Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Implementation: Administering DNS

This course introduces you to the concept of Domain Name System (DNS) and explains the benefits of using DNS. Learn how to install and configure a DNS server and DNS client computers, as well as how to monitor a DNS server and troubleshoot problems related to DNS servers and clients. The course also discusses the concept of zones that are used to store this information. Learn how to add, remove, configure, and manage zones. Zone replication and zone transfer methods that are used to maintain the same information across servers are also the subject of this course.

Administering DNS training covers such topics as:

Installing and Configuring DNS
Configuring Zones and Resource Records
Managing and Optimizing the DNS Server
Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators and network architects interested in implementing a Windows 2000 network. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the Windows 2000 MCSE or MCDBA track.

Completion of this course and the other Course titles from this curriculum prepares the learner for Microsoft Exam #70-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.

Description
This course introduces you to the concept of Domain Name System (DNS) and explains the benefits of using DNS. You will learn how to install and configure a DNS server and DNS client computers, as well as how to monitor a DNS server and troubleshoot problems related to DNS servers and clients. The course also discusses the concept of zones that are used to store this information. You will learn how to add, remove, configure, and manage zones. Zone replication and zone transfer methods that are used to maintain the same information across servers are also the subject of this course. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.

Audience
IT Professional interested in implementing a Windows 2000 network and those pursuing MCSE or MCDBA certification.

Topics Include
Unit 1: Installing and Configuring DNS
» Introducing DNS
» Planning for DNS Server Implementation
» Installing and Configuring the DNS Server
» Configuring DNS for Static Clients
Unit: 2 Configuring Zones and Resource Records
» Introducing Zones
» Configuring Zones
» Managing Zones
» Managing Resource Records
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Implementation: Administering DNS
Unit 3: Managing and Optimizing the DNS Server
» Managing the DNS Server
» Optimizing the DNS Server Performance
» Handling Stale Resource Records
Unit 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
» Monitoring a DNS Server
» Troubleshooting a DNS Server
» Troubleshooting a DNS Client

Prerequisites
This course assumes the learner has experience installing or maintaining networks, although not necessarily Windows NT networks. Familiarity with Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Workstation desktop operating systems is also assumed.

Course Duration
» 5 hours

System Requirements CD-Based » Pentium class computer » 200 MHz processor (266 MHz recommended) » 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) » CD-ROM drive » Any one of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 require at least 64 MB RAM) » SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution » Sound card with speakers or headphones (optional)