NFS Performance Tuning for HP-UX 11.0 and 11i Systems

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hostname
resolution
What hostname resolution
mechanism(s) do you use?
• Verify which hostname resolution service(s) used in your
environment by checking the “hosts” entry in the
/etc/nsswitch.conf file on both clients and servers
Ø DNS
Ø NIS
Ø NIS+
Ø /etc/hosts
There are several hostname resolution mechanisms available on HP-UX:
• DNS
• NIS
• NIS+
• /etc/hosts
Each mechanism has its own specific configuration requirements and sizing issues.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the hostname resolution method (or
methods) used in your environment. This allows you to make an informed decision
about where to begin troubleshooting when a hostname resolution issue arises.