Part 1 -- Setting Up and Administering

TCP/IP Networks

Part 1 explains how to set up a network that will run the Solaris implementation of TCP/IP. The text assumes that you are familiar with UNIX and have some experience administering local UNIX systems. It does not assume that you are an experienced network administrator.

Responsibilities of the Network Administrator	page 1
Types of Hardware That Make Up a Solaris Network	page 4
Introducing the Internet Protocol Suite	page 20
Designing Your IP Addressing Scheme	page 33
Selecting a Name Service	page 36
Determining Host Configuration Modes	page 47
TCP/IP Configuration Files	page 51
Network Configuration Procedures	page 72
Routing Protocols	page 81
Configuring Routers	page 82
General Troubleshooting Methods	page 89
Running Software Checks	page 90