portmap(8nfs)portmap(8nfs)Nameportmap - DARPA internet port to RPC program number mapper
Syntax
/usr/etc/rpc.portmap
Description
The daemon converts RPC program numbers into DARPA protocol port num‐
bers. When an RPC server starts, it tells the daemon what TCP or UDP
port number it is listening on, and what RPC program numbers it can
serve.
The daemon must be invoked before attempting to run any RPC service.
It must be running in order to use any RPC-based applications, includ‐
ing the NFS mount daemon, When a client makes an RPC call to a given
program number, the RPC program first contacts the daemon on the server
machine to determine the port number where the RPC packets will be
sent.
The control file specifies which YP clients are permitted to request
maps. You must configure the file to reflect the domains where it is
installed. See the Release Notes for more information.
If crashes, you must restart all servers.
Files
Specifies which YP clients are permitted to request maps
See Alsoportmap(8nfs)