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Additional Domain Name Configuration Files [ HP3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide ] MPE/iX 5.0 Documentation


HP3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide

Additional Domain Name Configuration Files 

In addition to the resolver file and the host name data base, three other
files are available to allow you to configure additional information
about your network.  Each of these files is provided in sample format in
the NET.SYS account.  Each sample file contains an explanation of the
format for the data and a sample entry.  The available files and their
functions are described below.

Network Name Database 

The network name database,NETWORKS.NET.SYS, associates IP addresses with
official network names and aliases.  This allows the user to refer to a
network by a symbolic name instead of an internet address.  To configure
the network name database, modify the sample file NETSAMP.NET.SYS. 

Protocol Name Database 

The protocol name database,PROTOCOL.NET.SYS, associates protocol numbers
with official protocol names and aliases.  This allows the user to refer
to a protocol by a symbolic name instead of a number.  The protocol
number mappings are defined in RFC 1010 Assigned Numbers.  To configure
the protocol name database, modify the sample file PROTSAMP.NET.SYS. 

Service Name Database 

The service name database, SERVICES.NET.SYS, associates official service
names and aliases with the port number and protocol the services use.
Reserved port numbers 0 through 255 are assigned by RFC 1010.
To configure the service name database, modify the sample file
SERVSAMP.NET.SYS. 



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