In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install djbdns on macOS. djbdns is a DNS server suite that has been created by Daniel J. Bernstein. It is a very lightweight software and is known for its security features.
Before we begin with the installation process, make sure that you have the following installed on your computer:
Now, let's move on to the steps on how to install djbdns:
Open the Terminal app on your macOS.
Update your Homebrew to the latest version by running the following command:
brew update
brew install djbdns
Now that you have installed djbdns on your macOS, you need to set up its configuration files to run the DNS server. You can begin by creating a new directory for the DJBDNS configuration by running the command below:
sudo mkdir /etc/djbdns
After creating the directory, create a new file for the configuration by running the command below:
sudo nano /etc/djbdns/env/IP
Add the IP address of your network interface into the file and save it by pressing Ctrl + X, Y, and Enter.
Next, create a new file for the DNS zone file by running the following command:
sudo nano /etc/djbdns/root/data
Add your DNS records in this file and save it by pressing Ctrl + X, Y, and Enter.
Finally, start the DJBDNS service by running the following command:
sudo dnsip
And that's it! You have successfully installed and configured djbdns on your macOS.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure djbdns on macOS. With its lightweight software and security features, djbdns is a great choice for a DNS server.
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