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AlterPath ACS Command Reference Guide
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Authentication
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:
/usr/sbin/ypbind Finds the server for NIS domains and maintains the NIS binding
information.
/usr/bin/ypwhich Returns the name of the NIS server that supplies the NIS services.
/usr/bin/ypcat Prints the values of all keys from the NIS database specified by
map name.
/usr/bin/ypmatch Prints the values of one or more keys from the NIS database
specified by map name.
/usr/sbin/domainname Shell script to read/write the NIS domain name.
File/Command Description
Table 3.3: NIS client requirements