enable_dns_hostnames

Type bool
Default true
Module vpc

Enable DNS hostnames in the VPC

DNS Hostnames

When enabled, instances receive DNS hostnames based on their IP addresses.

Best Practices

  • Enable for most VPCs
  • Required for some AWS services
  • Works with Route 53 private hosted zones

Full Module Example

module "vpc" {
  source  = "registry.patterneddesigns.ca/patterneddesigns/vpc/aws"
  version = "0.1.0"

  # enable_dns_hostnames
  enable_dns_hostnames = "..."

  # Other required inputs
  name = "..."
  vpc_cidr = "..."
  availability_zones = "..."
}