To add or remove UNIX subordinate (slave) servers

Using the Windows interface

  1. Open Services for UNIX Administration.
  2. If necessary, connect to the computer you want to manage.
  3. In the console tree, expand Server for NIS and view the list of Network Information Service (NIS) domains.
  4. Click the domain you want to modify.
  5. In the details pane, click the NIS Servers tab, and then do one of the following:
    • To add a subordinate (slave) server, in Server Name, type the name of the server you want to add, and then click Add.
    • To remove a subordinate server, in Servers and assignments, click the server you want to remove, and then click Remove.
  6. To save the settings, click Apply.

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Using a command line

Argument Description
NewSubordinate The new UNIX Network Information Service (NIS) server to be added to the NIS domain.
NISDomain The name of the NIS domain.

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Related Topics

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To connect to the computer you want to manage

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nisadmin

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Master and subordinate (slave) modes