How to Install nsedit on MXLinux Latest
nsedit is a simple but powerful DNS editor that allows you to manage DNS zones using a web-based interface. It is available on Github (https://github.com/tuxis-ie/nsedit/) and can be easily installed on MXLinux Latest using the following steps:
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:
- MXLinux Latest is installed and running.
- You have administrative privileges on the system.
- A web server (e.g. Apache) is installed and configured on the system.
- Git is installed on the system.
Steps to Install nsedit
Open a terminal window on the MXLinux Latest system.
Clone the nsedit repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/tuxis-ie/nsedit.gitNavigate to the nsedit directory using the following command:
cd nseditInstall the required dependencies using the following command:
sudo apt-get install libdbd-mysql-perl libapache2-mod-perl2Create a new Apache virtual host file for nsedit using the following command:
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/nsedit.confAdd the following lines to the file:
<VirtualHost *:80> DocumentRoot /path/to/nsedit ServerName nsedit.example.com <Directory /path/to/nsedit> AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory> </VirtualHost>Replace
/path/to/nseditwith the path to nsedit directory, andnsedit.example.comwith your desired DNS name for nsedit.Enable the new virtual host using the following command:
sudo a2ensite nsedit.confRestart Apache using the following command:
sudo systemctl restart apache2Create a new database and user for nsedit using the following commands:
sudo mysql -u root -p create database nsedit; create user 'nsedit-user'@'localhost' identified by 'strong_password'; grant all privileges on nsedit.* to 'nsedit-user'@'localhost'; flush privileges; exit;Replace
strong_passwordwith a strong password for the nsedit user.Import the database schema using the following command:
mysql -u nsedit-user -p nsedit < ./data/database/schema.sqlEdit the
config.cfgfile using the following command:nano /path/to/nsedit/config.cfgReplace
/path/to/nseditwith the path to nsedit directory.Update the following lines in the
config.cfgfile:database_host = 'localhost' database_port = 3306 database_user = 'nsedit-user' database_password = 'strong_password'Replace
strong_passwordwith the password for the nsedit user.Save and close the
config.cfgfile.Open a web browser and navigate to the nsedit URL (e.g. http://nsedit.example.com).
Log in using the default username and password:
username: admin password: passwordChange the default password for the admin user.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed nsedit on MXLinux Latest. Now you can manage your DNS zones using the web-based interface.