System Administration Guide: IP Services

Network Configuration Task Map

Table 4–3 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 inetd.conf, hosts, ethers, and bootparams files

How to Set Up a Network Configuration Server

Configure a host for network client mode 

Involves creating the 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