When to Use a Name Service

The comparison of the Solaris and SunSoft print configuration resources in "Printer Configuration Resources" points out the advantages you can gain by using NIS or NIS+ with the SunSoft Print Client software. A name service provides the most efficient way to add, modify, and delete printer configuration information for a network.

Almost every site can benefit significantly from using a name service. One exception might be a very small network with only a few printers and print clients.