Installing djbdns on Windows 11

Djbdns is an easy-to-use and secure DNS server software created by Daniel J. Bernstein. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install djbdns on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

In order to install djbdns, you need to have access to the Windows command prompt.

Steps

1. Download the djbdns software from the following link: http://cr.yp.to/djbdns/djbdns-1.05.tar.gz

2. Extract the downloaded file to a folder on your computer. You can use 7-Zip or any other archiver software for this step.

3. Open the folder where you extracted the djbdns software.

4. Open the Windows command prompt by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Windows PowerShell (Admin).

5. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the djbdns software by typing the following command:

   cd path\to\djbdns
   

6. Type the following command to compile the djbdns software:

   make setup check
   

7. After the compilation process is complete, type the following command to install djbdns:

   make setup check
   

8. Djbdns is now installed on your computer. You can start using it by configuring the server according to your needs.

Conclusion

This tutorial has provided you with steps to install djbdns on Windows 11. Djbdns is a powerful and secure DNS server software that is easy to use and configure.

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