DNS and DHCP Administration

First in a series of jumpstart Hands-on-Labs for specific applications on a Linux server. This course begins with DNS using Resolver and BIND to create a Name Server and then covers the DHCP daemon to setup a server to dynamically assign IP addresses. These basic server functions are essential for running a company's computer networking system.

Class Agenda:

• DNS overview
  • Domains
  • Zones
  • Arpa Zones
  
  
• Client side of DNS
• Server files for DNS
  • Named.conf
  • Named.host
  • Named.rev
  • Named.local
  • Named.ca
  
  
• H2N script to jump-start the DNS process
• DHCP overview
• Configuration files
• Hard coding IPs for Servers and Printers

Prerequisites:

• Linux/UNIX System Administration, or equivalent
• Knowledge of the vi editor

Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who are responsible for the administration of services on a Linux systems.

Course Benefits:

Student will be able to run, understand and administer a DNS Server and DHCP Server for their company. These two basic server functions are essential for a company's computer system to run efficiently.

Materials Furnished:

• Student Manual
• DNS and BIND, (O'Reilly)

Recommended Follow-On Courses:

• Intermediate Unix and Shell Programming
• Perl Programming

Course Length: Two Day

List Price: $990.00