How to install Technitium DNS Server on Windows 11

Technitium DNS Server is a DNS server software that can be used for DNS caching, DNS filtering, and more. Here's a step-by-step guide to install Technitium DNS Server on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, ensure that your computer meets the following requirements:

• Windows 11 operating system
• Administrator rights on your computer
• .NET Framework 4.5 or higher

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Technitium DNS Server:

1. Go to the Technitium DNS Server download page at https://technitium.com/dns/.
2. Scroll down to the "Download" section and click on the "Download Now" button.
3. Wait for the download to complete.
4. Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file.
5. Click "Next" on the Welcome screen.
6. Read and accept the license agreement, then click on "Next".
7. Choose the destination folder and click on "Next".
8. Select the components you want to install and click on "Next". The default settings are fine for most users.
9. Specify the user account under which the service will run. The default settings are fine for most users.
10. Click on "Install".
11. Wait for the installation to complete.
12. Once the installation is complete, click on "Finish".

Configuring Technitium DNS Server

After you have installed Technitium DNS Server, you need to configure it as per your needs. Here is how:

1. Launch the Technitium DNS Server console by double-clicking on the desktop icon.
2. In the console, click on the "DNS Zones" tab at the bottom.
3. Click on the "Add" button to add a new DNS zone.
4. Specify the domain name for which you want to create the zone and click on "OK".
5. Once the zone is created, click on the "Data" tab.
6. Click on the "Add" button to add a new DNS record.
7. Specify the IP address or hostname for the record and click on "OK".
8. Once the record is created, click on "OK" to save the changes.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Technitium DNS Server on your Windows 11 computer and configured it. Now, you can use it for DNS caching, DNS filtering, and more.

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