NSD (Name Server Daemon) is an open-source DNS server, designed for high-performance environments. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install NSD on the latest version of Kali Linux.
Before we install NSD, let's update our Kali Linux to ensure that all packages are up-to-date. Use the following command to update:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Once the system is up-to-date, we can download and install NSD by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install nsd
After the installation is complete, we can begin configuring NSD by editing the nsd.conf file. Open the configuration file using your preferred text editor:
sudo nano /etc/nsd/nsd.conf
The configuration file contains a lot of comments and examples, making it easier to customize our setup. After reviewing the file, we can begin to customize our setup as needed.
Once we have configured NSD, we can start the DNS server using the following command:
sudo systemctl start nsd
We can verify that the DNS server is running properly by running the following command:
sudo systemctl status nsd
This command should return information about the process, including the process ID (PID) and whether it is running.
If we want NSD to automatically start when our system boots up, we can enable it using the following command:
sudo systemctl enable nsd
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured NSD on Kali Linux Latest. NSD is now ready to serve DNS requests for your network.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
