This chapter provides an overview of profile-based network configuration, which is primarily used when the system is using the reactive mode. The reactive mode supports various types of profiles for managing network configuration on your Oracle Solaris system. This mode is most often used for notebook PC use and in situations where network conditions change often. In the reactive mode, a network daemon (nwamd) monitors the system's state and dynamically adjusts the network configuration if conditions change.
For information about using the fixed mode, the network administration model that is most often used in corporate environments, see Administering Datalink Configuration in Oracle Solaris and Configuring and Administering IP Interfaces and Addresses in Oracle Solaris.
For step-by-step instructions on configuring and administering network profiles, see Administering Profile-Based Network Configuration in Oracle Solaris.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Security Requirements for Using Profile-Based Network Configuration
How Profile-Based Network Configuration Works With Other Oracle Solaris Features