DNS&BIND Jump Start is a new course, held completely online and designed to give a concise introduction into running a BIND 9 domain name server. The course covers all modern protocol features such as EDNS, DNSSEC, DNS-Cookies and much more.

DNS & BIND Jump Start

Course syllabus

Participants for this course need to know how to operate the Unix command line (shell) and have Unix/Linux administration knowledge. Basic knowledge of Internet network protocols IPv6 and IPv4 is required.

Prerequisites

Participants are responsible for the equipment used to access the course. (Computer and internet connection.)

A computer with a physical keyboard is strongly recommended.

Materials required

This is a DNS&BIND training, Men&Mice products are not included in the course. If product training is required, options are available.

Note

Cost and duration

Comprehensive, hands-on walkthrough of the DNS protocol and BIND software, including DNS Cookies, Response Policy Zones (RPZ), Response Rate Limiting (RRL) and dnstap.

DNS & BIND Leap Ahead (November 8-10)

DNS & BIND Leap Ahead is an advanced DNS & BIND course, held completely online and designed to deepen and widen the fundamentals of running a BIND 9 domain name server. It is built on the DNS & BIND Jump Start course, and participants are required to complete that course before starting this more advanced one.

Intended for students wanting to become professional DNS administrators, during the course every participant will be able to learn the ins and outs of running a fully-equipped and secure DNS server for themselves, a business, or on the Internet.

Course description

Syllabus

Prerequisites 

Other information

Introduction into the KEA-DHCP software on Unix and Linux systems, including topics about DHCPv4 and DHCPv6.

KEA DHCP  (October 4-5) 

KEA-DHCP is the new open source DHCP-Server from Internet Systems Consortium, ISC. Compared with its predecessor, ISC-DHCP, it is a clean and fast implementation of both DHCPv4 and DHCPv6.

The Men&Mice “KEA-DHCP” 2-day training gives a complete introduction into the new KEA-DHCP software on Unix and Linux systems. Attendees will learn how to install, configure and maintain the KEA-DHCP system. The course also includes a refresh of the DHCPv4 protocol and explains DHCPv6, the dynamic host configuration protocol for IPv6 networks.

The KEA-DHCP training has been developed in cooperation with ISC and the KEA development team.

Related certification: KEA certified DHCP Administrator (KCDA).

The course has been created with network administrators in mind that operate a KEA-DHCP system, or plan to migrate to KEA-DHCP. For users coming from ISC-DHCP, the course explains the differences between the products and gives guidance for a migration from ISC-DHCP to KEA-DHCP.

Who should attend this training?

Training content

Hands-on labs

KEA DHCP

DNS & BIND Week

DNS & BIND Week is our most popular course. It is ideal for anyone starting out. It is most commonly attended by those with previous DNS knowledge, and by administrators with BIND experience.

Nothing is taken for granted, and the labs begin by downloading, compiling, and installing BIND. Each student creates BIND configuration from scratch for authoritative and recursive servers. They create zone files from scratch for an authoritative masters. DNS tools such as, dig,rndc, named-checkconf, & named-checkzone, are taught in depth and used extensively in the labs. Those with previous DNS and BIND skills report that the start of the course, which assumes nothing, fills in knowledge gaps, corrects misconceptions, and that it moves on to unknown topics and new material. Men&Mice courses are hands-on, full of laboratory exercises.

Recently, we have added four new sections on DNS Cookies, Response Policy Zones (RPZ), Response Rate Limiting (RRL) and dnstap. Many new labs have been added, including several problem solving and debugging labs along with additional quizzes.

DNS&BIND Week can be taken as two independent courses, DNS&BIND Fundamentals (DNSB-F) and DNS&BIND Advanced (DNSB-A). However, DNSB-W comes at a discount of $150 off the price of the individual courses, and is recommended for most participants.

While, implementation details are specific to BIND, the course’s theory, and the practical skills gained in the labs, are applicable to all DNS systems.

Topics include

The labs require working on the command-line in a Linux/Unix shell. Without familiarity with basics such as cd, ls, cp, cat, and using a text editor, a participant will face difficulties. While experience is strongly recommended, advanced command-line skills are not needed. For text editing, the labs offer a variety of text editors: nano, joe pico emacs mg and vi/vim are available.

