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      cds_intro - Introduction to the CDS commands

 DESCRIPTION    [Toc]    [Back]
      The DCE Cell Directory Service provides the following management
      commands:


      o The cdsbrowser command starts the CDS Browser utility.  This utility
        is based on the OSF/Motif graphical user interface.  The Browser can
        display an overall directory structure as well as show the contents
        of directories.

      o The cdscp command starts the CDS control program.  Use this command
        line interface to manage the CDS components and the contents of your
        namespace.


      The following commands are typically started automatically by scripts
      that execute as part of normal system start-up procedures. See the
      reference pages for these commands before you try to use them.


      o The cdsadv command starts the advertisement and solicitation daemon
        on the local system and then starts clerks as needed by
        applications.  Use this command only when troubleshooting because it
        creates and automatically starts the CDS clerk whenever the host
        system is rebooted.

      o The cdsd command restarts the CDS server.  Use this command only
        when troubleshooting because it starts the CDS server process
        automatically whenever the host system is rebooted.

      o The gdad command starts the GDA (Global Directory Agent) daemon. The
        GDA enables intercell communication, serving as a connection to
        other cells through the global naming environment.  The GDA is
        typically started automatically by scripts that execute as part of
        normal system start-up and shutdown procedures.


 RELATED INFORMATION    [Toc]    [Back]
      Book: DCE Administration Guide

      Commands: cdsadv(1m), cdsbrowser(1m), cdscp(1m), cdsd(1m), gdad(1m),
      dced(1m)


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