How to Set Up a root Key by Using NIS Credentials With Diffie-Hellman Authentication

1. Become superuser on the client or assume an equivalent role.

2. Edit the /etc/nsswitch.conf file, and add the following line:

   publickey: nis

3. Create a new key pair by using the newkey command.

   # newkey -h hostname

   hostname is the name of the client.

Example—Setting Up a New Key for root on a NIS Client

The following example shows how to set up earth as a secure NIS client.

# newkey -h earth
Adding new key for unix.earth@North.Abc.COM
New Password:
Retype password:
Please wait for the database to get updated...
Your new key has been successfully stored away.
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