Prerequisites (recommended)

A participant must bring a computer (laptop) which is able to connect to our network. The connection can be with an Ethernet port or via Wi-Fi. In all cases, the computer must have an SSH client (Linux systems and Macs already do. For Windows, PuTTY is free and recommended). The computer must be able to get an IP address via DHCP. A computer with a physical keyboard is strongly recommended. If Wi-Fi cannot be provided for whichever reason, the participant is responsible for accessing the network via a cabled connection, possibly with a USB-Ethernet dongle.

Material requirements

In some courses, due to time required for other topics and participants’ interests, a topic may be reduced or skipped, or another added (e.g. DNS & IPv6 Fragmentation, DNS Geolocation, or Administrator Defined Resource Records). The decision is made by the instructor with input from the participants.

This is DNS & BIND training, Men&Mice products are not included in the course.

Men&Mice is the exclusive training partner of the ISC, which develops the most widely used DNS software, BIND.

A private training course designed for administrators working in Microsoft and Windows-exclusive network environments.

Windows DNS and DNSSEC Hands-on Training

This 3 day training with lab exercises dives deep into the DNS protocol and prepares an Administrator who works with Microsoft DNS in the Internet or internal networks with the required knowledge to bring the DNS infrastructure into the future. The training explains the new DNS features of Windows 2012/2016, as well gives recommendations for future proof DNS designs. The training is based on Men&Mice 18 year experience with Microsoft DNS and Active Directory deployments.

General description

Prerequisities

Hands-on exercises

Classroom-style DNSSEC workshop course with lecture and hands-on labs.

DNSSEC & BIND (December 1-3)

This 3-day DNSSEC Workshop is a classroom style course with lecture and hands-on labs. Limited seating. It is designed for Network and SysAdmin veterans who need to know how to deploy DNSSEC for their organization. Students are expected to be familiar with the UNIX environment (file structure, basic utilities) and with text editing in UNIX (vi or nano editor). A basic knowledge of TCP/IP addressing is also helpful but not required.

A hands-on workshop course to master the fundamentals of the IPv6 protocol.

IPv6 Fundamentals

IPv6 networks are real. ISPs and telecommunication companies are switching to the new Internet protocol, and their customers are accessing the Internet using IPv6. It is important to be prepared to be able to communicate with customers and business partners over this protocol.

This two-day workshop will teach the fundamentals of the new IPv6 protocol, it gives an introduction for people that start with IPv6.

Have a look at our IPv6 Advanced Topics Hands-on on class if you already have the basic knowledge and want to dive deeper into the details IPv6 brings to network design and management.

A comprehensive introduction to DNS and BIND.

DNS&BIND Fundamentals

DNS & BIND Fundamentals is a comprehensive introduction to DNS and BIND. In-depth lectures cover DNS concepts in detail, as well as how DNS is implemented in today’s Internet. Practical experience is gained through many hands-on labs, which each student runs on his or her own server, which we provide.

Nothing is taken for granted, and the first lab begins by downloading, compiling, and installing BIND. Students create BIND configuration from scratch for both authoritative and recursive servers. They create zone files from scratch for authoritative masters. DNS tools such as, dig, rndc named-checkconf, & named-checkzone, are taught in depth and used extensively in the labs.

Attending DNS&BIND Advanced (DNSB-A) in the same week as DNSB-F is the most popular registration option. If that is appealing, register just once for the combined course, DNS & BIND Week (DNSB-W), which is less expensive than attending DNSB-F and DNSB-A independently.

Topics include:

In some courses, due to time required for other topics and participants’ interests, a topic may be reduced or skipped, or another added. The decision is made by the instructor with input from the participants.

This is DNS&BIND training, Men&Mice products are not included in the course.

DNS & BIND Fundamentals

Dive deeper into the details IPv6 brings to network design and management.

IPv6 Advanced Topics

IPv6 touches many parts of a network. IPv6 has left the “early implementers” state and is going mainstream. Today, the amount of IPv6 traffic in the Internet doubles every 9 month, and it is expected that 50% of all traffic in the Internet will be IPv6 by 2018.

IPv6 has much more benefits than a larger address space: simpler network planning and management, new applications, leaner networks.

This training is designed for people that have already have some IPv6 experience and knowledge, but want to dive deeper into the details IPv6 brings to network design and management. This training is being updated for every scheduled training with the latest RFCs and news from the IETF and vendor.

Have a look at our IPv6 Fundamentals Hands-on on class if you are looking for an introduction to IPv6.

The workings of the DHCP protocol in IP networks, and how DHCP servers can be managed in a stable and secure manner.

