Configuring NetInfo Binding


Using Directory Access, you can configure Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server to bind to a parent NetInfo domain by using the static, broadcast, or DHCP protocols in any combination. The computer attempts to bind to a parent NetInfo domain when the computer starts up.

Note: If your network has no shared NetInfo domain, setting a computer to bind to a parent NetInfo domain will cause delays when the computer starts up.

  1. In Directory Access, click Services.
  2. If the lock icon is locked, click it and type the name and password of an administrator.
  3. Select NetInfo in the list of services, then click Configure.
  4. Select the binding protocols that you want the computer to use.

    For broadcast binding, select "Attempt to connect using Broadcast protocol."

    For DHCP binding, select "Attempt to connect using DHCP protocol."

    For static binding, select "Attempt to connect to a specific NetInfo server." Then enter the IP address of the parent domain's computer in the Server Address field and the parent domain's NetInfo tag in the Server Tag field.

  5. Click OK, then click Apply.
  6. Restart the computer.