Re: Difference bet MS and Solaris
From: Kjell Högström (kjellhog_at_telia.com)
Date: 12/18/04
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Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 13:58:05 GMT
On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:27:21 +0800, nemo wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I tried to connect Solaris (configured as dhcp client) to the network via
> cable modem. It seems no problem in connectivity (able to ping external IP
> address) but not able to resolve server name.
>
> After spending sometimes trouble shooting and found Solaris is not in the
> support list from the ISP.
>
> Just curiousity:
> What is the difference between microsoft OS and Solaris when they are
> acting as DHCP client?
>
> Why MS (WIN98) is able to resolve the server name but not Solaris for
> cable modem connection?
>
> Is there a work around?
Check the setting of PARAM_REQUEST_LIST in /etc/default/dhcpagent, you
have to include the number 6 in the list to request and use DNS
information from the dhcp server. In Solaris 9 this was not set by default
but it have changed in Solaris 10.
/Kjell
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
> YC
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