
NetInfo
Configuring NetInfo
You can use the following
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NeST | Configure the directory system of a server. |
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nicl | Create, view, and modify entries in the NetInfo directory. |
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nifind | Search the NetInfo directory for a particular entry. |
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nigrep | Search the NetInfo directory for an expression. |
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nidump | Export NetInfo data to text or flat files. |
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niload | Import flat files into the NetInfo directory. |
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nireport | Print tables of NetInfo directory entries. |
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For example, you can use the NeST
Password Server
Working With the Password Server
You can use the mkpassdb utility to create, modify, or back up the password database used by the Mac OS X Server Password Server. For more information, type man mkpassdb to read the man page.
Viewing or Changing Password Policies
You can use the pwpolicy command to view or change the authentication policies used by the Mac OS X Server Password Server. For more information, type man pwpolicy to see the man page.
Enabling or Disabling Authentication Methods
All password authentication methods supported by Open Directory Password Server are initially enabled. You can disable and enable Open Directory Password Server authentication methods by using the NeST tool.
To see a list of available methods:
$ NeST
To disable or enable a method:
$ NeST
Parameter | Description |
protocol | Any of the protocol names listed by NeST |
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