How to Install djbdns on Void Linux

Introduction

djbdns is a Domain Name System (DNS) server software developed by Daniel J. Bernstein. In this tutorial, we'll be installing djbdns on Void Linux.

Before you start installing djbdns, you need to ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

Open a terminal on your Void Linux server.
Update the package list by running the following command:
```
xbps-install -S
```
Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command:
```
xbps-install -y autoconf file gcc git make
```
Download the djbdns package from the official website:
```
git clone https://github.com/djbdns/djbdns.git
```
Change to the djbdns directory:
```
cd djbdns
```
Compile and install the software by running the following command:
```
make setup check
```
Once the above command completes successfully, run the following command to create the user and group:
```
adduser --system --no-create-home --group dnslog
```
Configuring the software is done by creating a configuration file for each domain. Create a configuration file for your domain by running the following command:
```
touch /etc/djbdns/mydomain.tld
```
Replace mydomain.tld with your actual domain.
Open the newly created configuration file in your favorite text editor and add the necessary DNS records.
Start the djbdns service by running the following command:

svc -u /service/dnscache

svstat /service/dnscache

Congratulations! You have successfully installed djbdns on your Void Linux server.

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