Distributed Server Network Implementation
Timeline: May 2025 – May 2026
Designed and implemented a distributed server infrastructure using Ubuntu Linux by integrating four dedicated servers running on separate physical devices. The project involved configuring a Web Server, Database Server, File Server, and DNS Server to communicate seamlessly over a local network. The implementation emphasized server administration, networking, service integration, access management, and system reliability as part of the Server and Network Security course.
Challenges
- Configuring four independent Ubuntu servers to communicate reliably over a local network.
- Setting up DNS resolution to enable seamless hostname-based communication between servers.
- Managing connectivity between web, database, and file services while maintaining proper network configuration.
- Troubleshooting service dependencies, firewall rules, and network connectivity across multiple physical devices.
Solutions
- Installed and configured dedicated Ubuntu servers for web hosting, database management, file sharing, and DNS services.
- Configured static IP addressing, DNS records, and network settings to establish reliable inter-server communication.
- Integrated the web server with the database server to enable centralized data access.
- Implemented centralized file storage accessible from authorized servers within the network.
Results
- Successfully deployed a fully functional distributed server infrastructure consisting of four interconnected servers.
- Improved infrastructure reliability through proper network configuration and service integration.
- Demonstrated practical expertise in Linux server administration, networking, and multi-server deployment.