How To Install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install rbldnsd in AlmaLinux 8. rbldnsd is Small, fast daemon to serve DNSBLs

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8.

What is rbldnsd

Rbldnsd is a small, authoritative-only DNS nameserver designed to serve DNS-based blocklists (DNSBLs). It may handle IP-based and name-based blocklists.

We can use yum or dnf to install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install rbldnsd.

Install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install rbldnsd using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install rbldnsd

Install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install rbldnsd using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install rbldnsd

How To Uninstall rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the rbldnsd package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove rbldnsd

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install rbldnsd on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.