How to Install DNSControl on OpenSUSE Latest

DNSControl is an open-source tool that allows users to manage their DNS configuration across different providers. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install DNSControl on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

  • A system running OpenSUSE Latest
  • A user account with sudo privileges
  • Access to the internet

Step 1: Install Go

DNSControl is written in Go, so you'll need to install the language before you can proceed. To get Go, open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper in go

This will install Go and its dependencies.

Step 2: Install Git

To get the latest version of DNSControl, you'll need to clone its Git repository. If you don't have Git on your system, you can install it by running:

sudo zypper in git

This will install Git and its dependencies.

Step 3: Clone the DNSControl Repository

Once you have Git installed, you can clone the DNSControl repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/StackExchange/dnscontrol.git

This will download the latest version of DNSControl into a new directory called dnscontrol.

Step 4: Build DNSControl

With the DNSControl repository downloaded, you can now build the binary by running the following commands:

cd dnscontrol
make

This will build the DNSControl binary and place it in the dnscontrol directory.

Step 5: Install DNSControl

Next, you'll need to copy the binary to a location on your system's PATH so you can run it from any directory. To do this, run the following commands:

sudo cp dnscontrol /usr/local/bin/

This will copy the DNSControl binary to your system's PATH.

Step 6: Test DNSControl

To make sure DNSControl is installed and working correctly, run the following command:

dnscontrol version

If DNSControl is installed correctly, you should see the version number printed to the console.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install DNSControl on OpenSUSE Latest. With DNSControl installed, you can now start managing your DNS configuration across different providers with ease.