Network and Infrastructure Services: Module Overview 🌐🔧

Learning Objectives 🎯

1. Understand DNS and DHCP Servers 🌍📡

   • DNS (Domain Name System): Translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. Essential for web services to function correctly.

   • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. Simplifies network management and device connectivity.

   • Setup Requirements: Learn what is necessary for setting up DNS and DHCP servers, including configuration files, network settings, and server hardware.

2. Physical Infrastructure Services 🏢💻

   • Server Management: Understanding physical components of IT infrastructure that facilitate server management, such as racks, cooling systems, and power supplies.

   • Infrastructure Services: Services that support the physical setup and maintenance of servers, including power management, environmental controls, and hardware diagnostics.

Key Topics to Explore 📚

• Server Operating Systems: Familiarize yourself with various server OS and their roles in managing IT infrastructure.

• Virtualization: Learn about virtual machines and how they allow for more efficient use of physical resources.

• Network Services: Explore different network services and their importance in maintaining a functional IT environment.

• Troubleshooting Network Services: Develop skills for diagnosing and resolving network-related issues.

By the end of this module, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the common IT infrastructure services you'll encounter in system administration tasks. 🚀🔍