Apple.M A/UX Network System Administration Final Draft 09/12/88 Sharon Everson Developer Technical Publications { ,..,.,._ "'-, This document contains preliminary , _.,..,,! • information. It does not include: • final technical information • final editorial corrections • Final art © Apple Computer, Inc. 1988 (/ ti APPLE COMPlITER, INC. Copyright © 1988 by Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. Apple, the Apple logo, LaserWriter, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Garamond, and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. POSTSCRIPT is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Varityper is a registered trademark, and vr6oo is a trademark, of AM International, Inc. Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. ISBN 0-201-xxx:xx-x ABCDEFGHIJ-D0-898 First printing, Nnnn 1988 2/21/88 / (·- A/UX Network System Administration .. Contents Preface ('' Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Establishing a Two-System Network Chapter3 Initializing NFS Chapter4 Adding Yellow Pages Service Chapter 5 Adding Systems to a Network Chapter 6 Network Design Issues Chapter 7 Network Management Chapter a Tools for Checking System Status Chapter9 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Installing and Adminstering Apple Talk Appendix A Implementing a sendmai1 Facility Appendix B Name Server Operations Guide for BIND AppendixC Additional Reading Preface Conventions Used in This Manual Throughout the A/UX manuals, words that must be typed exactly as shown or that would actually appear on the screen are in Courier type. Words that you must replace with actual values appear in italics (for example, user-name might have an actual value of j oe). Key names appear in CAPS (for example, RETURN). Special terms are in bold type when they are introduced; many of these terms are also defined in the glossary in AJUX System Overview. Syntax notation All A/UX manuals use the following conventions to represent command syntax. A typical A/UX command has the form command r.flag-option] [argument] ... where: command is a command name (the name of an executable file). flag-option represents one or more flag options. Historically, flag options have the form -[opt ... ] where opt is a letter representing an option. The form of flag options varies from program to program. Note that with respect to flag options, the notation [-a][-b][-c] means you can select one or more letters from the list enclosed in brackets. If you select more than one letter, you use only one hyphen, for example, -ab. argu…

Setting Up Accounts and Peripfierals for A/UX Release 3.0 LiMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA AND REl'IACEMENT If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software product is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the 90day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged software media and manuals for as long as the software product is included in Apple's Media Exchange Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check with your authorized Apple dealer. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA AND MANUALS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIIITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINE1Y (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. Even though Apple has tested the software and reviewed the documentation, APPLE MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITIIER EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, WITII RESPECT TO SOFTWARE, ITS QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABII11Y, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS," AND YOU, THE PURCHASER, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT Will APPLE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Apple shall have no liability for any programs or data stored in or used with Apple products, including the costs of recovering such programs or data. THEWARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED. No Apple dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. S Apple Computer, Inc. This manual and the software described in it are copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual or the software may not be copied, in whole or part, without written consent of Apple, except in the normal use of the software or to make a backup copy of the software. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. This exception does not allow copies to be made for others, whether or not…

, A/UX Command Reference Sections l(Q-Z) and 6 Release 3.0 LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA AND REPLACEMENT If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software product is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the 90-day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged -' software media and manuals for as long as the software product is included in Apple's Media Exchange .,;,._ Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check with your authorized Apple dealer. All IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA AND MANUM5, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. Even though Apple has tested the software and reviewed the documentation, APPLE MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SOFTWARE, ITS QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS," AND YOU, THE PURCHASER, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL APPLE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Apple shall have no liability for any programs or data stored in or used with Apple products, including the costs of recovering such programs or data. THEWARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF All OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED. No Apple dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. S Apple Computer, Inc. © 1992, Apple Computer, Inc., and UniSoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portions of this document have been previously copyrighted by AT&T Information Systems and the Regents of the University of California, and are reproduced with permission. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Apple or UniSoft. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the…

