Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
10
The Solaris Network
Environment
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Terms You Need to Understand
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The OSI network model
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The TCP/IP network model
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Network classes A, B, and C
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TCP/IP configuration files:
/etc/inet/hosts
,
/etc/nodename
, and
/etc/hostname
.interface
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Ethernet addresses
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Servers and clients
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File servers
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Diskless clients
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AutoClients
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Standalone workstations
Concepts You Need to Master
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Configuring TCP/IP on a Solaris 9 system
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Checking the status of a remote system
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Checking the status of the network interface
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Distinguishing between standalone, diskless, and AutoClient
configurations