Knot DNS is a lightweight and efficient DNS server that offers high performance, security, and stability. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Knot DNS on Elementary OS latest.
Before we begin, it is essential to update the system to ensure that all packages are up to date. Use the following command to update your system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
To install Knot DNS on your system, you need to add the Knot DNS repository key to your system. Run the following command:
sudo apt-key adv --fetch-keys https://deb.knot-dns.cz/knot-dns-pkg.gpgkey
After adding the key, you need to add the Knot DNS repository to your system's sources.list file. Run the following command:
echo "deb https://deb.knot-dns.cz/ $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/knot.list
After adding the repository, update your system using the following command:
sudo apt update
Finally, install Knot DNS using the following command:
sudo apt install knot-dns
Knot DNS configuration files are located in the /etc/knot/ directory. The primary configuration file is named knot.conf. You can edit this file to customize your DNS settings.
By default, Knot DNS listens on port 53. You can change this by editing the listen parameter in the knot.conf file.
To start Knot DNS, use the following command:
sudo systemctl start knot
To start Knot DNS automatically at system boot, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable knot
You have successfully installed and configured Knot DNS on your Elementary OS system. Knot DNS is now ready to use as a DNS server. You can customize your DNS configuration by editing the knot.conf file.
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