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:

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

nsd.exe --install
net start nsd
net stop nsd

Step 3 — Testing the Installation

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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