Overview/Description
As a Linux System Administrator, you will need to setup and configure network clients and DNS services. This course covers the tasks involved in basic and advanced options for configuring Linux network clients and DNS services. In addition, it also covers securing a Linux DNS server. This course is for people taking Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) Exam 201.

Target Audience
Students wishing to acquire the intermediate skills required as a Linux system administrator

Prerequisites
A knowledge of basic Linux system administration

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Linux Network Configuration

configure a Linux client for networking

identify the requirements for a Linux VPN implementation and distinguish between troubleshooting utilities

perform network client configuration tasks

recognize how to perform basic BIND 8/9 configuration tasks

create a DNS zone file and test the DNS configuration

configure DNS zones on a Linux system

identify methods for securing a Linux DNS server

Course Number:
lu_lalq_a05_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate