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Install and Configure DNS Servers in Windows Server

March 2021 with Keith Barker

Join Keith Barker as he teaches you how to install Domain Name System in a Windows Server environment.

Learn how to configure forwarders, Root Hints, and delegation. Gain an understanding of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), DNS Socket Pools, and DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE).

Recommended Experience

Experience with Windows desktop administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Basic experience and understanding of Windows and networking technologies
PowerShell experience is also recommended, but not required.

Recommended Equipment

None, as hands-on labs are included as part of the course

Related Job Functions

System administration
Implementation and support of networking in a Windows environment

Keith Barker has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2012 and has earned a variety of certifications over his career, including CCIE R&S, CCIE Security, Microsoft, (ISC)2 CISSP, Palo Alto CNSE, F5 and VMware VCP-DCV.

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Skill Outline

1. Note: (0:04)
2. Overview (0:32)
3. DNS and Labs Overview (13:03)
4. Overview (0:32)
5. Adding the DNS Server Role (18:51)
6. DNS Forwarding and PowerShell Intro (16:08)
7. DNS Root Hints (19:52)
8. Adding Active Directory (AD) (19:01)
9. DNS Recursion (15:57)
10. DNS Security (DNSSEC) (24:22)
11. DNS Cache Locking and Socket Pool (11:00)
12. DNS Response Rate Limiting (10:47)
13. DNS Scavenging (7:27)
14. DANE and TLSA Records (25:37)
15. Conclusion (0:04)

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