Last Updated on April 15, 2023 by GeeksGod
Course: Introduction to Domain Names and Web Hosting – Quick GuideDomain Names Section:
Take a look at all the exciting concepts we will cover below:
We provide an overview of the domain name registration process. This includes the role of registrars and TLD (Top Level Domain) administration by ICANN. ccTLD’s (Country Code Top Level Domains) are also explored.
Students will gain hands-on experience with the registration process using popular domain registrars. We will provide a comparison of different registrars and register a sample domain name using GoDaddy. Other topics of discussion will include: domain name privacy and administration, auto-renewal, domain forwarding, and name server assignment.
Web Hosting Section:We conduct an in-depth case analysis of web hosting solutions including: Shared, Virtual Private, Dedicated and Cloud Hosting.
We provide an overview of various packages offered by different web hosting companies and weigh the pros and cons of each one.
Students are also introduced to the importance of web server scalability and the advantages of cloud hosting over traditional hosting services. We also examine the infrastructure requirements of popular, resource intensive applications such as Netflix and Facebook to emphasize the importance of avoiding costly mistakes in the initial stages of development.
What you’ll learn
How Domain Names WorkHow to Register a Domain NameThe Role of Domain RegistrarsTypes of Domains (TLD, CCTLD)The Role of ICANNHow to conduct a Whois SearchHow to Register a domain using GoDaddyHow to Administer a domain name using GodaddySetting up Domain Name Privacy, Auto-Renewal, Domain ForwardingDomain Name Server AdministrationTypes of Web HostingCase Analysis – Shared, Virtual Private, Dedicated, Cloud HostingAssessing Scalability and Resource Requirements