--A!UX® Network Applications Programming Beta/Final Draft 09/19/88 Michael Hinkson Developer Technical Publications This document contains preliminary information. It does not include: • final technical information • final editorial corrections •an index •Final art ©Apple Computer, Inc. 1988 ti APPLE COMPUTER, INC. This manual and the software described in it are copyrighted, with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual or the software may not be copied, in whole or part, without wrinen consent of Apple, except in the normal use of the software or to make a backup copy of the software. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. This exception does not allow copies to be made for others, whether or not sold, but all of the material purchased (with all backup copies) may be sold, given, or loaned to another person. Under the law, copying includes translating into another language or format. :( You may use the software on any computer owned by you, but extra copies cannot be made for this purpose. © Apple Computer, Inc., 1987 20525 Mariani Ave. Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 996-1010 Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, Macintosh, MacTerminal, ImageWriter, and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Desktop Bus, EtherTalk, and A/UX are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Garamond, and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. II PostScript is a registered trademark, and Illustrator is a trademark, of Adobe Systems Incorporated. DEC and VflOO are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of AT&T Information Systems. Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA AND REPLACEMENT If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software produc.t is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the ~day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged software media and manuals for as long as the software produc.t is included in Apple's Media Exchange Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check whh your authorized Apple dealer. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA AND MANUALS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WAR-RANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THI…

A/UX Networking Essentials Release 3.0 limited Warranty on Media and Replacement If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software product is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the 90-day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged software media and manuals for as long as the software product is included in Apple's Media Exchange Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check with your authorized Apple dealer. All IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA AND MANUMS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIIJTY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICUIAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF nns PRODUCT. Even though Apple has tested the software and reviewed the documentation, APPLE MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SOFTWARE, ITS QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABIIJTY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUIAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, nns SOFTWARE IS SOID "AS IS," AND YOU, THE PURCHASER, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL APPLE BE IJABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Apple shall have no liability for any programs or data stored in or used with Apple products, including the costs of recovering such programs or data. THEWARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTII ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF All OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED. No Apple dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 9 Apple Computer, Inc. © 1992, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. The Apple logo is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" logo (OptionShift-K) for commercial purposes w…

NUX Command Reference Section l(G-P) Release 3.0 LIMITED WARRAN1Y ON MEDIA AND REPIACEMENT If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software product is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the 90-day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged software media and manuals for as long as the software product is included in Apple's Media Exchange Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check with your authorized Apple dealer. All IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON TIIE MEDIA AND MANUMS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIIJ1Y AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE UMITED IN DURATION TO NINE1Y (90) DAYS FROM TIIE DATE OF TIIE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. Even though Apple has tested the software and reviewed the documentation, APPLE MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITIIER EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SOFIWARE, ITS QUAIITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABII11Y, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS SOFIWARE IS SOLD "AS IS," AND YOU, TIIE PURCHASER, ARE ASSUMING TIIE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUAIITY AND PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL APPLE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN TIIE SOFIWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Apple shall have no liability for any programs or data stored in or used with Apple products, including the costs of recovering such programs or data. TIIE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF All OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED. No Apple dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. S Apple Computer, Inc. © 1992, Apple Computer, Inc., and UniSoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portions of this document have been previously copyrighted by AT&T Information Systems and the Regents of the University of California, and are reproduced with permission. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Apple or UniSoft. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. U…

• A/UX Command Reference Section 1(A-F) Release 3.0 LIMITED WARRAN1Y ON MEDIA AND REPLACEMENT If you discover physical defects in the manuals distributed with an Apple product or in the media on which a software product is distributed, Apple will replace the media or manuals at no charge to you, provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of purchase to Apple or an authorized Apple dealer during the 90-day period after you purchased the software. In addition, Apple will replace damaged software media and manuals for as long as the software product is included in Apple's Media Exchange Program. While not an upgrade or update method, this program offers additional protection for up to two years or more from the date of your original purchase. See your authorized Apple dealer for program coverage and details. In some countries the replacement period may be different; check with your authorized Apple dealer. All IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA AND MANUAIS, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIU'IY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICUIAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINE'IY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE OF TIIIS PRODUCT. Even though Apple has tested the software and reviewed the documentation, APPLE MAKES NO WARRAN'IY OR REPRESENTATION, EffilER EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO SOFTWARE, ITS QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABIU1Y, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, TIIIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS," AND YOU, THE PURCHASER, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL APPLE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, Apple shall have no liability for any programs or data stored in or used with Apple products, including the costs of recovering such programs or data. THE WARRAN'IY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF All OTHERS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED. No Apple dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. ti Apple Computer, Inc. © 1992, Apple Computer, Inc., and UniSoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portions of this document have been previously copyrighted by AT&T Information Systems and the Regents of the University of California, and are reproduced with permission. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or part, without the written consent of Apple or UniSoft. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original…