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1. _I_n_t_r_o_d_u_c_t_i_o_n
This document describes the features of Release 6.5 of the
PC-NFS server-side software option for IRIX. The PC-NFS
option includes the PC-NFS daemon service (pcnfsd) and other
server-side software.
This document contains the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Installation Information
3. Changes and Additions
4. Bug Fixes
5. Known Problems and Workarounds
6. Documentation Errors
1.1 _W_h_a_t__i_s__p_c_n_f_s_d__a_n_d__w_h_y__d_o__I__n_e_e_d__i_t
The PC-NFS product provides its basic file-sharing features
without requiring specialized server-side software (aside
from the optional NFS software) or management procedures.
When PC-NFS software users need only generally accessible
exported file systems and do not need networked printer
services, the Irix administrative tasks can be limited to
issuing network addresses and host names. User
authentication services and shared network printing support
require the addition of the PC-NFS Daemon on an Irix server.
The PC-NFS daemon (pcnfsd) program is provided because the
MS-DOS operating system (on the PC) does not offer the
diversity of a multiuser Irix environment. While the PC-NFS
product provides its essential functions without special
arrangements on the NFS server side, pcnfsd is necessary to
broaden the range of options available to MS-DOS users.
Specifically, pcnfsd provides the following services:
1.1.1 _A_u_t_h_e_n_t_i_c_a_t_i_o_n This is a way for users to identify
themselves to the Irix Operating System and to be granted
appropriate privileges for file access and program execution
on the network.
1.1.2 _A_c_c_e_s_s__t_o__p_r_i_n_t_e_r__s_p_o_o_l_i_n_g__s_e_r_v_i_c_e_s This enables PC
users to print on printers attached to servers on the
network (including printers driven by the Impressario
software), and to monitor and delete print jobs in network
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print queues.
1.2 _R_e_l_e_a_s_e__I_d_e_n_t_i_f_i_c_a_t_i_o_n__I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n
Following is the release identification information for PC-
NFS:
PC-NFS Server
SSSSooooffffttttwwwwaaaarrrreeee PPPPrrrroooodddduuuucccctttt
2.0.1
VVVVeeeerrrrssssiiiioooonnnn
<<N/A>>
PPPPrrrroooodddduuuucccctttt CCCCooooddddeeee
<<6.5 (or greater)>>
SSSSyyyysssstttteeeemmmm SSSSooooffffttttwwwwaaaarrrreeee RRRReeeeqqqquuuuiiiirrrreeeemmmmeeeennnnttttssss
1.3 _O_n_l_i_n_e__R_e_l_e_a_s_e__N_o_t_e_s
After you install the online release notes for a product
(the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s subsystem), you can view the release notes on
your screen.
Note: You can read the online release notes for most
products before installing the software. Refer to
the booklet in your CD-ROM case for more information.
If you have a graphics system, select ``Release Notes'' from
the Help submenu of the Toolchest. This displays the
_g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) graphical browser for the online release notes.
Refer to the _g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for information on
options to this command.
If you do not have a graphics system, you can use the
_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s command. Refer to the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for
accessing the online release notes.
1.4 _P_r_o_d_u_c_t__S_u_p_p_o_r_t
Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive product
support maintenance program for its products.
If you are in the U.S. or Canada and would like support for
your Silicon Graphics-supported products, contact the
Technical Assistance Center at (800)800-4SGI. If you are
outside these areas, contact the Silicon Graphics subsidiary
or authorized distributor in your country.