rpc.nisd_resolv(1M)													       rpc.nisd_resolv(1M)

NAME

       rpc.nisd_resolv - DNS service daemon for NIS

SYNOPSIS

       file_descriptor]] transport] program_number]

DESCRIPTION

       is  an auxiliary process which provides DNS forwarding service for NIS hosts requests.  The process is started by (NIS server) when invoked
       with the option.  It requires the file to be set up for communication with a DNS nameserver.  The utility can be used to verify	communica-
       tion with a DNS nameserver.  See resolv.conf(4) and nslookup(1).

       Although it is not recommended, can also be started independently with the following options.

   Options
       Uses the specified file descriptor for service

       Runs in foreground.

       Uses the specified transient program
	      number for RPC service procedure.

       Uses the specified transport.

       Operates in verbose mode.
	      Sends output to:

       Operates in verbose mode.
	      Sends output to stdout.

AUTHOR

       was developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

FILES

       resolver configuration file.

SEE ALSO

       nslookup(1), ypserv(1M), resolv.conf(4), ypfiles(4).

															       rpc.nisd_resolv(1M)