Hi,
We are trying to configure our infrastructure to have an NIS archtecture (NIS Server and NIS Client). We have successfully created a NIS Server and defined our clients. Our client may logon in the network using the NIS. However upon logging on linux nis client, it is suggesting that no home directory was defined.
Researching about this; I found out that when I add a user in the NIS Server, the system creates a home directory for that particular user in the NIS Server. In order for a user to login to the nis client, I have to share the home directory in my NIS Server though NFS. However It would be a waste for our resources because our clients computer has 40gb hard disk and we want them to save on their local hard drives.
How can we implement an NIS archtecture and let the clients have their home directory reside in their local and not on our NIS or NFS server? is this possible?
Your assistance is highly appreciated.