ypstart(1M)
NAME
ypstart, ypstop − Start and stop NIS services
SYNOPSIS
/usr/lib/netsvc/yp/ypstart
/usr/lib/netsvc/yp/ypstop
DESCRIPTION
The ypstart command is used to start the Network Information Service (NIS). Once the host has been configured using the ypinit(1M) command, ypstart automatically determines the NIS status of the machine and starts the appropriate daemons.
The ypstop command is used to stop the Network Information Service (NIS).
ATTRIBUTES
See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:
| ATTRIBUTE TYPE | ATTRIBUTE VALUE |
| Availability | SUNWypu |
SEE ALSO
System Administration Guide
Network Interfaces Programmer’s Guide
NOTES
The Network Information Service (NIS) was formerly known as Sun Yellow Pages (YP). The functionality of the two remains the same; only the name has changed. The name Yellow Pages is a registered trademark in the United Kingdom of British Telecommunications plc, and may not be used without permission.
SunOS 5.6 — Last change: 24 Oct 1996