Maintaining the Network

The third phase of network administration consists of ongoing tasks that typically constitute the bulk of your responsibilities. They might include:

• Adding new host machines to the network

• Administering network security

• Administering network services, such as NFS^TM services, name services, and electronic mail

• Troubleshooting network problems

"Configuring Network Clients" explains how to set up new hosts on an existing network. "General Troubleshooting Tips" contains hints for solving network problems. For information on network services, refer to Chapter 29, Solaris NFS Environment, Chapter 33, Introduction to Mail Services, the Solaris Naming Administration Guide, and the NIS+ Transition Guide. For security-related tasks, refer to the System Administration Guide, Volume 1.