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Yes, but their use isn't defined for HTTP, and browsers don't support using SRV records for resolution.


A records aren't defined either.


Indeed, but the SRV resords spec states that they shouldn't be used where the protocol in question doesn't specify their use:

"In general, it is expected that SRV records will be used by clients for applications where the relevant protocol specification indicates that clients should use the SRV record. Such specification MUST define the symbolic name to be used in the Service field of the SRV record as described below. It also MUST include security considerations. Service SRV records SHOULD NOT be used in the absence of such specification."

-- RFC 2782




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