call it "Fred" for short. Which of the following DNS entries is needed so the alias "Fred" can also be used?
A) MX
B) AAAA
C) SRV
D) CNAME
E) TXT
F) NS

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A CNAME (Canonical Name) record is used in DNS to create an alias for a domain name, allowing "Fred" to be used as an alias for "Frederick."

An Email Server, Which Is Called "Frederick," Has an IPv6