Networking & Virtualization
Overview of internet infrastructure and key components
Fundamentals of routing and subnetting
Basics of Linux CLI and remote access techniques
Introduction to enterprise server concepts, including iDRAC, Proxmox, and virtualization models
Hands-on lab: Accessing Proxmox and creating an Ubuntu virtual machine
DNS Configuration
Overview of DNS concepts and functionality
Installation and configuration of a recursive resolver using BIND9
Setup of primary authoritative DNS with key records (SOA, NS, A, AAAA, MX, TXT)
Configuration of secondary DNS and zone transfer (AXFR)
Implementation and testing of IPv4 and IPv6 reverse DNS zones
Introduction to DNS security principles
IoT & Cloud Integration
Overview of IoT systems and embedded platforms
Hands-on setup of development board, integration of DHT11 sensor, and Wi-Fi connectivity
Introduction to AWS EC2 with demonstration
Installation and configuration of Mosquitto broker and clients on EC2
Basic MQTT publish/subscribe communication testing
Publishing sensor data from AIoT S3 to EC2 via MQTT and verification at the broker
VPN & Network Security
Overview of VPN concepts and use cases
Installation and basic configuration of an OpenVPN server
Client setup and VPN connectivity testing
Introduction to firewall concepts and policy management
Hands-on implementation of firewall allow/block rules
Overview of IDS/IPS and packet analysis techniques
Traffic capture and inspection (VPN and general), with discussion on layered security approaches
Project Completion & Feedback
Completion and finalization of project deliverables
Presentation of outcomes and key results
Collection of feedback and evaluation inputs
Final discussion and closing remarks