Network Information Services (NIS and NIS+) Guide

Chapter 4. NIS+ Namespace and Structure

The NIS+ name service is designed to conform to the shape of almost any network configuration. This is implemented through the NIS+ namespace. This chapter describes the structure of the NIS+ namespace, the servers that support it, and the clients that use it. This chapter includes the following sections:

• NIS+ Files and Directories
• NIS+ Namespace Structure
• NIS+ Clients and Principals
• Naming Conventions
• NIS_PATH Environment Variable
• NIS+ Tables and Information