How to Install dnsmasq on Fedora Server Latest

Dnsmasq is a lightweight and versatile DNS and DHCP server. This tutorial will guide you on how to install dnsmasq on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

• A Fedora Server Latest.
• A user with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

Update the system's package index and upgrade all installed packages by running the following command:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Install dnsmasq

To install dnsmasq, run the following command:

sudo dnf install dnsmasq -y

Step 3: Configure dnsmasq

By default, dnsmasq is pre-configured to work as a DNS and DHCP server for your local network. However, you can customize its configuration by editing the /etc/dnsmasq.conf file:

sudo nano /etc/dnsmasq.conf

Step 4: Start dnsmasq

After configuring dnsmasq, start the service and enable it to start at boot time:

sudo systemctl start dnsmasq
sudo systemctl enable dnsmasq

Step 5: Verify dnsmasq Installation

To verify that dnsmasq is working as expected, use the nslookup command to query a domain name:

nslookup google.com

If dnsmasq is working correctly, you should receive a response with the IP address of the domain.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you've learned how to install and configure dnsmasq on Fedora Server Latest. With dnsmasq, you can have a local DNS and DHCP server, which can make managing your local network easier.