Implement Hybrid DNS Name Resolution on AWS
In this lab, you’ll practice configuring DNS query forwarding and recursive resolvers. When you’re finished with this lab, you’ll have created a DNS strategy for a hybrid cloud environment.
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Challenge
Create Security Group for Inbound DNS Resolver Forwarding
Create a security group for a Route53 Resolver to allow inbound DNS traffic from your on-premise DNS server.
Challenge
Create Inbound Resolver
Create a Route53 inbound resolver to resolve DNS queries relayed into the AWS VPC by the on-premise network.
Challenge
Forward On-Premise DNS Queries
Configure the on-premise DNS server (Unbound) to forward queries for “prod.globomantics.com” to AWS.
Challenge
Create Security Group for Route53 DNS Query Forwarding
Create a security group for a Route53 Resolver to forward DNS queries to your on-premise DNS server.
Challenge
Create Route53 DNS Query Forwarder
Create a Route53 outbound resolver and matching rules to forward DNS queries to the on-premise network.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Familiarity with EC2 instances at the command line
- Moderate understanding of DNS and Route53