You can choose between two methods for configuring a client system to use NIS as its naming service.
Broadcast method – Preferred method of configuring a client system to use NIS. See How to Configure an NIS Client in Broadcast Mode for instructions.
Server-list method – Less-preferred method for configuring a client system by using the ypinit command to specify the servers. See How to Configure an NIS Client Using Specific NIS Servers for instructions.