Network administration tasks
After you decide how your machine fits into the network, you
need to install and configure the appropriate protocol packages
as described in
``Configuring LAN connections''.
You also need to update the networking files on other machines so that
they know of the new machine's existence. This configuration ensures,
among other things, that:
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all machines on the network know each other's names and addresses.
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individual users will have access to files and accounts on various
machines.
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electronic mail is routed correctly.
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the network runs at peak efficiency.
Common tasks that you will perform to ensure these goals include:
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installing and maintaining networking hardware and software.
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assigning names and addresses to each computer and device on the network.
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assigning names and identification numbers (IDs) to network
users and groups.
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performing the commands required to share, remove, and restrict
resources.
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updating all appropriate networking files on your network's machines.
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troubleshooting network activity.
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performance tuning.
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UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.4 - 22 April 2004