The DNS offers a CNAME type that is analogous to a symbolic link in a file systemthe CNAME entry provides what for another DNS entry?

A CNAME (Canonical Name) entry in DNS acts as an alias for another DNS entry, allowing one domain name to point to another. This means that when a request is made to the CNAME, it redirects to the canonical name specified, effectively allowing multiple domain names to resolve to the same IP address without needing separate A records. This is useful for managing multiple services under different subdomains while maintaining a single point of configuration.