Managing Network Services Files

The following section describes how to use Database Manager to manage network services files.

How to Start Database Manager

1. Verify that the steps described in Chapter 1, Introduction, are met.

2. Type solstice & from a Command or Shell tool prompt and press Return.

   The Solstice Launcher is displayed.

3. Click the Database Manager icon.

   The Load Database window is displayed.

4. Select the name service used in your network.

5. Check that the domain or host name is correct.

   If not, type the domain or host name you need to access.

6. Select the file you want to display.

   Select the aliases file, for example.

7. Click on OK.

   The Database Manager main window is displayed with the file contents displayed.

Example of the Database Manager Main Window

This example shows that the aliases file has been selected and displayed.

How to Add a System File Entry

1. Start Database Manager from the Solstice Launcher, select the name service, and the system file to be displayed, if not done already.

   See the procedure on "How to Start Database Manager" for information about starting Database Manager.

2. Select Add from the Edit menu in the Database Manager main window.

   The Add window is displayed.

3. Fill out the Add window.

   If you need information to complete a field, click on the Help button to see field definitions for the system file.

4. Click on OK.

Verification

Verify that the entry has been added by locating the new entry in the Database Manager's main window.

Example of Adding a System File Entry Using Database Manager

The following is an example a completed Add window where a mail alias has been added to the aliases file.

How to Modify a System File Entry

Notify users before you modify their work environment.

1. Start Database Manager from the Solstice Launcher and select the name service, if not done already.

   See the procedure on "How to Start Database Manager" for information about starting Database Manager.

2. Select a system file to modify in the Database Manager main window.

3. Select Modify from the Edit menu.

   The Modify window is displayed.

4. Fill out the Modify window.

   If you need information to modify a field, click on the Help button to see field definitions for the system file.

5. Click on OK when finished.

Verification

Verify that the entry has been modified by locating the entry in the Database Manager's main window.

Example of Modifying a System File Entry Using Database Manager

The following is an example of the Modify window and a selected system file entry.

How to Delete a System File Entry

1. Start Database Manager from the Solstice Launcher and select the name service, if not done already.

   See the procedure on "How to Start Database Manager" for information about starting Database Manager.

2. Select an alias entry to delete in the Database Manager main window.

3. Select Delete from the Edit menu.

   A window is displayed asking you to confirm the deletion.

4. Click on OK if you really want to delete the system file entry.

Verification

Verify that the system file has been updated in the Database Manager's main window.

Example of Deleting a System File Entry Using Database Manager

The following is an example of a Database Manager Delete verification window.