Root object does not exist in the NIS+ domain.  

Enter the following command:  

/usr/lib/nis/nisstat

This command displays statistics for the domain. If the root object does not exist, no statistics are returned.

Set up the NIS+ domain using the System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (FNS and NIS+).

NIS+ is not used for passwd and publickey information.

Enter the following command to view the name service switch configuration file:  

cat /etc/nsswitch.conf

Check the passwd and publickey entries for the “nisplus” keyword.

Refer to the System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (FNS and NIS+) for information about configuring the name service switch.

The domain name is empty. 

Enter the following command:  

domainname

If the command lists an empty string, no domain name has been set for the domain. 

Use local files for your data store, or set up an NIS+ domain for your network. Refer to System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (FNS and NIS+).

The NIS_COLD_START file does not exist.

Enter the following command on the server system to determine if the file exists:  

cat /var/nis/NIS_COLD_START

Use local files for your data store, or create an NIS+ client. Refer to System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (FNS and NIS+).