Nis Client Configuration; How To Test The Configuration - Cyclades AlterPath ACS Command Reference Manual

File/Command
/usr/sbin/ypbind
/usr/bin/ypwhich
/usr/bin/ypcat
/usr/bin/ypmatch
/usr/sbin/domainname

NIS Client Configuration

Step 1 - Run the command domainname.
You'll want to make sure that you have the NIS domain name set.
Command:
# domainname [NIS domain name]
show or set the system's NIS/YP domain name, e.g.:
# domainname cyclades mycompany-nis
Step 2 - Edit the /etc/yp.conf file.
You will need to configure the NIS server. Example: If the NIS server has the IP
address 192.168.160.110, you'll have to add the following line in the file:
ypserver 192.168.160.110
Step 3 - Edit the /etc/nsswitch.conf file.
Change the /etc/nsswitch.conf file ("System Databases and Name service Switch
"configuration file) to include the NIS in the lookup order of the databases.
Step 4 - Configure the parameter "<all/sxx>.authype" as "local".

How to Test the Configuration

To test the configuration do the following:
AlterPath ACS Command Reference Guide
Authentication
Finds the server for NIS domains and maintains the NIS binding
information.
Returns the name of the NIS server that supplies the NIS services.
Prints the values of all keys from the NIS database specified by
map name.
Prints the values of one or more keys from the NIS database
specified by map name.
Shell script to read/write the NIS domain name.
Table 3.3: NIS client requirements
Description
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