Assignment $2$: Web Hosting and DNS Resolution

This assignment will test your research and practical skills in understanding how $$Web

Hosting$$ and $$DNS Resolution$$ work using Windows Server. Your group will set up a Web

Server, a DNS server, and additional components across multiple virtual machines $($VMs$)$

using VirtualBox. The tasks are divided among students in the group, with each student

responsible for at least one task as described below.

Instructions:

$$ Each student should take responsibility for at least one task.

$$ The assignment will be completed entirely within a Windows Server environment.

$$ Coordinate within your group to ensure successful completion of all tasks.

$$ Submit a single document as a group with your names and IDs in the header.

Tasks Overview:

Task $1$: Web Server Configuration

$$ Objective: Configure a local web server using Microsoft Internet Information

Services $($IIS$).$ Create multiple simple websites hosted on this server. Document the

process with screenshots.

Task $2$: DNS Server Configuration

$$ Objective: Set up a DNS server using Microsoft Server DNS$.$ Install and configure

the DNS server on a different VM$.$ Create multiple DNS zones to manage the

domains that will be hosted. Document the process with screenshots.

Task $3$: Hosting Multiple Websites and DNS Management

$$ Objective: Host multiple websites or web services with distinct domain names on the

web server and configure the DNS server to manage their domain names. Host the

websites created in Task $1$ on the web server. Configure the DNS server $($Task $2)$ to

assign domain names to these websites using various DNS records $($A$,$ AAAA, PTR$,$

etc.$).$ Document the process with screenshots.

Task $4$: DNS Filtering and DNSSEC Configuration

$$ Objective: Configure the DNS server to block access to certain websites and set up

DNSSEC to ensure data integrity and authentication. Implement DNS filtering by

redirecting requests to certain websites to a block page. Configure DNSSEC on the

DNS server. Document the process with screenshots.

Task $5($Bonus$)$: Network Configuration for VM Communication

$$ Objective: Ensure that all VMs $($used by different students$)$ can communicate within

the same local network. Adjust the network settings in VirtualBox to allow VMs to

communicate with each other. Verify the connectivity between VMs by pinging each

other and testing the DNS resolution for hosted websites. Document the process with

screenshots.

Submission Guidelines:

$$ Documentation: Prepare a single Word document containing:

o Clear explanations of the steps implemented for each task.

o Screenshots of key steps in the configuration process.

o A section where each student reflects on their individual tasks, what they

learned, and any challenges faced.

$$ Group Information: Include the names and IDs of all group members in the

document header.

$$ Deadline: Ensure the document is submitted by the deadline.

$$ Note:

$$ If your group encounters issues connecting VMs across physical computers, focus on

completing the tasks individually on your VMs without worrying about network

connectivity between them.

$$ Collaborate effectively, and make sure all tasks are completed to achieve the best

results.