DNS and BIND: Setting Up, Managing and Securing Your DNS Server Training Course
DNS (domain name system) functions as the internet's "phone book," offering a directory that links computer names to their corresponding IP addresses. BIND is the most widely used Linux implementation of DNS. Every time you access a website or send and receive an email, a DNS server operates in the background to route your communication to the correct destination.
In this instructor-led live training, participants will master the essential features of DNS through practical exercises focused on setting up and configuring a BIND DNS server on Linux. The curriculum begins with a review of fundamental networking concepts, followed by intensive hands-on practice in setup and configuration. As the course progresses, the focus shifts to more advanced topics, including security, high availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Course Format
- A blend of lectures and discussions, emphasizing extensive hands-on practice and implementation, along with periodic quizzes to assess progress.
Course Outline
Introduction
How DNS Works
Different Types of Name Servers
Installing BIND
Configuring BIND
Creating Zones
DNS Server and Email
Configuring Your Hosts
Maintaining BIND
Adding Name Servers
Parents and Sub-Domains
Securing Your Name Server
Stealth Configurations
Load Balancing and Failover
Deploying IPv6
Supporting International Domain Names
DNS and DHCP
Dynamic DNS
Interoperability and Upgrading
Debugging Your Name Server
Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Familiarity with the Unix/Linux command line (shell).
- Understanding of TCP/IP networks within Unix/Linux environments.
Audience
- Network technicians
- Network designers
- System administrators
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