Start Server for NIS
Applies To: Windows Server 2003 R2
To start Server for NIS
Using the Windows interface
Using a command line
Using the Windows interface
Open Identity Management for UNIX.
If necessary, connect to the computer you want to manage.
Right-click Server for NIS, and then click Start.
Note
To open Identity Management for UNIX, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Identity Management for UNIX, and then click Identity Management for UNIX.
Using a command line
At a command prompt, type:
nisadmin [server] start [–u user [–p password]]
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
server |
The name of the server you want to start. |
user |
The name of the user who has administrative permissions on the server to be started, if different from the current user. |
password |
The password of the user who has administrator permissions on the server to be started, if different from the current user. If you type a user name but omit the password, you will be prompted for the password. |
Note
To view the complete syntax for this command, at a command prompt, type the following: nisadmin /?
See Also
Concepts
nisadmin Starting and stopping Server for NIS