applynetwork(8)
System Administration 21
NAME applynetwork - apply XSCF network information to the XSCF
SYNOPSIS applynetwork [ [-q] -{y|n}] [-M]
applynetwork -h
DESCRIPTION applynetwork(8) command applies XSCF network information that has been set
to the XSCF.
Setting network information on XSCF is a three-step process:
1. Set the information with the following commands:
■ sethostname(8) - Set XSCF host name and a DNS domain name
■ setnameserver(8) - Set a DNS server name and a DNS search path
■ setnetwork(8) - Set IP address and netmask of XSCF network interface
■ setroute(8) - Set routing information of XSCF network interface
2. Execute the applynetwork(8) command to apply the settings to XSCF.
3. Execute the rebootxscf(8) command to make the changes to the XSCF
permanent.
Note – If XSCF is reset without executing the applynetwork(8) command,
network information that is set is not applied in XSCF. Also, information that is set
is deleted.
Privileges You m ust h ave platadm privileges to run this command.
Refer to setprivileges(8) for more information.
OPTIONS The following options are supported:
EXTENDED
DESCRIPTION
■When the command is executed, a prompt to confirm execution of the command
with the specified options is displayed. Enter "y" to execute the command or "n"
to cancel the command.
■Use the appropriate network commands to specify the following settings, then
execute the applynetwork(8) command. All these settings must be present and
proper or the XSCF network settings will not be applied.
-h Displays usage statement. When used with other options or
operands, an error occurs.
-M Displays text by page.
-n Automatically answers "n" (no) to all prompts.
-q Suppresses all messages to stdout, including prompts.
-y Automatically answers "y" (yes) to all prompts.