router as DNS server

macwhizard

i know routers can be used as DHCP servers, and configure host tables. but is it possible to setup as DNS server ?. thanks.

Netwurk

Here's a Cisco link on IOS DNS setup.

I wouldn't worry about it - it's not something the CCNA or even the CCNP would cover.


http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1839/products_feature_guide09186a0080087ae3.html#1022604

jbkm

When is the router as a DHCP covered? don't remember seeing it in my studies for CCNA!

Netwurk

The CCNA won't test you on setting up a router as a DHCP server. However, it's a useful role you can give a lab router - and it's easy to set up.

Humper

DHCP isnt on exam blue print but is very easy to setup on a router. DNS is definitely not on ccna exam but I think there should be some general questions about both DNS and DHCP on exam because its a vital network service. DNS is very easy to setup in Linux (try BIND) or Windows (I think Windows Server 2003 Enterprise has built in DNS software).

Danman32

It's a vital service, but not widely served by a router. Now it is important to understand how to pass through/route DNS.
DHCP is hardly ever routed, and hardly ever should be routed, so that's a more advanced topic.

macwhizard

Even if it is Very Advanced, can someone shed some light ?.

Because i love to experiment.... learning should be fun, especially when you have access to several routers and switches.

my favourite game is ACLs & NAT, loading IOS from rommon. (tftp and xmodem) and qemu sessions accessing routers & switches