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How to configure a client to use NIS (YP)
Problem:
When installing a new RH Linux client into an existing NIS network, what is the correct way to set up the ypbind service?
 
Solution:
Use the "authconfig" utility. On the first page, specify the NIS domain and the NIS server hostnames in order of preference: 

[*] Use NIS      Domain: atc.no      

                 Server: hermes.atc.no,archimedes.atc.no


On the next page, make sure shadow passwords and md5 passwords are enabled: 


[*] Use Shadow Passwords

[*] Use MD5 Passwords


After you select Ok, authconfig will automatically reload ypbind for you: 


Stopping portmap services:    [  OK  ]

Starting portmapper:          [  OK  ]

Shutting down NIS services:   [  OK  ]

Binding to the NIS domain...  [  OK  ]

Listening for an NIS domain server: hermes.atc.no


...and you're done :-)
 
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