How to Install Knot on NetBSD

Knot DNS is a high-performance, authoritative-only DNS server developed by CZ.NIC Labs. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Knot on the NetBSD platform.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need:

  • A NetBSD server
  • Root access to the server

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing the Knot DNS server, update the system to the latest version with the following command:

pkgin update && pkgin full-upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install Knot on NetBSD, first, we need to install some prerequisite tools and libraries. Enter the following command to install the dependencies:

pkgin install autoconf automake libtool
pkgin install openssl-devel
pkgin install libuv # Optional if you want to use concurrent requests

Step 3: Download and Install Knot

Download the latest version of Knot DNS server from https://www.knot-dns.cz/download/. In this tutorial, we will be using Knot DNS version 3.0.2. Run the following command to download the latest version:

curl -L -O https://secure.nic.cz/files/knot-dns/knot-3.0.2.tar.xz

After the download is complete, extract the archive and navigate to the extracted directory with the following commands:

tar -xvf knot-3.0.2.tar.xz
cd knot-3.0.2

Next, run the following commands to configure, compile, and install Knot DNS:

./configure
make
make install

If the installation is successful, you should see the following message:

Knot DNS installed.

Step 4: Configure Knot

Knot DNS configuration files are located in the /usr/local/etc/knot directory. You can use the sample configuration file knot.sample.conf as a starting point for your configuration file.

Copy the sample configuration file to /usr/local/etc/knot/knot.conf with the following command:

cp knot.sample.conf /usr/local/etc/knot/knot.conf

Next, edit the /usr/local/etc/knot/knot.conf file with a text editor of your choice to configure Knot DNS server according to your needs.

Finally, start the Knot DNS service with the following command:

/usr/local/sbin/knotd

If everything is working correctly, the Knot DNS service should start without any issues.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Knot DNS server on NetBSD. You can now use Knot as your authoritative-only DNS server.