DHCP Workshop

Centralized network management is mandatory for today’s networks. DHCP, the dynamic host configuration protocol, is the standard way to distribute network configuration such as IP addresses, DNS server or routing information. This training course will teach the working of the DHCP protocol in IP networks, how client systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Solaris, mobile Devices) request DHCP information and how DHCP server can be managed in a stable and secure manner.

This course teaches ISC-DHCP.  The ISC’s newer DHCP server, KEA is taught in KEA DHCP Training.

What you'll learn

Critical topics that are critical in today’s Internet, such as security.

DNS & BIND Advanced

DNS & BIND Advanced continues where DNS & BIND Fundamentals (DNSB-F) leaves off. It focuses on critical topics that do not fit into DNSB-F. These include security topics that are critical in today’s Internet. DNS has exotic, out-dated, and rarely implemented features. Those are not covered. Like DNSB-F, this course mixes in-depth lectures and practical hands-on labs, which each student runs on his or her own server, which we provide.

Attending DNSB-A in the same week as DNSB-F is the most popular registration option. If that is appealing, register just once for the combined course, DNS & BIND Week (DNSB-W), which is less expensive than attending DNSB-F and DNSB-A independently.

It is strongly recommended to attend DNS & BIND Fundamentals (DNSB-F) before DNSB-A. Even participants with extensive experience tell us that DNSB-F fills in knowledge gaps, helps them understand how topics they know actually work and why, and corrects their misunderstandings. If you would like to attend DNSB-A without first attending DNSB-F, Email us a request for a placement test.

Since 1999, Men&Mice has been offering training on the Internet standards DNS (including DNSSEC), DHCP and IPv6.

Across four continents, we’ve taught private courses for ccTLD (Country-Code Top-Level Domain) registry operators, world-wide DNS registrars, governments, and private companies in a wide array of businesses.

Men&Mice Training program.

Men&Mice has been offering DNS training on the Internet standards (including DNSSEC), DHCP and IPv6 for over 2 decades.


Our renowned instructors have led courses on four continents, including private courses for ccTLD (Country-Code Top-Level Domain) registry operators, worldwide DNS registrars, governments, and private companies in a wide array of businesses.

The Training Certification Program is accredited by ISC and Men&Mice and wildly renowned as they give administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized as industry-standard.

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Public and private training opportunities.

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Based on the training courses DNS & BIND Fundamentals or DNS & BIND Jump Start, this certification gives administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized in the industry.

Organizations seeking experienced professionals will get a reliable way to assure the knowledge of an administrator.

Certified DNS/BIND Associate

This certification is based on the material in the courses DNS&BIND Fundamentals (DNSB-F) or DNS&BIND Jump Start. 

The ISC and Men&Mice certifications are based on our classes, but the certification also tests operational experience. If you never have operated a DNS Server (DHCP Server, IPv6 network), only attending a course is unlikely to prepare you to pass a certification exam.

Certifications are available to anyone. A free certification exam voucher is provided when you attend a public course. It covers the entire fee for the exam associated with the course attended, and is valid for one year.

Certified DNS & BIND Associate

Based on the training courses DNS & BIND Advanced or DNS & BIND Leap Ahead, this certification gives administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized in the industry.

Certified DNS/BIND Professional

This certification is based on the material in the courses DNS&BIND Advanced (DNSB-A) or DNS&BIND Leap Ahead. 

Based on the training course DNSSEC & BIND, this certification gives administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized in the industry.

Certified DNSSEC Expert

This certification is based on the material in the course DNSSEC&BIND. 

Based on the training course IPv6 Fundamentals, this certification gives administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized in the industry.

Certified IPv6 Associate

This certification is based on the material in the course IPv6 Fundamentals. 

Based on the training course DHCP Workshop, this certification gives administrators an advantage in their business through certifications recognized in the industry.

DHCP certification

This certification is based on the material in the course DHCP Workshop.

Men&Mice Training program.

Never stop learning.

Courses

Public and private training opportunities.

Online

3 days

DNS & BIND Jump Start

Online

3 days

DNS & BIND Leap Ahead (November 8-10)

Online

2 days

KEA DHCP

TBD

5 days

DNS & BIND Week

Private/On-site

3 days

Windows DNS and DNSSEC Hands-on Training

Online

3 days

DNSSEC & BIND (December 1-3)

Private/On-site

2 days

IPv6 Fundamentals

TBD

3 days

DNS & BIND Fundamentals

Private/On-site

2 days

IPv6 Advanced Topics

Private/On-site

2 days

DHCP Workshop

TBD

2 days

DNS & BIND Advanced

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