Chapter 13. The Solaris Network Environment

Terms you'll need to understand:

  • OSI network model

  • TCP/IP network model

  • Ethernet address

  • Network class

  • TCP/IP configuration files

  • Server and client

  • Standalone workstation

  • File server

  • Diskless client

  • AutoClient

Techniques you'll need to master:

  • Configuring TCP/IP on a Solaris 8 system

  • Checking the status of a remote system

  • Checking the status of the network interface

  • Distinguishing between standalone, diskless, and AutoClient configurations

The first part of this chapter covers basic network concepts, such as the OSI and TCP/IP network models, along with details on the TCP/IP implementation and addresses the Solaris Network Environment test objectives.

The second part of this chapter covers the concepts and components ...

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