To perform basic network configuration of an Oracle Solaris host client system, you must first customize the datalinks on the system. Then, you configure the IP interfaces and IP addresses, as well as add a persistent default route for the system. Additionally, you configure any system-wide network services such as naming and directory services. The following examples assume that you are using the fixed mode for network configuration. See Example 2–1.
Depending on your particular networking needs, you might not need to perform each of the following tasks to configure your network. Or, you might need to perform additional tasks that are not described in this scenario. For a quick reference to commonly used network administration commands, see Chapter 3, Oracle Solaris Network Administration Command Cheatsheet.
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