Prerequisites
Learners should have a general understanding of networking concepts, as well as a strong grasp of concepts related to DHCP, DNS and IPv4 addressing.
Course Length
The course is divided into modules and ranges in length from 1.5 to 6.25 hours, depending on the learning path chosen.
Audience
This course is designed for individuals employed as DNS, DHCP and IPAM administrators who need a comprehensive understanding of Address Manager.
Delivery Method
This course is available as self-paced eLearning.
Learning Paths
BlueCat offers a number of learning paths designed to fit an individual’s role. The Fundamentals DDI course presents comprehensive coverage of BlueCat DNS and DHCP management. The individual component courses – Managing DNS and Managing DHCP are available for those who prefer to focus on specific elements.
- BlueCat Fundamentals – DDI
- BlueCat Fundamentals – Managing DHCP
- BlueCat Fundamentals – Managing DNS
Eligible Certifications
Learners who complete BlueCat Fundamentals DDI, may be eligible to earn:
Upon successful completion of the BlueCat Fundamentals Course,
you will be able to:
- Monitor BlueCat Address Manager and BlueCat DNS/DHCP Systems
- Manage the IPv4 and IPv6 Address Spaces
- Configure and Manage Authoritative and Recursive DNS Architectures
- Configure and Manage DHCP including DHCP Failover
- Configure Discovery and IP Reconciliation
- Configure and Manage DNS services with BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server
- Configure and Manage DHCP services with BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server
- Configure BlueCat DNS/DHCP Server High Availability (XHA)
- Manage Users, Groups and External Authenticators
- Manage Data using User-Defined fields, Tags and Devices
Course Outline
Introduction to Address Manager
- Understand how Address Manager manages IPAM data
- Introduction to Redundancy Systems, Role-based Administration, Compliance and Auditing
Navigating the System
- Understand the Components of the Address Manager UI including Tabs and Breadcrumbs
- Use the Search Functionality
- Restore Data
- Use Table Filtering to Filter IPAM Data
Understanding Blocks and Networks
- Manage the IPv4 Address Space using Blocks
and Networks
Managing the IPv4 Address Space
- Allocate and Change the State of IP Addresses
- Manage Gateway Addresses
Configuring DHCP in Address Manager
- Create and Resize DHCP Ranges
- Create DHCP Reserved Addresses
- Assign DHCP Deployment Roles and Deploy DHCP
- Configure DHCP Validation
Managing DNS Zones and Deployment
- Create and Manage DNS Forward and Reverse Zones
- Understand DNS Deployment Roles and Deploy DNS
- Configure DNS Delegation
Managing DNS Resource Records
- Create and Manage DNS Resource Records
- Understand DNS Referential Integrity
IP Modeling Tools
- Use Various Tools to Manipulate the IP Address Space
Network Templates and IP Groups
- Assign Settings to Networks using Network Templates
- Use Network Templates when Partitioning a Block
- Assign Granular Access Rights using IP Groups
IPv6 Management
- Understand IPv6 Addresses and IPv6 Abbreviations
- Understand the Global and Local Address Spaces
- Create IPv6 Blocks and Networks and Assign IPv6 Addresses
DHCP Deployment Options
- Configure DHCP Deployment Options
- Understand Deployment Option Inheritance
- Configure DHCP Custom and Raw Options
DHCP Advanced Features
- Configure Shared Networks
- Work with Vendor Profiles, Match Classes and MAC Pools
DHCP Failover
- Understand Failover Architecture and States
- Configure DHCP Failover
DNS Deployment Options
- Configure DNS Deployment Options
- Create Access Control Lists
Recursive DNS
- Enable DNS Servers to Accept Recursive Queries
- Configure Global Forwarding, Stub Zones and Forwarding Zones
Managing DNS Views
- Understand the Purpose of DNS Views
- Use Match Clients to Control Access to Views
- Understand the way Queries are Handled in a Multi-View Configuration
Advanced DNS Topics
- Manage Other DNS Servers
- Use Published Interfaces
Active Directory Integration
- Configure Address Manager to Support DNS for Active Directory
- Manage Multiple Active Directory-Integrated Zones
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
- Understand how DDNS Works
- Add Security to DDNS
DNS Logging
- Use Logging to Interpret Information in a DNS Query
- Enable Query Logging and Logging Channels
General Administration
- Configure Global Settings
- Set Passwords for Operating System Accounts
- Configure Services such as SNMP and NTP
Getting the System Ready
- Connect to the Administration Console (CLI)
- Configuring Network, Time Zone, and Date Settings
- Configuring Services such as SNMP and NTP
- Adding BlueCat DNS/DHCP Servers to Address Manager
User Management
- Create Local User and Group Accounts
- Configure LDAP Authentication and Import LDAP Groups
- Configure Access Rights
Data Management
- Work with Database Replication
- Use Database Tools
- Back Up and Restore the Address Manager Database
IP Reconciliation
- Understand the BlueCat Discovery and IP Reconciliation Model
- Schedule and Run IP Discovery
- Configure an IP Reconciliation Policy
- Reconcile Discovered IP Addresses
Cross-Over High Availability (XHA)
- Understand XHA
- Configure, Upgrade and Repair an XHA Cluster
What is DNSSEC?
- Understand Cache Poisoning Attacks
- Understand DNSSEC Resource Records
- Understand Zone Signing
- Understand Secure Delegation
Configuring DNSSEC
- Configure Authoritative DNSSEC
- Configure Recursive DNSSEC
- Configure Secure Delegation
- Configure Zone Rollover
Response Policy Zones (RPZ)
- Understand and Configure Response Policies and Response Policy Zones
BlueCat Threat Protection
- DNS Phishing Attacks
- Configure Threat Protection Using DNS Feeds
- Troubleshoot Threat Protection
What’s New in Address Manager 8.0?
- Network Data Visualization
- VLAN Tagging
- Response Policy Zone Reports
- x.509 Authentication
- Pre-Deployment Validation
- Windows DHCP Failover
What’s New in Address Manager 8.1?
- UN/LOCODE Support
- F5 Server Integration
- History Data Management
- Secure Backup Support and more
What’s New in Address Manager 8.2?
- Password Policies
- Blocking DNS Option Inheritance
- Server Groups
- DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities
- Secure Backup Support and more
What’s New in Address Manager 8.3?
- BlueCat DNS Server Slave Notifications
- SNMP Enhancements for Address Manager Repication and Database Backups
- Support for CAA Resource Records