Installing NSD on Windows 11

NSD is a DNS server that allows you to manage your own DNS zones. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install NSD on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, we need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• A Windows 11 machine with administrative privileges
• A reliable internet connection

Step 1 — Downloading NSD for Windows 11

Visit http://nlnetlabs.nl/projects/nsd/ and click on the "Download" button. Select the Windows version and architecture that matches your system requirements.

Once downloaded, extract the archive file to a directory of your choice.

Step 2 — Setting Up NSD

• Navigate to the directory where you have extracted the NSD files.
• Open a command prompt as an administrator and navigate to this directory.
• Run the following command to install NSD as a service:

nsd.exe --install

• To start the NSD service, run the following command:

net start nsd

• To stop the NSD service, run the following command:

net stop nsd

Step 3 — Testing the Installation

• Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8952.
• If the installation was successful, you will see the NSD management interface.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed NSD on Windows 11 by following the steps described in this tutorial. Now you can start managing your own DNS zones. Enjoy!

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