Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

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Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services

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13+ Hours of Video Instruction

Overview

Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services LiveLessons provides a hands-on experience for both new technicians and more experienced technicians, specifically with networking technologies including the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services (DS), also known as a kind of identity management technology. Through the use of hands-on demonstrations, David imparts his considerable knowledge and experience in a manageable way. By the end of the course, viewers should have a more in-depth understanding of how computer networking operates, as well as how to configure these technologies.

Topics include

Module 1: Virtualization and Linux Preparation

Module 2: DHCP

Module 3: DNS

Module 4: Directory Services

About the Instructor

David Prowse has more than 20 years of experience in the IT field and loves to share his knowledge with his readers, watchers, and students. Dave is an advocate of lifelong learning, self-improvement, building confidence, and sharing knowledge, and promotes these ideas within his books, videos, and classes. You can visit him at his website, https://prowse.tech .

Skill Level

Beginner/Intermediate

Learn How To

Install commonly used Linux distributions as virtual machines
Install a Linux-based DHCP server, configure it to supply TCP/IP information to clients, and test its functionality with various client computers
Build a Domain Name System (DNS) server, configure it to provide name resolution within a Linux domain, and test it with client computers
Install and configure directory services within Linux, create basic user accounts, and test the functionality of the server from client computers
Use several systems administration tools in Linux
Test and benchmark the DHCP, DNS, and directory services servers
Configure, on a basic level, these servers in containers and in the cloud

Who Should Take This Course

Aspiring systems administrators
Anyone who wants to learn more about Linux, especially Linux servers

Course Requirements

Basic Linux command line knowledge (cd, ls, mkdir, etc.)
Basic computer knowledge (a good primer on computers, such as CompTIA A+)

Lesson Descriptions

Module 1, “Virtualization and Linux Preparation,” prepares the virtualization environment and systems so you can work with DHCP, DNS, and directory services. The first lesson explains how to prepare a virtualization platform and the virtual machines that will contain the Linux operating systems. The second lesson walks you through installing some commonly used Linux distributions into the virtual machines. Connecting via SSH to the virtual machines is also covered.

Module 2, “DHCP,” provides an overview of how Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) works, how to install and configure DHCP, work with DHCPv4 and DHCPv6, and verify that everything functions according to plan.

Module 3, “DNS,” introduces the Domain Name System and shows how to prepare a system to work as a DNS server. Installation and configuration of DNS to the Linux server are covered, as well as working with dynamic DNS (DDNS).

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Introduction

Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Introduction

Module 1: Virtualization and Linux Preparation

Module introduction

Lesson 1: Preparing your Virtualization Platform

Learning objectives

1.1 Downloading and Installing VirtualBox

1.2 Configuring a NAT Network in VirtualBox

1.3 Creating Virtual Machines in VirtualBox

1.4 Configuring Port Forwarding in VirtualBox

1.5 Considerations for other Virtualization Platforms

Lesson 2: Installing Linux Systems

Learning objectives

2.1 The Network Map

2.2 Installing Debian as a Server

2.3 Configuring the Debian Servers

2.4 Installing Debian as a Client

2.5 Installing CentOS Server

2.6 Installing CentOS Workstation

2.7 Considerations for other Linux Distributions

2.8 SSH Setup (Windows and Linux)

Module 2: DHCP

Module introduction

Lesson 3: DHCP Introduction and Preparation

Learning objectives

3.1 Introduction to DHCP

3.2 DHCPv4 Server Installation

3.3 Overview of the Built-in DHCPv4 Configuration File

3.4 Git Repository and Sample Configuration Files

3.5 Vim Usage and JSON

Lesson 4: DHCPv4 ‚Äì Basic Configuration

Learning objectives

4.1 The Listening Interface

4.2 Socket Types

4.3 Lease Values

4.4 Configuring the Subnet

4.5 Creating an IPv4 Pool

4.6 Working with Option Data

4.7 Running and Testing the DHCPv4 Server

4.8 Disabling DHCP within VirtualBox, VMware WS, and KVM

4.9 Connecting DHCPv4 Clients

Lesson 5: DHCPv4 ‚Äì More Configurations Benchmarking

Learning objectives

5.1 Types of DHCP Lease Storage

5.2 DHCPv4 Reservations

5.3 DHCP Logging

5.4 DHCP Relay Agent

5.5 High Availability DHCP Servers

5.6 Benchmarking the DHCPv4 Server

5.7 DHCP Servers in Containers and in the Cloud

5.8 DHCP Servers in the Cloud

Lesson 6: DHCPv6 Configuration

Learning objectives

6.1 IPv6 Primer

6.2 DHCPv6 Server Installation

6.3 Configuring the DHCPv6 Server

6.4 Running and Testing the DHCPv6 Server

6.5 Verifying DHCPv6 Client Connectivity

Module 3: DNS

Module introduction

Lesson 7: DNS Introduction and Preparation

Learning objectives

7.1 Introduction to DNS

7.2 DNS Server Installation

7.3 Overview of the Built-in DNS Configuration Files

7.4 Running DNS on CentOS

Lesson 8: DNS Configuration

Learning objectives

8.1 named.conf.options

8.2 named.conf.local

8.3 Forward Lookup Zones

8.4 Reverse Lookup Zones

8.5 Verifying Zones and Testing the DNS Server

8.6 DNS Client Configuration

Lesson 9: DHCP-DDNS

Learning objectives

9.1 Introduction to Dynamic DNS

9.2 Installing the DHCP-DDNS Server

9.3 Configuring the Dynamic DNS and DHCP Servers

9.4 Configuring the DNS Server

9.5 Testing Troubleshooting the DHCP-DDNS Server and Clients

Module 4: Directory Services

Module introduction

Lesson 10: Directory Services Introduction and Installation

Learning objectives

10.1 Introduction to Directory Services (DS)

10.2 DS Server Preparation

10.3 DS Server Installation

10.4 DS Server Setup

10.5 Copying Records and Modifying the Firewall

10.6 Testing the DS Server

Lesson 11: Administering Directory Services

Learning objectives

11.1 Creating Users

11.2 Creating Groups

11.3 Creating Host Accounts

11.4 Working with Policies

Lesson 12: Directory Services Client Connections

Learning objectives

12.1 Connecting Client Systems to the Directory Server

12.2 Setting up User Accounts on the Client and Logging In

12.3 User and System Configuration

Lesson 13: Analysis of the Servers

Learning objectives

13.1 Real-World Scenario - Business Perspective

13.2 Real-World Scenario - Technical Perspective

13.3 Real-World Scenario - Technical Perspective Part II

13.4 Checking Services and Logs

13.5 Scanning Ports and Reducing the Attack Surface

13.6 Cleanup Backup!

13.7 Where to go for More Information

Summary

Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services: Summary

Appendix

Introduction to VIM

Fedora Server installation to VirtualBox

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