Course 6701: Configuring a DNS Server in Windows Server 2008

Introduction This 2-hour online course provides you with the knowledge and skills to configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008.

Topics covered in the course include:

• Configuration of DNS, DNS zone, and DNS zone transfer
• Management of DNS servers

This course helps you prepare for exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring.

Student Prerequisites

• Working experience with Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008
• Completion of the online collection 6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform or equivalent knowledge
• Understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies)
• Basic knowledge of DHCP and IPSec

Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of DNS.
• Configure DNS zones.
• Configure DNS zone transfers.
• Manage a DNS server.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Configuring a DNS Server Module Overview Overview of DNS Configuring DNS Zones Configuring DNS Zone Transfers Managing a DNS Server Lab: Configuring a DNS Server Module Summary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled