Course Syllabus
DNS and DHCP

A Short course on the implementation of the Domain Name System using the Unix BIND system (Either Version 8 or 9).  In addition, the course covers the implementation of Microsoft's DHCP protocol on Unix.  The course is normally given on PC's running Red Hat Linux.

Subjects covered include:

* Introduction	- Overview and concepts
	- Linux networking configuration
	- Diagnostic commands (netstat, ifconfig, etc.)
* DHCP	- Principles simple server set-up
	- DHCP server setup
	- DHCP relaying
	- Diskless nodes and BOOTP
* DNS and Bind	- Principles and operation
	- DNS tools (nslookup, dig, etc.)
	- Configuration file structure
	- Simple caching name server
	- Primary name servers
	- Secondary Name servers
	- DNS MX Records
	- Delegation
	- Security, Access Control Lists
	- Reverse lookups with CIDR addressing
* DNS and DHCP	- Automatic updating of DNS tables by DHCP

 

Notes

1. This course is intended for systems managers setting up networked Linux Systems
2. Participants receive course notes which include all slides plus additional material and optionally, a text book.
3. The Course is regularly updated to include new material.
4. Basic Unix skills (including the use of the vi editor) are a prerequisite.
5. This course has a high content of practical work.
6. There must be a minimum of three systems available, preferably one per student. These must be connected with a suitable Local Area Network (preferably Ethernet). 
7. A modem and telephone line should be available for connection to the Internet.
8. The length of the Course is normally two/three days.