N

“not responding” messages (NIS)Symptoms of NIS Binding Problems

name resolution

definitionname resolution

name server

definitionname server

name service switch

actionsSwitch Action Options for the Name Service Switch

auto_home tableauto_home and auto_master

auto_master tableauto_home and auto_master

configuring

default sourcesHow to Change the Source for All Naming Databases

search criteriaHow to Configure a Search Criterion for a Database

sources for databasesHow to Change the Source for a Database

databasesDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

definitionname service switch

DNS andOverview of the Name Service Switch

Internet accessOverview of the Name Service Switch

introductionOverview of the Name Service Switch

keyserv servicekeyserv and publickey Entries in the Name Service Switch

mDNS andHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

messagesStatus Messages for the Name Service Switch

migrating from nsswitch.conf fileHow to Use a Legacy nsswitch.conf File

modifyingDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

NISNIS Architecture

NOTFOUND=continue search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

optionsSwitch Action Options for the Name Service Switch

password data andName Service Switch and Password Information

password informationName Service Switch and Password Information

publickey propertieskeyserv and publickey Entries in the Name Service Switch

search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

SMF propertiesDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

source formatsSource Formats for the Name Service Switch

status messages

Default Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

Status Messages for the Name Service Switch

SUCCESS=return search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

timezone table andtimezone and the Name Service Switch

TRYAGAIN=3 search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

TRYAGAIN=forever search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

UNAVAIL=continue search criteriaDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

named-checkconf command

configure DNS serverHow to Configure a DNS Server

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

verifying /etc/named.conf fileHow to Verify the DNS Configuration

named-checkzone command

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

named-compilezone command

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

named.conf file  See/etc/named.conf file

named daemon

configuration file

descriptionDNS Files

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

showing compile flagsCompilation Flags Used When BIND Was Built

SMF andDNS and the Service Management Facility

troubleshooting withHow to Troubleshoot DNS Server Startup Issues

user authorizations andHow to Run the DNS Service as an Alternative User

namespace

definitionnamespace

naming

comparisonNaming Services: A Quick Comparison

DNSDescription of the Name Service Switch

files-basedDescription of the /etc Files Naming Service

IPv6 extensionsIPv6 Extensions to Oracle Solaris Name Services

LDAPDescription of the LDAP Naming Services

NISDescription of the NIS Naming Service

Oracle Solaris naming servicesOracle Solaris Naming Services

overviewWhat Is a Naming Service?

