Chapter 2. DNS

Terms you'll need to understand:

• DNS

• Zones

• Dynamic updates

• Delegation

• Caching-only server

• Root name server

Techniques you'll need to master:

• Understanding DNS

• Installing the DNS Server service

• Configuring a root name server

• Configuring zones

• Configuring a caching-only server

• Configuring a DNS client

• Understanding DNS zone types

• Configuring zones for dynamic update

• Testing the DNS Server service

• Implementing a delegated zone for DNS

• Manually creating DNS resource records