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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://74.125.224.72/ 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.

Applicable Job Roles: webmasters, web programmers, and web application developers.

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 and BIND ]
Course Price
  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
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Additional Information:
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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Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $80 US
  • Non-Member Price: $180.00 US
  • Web Course No: B125
  • Instructor: Rene Garcia
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 2
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections.


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