Networking: DNS and hostnames
This lesson covers the essentials of networking with Linux. This lesson is part of the Linux Administration Bootcamp course, designed to get you up and running with Linux.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the TCP/IP protocol and the most important aspects of IP networking
- Learn how DNS, hostnames, and IP addresses are used in networking on Linux
- Learn about DHCP, as well as status and dynamic addressing
- Learn some of the most common tools you can use to perform network diagnostics
Intended Audience
- Anyone with basic knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more
- System administrators or IT professionals who want to learn more about networking on Linux
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate-level lesson so some knowledge of Linux is expected. If you're just starting out, then try our Linux Fundamentals lesson first.
Jason is the founder of the Linux Training Academy as well as the author of "Linux for Beginners" and "Command Line Kung Fu." He has over 20 years of professional Linux experience, having worked for industry leaders such as Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, UPS, FireEye, and Amazon.com. Nothing gives him more satisfaction than knowing he has helped thousands of IT professionals level up their careers through his many books and courses.