How to install Yadifa on FreeBSD Latest

Yadifa is a lightweight authoritative Name Server with DNSSEC support. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Yadifa on FreeBSD Latest.

Prerequisites

• A FreeBSD Latest VM or machine.
• An internet connection.

Step 1: Update FreeBSD

Update your FreeBSD software by running the following command:

# freebsd-update fetch install

Step 2: Install Yadifa

1. First, install the required packages by running:

# pkg install build-essential pkgconf ldns openssl git

2. Clone the Yadifa repository from Github:

# git clone https://github.com/yadifa/yadifa.git

3. Change directory to the Yadifa folder:

# cd yadifa

4. Build and install Yadifa:

# ./configure && make && make install

Step 3: Configure Yadifa

1. Create a new folder for Yadifa configuration files:

# mkdir /usr/local/etc/yadifa

2. Copy the example configuration file to the new folder:

# cp examples/yadifad.conf /usr/local/etc/yadifa/

3. Open the configuration file in your preferred text editor:

# vi /usr/local/etc/yadifa/yadifad.conf

4. Modify the configuration file to suit your needs.

5. Save the changes and exit the editor.

Step 4: Start Yadifa

1. To start Yadifa, run:

# yadifad -c /usr/local/etc/yadifa/yadifad.conf

2. To stop Yadifa, press Ctrl + C.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Yadifa on FreeBSD Latest.

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