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Create a Caching-Only DNS Server

In this Hands-On Lab you will install and configure a DNS caching nameserver.<p> Then you will test that the server is working using several tools.<p> NOTE: The Hands-On Lab video's mention the LPI Certificate Level 2 Exam 2, but this Lab can be taken as a Stand-Alone Lab.

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Level
Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 1h 30m
Published
Clock icon Oct 24, 2019

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Install the DNS server software

    Using the appropriate software, install the DNS server software.

  2. Challenge

    Explore the DNS configuration files

    Have a look at the config files, check how they are pre-configured.

  3. Challenge

    Change the configuration (if needed) to ensure the DNS service is set to caching-only.

    Change the configuration (if needed) to ensure the DNS service is set to caching-only.

  4. Challenge

    Enable and start the BIND name service

    Start the DNS service and set it to start on system reboot.

  5. Challenge

    Test the caching-only name server using client tools

    Using the appropriate tools, test the name server is working.

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