Switching between NIS and LDAP directory services

Virtual Storage Platform One File Administrator User Guide
Version
1.7.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-24VSP1F003-09
ft:lastEdition
2026-04-07
You can change the directory service mode from LDAP to NIS or from NIS to LDAP.
CAUTION:
You can temporarily lose connectivity to the server while switching between service modes.
  1. Navigate to Configuration > System > Name Services.
  2. In the Name Services pane, select Global Configuration or an indvidual EVS from the EVS security contexts list.
    If an EVS inherits the global configuration, the option to switch services is not available. In this situation, you can switch services for only the global configuration.
  3. Click the NIS / LDAP tab.
  4. Click Switch to NIS or Switch to LDAP.
  5. Click Yes, Continue to confirm.
The mode shown in the NIS / LDAP tab reflects the change to the server type.