How to Install Yadifa on Windows 10

Introduction

Yadifa is an open-source DNS server designed for high-performance and easy maintenance. It supports all major DNS record types and is both IPv4 and IPv6 compatible. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Yadifa on Windows 10.

Requirements

• Windows 10 operating system
• Yadifa installer package from http://www.yadifa.eu/
• Administrative access to the computer
• PowerShell terminal

Installation Steps

1. Download the Yadifa installer package from http://www.yadifa.eu/.
2. Extract the .zip file to a directory on your computer.
3. Open PowerShell terminal as an administrator.
4. Navigate to the directory where you extracted the Yadifa installer package using the cd command.
5. Run the installer by entering the following command: .\yadifa-2.4.1-x64.msi
6. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
7. In the "Installation Folder" section, choose the directory where you want to install Yadifa or use the default location.
8. Click "Next" and review the installation summary.
9. Click "Install" to begin installation.
10. Wait for the installation process to complete.
11. Once the installation is complete, click "Finish" to exit the installer.
12. Yadifa is now installed on your computer.

Testing Yadifa

1. Open PowerShell terminal as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the directory where Yadifa is installed using the cd command. By default, the installation directory is C:\Program Files\YADIFA.
3. Start the Yadifa service by entering the following command: .\bin\yadifa-service.bat start
4. Check the status of the Yadifa service by entering the following command: .\bin\yadifa-service.bat status. If the service is running, the output should show "service is running".
5. You can now configure your DNS clients to use Yadifa as the DNS server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Yadifa on your Windows 10 computer. Yadifa is now ready to use as a DNS server. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the Yadifa documentation or contact the Yadifa support team.

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