# Advanced Networking Configuration

## Overview
This document tracks the implementation of advanced networking features for our Ubuntu Server VM.

## DNS Configuration

### 1. Local DNS Setup
```bash
# Install DNS server
sudo apt update
sudo apt install bind9 bind9utils bind9-doc

# Check service status
sudo systemctl status bind9
```

### Configuration Plan
1. Basic DNS Setup
   - [ ] Install BIND DNS server
   - [ ] Configure primary DNS zone
   - [ ] Set up DNS resolution
   - [ ] Test DNS functionality

2. Network Services
   - [ ] Configure DHCP (if needed)
   - [ ] Set up network monitoring
   - [ ] Implement network diagnostics

3. Advanced Firewall Rules
   - [ ] Configure service-specific rules
   - [ ] Set up port forwarding
   - [ ] Implement network segmentation

## Implementation Status
- [ ] DNS Server
  - [ ] Basic Installation
  - [ ] Zone Configuration
  - [ ] Resolution Testing
- [ ] Network Services
  - [ ] DHCP Setup
  - [ ] Monitoring Configuration
- [ ] Firewall Rules
  - [ ] Service Rules
  - [ ] Port Forwarding