Introduction

Yadifa is an open source Domain Name System (DNS) server developed in C++. It is designed to be fast, efficient, reliable, and secure. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Yadifa on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install dependencies

Before starting the Yadifa installation process, first, you need to install some dependencies required for Yadifa to work correctly. Run the following command in your terminal to install them.

sudo swupd bundle-add development
sudo swupd bundle-add network-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add network-utilities
sudo swupd bundle-add system-tools

Step 2: Download Yadifa

To download the Yadifa package, run the following command in your terminal:

wget https://cloud.netlifyusercontent.com/assets/344dbf88-fdf9-42bb-adb4-46f01eedd629/aba4c1f7-aae5-4243-9a9f-9440017c5888/yadifa_2.4.1-amd64.deb

Step 3: Install Yadifa

To install Yadifa, use the following command in your terminal:

sudo dpkg -i yadifa_2.4.1-amd64.deb

Step 4: Confirm Yadifa is installed

To confirm the installation was successful, check the Yadifa version by running the following command:

yadifa -v

You should see the version number printed in the terminal.

Step 5: Configuring and Starting Yadifa

After installing Yadifa, you can now configure it using the Yadifa configuration file located at /etc/yadifa/yadifa.conf. You can configure various options such as a listening interface, logfiles, and more.

To start Yadifa, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start yadifa.service

To verify that Yadifa is running, run the following command:

sudo systemctl status yadifa.service

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Yadifa on your Clear Linux Latest system. You now have a fast, efficient, reliable, and secure Domain Name System (DNS) server. You can configure and customize Yadifa to meet your requirements using the Yadifa configuration file.

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