Using NIS, NIS+, or DNS for Name Service

The NIS, NIS+, or DNS name services maintain network databases on several servers on the network. System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (DNS, NIS, and LDAP) and System Administration Guide: Naming and Directory Services (FNS and NIS+) describe these name services. These guides also explain how to configure the databases. In addition, the guides explain the “namespace” and “administrative domain” concepts in detail.