DNS and BIND: Setting Up, Managing and Securing Your DNS Server Training Course
DNS (Domain Name System) acts as the "phone book" of the internet, maintaining a directory that maps computer names to their corresponding IP addresses. BIND is the most widely used Linux implementation of DNS. Whenever you access a website or send and receive email, a DNS server somewhere in the network is quietly directing your communication to its intended destination.
In this instructor-led live training, participants will explore the essential features of DNS while engaging in practical exercises for setting up and configuring a BIND DNS server on Linux. The course begins with a review of fundamental networking principles, followed by in-depth, hands-on practice in setup and configuration. Gradually, the focus shifts toward more advanced topics such as security, availability, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Course Format
- A blend of lectures and discussions, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and occasional 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 Unix/Linux-based TCP/IP networks.
Audience
- Network technicians
- Network designers
- System administrators
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