Introduction to DNS (B125)

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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.

Books:
Required Book:	DNS For Dummies
Suggested Book:	DNS and BIND
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. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), 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.

Price:

$180.00

Item No.:

B125

Instructor:

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