How to Install Atomia DNS on FreeBSD Latest?

Atomia DNS is a DNS server software that provides a powerful and flexible platform for domain name resolution. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Atomia DNS on FreeBSD Latest.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software, it's always advisable to make sure your system is up-to-date. To do this, run the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

This will update your system and install any available updates.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Atomia DNS requires the following dependencies to be installed:

To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo pkg install boost boost-libs boost-build boost-jam boost-regex boost-system boost-date-time

Step 3: Download and Install Atomia DNS

To download and install Atomia DNS, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Atomia DNS download page at http://atomiadns.com/download/.

  2. Download the latest version of Atomia DNS for FreeBSD Latest.

  3. Extract the downloaded archive by running the following command:

    tar zxvf atomiadns-x.x.x.tar.gz
    
  4. Change into the extracted directory:

    cd atomiadns-x.x.x
    
  5. Run the following command to configure the installation:

    ./configure
    
  6. Next, build and install Atomia DNS by running the following commands:

    make
    sudo make install
    

The Atomia DNS software should now be installed on your system.

Step 4: Configure Atomia DNS

After installing Atomia DNS, you need to configure it. The configuration file for Atomia DNS is located at /usr/local/etc/atomiadns/atomiadns.config.

You can edit this file by running the following command:

sudo vi /usr/local/etc/atomiadns/atomiadns.config

In this file, you can set various configuration options such as the DNS server port, the domain name, and the IP address of the DNS server.

Step 5: Start Atomia DNS

To start Atomia DNS, run the following command:

sudo service atomiadns start

You can check the status of the Atomia DNS service by running:

sudo service atomiadns status

Conclusion

Now that you have installed and configured Atomia DNS on FreeBSD Latest, you can start using it as your DNS server. With its powerful features and flexibility, Atomia DNS is an excellent choice for any domain name resolution needs.

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