Unix Settings; Specifying Nis Properties - HP StorageWorks 8000 - NAS User Manual

UNIX Settings

Specifying NIS Properties

The NAS server supports Network Information Services (NIS). NIS maintains a
central database of names and locations of resources on a network. NIS was
formerly known as Yellow Pages.
To enable or disable NIS:
1. In Command View NAS, click the Configuration tab.
2. Under Networking Settings, select UNIX Settings.
3. Select Actions > Edit NIS Properties.
4. Check Disable NIS or Enable NIS (Disable NIS is the default).
5. If you are enabling NIS:
6. Click OK.
a. Select either:
— Broadcast to locate Server at boot time. In order for the NAS server
to find the NIS server, the server must be on the same subnet as the
NAS server.
— Specify server and enter the master server's IP address in the
Current Server field.
b. Enter the NIS domain name in the Domain Name field.
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