How can you manage DNS records in Google Cloud?

Managing DNS records in Google Cloud is best achieved through Google Cloud DNS. This service is specifically designed to provide authoritative Domain Name System (DNS) services for applications running on Google Cloud. With Google Cloud DNS, users can create, manage, and maintain DNS records easily and efficiently, leveraging the scalability and reliability of Google's infrastructure.

Google Cloud DNS supports various record types, such as A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and TXT, allowing you to configure DNS settings suitable for different applications and services. It also integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud offerings, enabling a cohesive workflow for deploying and managing cloud-based solutions.

In contrast, options such as Google Cloud Storage are used for storing and retrieving files; Google Cloud Functions are designed for running serverless code in response to events, and Google Cloud Spanner is a fully managed, scalable, globally distributed database service. These services serve entirely different purposes and do not provide DNS management capabilities.