Working With Oracle^® Solaris 11.3 Directory and Naming Services: DNS and NIS

Index

A

AAAA recordsDNS Extensions for IPv6

Active Directory

AD naming serviceOverview of the nss_ad Naming Service Module

configuring nss_adHow to Configure the nss_ad Module

retrieving

group informationRetrieving group Information

passwd informationRetrieving passwd Information

shadow informationRetrieving shadow Information

setting up clientsSetting Up Oracle Solaris Active Directory Clients

updating passwordsPassword Updates

adjunct filePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

aliases fileHow to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

attribute

definitionattribute

audit_attr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

audit_user map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

authentication

definitionauthentication

auto_direct.time mapWorking With the Makefile

auto_home.time mapWorking With the Makefile

auto_home table

name service switch andDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

auto_master table

name service switch andDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

B

baseDN

definitionbaseDN

bootparams map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

broadcast

NIS bindingNIS Binding

C

CHKPIPEHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

client

definitionclient

client-server model

definitionclient-server model

clients

NISNIS Clients

NIS setupAdministering NIS Clients

commands

DNSDNS Commands and Daemons

NISNIS Commands

compile flags

DNSCompilation Flags Used When BIND Was Built

configure

DNS serverHow to Configure a DNS Server

DNS server optionsHow to Configure DNS Server Options

context

definitioncontext

creating

rndc.conf fileHow to Create an rndc.conf File

credentials

definitioncredentials

crontab file

NIS problems andCheck the crontab File and ypxfr Shell Script

ypxfr andPropagating an NIS Map

D

daemons

DNSDNS Commands and Daemons

NISNIS Daemons

not runningNIS Daemons Not Running

data encrypting key

definitiondata encrypting key

data encryption standard  SeeDES

databaseID

definitiondatabaseID

dbm files

Modifying Maps Made From Standard Input

Adding Entries to a File-Based Map

decimal dotted notation

definitiondecimal dotted notation

DES

definition

DES

data encryption standard (DES)

dig command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

DIR directoryHow to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

directory

definitiondirectory

directory cache

definitiondirectory cache

directory information tree

definitiondirectory information tree

distinguished name

definitiondistinguished name

DIT  Seedirectory information tree

DN

definitionDN

DNS

advertising resourcesAdvertising Resources for DNS

commandsDNS Commands and Daemons

compile flagsCompilation Flags Used When BIND Was Built

daemonsDNS Commands and Daemons

definition

Domain naming service (DNS)

DNS

filesDNS Files

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

NIS and

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

Domain with NIS Namespace

NIS Introduction

overview

Overview of DNS

DNS Naming Service

related informationRelated Materials About DNS

SMF andDNS and the Service Management Facility

tasksAdministering DNS

user authorizationsHow to Run the DNS Service as an Alternative User

DNS client

installHow to Enable a DNS Client

DNS package

installHow to Install the DNS Package

DNS server

configureHow to Configure a DNS Server

configure optionsHow to Configure DNS Server Options

DNS service discovery

configurationHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

overview

Multicast DNS Service Discovery

Multicast DNS and Service Discovery

DNS zone files

definitionDNS zone files

DNS zones

definitionDNS zones

DNS-forwarding

definitionDNS-forwarding

dns-sd command

advertising resourcesAdvertising Resources for DNS

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

dnssec-dsfromkey command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

dnssec-keyfromlabel command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

dnssec-keygen command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

dnssec-signzone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

DOM variable

How to Support Multiple NIS Domains on One Master Server

How to Set Up the Master Server

domain

definitiondomain

domain name

definitiondomain name

NIS slave servers andPreparing a Slave Server

settingPlanning Your NIS Domain

domain name system  SeeDNS

domain name system (DNS)

extensions for IPv6DNS Extensions for IPv6

domainname command

NIS andMissing or Incorrect NIS Domain Name

domains

multiple NISHow to Support Multiple NIS Domains on One Master Server

NIS

Planning Your NIS Domain

NIS Domain

NIS Architecture

E

/etc/inet/hosts fileWhat Is a Naming Service?

