System Administration Guide, Volume 3

Network Configuration Task Map

Table 6-3 Network Configuration Task Map

Task 

Description 

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Configure a host for local files mode 

Involves editing the nodename, hostname, hosts, defaultdomain, defaultrouter, and netmasks files.

"How to Configure a Host for Local Files Mode"

Set up a network configuration server 

Involves turning on the in.tftp daemon, and editing the intetd.conf, hosts, ethers, and bootparams files.

"How to Set Up a Network Configuration Server"

Configure a host for network client mode 

Involves creating hostname file, editing the hosts file, and deleting the nodename and defaultdomain files, if they exist,

"How to Configure Hosts for Network Client Mode"

Specify a router for the network client 

Involves editing the defaultrouter and hosts files.

"How to Specify a Router for the Network Client"