Understanding DNS

DNS Course
Class Name

Introduction to DNS

DNS is an integral part of working with the Internet, but what if you don't understand how it works? This course will give you all the insight you need to have a basic understanding of DNS and how it translates http://64.233.167.99 into http://google.com! The class is designed for web professionals and almost anyone looking for a walkthrough on general DNS concepts. We will begin with an introduction to the Domain naming system then move on to how the client computers translate DNS information. Lastly, we will look at the major components of a DNS server and clear up how to work with DNS zones and subdomains.
Outline
Week 1: An Introduction to DNS
  • Brief explanation of the translation of an IP address to a domain name
  • What is DNS? (the DNS hierarchy and root, domain names, subdomains, FQDN, and Nameservers)
  • Brief history of BIND DNS
  • Summary of other naming services HOSTS.TXT, WINS, NIS
Week 2: DNS Clients
  • The local domain
  • Windows clients
  • Mac OS X/UNIX/Linux
  • Defining nameservers or configuring by way of DHCP
  • Using basic tools: ping, nslookup, dig, host, and WHOIS
Week 3: DNS Servers
  • BIND DNS
  • Zones and records
  • Resource Records
  • Master Servers and Slave Servers
  • Caching
  • Forwarding
Week 4: Working with DNS
  • Using subdomains
  • DNS Security
  • Dynamic DNS - On the LAN and the Internet
  • Configuring DNS settings available through major web hosting vendors
Prerequisites
This class does not require any advanced knowledge of networking, only the overall familiarity with the internet that most of us have.
Requirements
Students will only need access to a computer with a recent version of Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer.
Class Books

Required Book: DNS For Dummies [
Suggested Book: DNS & BIND ]
Course Price
  • Member Price: $80.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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This online course is limited to 100 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

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Instructor: Rene Garcia
Rene is an IT Manager with over 8 years of experience in information technologies administration and consulting. He is currently working with a small consulting firm helping companies integrate open source technologies and is responsible for multiple networks and computing environments running Linux, FreeBSD, OSX and MS Windows. Rene has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology and holds current certifications from Apple, CompTIA, and ICCP.

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