Because DFS is built on top of other DCE components, an understanding of those other components is essential for an understanding of DFS. The information in this section is intended only as an overview of some of those other components; it is assumed the reader has read the Introduction to OSF DCE and understands the following DCE components:
· The DCE Security Service, especially the keytab file and ACLs. (See the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components for information about using keytab files and for complete details about setting ACLs.)
· The DCE Directory Service, especially details about the namespace. (See the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components for complete details about configuring and using namespace components.)
· The DCE Distributed Time Service, especially client and server machine synchronization. (See the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components for complete details about configuring and using the Distributed Time Service.)
· The DCE Remote Procedure Call facility, especially client and server machine communications. (See the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components for complete details about configuring your machines to use RPCs.)
Many of these services also interact with each other. (See the Introduction to OSF DCE and the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components for more information on these components and their mutual interaction.)
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