Unix settings, Unix settings 68, Specifying nis properties 68 – HP StorageWorks 8000 NAS User Manual

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68 Configuring Your System and Network

UNIX Settings

Specifying NIS Properties

The NAS server supports Network Information System (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 the Command View NAS web interface, click the Configuration tab.

2

Navigate down the tree to Networking Settings > UNIX.

3

Select Actions > Edit NIS Properties.

4

Check Disable NIS or Enable NIS (Disable NIS is the default).

5

If you are enabling NIS:

a

Enter the NIS domain name in the Domain Name field.

b

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.

6

Click OK.

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