naming service

definitionnaming service

ndbm formatPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

NIS maps andNIS Maps

netgroup.byhost map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

overviewNIS Netgroups

netgroup.byuser map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

overviewNIS Netgroups

netgroup map

entriesNIS Netgroups

overviewNIS Netgroups

netid.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

netmasks.byaddr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

network mask

definitionnetwork mask

network password  Seesecure RPC password

network services

DNS andMulticast DNS Service Discovery

networks.byaddr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

networks.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

nicknames fileNIS Map Nicknames

NISDescription of the NIS Naming Service

“not responding” messagesSymptoms of NIS Binding Problems

“unavailable” messagesSymptoms of NIS Binding Problems

/var/yp/domainname directory andDefault NIS Maps

architectureNIS Architecture

automatic startingStarting the NIS Service Automatically

bindingNIS Binding

broadcast bindingBroadcast Mode

client problemsNIS Problems Affecting One Client

client setupAdministering NIS Clients

clients

NIS Clients

NIS Machine Types

commandsNIS Commands

commands hangSymptoms of NIS Binding Problems

componentsNIS Elements

daemonsNIS Daemons

definitionNIS

DNS and

How to Configure Machine Host Name and Address Lookup Through NIS and DNS

NIS Architecture

domain namesPlanning Your NIS Domain

domains

The NIS Domain

NIS Architecture

haltingTurning Off NIS Services

Internet andNIS Architecture

introductionNIS Introduction

MakefileNIS Maps

Makefile filteringWorking With the Makefile

Makefile preparationPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

manual bindingBinding to a Specific NIS Server

master serversNIS Servers

modifying configuration filesModifying Configuration Files

multiple domainsHow to Support Multiple NIS Domains on One Master Server

ndbm formatNIS Maps

netgroups

NIS Netgroups

NIS Netgroups

overloaded servers andNetwork or Servers Are Unreachable

passwd maps auto updateUsing the cron Command for Map Transfers

password data

passwd Files and Namespace Security

Source Files Directory

preparation forBefore You Begin Configuring NIS

problemsNIS Binding Problems

root entryPassword Files and Namespace Security

rpc.yppasswdd daemonSetting User Passwords

securityPassword Files and Namespace Security

server binding not possibleWhen Server Binding is Not Possible

server-list bindingServer-List Mode

servers

NIS Servers

NIS Machine Types

servers not availableNo Server Available

servers, maps different versionsServers Have Different Versions of an NIS Map

setup preparationSource Files Directory

slave server setup

How to Set Up a Slave Server

Setting Up NIS Slave Servers

slave serversNIS Servers

SMF andNIS and the Service Management Facility

source files

How to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

Source Files Directory

starting daemonsStarting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

stoppingTurning Off NIS Services

structure ofNIS Architecture

updating passwd mapsHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

user password lockedHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

user passwordsSetting User Passwords

useraddHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

userdelHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

users, administeringAdministering NIS Users

ypbind “can't” messagesSymptoms of NIS Binding Problems

ypbind daemonServer-List Mode

ypbind failsypbind Crashes

ypinitHow to Set Up the Master Server

ypservers fileHow to Add a New Slave Server

ypwhichNIS Binding

ypwhich inconsistent displaysypwhich Displays Are Inconsistent

NIS clients

not bound to serverClient Not Bound to Server

NIS daemons

not runningNIS Daemons Not Running

NIS domain names

incorrectMissing or Incorrect Domain Name

missingMissing or Incorrect Domain Name

NIS domains

changingHow to Set a Machine's NIS Domain Name

NIS hosts

changing domain ofHow to Set a Machine's NIS Domain Name

NIS maps

/var/yp/domainname directory andDefault NIS Maps

administeringWorking With NIS Maps

changing Makefile macrosChanging Makefile Macros/Variables

changing Makefile variablesChanging Makefile Macros/Variables

changing serverChanging a Map's Master Server

CHKPIPE in MakefileHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

creating from filesCreating New Maps From Text Files

creating from keyboardCreating Maps From Standard Input

defaultDefault NIS Maps

definitionNIS maps

displaying contentsObtaining Map Information

displaying contents ofUsing NIS Maps

list ofDefault NIS Maps

locatingUsing NIS Maps

Makefile andModifying and Using /var/yp/Makefile

Makefile DIR variableChanging Makefile Macros/Variables

Makefile DOM variableChanging Makefile Macros/Variables

Makefile filteringWorking With the Makefile

Makefile PWDIR variableChanging Makefile Macros/Variables

makingUsing NIS Maps

modifying configuration filesModifying Configuration Files

ndbm formatNIS Maps

nicknamesNIS Map Nicknames

non-defaultUpdating and Modifying Existing Maps

NOPUSH in MakefileHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

updatingUsing NIS Maps

working withUsing NIS Maps

yppush in MakefileHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

NIS servers

malfunctionServer Malfunction

NIS slave servers

addingHow to Add a New Slave Server

initializingHow to Add a New Slave Server

node name

settingPlanning Your NIS Domain

NOPUSH in MakefileHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

NOTFOUND=continue search criteria

name service switch andDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

nscd daemon

descriptionNIS Daemons

nscfg command

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

nslookup command

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons

nsswitch.conf

migrating to SMFHow to Use a Legacy nsswitch.conf File

nsupdate command

descriptionDNS Commands and Daemons