[Daemon] Watches files such as /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/group. When they are modified, make is automagically run in the NIS directory (often /var/yp) to update and push out new NIS maps.

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Operating Systems

BSD, Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

System Administrators

User Interface

Non-interactive (Daemon)

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Systems Administration Software

Registered

2000-12-07