NIS slave servers andHow to Set Up a Slave Server

/etc/mail/aliases fileHow to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

/etc/mail directoryHow to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

/etc/named.conf file

descriptionDNS Files

DNS user authorizationsHow to Run the DNS Service as an Alternative User

verifying configurationHow to Verify DNS Configuration Changes

/etc/rndc.conf file

descriptionDNS Files

/etc filesNIS Maps

naming andOracle Solaris Naming Services

encryption

definitionencryption

encryption key

definitionencryption key

enterprise-level network

definitionenterprise-level network

entry

definitionentry

ethers.byaddr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

ethers.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

exec_attr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

F

field

definitionfield

files

DNSDNS Files

files-based naming/etc Files Naming Service

FMRIs

mDNSHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

NISNIS and the Service Management Facility

G

getaddrinfo()

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

gethostbyname()

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

getpwnam()

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

getpwuid()

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

getXbyY() interfaces

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

global naming service

definitionglobal naming service

group ID

definitiongroup ID

group.bygid map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

group.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

groups

netgroups (NIS)

NIS Netgroups

NIS Netgroups

H

host name

settingPlanning Your NIS Domain

host.byaddr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

host.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

host command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

hosts (machines)

changing NIS domainsHow to Set a Machine's NIS Domain Name

hosts.byaddr mapNIS Maps

hosts.byname mapNIS Maps

hosts databaseHow to Modify the Makefile to Delete Databases

hosts file

NIS slave servers andHow to Set Up a Slave Server

I

indexed name

definitionindexed name

install

DNS clientHow to Enable a DNS Client

DNS packageHow to Install the DNS Package

Internet

NIS andDomain with NIS Namespace

Internet access

name service switch andOverview of the Name Service Switch

Internet address

definitionInternet address

IP

definitionIP

IP address

definitionIP address

K

key (encrypting)

definitionkey (encrypting)

key server

definitionkey server

L

LAN

definitionlocal-area network (LAN)

LDAP

definitionLDAP

lightweight directory access protocol  SeeLDAP

M

machines

NIS clientsNIS Machine Types

NIS serversNIS Machine Types

mail exchange records

definitionmail exchange records

mail hosts

definitionmail hosts

mail.aliases map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

mail.byaddr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

make command

after updating mapsHow to Update Maps Supplied With the Default Set

descriptionNIS Command Summary

Makefile syntaxWorking With the Makefile

NIS mapsUsing NIS Maps

ypinit andHow to Set Up the Master Server

makedbm command

adding slave serversHow to Add a New Slave Server

changing map serverHow to Change a Map's Master Server

descriptionNIS Command Summary

make command andNIS Maps

Makefile andPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

non-default maps andUsing the makedbm Command to Modify a Non-Default Map

ypinit andHow to Set Up the Master Server

Makefile file

automounter maps andWorking With the Makefile

changing a map's master serverHow to Change a Map's Master Server

changing source directory

Preparing /var/yp/Makefile

Source Files Directory

conversion to NIS andHow to Prepare Source Files for Conversion

maps

supported listModifying Configuration Files

NISNIS Maps

NIS securityPassword Files and Namespace Security

non-default maps

modifyingModifying Non-Default Maps

passwd maps andPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

preparingPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

setting up primary serverHow to Set Up the Master Server

mapname.dir filePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

mapname.pag filePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

mapping

definitionmapping

master server

definitionmaster server

mDNS

configurationHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

error logHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

overview

Multicast DNS

Multicast DNS and Service Discovery

MIS

definitionMIS

multicast DNS  SeemDNS

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 tableDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

auto_master tableDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

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

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

NISDomain with NIS Namespace

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

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 andDatabases and Sources for 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

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

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

named-checkzone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

named-compilezone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

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

named daemon

configuration file

descriptionDNS Files

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

showing compile flagsCompilation Flags Used When BIND Was Built

SMF andDNS and the Service Management Facility

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

namespace

definitionnamespace

naming

comparisonComparing the Naming Services

DNSName Service Switch

files-based/etc Files Naming Service

IPv6 extensionsIPv6 Extensions to Oracle Solaris Name Services

LDAPLDAP Naming Services

NISNIS 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

NISNIS 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 problemsProblems Affecting Single NIS 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

Domain with NIS Namespace

domain namesPlanning Your NIS Domain

domains

NIS Domain

NIS Architecture

haltingTurning Off NIS Services

Internet andDomain with NIS Namespace

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 NIS Servers Are Unreachable

passwd maps auto updateUsing the cron Command for Map Transfers

password data

passwd Files and Namespace Security

Source Files Directory

preparation forConfiguring NIS

problemsNIS Binding Problems

root entryPassword Files and Namespace Security

rpc.yppasswdd daemonSetting User Passwords

securityPassword Files and Namespace Security

server binding not possibleWhen NIS Server Binding is Not Possible

server-list bindingServer-List Mode

servers

NIS Servers

NIS Machine Types

servers not availableNo NIS Server Available

servers, maps different versionsNIS Servers 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 serverNIS Client Not Bound to Server

