How to Install Technitium DNS Server on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps required to install Technitium DNS Server on Void Linux. Technitium DNS Server is a free, easy to use and powerful DNS server software that helps you to host your own DNS server using your personal computer.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Void Linux installed on your computer
• Root access to your system
• Stable internet connection

Step 1: Download Technitium DNS Server

Firstly, open up a Terminal and download the Technitium DNS Server from its official website by using the wget command. You can use the following command to download the latest version:

wget https://github.com/TechnitiumSoftware/DnsServer/releases/download/v1.4.4/Technitium.Dns.Server.Setup.1.4.4.exe

Step 2: Install Wine

Technitium DNS Server is a Windows application, and therefore requires the Wine compatibility layer installed on your system to function correctly. Execute the following command to install Wine on your system:

sudo xbps-install -S wine

Step 3: Install Mono

Next, Technitium DNS Server is built on the .NET Framework and requires the Mono runtime environment to function properly. Use the following command to install Mono on your system:

sudo xbps-install -S mono

Step 4: Install Technitium DNS Server

Now that both Wine and Mono are installed, you can proceed with the installation of Technitium DNS Server. Open up a Terminal and navigate to the directory that contains the Technitium DNS Server installer you downloaded in step 1. Run the following command:

wine Technitium.Dns.Server.Setup.1.4.4.exe

Simply follow the steps provided by the installation wizard to install Technitium DNS Server on your system.

Step 5: Configure Technitium DNS Server

Once the installation is complete, Technitium DNS Server can be configured and launched from within the Wine Compatibility layer:

wine '/root/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Technitium/DnsServer/Technitium.Dns.Server.exe'

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Technitium DNS Server on Void Linux. You can now use your personal computer to host your own DNS server for your local networks.

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