Securely administer client access in a central location with NIS+
NIS+ is a network-wide naming and administration service that works on a client-server model. Get step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, and administer NIS+ here.

Building an LDAP Server on Linux, Part 2
LDAP provides central management of access, authentication, and authorization--in other words, it makes your life as an admin much easier. Learn the ins and outs of LDAP as well as how to build your own LDAP server in this three-part series.

Install and configure Network Information Service (+)
NIS+ is a network-wide naming and administration service that works on a client-server model. The server maintains all the details of the users and clients in a central database. In this article, get step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, and administer NIS+.