NIS daemons

not runningNIS Daemons Not Running

NIS domain names

incorrectMissing or Incorrect NIS Domain Name

missingMissing or Incorrect NIS 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

malfunctionNIS Server 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

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

nslookup command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

nsswitch.conf

migrating to SMFHow to Use a Legacy nsswitch.conf File

nsupdate command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

O

Oracle Solaris naming servicesOracle Solaris Naming Services

and Service Management Facility (SMF)Naming Services and the Service Management Facility

P

$PWDIR/security/passwd.adjunctModifying Configuration Files

/PWDIR/shadow filePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

/PWDR/security/passwd.adjunctPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

passwd.adjunct.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

passwd.adjunct file

Modifying Configuration Files

Preparing /var/yp/Makefile

passwd.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

passwd.byuid map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

passwd

NIS map auto updatedUsing the cron Command for Map Transfers

passwd commandSetting User Passwords

passwd file

Solaris 1.x formatsPassword Files and Namespace Security

passwd mappasswd Files and Namespace Security

passwd maps

users, addingHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

password data

name service switchName Service Switch and Password Information

NIS

passwd Files and Namespace Security

Source Files Directory

NIS, andPassword Files and Namespace Security

root in NIS mapsPassword Files and Namespace Security

passwords

NISSetting User Passwords

rpc.yppasswdd daemonSetting User Passwords

private key

definitionprivate key

prof_attr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

protocols.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

protocols.bynumber map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

public key

definitionpublic key

publickey.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

PWDIRpasswd Files and Namespace Security

R

record

definitionrecord

reverse resolution

definitionreverse resolution

rndc-confgen command

configure DNS serverHow to Configure a DNS Server

create rndc.conf fileHow to Create an rndc.conf File

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

rndc.conf file

creatingHow to Create an rndc.conf File

rndc command

configuration file

descriptionDNS Files

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

RPC

definition

RPC

remote procedure call (RPC)

rpc.bynumber map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

rpc.yppasswdd daemon

descriptionNIS Daemons

NIS passwords andSetting User Passwords

passwd command updates mapsUsing the cron Command for Map Transfers

rpc.ypupdated daemon

descriptionNIS Daemons

S

SASL

definitionSASL

schema

definitionschema

searchTriple

definitionsearchTriple

secure RPC password

definitionSecure RPC password

secure sockets layer  SeeSSL

security

NIS

passwd Files and Namespace Security

Source Files Directory

NIS, andPassword Files and Namespace Security

root in NIS mapsPassword Files and Namespace Security

server

definitionserver

server list

definitionserver list

NIS bindingNIS Binding

servers

NIS slave setup

How to Set Up a Slave Server

Setting Up NIS Slave Servers

not available (NIS)No NIS Server Available

preparing NIS serversSource Files Directory

ypservers fileHow to Add a New Slave Server

service discovery  SeeDNS service discovery

Service Management Facility  SeeSMF

Service Management Facility (SMF)

and Oracle Solaris naming servicesNaming Services and the Service Management Facility

services.byname map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

services.byservice map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

setup

multiple NIS domainsHow to Support Multiple NIS Domains on One Master Server

NIS clientsAdministering NIS Clients

NIS MakefilePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

NIS slave servers

How to Set Up a Slave Server

Setting Up NIS Slave Servers

preparation for NIS

Source Files Directory

Configuring NIS

shadow filePreparing /var/yp/Makefile

Solaris 1.x formatsPassword Files and Namespace Security

sites.byname map

changing map serverHow to Change a Map's Master Server

slave server

definitionslave server

SMFStarting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

DNS andDNS and the Service Management Facility

NIS andNIS and the Service Management Facility

source

definitionsource

SSL

definitionSSL

starting

NIS daemonsStarting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

stopping

NIS daemonsStarting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

subnet

definitionsubnet

SUCCESS=return search criteria

name service switch andDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

suffix

definitionsuffix

svc:/network/dns/client

describedDNS and the Service Management Facility

svc:/network/dns/server

describedDNS and the Service Management Facility

svcadm

with NISHow to Add a New Slave Server

T

tasks

DNSAdministering DNS

TCP  Seetransport control protocol

TCP/IP

definitionTCP/IP

timezone tableDatabases and Sources for the Name Service Switch

TLS  Seetransport layer security

transport control protocol

definitionTransport Control Protocol (TCP)

transport layer security

definitionTransport Layer Security (TLS)

