Learn to design, configure, and deploy a full VPN infrastructure using WireGuard, DNS server setup, and comprehensive hands-on development to own a secure VPN service.
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80h
vpn
wireguard
dns
networking
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VPN Foundations and Networking Basics
You can articulate VPN purposes clearly and explain WireGuard’s advantages over other protocols
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Describe WireGuard concepts and cryptography (clear and written summary)
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You can configure Linux networking and routing for VPN traffic forwarding
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Enable IP forwarding and verify Linux routes (packets traverse expected paths)
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Configure a simple Linux machine to forward packets between two interfaces
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WireGuard Configuration and Implementation
You can generate and manage WireGuard keys and create functional configuration files
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Setup WireGuard on one server and client with working handshake (check 'wg' status)
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Create a key rotation script for WireGuard keys that maintains connection stability
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You can deploy multi-peer WireGuard tunnels and verify encrypted traffic flow
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Ping between two WireGuard peers with successful encrypted packets
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Build a hotspot-style VPN network with three nodes communicating via WireGuard
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DNS Server Setup for VPN
You can explain DNS role in VPN and identify suitable DNS solutions
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Explain DNS record types commonly used in VPN contexts (written summary)
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You can deploy a DNS server integrated with your VPN and ensure encrypted DNS resolution
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Setup dnsmasq and test DNS queries through the VPN tunnel (query success and no leaks)
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Deploy a DNS server in the VPN infrastructure with DNS leak prevention mechanisms
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Advanced VPN Development and Ownership
You can secure and monitor the VPN infrastructure to detect and mitigate threats
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Configure firewall rules that drop scans and attacks on the VPN server (verified by scan test)
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Setup a monitoring dashboard to track VPN health and suspicious activity logs
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You can automate VPN user lifecycle management and maintain clean deployment workflows
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Write scripts to add and remove WireGuard peers cleanly (successful connection after addition)
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Build a small CLI tool or script pipeline to manage users and rollout VPN config changes safely
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VPN Marathon Capstone
You can deploy a full VPN infrastructure from scratch and validate its operation end-to-end
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Deploy your full VPN setup and connect multiple clients concurrently (stable and encrypted sessions)
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Build your final VPN infrastructure with all components working together and write deployment documentation
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You can maintain and evolve your VPN system for long-term reliable ownership
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Setup periodic backups and alerting for VPN service health (test recovery and alerts)
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