Lesson 1
Configuring DNS
This module addresses the problem of setting up a name server on a UNIX computer. The UNIX name server software (and most other
implementations of name server software) derives from the package known as Berkeley Internet Name Daemon (BIND). The BIND software is free,
and the latest version is always available on the Internet. See the course Resources page for more information on where you can get
BIND.
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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List the components required for configuring a DNS server
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List the steps of the DNS server configuration process
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Collect the information you need to create the zone files
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Create and position your zone files
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Set up the proper directives in the named.boot file
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Start and troubleshoot the name server process
- Configure the DNS clients and troubleshooting the DNS configuration
