System Administration Guide: IP Services
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Network Configuration Task Map

Task

Description

For Instructions

Configure a host for local files mode

Involves editing the nodename, hostname, hosts, defaultdomain, defaultrouter, and netmasks files

How to Configure a Host for Local Files Mode

Set up a network configuration server

Involves turning on the in.tftp daemon, and editing the hosts, ethers, and bootparams files

How to Set Up a Network Configuration Server

Configure a host for network client mode

Involves creating the hostname file, editing the hosts file, and deleting the nodename and defaultdomain files, if they exist

How to Configure Hosts for Network Client Mode

Specify a routing strategy for the network client

Involves determining whether to use static routing or dynamic routing on the host.

How to Enable Static Routing on a Single-Interface Host and How to Enable Dynamic Routing on a Single-Interface Host.

Modify the existing network configuration

Involves changing the host name, IP address, and other parameters that were set at installation or configured at a later time.

How to Change the IPv4 Address and Other Network Configuration Parameters

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