PCNFSD Daemon Overview

The PCNFSD daemon, rpc.pcnfsd, provides user authentication services that allow the Solstice Network Client to access files on any NFS server in the network. The daemon also provides access to PCNFSD-based printing. Using these services requires you to install rpc.pcnfsd on at least one server in your network.

The PCNFSD daemon runs continuously on a UNIX server to service requests for user authentication and for printing to network printers. The rpc.pcnfsd daemon is based on Sun's remote procedure call (RPC) services. Programs running on the PC make remote procedure calls to the rpc.pcnfsd program running on a UNIX server.

Although not part of the PCNFSD services, Solstice Network Client provides support for user views and client management using the PCNFSD server.