Anyone who has ever used the Internet before has used The Domain Name System (DNS). Not only is DNS used on the Internet to convert easily readable names to machine readable IP addresses, but it is widely used on almost every IP based application. Virtual Training Company author Blair Rampling explains to users the details of what DNS is, how it works, and how to work with DNS clients and servers on both Microsoft Windows and Unix platforms. Prerequisites are that users have a basic knowledge of TCP/IP, Unix, and administration of Microsoft Windows. Topics include: setting up DNS Zones and Records, using DNS with Active Directory in Windows, installing and configuring BIND 9 for Unix, DNS Security, troubleshooting DNS, and much more. Third-Party DNS Tools such as Webmin, Men and Mice QuickDNS, and Incognito DNS Commander are also discussed. To start learning today, simply click on one of the movie topics below.
WelcomeWelcomeIntroductionAn Introduction to DNSWhat is DNS?What is DNS Used for?How Does DNS Work?The DNS NamespaceThe DNS Request ProcessConfiguring DNS ClientsCollecting The Required DNS Settings
Configuring Microsoft Windows DNS Clients
Configuring Unix DNS Clients
Using DNS ClientsThe Available DNS Clients
Using NSLOOKUP in Interactive Mode
Using NSLOOKUP in Batch Mode
Using DIG in Unix
WHOIS
About Zones and RecordsWhat are Zones?
What are Records?
Exploring the Various Record Types
DNS Server ArchitecturePlanning Your DNS Server
Microsoft Windows DNS ServersInstalling the MS Windows DNS Server
Configuring the MS Windows DNS Server
Creating/Configuring a Primary Forward Zone
Creating Other Types of Zones
Configuring Records
Configuring Sub Domains
Unix DNS ServersWhat DNS Servers are Available for Unix?
Installing BIND 9 from Binary Distribution pt. 1
Installing BIND 9 from Binary Distribution pt. 2
Installing BIND 9 from Source Code
Configuring BIND 9 Options pt. 1
Configuring BIND 9 Options pt. 2
Configuring BIND Zones pt. 1
Configuring BIND Zones pt. 2
Configuring BIND Records pt. 1
Configuring BIND Records pt. 2
Configuring Subdomains in BIND
Configuring using RNDC pt. 1
Configuring using RNDC pt. 2
Advanced Windows DNS FeaturesConfiguring Dynamic DNS in Windows
Configuring Record Scavenging in Windows
Configuring Round Robin DNS in Windows
Configuring NOTIFY in Windows
Configuring WINS Integration in Windows
DNS And Active Directory in WindowsActive Directory and DNS Working Together
Active Directory DNS Configuration
Advanced BIND FeaturesConfiguring Dynamic DNS in BIND
Configuring Round Robin DNS in BIND
Configuring NOTIFY in BIND
Configuring Internal BIND Server for Split DNS
Configuring External BIND Server for Split DNS
Alternate BIND Logging
DNS SecurityPotential DNS Security Problems
Restricting Zone Transfers and Interfaces
Setting Zone ACLs in Windows
Dynamic DNS Security/Cache Pollution
BIND TSIG Keys and Encryption
Restricting BIND Zone Transfers/Interfaces
Jailing BIND
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting a Microsoft DNS Server
Troubleshooting a BIND Server
The Windows DNSCMD UtilityInstalling DNSCMD and an Introduction pt. 1
Installing DNSCMD and an Introduction pt. 2
DNSCMD Features pt. 1
DNSCMD Features pt. 2
Third-Party DNS ToolsInstalling and Configuring Webmin
Using Webmin pt. 1
Using Webmin pt. 2
Installing/Configuring Men and Mice QuickDNS
Using Men and Mice QuickDNS
Installing Incognito DNS Commander
Using Incognito DNS Commander
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