John said .....
> An NS question:
> Which is better (?) to use (and any reasons why):
>
>    *  Use NMMGR to maintain the NS directory of other hosts (NSDIR)
>
>    *  Use HOSTS.NET.SYS
>
Are you in a routed environment?  If not, you don't have to use either.
We use Probe protocol takes care of all of the name/address resolution.
In the case of our routed sites, are internal name server (a HP-UX) box
takes care of the name/address stuff.
 
/alan
 
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