Safeguard Authentication Services 4.2 - Administration Guide

Import RFC 2307 NIS map objects from a local file

To import RFC 2307 NIS map objects from a local file

1. In the Source Selection dialog of the NIS Map Import Wizard, select the Local File option and click Next.
2. From the File Selection dialog, select the NIS map type.
3. Browse for the nismap file.

   Note: NIS Map file format that worked with the (legacy) VAS NIS maps does not work for the RFC 2307 nismaps.

4. In the Final Review screen, verify that you have the correct NIS map information selected and the correct number of entries.

   You also have the option to export the maps to LDIF.

5. Click Next.

   A verification prompt displays.

6. Click OK to confirm.

   The Results screen lists the imported maps and notifies you if there were any errors. You have the option to save the results to a file.

7. On the Results screen, click Finish.

   To view the NIS Map object you must enable View | Advanced Features in Active Directory Users and Computers.

Import RFC 2307 NIS map objects from an existing NIS server

To import RFC 2307 NIS map objects from an existing NIS server

1. In the Source Selection dialog of the NIS Map Import Wizard, select the NIS Server option and click Next.
2. Enter the NIS Domain and click Connect.

   The NIS server loads and lists the available NIS maps in the window.

3. Select All or specific NIS maps to import and click Next.
4. In the Final Review screen, verify that you have selected the correct NIS map information and the correct number of entries.

   You also have the option to export the maps to LDIF.

5. Click Next.

   A verification prompt displays.

6. Click OK to confirm.

   The Results screen lists the imported maps and notifies you if there were any errors.

7. Click Finish.

   To view the NIS map object, enable View | Advanced Features in Active Directory Users and Computers.

Using NIS map command line administration utility

The nisedit command line utility allows you to manage NIS maps stored in Active Directory as RFC 2307 objects. nisedit is located at /opt/quest/bin/nisedit and has been designed to be script- and automation-friendly.

To run the nisedit utility, specify one or more general options and then specify a specific sub-command which may have further options and arguments. The following table contains a complete list of supported nisedit commands and a brief description of each.

passwd, group, and netid maps

The group, passwd, and netid maps are provided directly from the vasd cache that is populated straight from Active Directory user and group objects, and cannot be edited with nisedit.