Check and Install the label_encodings File

The Failed Cross Reference Formatshould be the same on every host in your domain. The Failed Cross Reference Formatis responsible for preparing, checking, and maintaining the label_encodings file.

• Skip to "Set Up Routing" if you are not modifying the label_encodings file and you have an open network.

• Skip to "Edit the Trusted Network Files" if you are not modifying the label_encodings file and you have a closed network.

If you are installing a modified label_encodings file, you must complete this step before continuing or the installation will fail.

You can edit the label_encodings file that the Trusted Solaris installation program installed.

The default label_encodings file is useful for demos, but it is not a good choice for use by a customer site.

If you do not use the default label_encodings file, check that your label_encodings file works on the NIS+ master before copying the file to every workstation you install.

Install the Label Encodings File

1. See "How To Install a Site-Specific Label Encodings File" for the full procedure.

   1. Run the Check Encodings action from the System_Admin folder to install the modified label_encodings file.

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      Caution -

      If you are planning to use a modified label_encodings file, you must successfully complete this step before continuing or the installation will fail.

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   2. Read the new label_encodings file into your environment by clicking the right mouse button on the workspace background and choosing Windows > Restart Workspace Manager.

   You will use a copy of the label_encodings file on the NIS+ clients. Setting up the copy is covered in "Copy Configuration Files for Distribution to Clients".