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yp_get_default_domain

(PHP 3 >= 3.0.7, PHP 4, PHP 5 <= 5.0.4)

yp_get_default_domain -- Fetches the machine's default NIS domain

Description

string yp_get_default_domain ( void )

Returns the default domain of the node. Can be used as the domain parameter for successive NIS calls.

A NIS domain can be described a group of NIS maps. Every host that needs to look up information binds itself to a certain domain. Refer to the documents mentioned at the beginning for more detailed information.

Return Values

Returns the default domain of the node or FALSE. Can be used as the domain parameter for successive NIS calls.

Examples

Example 1. Example for the default domain

<?php
$domain = yp_get_default_domain();
echo "Default NIS domain is: " . $domain;
?>

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