[Changing resolv.conf]
What process(es) need to be restarted or signaled in
order for a Sun to recognize changes to the /etc/resolv.conf
file? The machine in question is running Solaris 2.6, and
its nsswitch.conf file specifies "hosts: files dns" for
hostname resolution. I would hope that a reboot is not
needed for the changes to become effective.
I received many responses in a short time. They fell into
three categories:
- Nothing needs to be done. (This was the response sent by
the largest number of respondents).
- Currently running programs (or some running programs, anyway)
will need to be stopped and restarted.
- The name service cache daemon (nscd) will be need to be stopped
and restarted (/etc/init.d/nscd {stop,start})
Thanks to all who responded. I guess I'll try making the change to
resolv.conf, and if any problems occur, I'll restart nscd.
Richard
