The Linux NIS(YP)/NYS/NIS+ HOWTO
Thorsten Kukuk
v1.0, 9 March 1999
This document describes how to configure Linux as NIS(YP) or NIS+ client and how to install as NIS server.
1.
Introduction
2.
Glossary and General Information
3.
NIS, NYS or NIS+ ?
4.
How it works
5.
The RPC Portmapper
6.
What do you need to set up NIS?
7.
What do you need to set up NIS+ ?
8.
Setting up a NIS Server
9.
Verifying the NIS/NYS Installation
10.
Common Problems and Troubleshooting NIS
11.
Frequently Asked Questions