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Operating Systems Solaris DNS Problem Post 95149 by RTM on Saturday 7th of January 2006 08:58:51 AM
Old 01-07-2006
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a name server needs a startup file -- BIND version 4, this file is usually /etc/named.boot. For BIND version 8, this file is usually /etc/named.conf.
Looks like the document you are using is related to BIND 4 but your system is running at least BIND 8.

Try this DNS How to which has named.conf info/example.

Or even better documentation can be found at docs.sun.com
(Putting you right to the page for Solaris 8 - Naming Setup and Configuration Guide

Last edited by RTM; 01-07-2006 at 10:12 AM..
 

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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)
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