Create a Caching-Only DNS Server

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Create a Caching-Only DNS Server

In this Hands-On Lab you will install and configure a DNS caching nameserver.

Then you will test that the server is working using several tools.

NOTE: The Hands-On Lab video's mention the LPI Certificate Level 2 Exam 2, but this Lab can be taken as a Stand-Alone Lab.

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Aug 08, 2025

Duration

1h 30m

Challenge

Install the DNS server software

Using the appropriate software, install the DNS server software.
Challenge

Explore the DNS configuration files

Have a look at the config files, check how they are pre-configured.
Challenge

Change the configuration (if needed) to ensure the DNS service is set to caching-only.

Change the configuration (if needed) to ensure the DNS service is set to caching-only.
Challenge

Enable and start the BIND name service

Start the DNS service and set it to start on system reboot.
Challenge

Test the caching-only name server using client tools

Using the appropriate tools, test the name server is working.

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