Adding a remote host

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You can add a remote host with the ruser command, or SMIT.

  • Your system must be configured to communicate as a remote print server.
  • The lpd daemon must be installed on your system.
  • To add a remote host, you must understand naming conventions for TCP/IP.
Note: The information in this how-to scenario was tested using specific versions of AIX. The results you obtain might vary significantly depending on your version and level of AIX.