[PLUG] Multiple Boxes

[Karl M. Hegbloom]

Richard Langis Jr. wrote:
> Thanks for the replies.
> 
> I guess I was working towards the correct solution all along and just 
> didn't realize it.  ;)  Now all I've got to do is reconfigure all of my 
> machines (a project I've been neglecting) and I'll be set.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -R
> 
> Steve Bonds wrote:
> 
>> Richard:
>>
>> NIS (aka yp) is the de facto standard for such things in the UNIX
>> environment.  If you want something a bit harder to implement but with
>> more potential for compatibility then something like an LDAP server might
>> be more appropriate.  (This also makes it simpler to have NT/UNIX/Other
>> with the same username and passwords and a single point for updates.)
>>
>> NIS can have issues on widely distributed networks, whereas LDAP usually
>> doesn't.  Just don't use LDAP for a general-purpose database.  Its feeble
>> backup and recovery methods will make that a disaster waiting to happen.
>>
>>   -- Steve Bonds

I recommend the book about "Directory Enabled Networks" (?), forest 
green with a photo of a suspension bridge on the cover.