How to install djbdns on POP! OS Latest

Djbdns is a DNS server software that provides high security and flexibility. The installation process can seem daunting, but this tutorial will guide you through the steps required to install djbdns on POP! OS Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before installing djbdns, you need to ensure that POP! OS is up-to-date, and you have access to the terminal.

Installation

1. Open a terminal on your POP! OS system.
2. Ensure that you have the build-essential package installed by entering the following command in your terminal:

  sudo apt-get install build-essential

3. Visit the djbdns website and download the latest version of djbdns.
4. Once you have downloaded the djbdns archive, extract it by running the following command in your terminal:

  tar xvfz djbdns-1.05.tar.gz

5. Move to the extracted directory by entering the following command in your terminal:

  cd djbdns-1.05

6. Build and install djbdns by typing the following command in your terminal:

  make && make setup check

7. Once the installation process is complete, start the djbdns service by running the following command in your terminal:

  sudo /usr/local/bin/tcprules /etc/dnscache/tcp.rules /etc/dnscache/tcp.cdb
  sudo /usr/local/bin/udpserver 0.0.0.0 53 /usr/local/bin/dnscache /etc/dnscache /etc/dnscache/log/main /etc/dnscache/ip

Conclusion

You have successfully installed djbdns on your POP! OS Latest system. Now you can customize and configure the service to meet your DNS server requirements. Enjoy!

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