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5.3. Account > UNIX NIS
NIS (Network Information Services), previously known as Yellow Pages, is communication
protocol for UNIX systems, which enables data sharing that is centrally managed. The
NAS server can manage NFS cient's mount privileges and allow for UNIX/Linux computers
granted by the administrator. The NAS server can acquire user account, UID/GID from an
NIS server. If a UNIX/Linux computer can gain access to a share in the NAS server, users
of the UNIX/Linux computer can access the share.
To join a NIS domain,
1. Click on Enable NIS client.
2. Enter the NIS Domain Name.
3. Click Apply.
4. Select a Home Root position for the NIS Domain users.
5. Select to apply Domain Name and User Name if preferred.
6. Click the Apply button.
