Overview of Database Manager

Database Manager is primarily used to manage the network-related system files since other tools are used to manage user, client system, serial ports, and printer-related files. With Database Manager, you can edit system files in a system's /etc directory, NIS name service, or the NIS+ name service.

Using Database Manager to add an entry to a system file usually managed by another tool can save time. For example, Host Manager requires you to enter the Ethernet address when adding a standalone system even though you may want to use this system for remote copy and login only. However, the Ethernet address is not required when you use Database Manager to update the hosts file.

It is important that you do not bypass critical information when providing services to users and client systems. Use caution when using Database Manager to update system files normally managed by other tools.