Introduction to Domain Names and Web Hosting Course at Kenya Coffee school and Barista Mtaani

Introduction to Domain Names and Web Hosting Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction of Domain Names

• What is Domain Name?
• Information Recorded on a Domain Name
• Types of Domain Name
• Process of Domain Name Registration

Module 2: Introduction of Web Hosting

• What Is Web Hosting?
• Importance of Web Hosting
• Shared, VPS Vs Dedicated Web Hosting
• Role of Web Hosting in Website Performance
• Key Features of Web Hosting
• Bandwidth in Web Hosting

Module 3: Domain Name Management

• Managing Domain Name Registrations
• Transferring Domain Names Between Registrars
• Understanding Domain Renewal and Expiration
• Configuring Domain Name Servers (DNS)
• Domain Redirection Techniques and its Type
• Domain Forwarding and its Benefits

Module 4: Understanding Web Hosting Services

• Overview of Website Hosting Services
• Email Hosting and Its Relation to Web Hosting
• Database Hosting
• Importance of Uptime in Web Hosting
• Understanding Control Panels in Web Hosting

Module 5: Website Deployment and Hosting

• Steps for Deploying a Website
• Domain-Hosting Linking Process
• Website Migration and its Types
• Monitoring Website Performance
• Website Downtime and its Prevention
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Module 6: Security in Domain and Hosting

• Understanding SSL/TLS Certificates
• HTTPS for Website Security
• Common Web Security Vulnerabilities
• Best Practices for Domain and Hosting Security
• Security Audits
• Data Backup and Restore