DNS for Dummies

* Unique entry-level guide to Domain Name System (DNS), which translates Internet host names into IP addresses and is used with all Internet servers
* Shows how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS on both Windows and UNIX servers
* Helps people seeking technology certifications bone up on DNS theory, terminology, and architecture-a requirement in several popular exams
* Includes real-world examples based on the author's daily experience with both large and small networks

Introduction.
 
Part I: How DNS Makes the Internet Go 'Round.
 
Chapter 1: The Basics of DNS.
 
Chapter 2: DNS Namespaces.
 
Chapter 3: The DNS Request Process.
 
Chapter 4: Facilitating Other Applications with DNS.
 
Part II: Working with DNS Clients.
 
Chapter 5: Configuring a DNS Client.
 
Chapter 6: Using the DNS Clients on Your System.
 
Part III: Working with DNS Servers.
 
Chapter 7: Installing a Microsoft DNS Server.
 
Chapter 8: Unix Domain Name Servers.
 
Part IV: The Details: Setting Up Your DNS Zones.
 
Chapter 9: The Basics: Zones and Records.
 
Chapter 10: Using Subdomains.
 
Part V: Security and Advanced DNS Tricks.
 
Chapter 11: An Antidote for a Poisoned Cache: DNS Security.
 
Chapter 12: What Else Can DNS Do?
 
Chapter 13: "It Doesn't Work!" (Troubleshooting).
 
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
 
Chapter 14: Ten DNS Services and Resources.
 
Chapter 15: Ten Things Even Experienced People Do to Make DNS Break.
 
Chapter 16: The Top Ten Tips for Maintaining a Manageable DNS Server.
 
Chapter 17: The Top Ten DNS Server Design Considerations.
 
Appendix A: Using the DNSCMD Utility.
 
Appendix B: Using Webmin for BIND Administration.
 
Appendix C: Other DNS Server Applications.
 
Index.