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102-400 · Question #38

What is the purpose of the nsswitch.conf file?

The correct answer is A. It is used to configure where the C library looks for system information such as host names and. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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What is the purpose of the nsswitch.conf file?

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  • AIt is used to configure where the C library looks for system information such as host names and
  • BIt is used to configure network protocol port numbers such as for HTTP or SMTP.
  • CIt is used to configure LDAP authentication services for the local system.
  • DIt is used to configure which network services will be turned on during the next system boot.

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  • A
    75% (24)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    16% (5)

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