How to Install Yadifa on Manjaro

Yadifa is a DNS server that can be installed on Manjaro. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Yadifa on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before installing Yadifa, you need to ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Yadifa on Manjaro:

Step 1: Update System Repositories

The first step is to ensure that your system's repositories are up to date. To do this, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

This will update your system repositories and ensure that you have the latest packages available.

Step 2: Install Yadifa

Once your system repositories are up to date, you can proceed with installing Yadifa. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S yadifa

This command will download and install Yadifa on your Manjaro system.

Step 3: Verify Yadifa Installation

After installing Yadifa, you can verify its installation status by running the following command in the terminal:

yadifa -v

If Yadifa has been installed successfully, you should see the version number displayed in the terminal.

Step 4: Configure Yadifa

Now that you have Yadifa installed, you need to configure it. The configuration file for Yadifa is located at /etc/yadifa/yadifa.conf. You can edit this file using your favorite text editor.

Step 5: Start Yadifa

Finally, you need to start the Yadifa DNS server. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo systemctl start yadifa

You can also enable Yadifa to start at boot time by running the following command:

sudo systemctl enable yadifa

This will ensure that Yadifa starts automatically whenever your Manjaro system boots up.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Yadifa on your Manjaro system.

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