NSD (Name Server Daemon) is an open-source DNS server that provides high performance, security, and flexibility. In this tutorial, we'll explain how to install NSD on FreeBSD Latest.
Before installing any software, it's recommended to update your system to ensure all packages are up to date. Use the following command to update your system:
sudo freebsd-update fetch install
NSD is available in the FreeBSD ports collection. Use the following command to install NSD:
sudo pkg install nsd
After installing NSD, the next step is to configure it. NSD's configuration file is located at /usr/local/etc/nsd/nsd.conf. You can use your favorite text editor to modify the file.
Uncomment the following lines to enable NSD to listen on port 53 and specify the IP address of your server:
server:
ip-address: 192.168.1.1
port: 53
You can also configure the zones for which NSD will be authoritative by adding the following lines to the configuration file:
zone:
name: example.com
zonefile: /usr/local/etc/nsd/example.com.zone
After configuring NSD, use the following command to start the NSD service:
sudo service nsd start
To have NSD start at system boot, enable the NSD service:
sudo sysrc nsd_enable=YES
In this tutorial, we explained how to install and configure NSD on FreeBSD Latest. With its high performance and security features, NSD is an excellent choice for hosting DNS services.
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