NetInfo

Configuring NetInfo

You can use the following command-line utilities to manage the NetInfo directory. For more information about a utility, see the related man page.

Utility

Used to

NeST

Configure the directory system of a server.

 

 

nicl

Create, view, and modify entries in the NetInfo directory.

 

 

nifind

Search the NetInfo directory for a particular entry.

 

 

nigrep

Search the NetInfo directory for an expression.

 

 

nidump

Export NetInfo data to text or flat files.

 

 

niload

Import flat files into the NetInfo directory.

 

 

nireport

Print tables of NetInfo directory entries.

 

 

For example, you can use the NeST -setprotocolscommand to specify which authentication methods the server’s Open Directory Password Server uses.

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 -getprotocols

To disable or enable a method:

$ NeST -setprotocols protocol (onoff)

Parameter

Description

protocol

Any of the protocol names listed by NeST -getprotocols(for

 

example, SMB-LAN-MANAGER).

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Apple oxs manual NetInfo, Password Server