Explain the benefits of using DNS.

Planning and Implementing a Network

DNS is the acronym for the Domain Name Servers applicable in the management of data in the networking system. DNS services are some of the best ways through which an organization can manage large quantity of data within the context of the network. Organizations and individual users who adopt and implement components of the DNS servers in their relative networking systems demonstrate massive achievement towards the effective and efficient management of data. This is because DNS servers offer various advantages and benefits towards the management of the large quantity of data within the networking systems. Implementation enhances the speed through which organizations evaluate or examine queries on the internet (Stanek, 2009).

Another valuable advantage of DNS server is the enhancement of security against threats. This indicates that DNS servers contribute towards the achievement of the three network security considerations: confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information or data for the purposes of the organization. DNS servers are also reliable and dependable in the management of the data within the networking system thus would suit the needs and objectives of the organization. Reliability of the DNS servers relates to the provision of secure and effective management of the information and data across the organizational network (Stanek, 2009).

DNS servers are also up-to-date thus effective and efficient in relation to the performance of the programs towards the achievement of the goals and targets of the organization. DNS servers are also effective and appropriate in the evaluation of errors or vulnerabilities of the components of the networking systems. This is through automatic examination of errors or vulnerability of the networking systems thus sending the error report to the user. This is an appropriate method of enhancing the security and performance of the computer and networking systems. These illustrations indicate that the organization has the ability manage its data and information effectively and efficiently (Stanek, 2009).

Explain to them how DNS is used on the Internet because they are also considering Internet connectivity.

DNS refers to the protocol illustrating set of standards through which computers exchange relevant data on the internet and aspects of private networking systems. The main role of the DNS is to transform user-friendly domain into elements of Internet Protocol address for the identification of the computer systems on the relevant internet subscriptions. Computer systems and other communication systems within the organization operate towards routing of the request to the relevant site users wish to visit on the internet. This is the role of the domain name server mapping the domain names to the IP addresses for connections and identification on the internet. DNS performs the aspect of identifying the source or websites the organization would like to visit through the concept of DNS name resolution. Internet does not operate without the influence of DNS servers thus the shutting down of the internet in the absence of the DNS. This indicates that DNS is essential for the internet connections and networking systems within the organization (Kozierok, 2005).

Include recommendations for connecting to the Internet.

It is highly recommended for the organization to connect to the internet for the enhancement of the security of the networking systems. This is through ensuring network monitoring and constant updates of the programs facilitating the operation of the networking systems. These calls for the implementation of the DNS sever with the aim of initiating and facilitating internet connections across the organization.

Explain what potential issues exist when configuring or maintaining DNS.

Configuration of the DNS is the foundation of the networking system within an organization. Its failure will result into lack of operation of the networking systems due to no conversion of the domain name to the Internet protocol address. One of the common problems in relation to the configuration of the DNS within the organization is the context in which the TCP/IP configuration points towards the public DNS servers (Kozierok, 2005). Another potential threat to the configuration of the DNS within the networking system of the organization is inappropriate handling of the suffix of DNS. Handling of the suffix of the DNS should adhere to the conditions of the target domain thus improper handling would result into ineffective configuration process. Other potential issues in relation to the configuration of the DNS within the networking system of the organization include improper zone transfer configuration, ineffective forwarding of configuration, and failure in the verification of the dynamic update with reference to the records (Kozierok, 2005).

Discuss security concerns introduced with Internet connectivity and with DNS.

Some of the internet security concerns in relation to the implementation of the DNS by the organization include invasion by viruses, Trojan, worms, attackers, and other relevant external intrusions. These aspects of internet security affect confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the information thus effective the performance of the organization.

Illustrate the DNS installation process. Include a minimum of 8 screenshots with detailed explanations.

In order to install the DNS services to the networking systems of the organization, it is essential to follow the procedure below for effective outcome thus maximization of the performance of the program (Bender, 2010).

Click Start Menu > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
This results into the display of the Add or Remove Programs window. The next step involves clicking of the add or remove windows components on the lest pane
The next step is selection of the networking services from the windows components and clicking details
Click on the check box above the DNS within the networking services windows, then click OK
Click next in the emerging windows display
This process will result in the addition of the DNS services to the servers thus the display of the completion windows component wizard. Click finish to complete installation.
Confirm the installation process by closing of Add or Remove programs window and checking of the DNS service tool from the administrative tools accessible through start button > administrative tools.

Domain
Provide a proposed domain for their company, JKLevering, Inc.

In the proposing of the domain name, it is essential to associate with the name of the organization for easier identification and commonality or familiarity among the users of the networking systems. An effective domain name for the organization in this context is .com symbolizing elements of commercial entity.

Provide detailed instructions on how the proposed domain would be set up.

In setting up of the domain, the organization will need to follow the instructions illustrated below (MacDonald, 2009)

Making a valuable choice in relation to the name of the domain depending on the purpose of the WebPages
Acquisition of the domain name desired by the organization either from the present owner for free or a significant fee
Registration of the domain name by the registration department or domain registrar
Acquisition of web server for the provision of the internet protocol for the hosting of the domain of the organization.
Provide accurate information to the registrar on the domain name and new IP address in relation to the web server
This indicates that the domain is now registered for effective communication with other entities across the internet

References

MacDonald, M. (2009). Creating a web site. Beijing: Pogue/O’Reilly.

Bender, M. (2010). MCTS guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure configuration. Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.

Stanek, W. R. (2009). Windows Server® 2008 Inside Out. New York: O’Reilly Media, Inc.

Kozierok, C. M. (2005). The TCP/IP guide: A comprehensive, illustrated Internet protocols reference. San Francisco: No Starch Press.

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