Designed for aspiring and current IT professionals, this course offers a hands-on approach to mastering essential networking technologies. You'll gain practical skills in configuring DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services, enhancing your technical proficiency and boosting your resume. With a focus on real-world applications, this course will empower you to efficiently manage and troubleshoot network systems, making you an invaluable asset in any tech environment. Whether you're setting up virtual machines or configuring network protocols, this course provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of technology.
Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services Specialization
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Building Linux Servers: DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services Specialization
Computer Networking with DHCP, DNS, and DS.. Gain hands-on experience with networking technologies and configuration.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Master the configuration and management of DHCP, DNS, and Directory Services to enhance network efficiency and security.
Gain hands-on experience with virtualization and Linux systems, preparing you for real-world IT challenges.
Develop the skills to automate network processes and manage user accounts, boosting your technical expertise and career prospects.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Security Management
- Linux Servers
- Cybersecurity
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
- Performance Tuning
- Group Policy
- Network Administration
- Server Administration
- Network Security
- Systems Administration
- System Configuration
- User Accounts
- Network Architecture
- Virtualization
- Large Language Modeling
- Linux Administration
- Disaster Recovery
Tools you'll learn
What’s included
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Taught in English
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August 2025
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Master the setup and configuration of a virtualization platform using VirtualBox.
Gain proficiency in installing and managing Debian and CentOS Linux distributions.
Develop skills to effectively use SSH for secure communication with virtual machines.
Understand the strategic planning of network configurations for virtual environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Virtualization
Category: Linux
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Software Installation
Category: System Configuration
Category: Network Administration
Category: Virtual Environment
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Information Technology
Category: Command-Line Interface
What you'll learn
Master the installation and configuration of DHCPv4 and DHCPv6 servers.
Automate IP address allocation to enhance network efficiency.
Implement advanced DHCP configurations, including reservations and relay agents.
Optimize and benchmark DHCP server performance for high availability environments.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Software Installation
Category: Network Administration
Category: Interoperability
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Protocols
What you'll learn
Master the installation and configuration of DNS on a Linux server.
Gain proficiency in setting up and managing DNS zones for forward and reverse lookups.
Understand and implement Dynamic DNS (DDNS) in conjunction with DHCP.
Develop the ability to test and troubleshoot DNS configurations for optimal performance.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Servers
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Server Administration
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Troubleshooting
What you'll learn
Install and configure an open-source directory services server using Identity Management (FreeIPA).
Administer users, groups, and policies effectively across Linux systems.
Establish and manage secure client connections to the directory services server.
Conduct server analysis and implement security measures to safeguard your infrastructure.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Linux Servers
Category: User Accounts
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Server Administration
Category: Group Policy
Category: Performance Tuning
Category: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Authentications
Category: Systems Administration
Category: System Configuration
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