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Table 25.1 Use Cases for NetworkManager
My computer...
is a laptop
is sometimes attached to different networks
provides network services (such as DNS or DHCP)
only uses a static IP address
Use the YaST tools to configure networking whenever NetworkManager should
not handle network configuration.
SLP
The service location protocol (SLP) simplifies the connection of a laptop to an ex-
isting network. Without SLP, the administrator of a laptop usually requires detailed
knowledge of the services available in a network. SLP broadcasts the availability
of a certain type of service to all clients in a local network. Applications that support
SLP can process the information dispatched by SLP and be configured automati-
cally. SLP can even be used for the installation of a system, sparing the effort of
searching for a suitable installation source. Find detailed information about SLP
in Chapter 31, SLP Services in the Network
The emphasis of SCPM lies on enabling and maintaining reproducible system conditions.
SLP makes configuration of a networked computer a lot easier by automating much of
it.
Use NetworkManager
Yes
Yes
No
No
(page 649).
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