How to Install SmartDNS on Alpine Linux Latest

SmartDNS is a DNS server that provides faster response times and improved security features. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing SmartDNS on Alpine Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

• A server running Alpine Linux Latest
• Root access to the server
• Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Step 1 – Update the System

Before installing SmartDNS, it’s recommended to update your system packages to ensure that you have the latest software versions. Use the following command to update the system:

apk update && apk upgrade

Step 2 – Install SmartDNS

To install SmartDNS, you will need to use the apk package manager. Use the following command to install SmartDNS:

apk add smartdns

Step 3 – Configure SmartDNS

SmartDNS is now installed, but it needs to be configured to work with your network. The configuration file is located in /etc/smartdns/smartdns.conf. Use the following command to edit the configuration file:

vi /etc/smartdns/smartdns.conf

Here are some sample configurations that you can use:

bind [::]:53 {
   cache-size 500000
   cache-min-ttl 300
   cache-max-ttl 86400
   preftech ip4only
   ipv4@8.8.8.8
   ipv4@8.8.4.4
   ipv4@1.1.1.1
   ipv4@1.0.0.1
   ipv6@2606:4700:4700::1111
   ipv6@2606:4700:4700::1001
}

# Forward DNS queries for domain example.com to DNS server 10.0.2.1
server {
   label example
   server 10.0.2.1
   domain example.com
}

# Block Ad and Tracker Domains
conf-file /etc/smartdns/block.conf

Step 4 – Start the SmartDNS Service

After configuring SmartDNS, you can start the service by using the following command:

rc-service smartdns start

You can also enable SmartDNS to start automatically at boot time using the following command:

rc-update add smartdns

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install and configure SmartDNS on Alpine Linux Latest. With SmartDNS, you can have faster response times and improved security features for your DNS queries.

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