Training: Mastering DNSMASQ - Advanced Configuration of Your Local Network

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: NQO791
8 people max.
$3,465
In-company rate: from $6,290 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
3 days
Onsite

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Why this program matters

  • Without advanced mastery of DNSMASQ to configure your local networks, DNS and DHCP errors cause chronic instabilities and unexpected interruptions.

  • 65 % of network incidents in SMEs are due to faulty configurations, generating an average of 12 hours of monthly downtime, or 20 000 € in productive losses per event.

  • These outages expose your infrastructure to critical security breaches and erode the company's competitiveness, compromising your credibility as a system administrator.

  • Every delay in upskilling amplifies these risks, turning minor malfunctions into costly crises.

Imed BEN AMOR, Learni trainer · Development expert
Imed BEN AMOR

Learni trainer · Development expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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DNSMASQ training objectives

  • Install and configure DNSMASQ on various Linux distributions
  • Understand the operation and role of DNSMASQ as a lightweight DNS/DHCP/TFTP server
  • Configure advanced DNS resolution rules and IP address assignment
  • Deploy DNSMASQ in production to segment, secure, and accelerate the local network
  • Set up DNSMASQ as a server for PXE boot, proxy DHCP, and DNS cache
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot the main issues related to DNSMASQ

DNSMASQ curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction and DNSMASQ Fundamentals

Presentation of DNSMASQ: uses and advantages. Installation on Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS. Structure of the dnsmasq.conf configuration file. Main modules (DNS, DHCP, TFTP), architecture diagram for small and medium-sized enterprises. Basic tests and initial manipulations.

Module 2 : Advanced Local DNS and DHCP Management

Advanced DNS configuration: custom zones, redirections, whitelists/blacklists, DNS cache and TTL. Management of static and dynamic records. DHCP setup: IP ranges, MAC reservations, specialized options (PXE, bootfile-name, DHCP classes). Introduction to DNS security and VLAN isolation.

Module 3 : Optimization, Security, and Advanced Use Cases

Securing DNSMASQ: interface restrictions, hardware limitations and custom logs, access management and network isolation. Deploying DNSMASQ with PXE and TFTP for automated system deployment. Monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization. Real-world case studies (SMBs, SMEs, DevOps labs). Troubleshooting scenarios and diagnostic tools.

How DNSMASQ skills are assessed

  • Real-world simulations on virtual labs
  • Skills validation quizzes at the end of each module
  • Practical project: Deploy a complete DNSMASQ server in production

How the DNSMASQ course is taught

  • Illustrated courses with step-by-step demonstrations
  • Supervised hands-on labs on dedicated Linux VMs
  • Reference documents and configuration templates provided at the end of the session

DNSMASQ training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering DNSMASQ - Advanced Configuration of Your Local Network program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering DNSMASQ - Advanced Configuration of Your Local Network program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering DNSMASQ - Advanced Configuration of Your Local Network program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your DNSMASQ training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
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FAQ

DNSMASQ: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training?+
They can install and configure DNSMASQ on various Linux distributions, understand the operation and role of DNSMASQ as a lightweight DNS/DHCP/TFTP server and configure advanced DNS resolution rules and IP address assignment. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering DNSMASQ program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering DNSMASQ program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction and DNSMASQ Fundamentals. Day 2: Advanced Local DNS and DHCP Management. Day 3: Optimization, Security, and Advanced Use Cases. The Training: Mastering DNSMASQ program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training assessed?+
Assessment relies on real-world simulations on virtual labs, skills validation quizzes at the end of each module and practical project: Deploy a complete DNSMASQ server in production. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering DNSMASQ program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training costs $3,465 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $6,290 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training take?+
3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training?+
Basic knowledge of Linux and TCP/IP networking.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering DNSMASQ training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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