on Clear Linux Latest

Unbound is a DNS resolver that helps improve the security and privacy of your system's network connection. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Unbound on the Latest Clear Linux distribution.

Step 1: Update Clear Linux

Before installing Unbound, it is essential to update Clear Linux. Open the terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+T" keys or search in the menu. Run the following command to update Clear Linux.

$ sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install Unbound

Now that Clear Linux is updated let's install Unbound by running the following command.

$ sudo swupd bundle-add DNS-server

This command will install the DNS server bundle on your system, which includes Unbound. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 3: Configure Unbound

By default, Unbound is not configured as a DNS resolver on Clear Linux. To enable Unbound, you need to configure its configuration file. Open the configuration file using the following command:

$ sudo vim /etc/unbound/unbound.conf

Use the "i" key to enter insert mode, and add the following configuration to the file.

server:
        interface: 0.0.0.0
        access-control: 0.0.0.0/0 allow
        verbosity: 1
        module-config: "iterator"

forward-zone:
        name: "."
        forward-addr: 8.8.8.8
        forward-addr: 8.8.4.4

Once you have added the configuration, press "Esc" and type ":wq!" to save and exit Vim.

Step 4: Enable and Start Unbound

After configuring Unbound, start and enable the service using the following commands:

$ sudo systemctl enable unbound
$ sudo systemctl start unbound

Step 5: Verify Unbound

To verify that Unbound is running correctly, use the following command to check the status of the service:

$ sudo systemctl status unbound

This command will output the current status of Unbound, and you can see if it is running correctly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure Unbound as a DNS resolver on Clear Linux. Once you have Unbound up and running, you can start benefiting from its advanced security and privacy features.