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Giena 07-16-2007 06:47 PM

How To Install BIND From Source
 
HI ALL , IF U CAN I WOULD PRICIATE YOUR HELP , CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO ME HOW TO INSTTAL BIND FROM SOURCE , I WAS LOOKING FOR FEW DOCUMENTS BUT THE ANSWER WAS NOT FULL MAYBE YOU WILL EXPLAIN IT BETTER . THANKS BEFORE

JimBass 07-16-2007 08:23 PM

Installing BIND from source is no different from installing any other package from source. The basic issue is unzipping the tar file, then ./configure, make, and make install.

That being said, whatever distro of linux you are running probably can install BIND from a package, which will be much easier on you. In addition to simply compiling the software, you need to put a named.conf file in place, oftentimes set up a new user for BIND to run as, and sometimes set up a chroot for BIND. All in all it is a fair amount of work, and with no disrespect intended, asking a question like "how do I install BIND from source" tells me right there that you aren't ready to do it. I would use your package manager to install BIND, and then just configure it. It wouldn't be strictly impossible in your current state, but there are a great many hurdles you'd have to clear to get a functional version of BIND installed from source.

Also, why on earth did you post in all capital letters? Have we reverted to AOL rules of internet etiquette?

Peace,
JimBass


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