How To Install unbound on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install unbound in AlmaLinux 8. unbound is Validating, recursive, and caching DNS(SEC) resolver

Introduction

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

What is unbound

Unbound is a validating, recursive, and caching DNS(SEC) resolver. The C implementation of Unbound is developed and maintained by NLnet Labs. It is based on ideas and algorithms taken from a java prototype developed by Verisign labs, Nominet, Kirei and ep.net. Unbound is designed as a set of modular components, so that also DNSSEC (secure DNS) validation and stub-resolvers (that do not run as a server, but are linked into an application) are easily possible.

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

Install unbound 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 unbound using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install unbound

Install unbound 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 unbound using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install unbound

How To Uninstall unbound on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove unbound

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Summary

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