Training: Mastering Network Administration - Deploying DNSmasq on Linux for Efficient DHCP and DNS Services

$3,465

  • 3 days
  • Onsite
  • 8 people max.
Ref: SIX158
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 mastery of DNSmasq on Linux for efficient DHCP and DNS services, 68% of network outages in SMEs stem from faulty configurations, generating up to 4 hours of weekly downtime.

  • Each hour of downtime costs an average of 8 500 € in lost productivity and external support, eroding the company's competitiveness.

  • For administrators and engineers, these recurring incidents mean unfavorable internal audits, missed promotions, and increased risk of turnover in a tight IT market.

  • Each month without expertise exposes the company to critical security breaches, with potential GDPR fines exceeding 20 000 € per violation.

Nawfel ABED, Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert
Nawfel ABED

Learni trainer · Cybersecurity expert

73%productivity gap
×3cost of inaction
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Network Administration training objectives

  • Understand the role and operation of DNSmasq as a lightweight DNS, DHCP, and TFTP server.
  • Install and configure DNSmasq on various Linux systems.
  • Set up a customized DHCP service and manage dynamic IP address assignment.
  • Configure a local DNS cache and advanced resolution rules.
  • Integrate DNSmasq into complex network environments: PXE Boot, VLANs, access filtering.
  • Secure and monitor a DNSmasq service in production.

Program

Network Administration curriculum: 3 modules over 3 days

Module 1 : Introduction and Network Fundamentals with DNSmasq

Presentation of common uses of DNSmasq. Understand local DNS resolution, DHCP, TFTP, and PXE: challenges and usage contexts. Installation, startup, and hands-on with DNSmasq on Debian/Ubuntu/RHEL. Practical exercises: quick deployment, initial tests in a local network.

Module 2 : Advanced Configuration: DNS, DHCP & Address Management

Complete configuration editing: DHCP options for address pools, MAC reservations, BOOTP options. Creation of specific DNS rules, DNS cache management, redirection, and filtering. Advanced diagnostics (logs, command-line tools). Scenarios: deployment on corporate networks, multi-site management.

Module 3 : Security, Monitoring, and Production Integration Use Cases

Access restrictions, spoofing prevention, security best practices. Supervision and monitoring of the DNSmasq service: logs, alerts, integration with third-party tools. Advanced scenarios: PXE Boot for automated OS deployment, integration with VLANs or existing servers, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Final workshop for complete configuration in a simulated environment.

How Network Administration skills are assessed

  • Quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of each module
  • Practical case study: complete deployment of a DNSmasq in a simulated environment
  • Individual feedback on practical exercises

How the Network Administration course is taught

  • Detailed demonstrations on virtual machines
  • Progressive hands-on exercises at each stage of the course
  • Access to course materials and configuration file examples

Network Administration training: access and practical arrangements

The Training: Mastering Network Administration - Deploying DNSmasq on Linux for Efficient DHCP and DNS Services 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 Network Administration - Deploying DNSmasq on Linux for Efficient DHCP and DNS Services 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.

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Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Network Administration - Deploying DNSmasq on Linux for Efficient DHCP and DNS Services 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.

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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 Network Administration training

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You meet the trainer beforehand

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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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FAQ

Network Administration: frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Network Administration training?+
They can understand the role and operation of DNSmasq as a lightweight DNS, DHCP, and TFTP server, install and configure DNSmasq on various Linux systems and set up a customized DHCP service and manage dynamic IP address assignment. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Network Administration program at Advanced level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Training: Mastering Network Administration program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Introduction and Network Fundamentals with DNSmasq. Day 2: Advanced Configuration: DNS, DHCP & Address Management. Day 3: Security, Monitoring, and Production Integration Use Cases. The Training: Mastering Network Administration program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.
How is Training: Mastering Network Administration training assessed?+
Assessment relies on quiz to validate learning outcomes at the end of each module, practical case study: complete deployment of a DNSmasq in a simulated environment and individual feedback on practical exercises. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Network Administration program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Training: Mastering Network Administration training cost per participant?+
Training: Mastering Network Administration 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 Network Administration 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 Network Administration 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 Network Administration training?+
Basic knowledge of Linux, understanding of IP addressing and fundamental network protocols.
Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Network Administration 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 Network Administration 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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