U

“unavailable” messages (NIS)Symptoms of NIS Binding Problems

/usr/bin/dns-sd command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/dig command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/dnssec-dsfromkey command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/dnssec-keyfromlabel command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/dnssec-keygen command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/dnssec-signzone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/host command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/makedbm command

modifying non-default mapsUsing the makedbm Command to Modify a Non-Default Map

/usr/sbin/named-checkconf command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/named-checkzone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/named-compilezone command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/named daemon

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/nscfg command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/nslookup command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/nsupdate command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/rndc-confgen command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

/usr/sbin/rndc command

description

DNS Commands and Daemons

DNS Commands and Daemons

UNAVAIL=continue search criteria

name service switch andDefault Search Criteria for the Name Service Switch

user authorizations

for DNSHow to Run the DNS Service as an Alternative User

user_attr map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

useraddHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

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

userdel

How to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

How to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

usermod command

DNS user authorizationsHow to Run the DNS Service as an Alternative User

users

netgroups

NIS Netgroups

NIS Netgroups

NISAdministering NIS Users

NIS passwordsSetting User Passwords

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

useraddHow to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

userdel (NIS)How to Add a New NIS User to an NIS Domain

V

/var/spool/cron/crontabs/root file

NIS problems andCheck the crontab File and ypxfr Shell Script

/var/svc/log/network-dns-multicast:default.log fileHow to Enable mDNS and DNS Service Discovery

/var/yp/binding/domainname/ypservers fileNo NIS Server Available

/var/yp/domainname directoryDefault NIS Maps

/var/yp/MakefileHow to Set Up the Master Server

maps

supported listModifying Configuration Files

/var/yp/mymap.asc fileAdding Entries to a File-Based Map

/var/yp/nicknames fileNIS Map Nicknames

/var/yp directory

NIS securityPassword Files and Namespace Security

verifying

/etc/named.conf fileHow to Verify DNS Configuration Changes

W

WAN

definitionwide-area network (WAN)

X

X.500

definitionX.500

Y

yp

definitionyp

ypbind daemonStarting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

“can't” messagesSymptoms of NIS Binding Problems

adding slave serversHow to Add a New Slave Server

broadcast mode

Administering NIS Clients

Broadcast Mode

client not boundNIS Client Not Bound to Server

descriptionNIS Daemons

failsypbind Crashes

overloaded servers andNetwork or NIS Servers Are Unreachable

server-list modeServer-List Mode

ypcat commandUsing NIS Maps

descriptionNIS Command Summary

ypinit command

adding slave serversHow to Add a New Slave Server

client setupAdministering NIS Clients

default mapsUpdating and Modifying Existing Maps

descriptionNIS Command Summary

initializing a slave serverHow to Set Up a Slave Server

make command andHow to Set Up the Master Server

Makefile file andPreparing /var/yp/Makefile

master server setupHow to Set Up the Master Server

slave servers andPreparing a Slave Server

starting ypservStarting the NIS Service Automatically

ypmatch command

descriptionNIS Command Summary

yppoll command

descriptionNIS Command Summary

yppush command

changing map serverHow to Change a Map's Master Server

descriptionNIS Command Summary

Makefile andHow to Modify /var/yp/Makefile to Use Specific Databases

NIS problemsCheck the ypservers Map

ypserv daemon

Starting and Stopping NIS Services on an NIS Server

Server-List Mode

broadcast modeBroadcast Mode

descriptionNIS Daemons

failure ofypserv Crashes

overloaded servers andNetwork or NIS Servers Are Unreachable

ypservers file

adding slave serverHow to Add a New Slave Server

creatingHow to Add a New Slave Server

NIS troubleshooting withNo NIS Server Available

ypservers map

describedNIS Map Descriptions

NIS problemsCheck the ypservers Map

ypset command

descriptionNIS Command Summary

ypwhich command

descriptionNIS Command Summary

display inconsistentypwhich Displays Are Inconsistent

identifying bound serverNIS Binding

identifying master serverUsing NIS Maps

ypxfr command

changing map serverHow to Change a Map's Master Server

crontab file andPropagating an NIS Map

descriptionNIS Command Summary

distributing new maps to slave serversCreating New Maps From Text Files

logging outputLogging ypxfr Output

shell scriptCheck the crontab File and ypxfr Shell Script

ypxfrd daemon

descriptionNIS Daemons