Knot is a versatile DNS server for UNIX-like operating systems. Knot is designed with a focus on security, and its modular architecture makes it easy to configure and extend. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Knot on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before starting, you need to have the following:
- A Windows 11 computer with a 64-bit processor.
- Administrative access to your Windows 11 computer.
Step 1: Download and Install Git
- Open your preferred web browser and go to the official Git website.
- Click on the "Windows" operating system download button on the website, then wait for the download to complete.
- Open the downloaded executable installer file (e.g.
Git-2.34.0-64-bit.exe) and follow the installation wizard instructions.
Step 2: Download knot-windows Bindings
- Open your preferred web browser and go to the official Knot resolver website.
- Click on the link that says "knot-windows Bindings" to download the prebuilt ZIP file.
- Once the ZIP file is downloaded, extract its contents to a directory of your choice.
Step 3: Install Knot
- Open PowerShell or Command Prompt by pressing the “Windows key + X” keys and selecting “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” in the menu.
- Navigate to the directory that contains the Knot bindings you extracted in Step 2. For example, if you extracted the contents to the
C:\knot directory, you would run the command cd C:\knot.
- Run the command
python -m knot to install Knot. You may need to answer prompts from the Knot installer during the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, verify that Knot is installed by running the command
knotd --version.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Knot on your Windows 11 computer. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the Knot documentation or seek help from the Knot community.
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