TopicIT Networking →
Simple definition
SRV allows to publish the location of a service in DNS.
Technical definition
A VRS record contains a priority, weight, port and target for a given service and protocol.
What is it used for?
allow customers to automatically discover a service.
Practical example
_ldap._tcp.example.local may indicate available domain controllers.
Common issues
- Target not resolved
- incorrect port
- priority or weight misconfigured
Key takeaway: Always adapt the diagnosis to the product version and the architecture actually deployed.