How can you use NIS to mirror the functionality of a private DNS server for a small network? Why should NIS not be used this way on a large network?
What will be an ideal response?
Entries in the exported /etc/hosts file on the server can be used for looking
up hostnames on all systems using NIS.
DNS is a much lighter-weight protocol than NIS; using NIS for large num-
bers of lookups places a greater load on the server than does using DNS.
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When you point to a text or graphics link, the arrow-shaped pointer changes to a hand-shaped ____.
A. Web tool B. drawing tool C. link pointer D. graphics pointer
Compare the results to the outcome of the traceroute command in Exercise 1(B).
What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the primary use of coaxial cable in networking today?
A. Connecting computers in a small network B. Connecting two computers in a point-to-point connection C. Connecting a cable modem to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) D. Connecting devices in a multipoint topology design