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Network Configuration: Configuring Network Services in a Virtual Environment

In this lab, you’ll practice configuring and managing DHCP and DNS on both Windows and Linux. When you’re finished with this lab, you’ll have hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting DHCP (Windows and ISC) and DNS (Windows and BIND9) servers.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Aug 04, 2025
Duration
1h 20m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Getting Started in the Lab Environment

    Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!

  2. Challenge

    Install and Configure DHCP in a Windows Environment

    To start, you'll set up a Windows DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to client devices. You'll configure DHCP options, set up a scope, and create IP reservations for specific devices. By the end, you'll have a functional DHCP server ready for use.

  3. Challenge

    Install, Configure, and Test DNS in a Windows Environment

    You will now set up and configure a Windows DNS server to resolve domain names to IP addresses. You'll create forward and reverse lookup zones, add DNS records, and test name resolution. By the end, you'll have a fully functional DNS server for your network.

  4. Challenge

    Install, Configure, and Test DHCP in a Linux Environment

    In this challenge, you'll learn to install, configure, and test a DHCP server on Ubuntu using the ISC DHCP server. You'll configure dynamic IP assignment, verify client IPs, and set up a static IP reservation for a client. By the end, you'll have a fully operational DHCP server.

  5. Challenge

    Install, Configure, and Test DNS in a Linux Environment

    Set up and test a DNS server on Ubuntu using BIND9. You'll configure domain name resolution, manage static DNS records, and ensure clients can resolve domain names. By the end, you'll have a fully functional DNS server running in an LXC container.

  6. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

About the author

Stephen Wenn: Accomplished IT consultant with expertise in network, security, cloud, and server infrastructure for public and private sectors. Holds various certifications, including CCIE #66053. Enjoys fitness, gaming, and family time.

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