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Hesiod Query Types
cluster
returns information about the local cluster for a workstation. Included is information about the local file and print servers. This information is accessed by clusterinfo at boot time.
filsys
returns file system type, export point, server, mount mode, and import point for the following valid HesiodNames - "filesystemname", "username", "rvd", and "nfsserver:partition".
gid
returns string suitable for inclusion in /etc/group.
group
returns string suitable for inclusion in /etc/group.
grplist
returns subgroups included in a superset.
passwd
returns string suitable for inclusion in /etc/passwd.
pcap
returns a valid entry for /etc/printcap for a printer.
pobox
returns information on the pobox assigned to a user.
prcluster
returns a list of printers in a cluster.
prclusterlist
returns a list of print clusters.
service
returns Internet protocol type and protocol service port for a service.
sloc
returns network name of server given a service.
uid
returns string suitable for inclusion in /etc/passwd.

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Last updated on $Date: 2003/11/19 20:49:45 $
Last modified by $Author: smcguire $