In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Technitium DNS Server on Ubuntu Server using a few simple steps. Technitium DNS Server is a fast, secure, and ad-free DNS server that can be used to block malicious websites and protect your online privacy.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you have the following:
The first step is to download Technitium DNS Server from their official website via the following URL:
https://technitium.com/dns/
Once you are on the page, scroll down to the download section, and select the download link that corresponds to your system architecture. For Ubuntu Server Latest, select the Linux 64-bit version.
Once you have downloaded the Technitium DNS Server, you need to install all the required dependencies. Open up the terminal and enter the following command:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install libpcap0.8 libssl1.1 libstdc++6 libgcc1
This command will install all the dependencies required by Technitium DNS Server.
Once you have installed all the dependencies, navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Technitium DNS Server using the terminal.
cd /path/to/technitium/dns
Once you are in the Technitium DNS Server folder, extract the downloaded file using the following command:
sudo tar -xvf technitium-dns-server-linux-x64-<version-number>.tar.gz
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Next, you need to configure the Technitium DNS Server by creating a configuration file. To do this, navigate to the extracted folder and open up the configuration file named "Technitium.Dns.Server.conf" using your preferred text editor.
cd technitium-dns-server-linux-x64-<version-number>
sudo nano Technitium.Dns.Server.conf
In the configuration file, you can customize various settings such as port binding, caching, IP filters, and more. Ensure you save the configuration file before exiting.
Finally, you need to start the Technitium DNS Server using the following command:
sudo ./Technitium.Dns.Server
This command will start the Technitium DNS Server on your Ubuntu Server Latest. Ensure you leave the terminal window open while the server is running.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Technitium DNS Server on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now use Technitium DNS Server as your primary DNS server to block malicious websites and protect your online privacy.
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