This lab introduces learners to Amazon Route 53, AWS's scalable and highly available Domain Name System (DNS) web service. Participants will gain hands-on experience in configuring and managing DNS settings for a simulated corporate environment, focusing on private DNS management scenarios using Route 53's Private Hosted Zones.
Objectives
- Create and configure a private hosted zone in Amazon Route 53 for internal DNS management.
- Test and verify web server accessibility using network testing tools and DNS troubleshooting methods.
- Configure DNS records for both private and public endpoints using different record types.
- Implement and compare different health check approaches for private and public resources.
- Configure simple routing policy with health checks for high availability.
Prerequisites
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux (Ubuntu, SuSE, or Red Hat).
- A modern internet browser such as Chrome or Firefox.
Outline
Task 1: Create a private hosted zone
Task 2: Test web server connectivity and accessibility
Task 3: Configure and test internal DNS resolution
Task 4: Configure health check for private resources
Task 5: Configure simple routing policy with Route 53 health checks
