NAME

   cds_intro - Introduction to the CDS commands

 DESCRIPTION

   The DCE Cell Directory Service provides the following management
   commands:

   o The cdsbrowser command starts the CDS Browser utility.  This utility
     is based on the OSF/Motif graphical user interface.  The Browser can
     display an overall directory structure as well as show the contents
     of directories.

   o The nsedit command starts the CDS namespace editor utility.  This
     utility is based on the OSF/Motif graphical user interface.  The
     editor can not only display directory structure and contents, but
     also allows modification of entries shown.

   o The cdscp command starts the CDS control program.  Use this command
     line interface to manage the CDS components and the contents of your
     namespace.

   The following commands are typically started automatically by scripts
   that execute as part of normal system start-up procedures.  See the
   reference pages for these commands before you try to use them.

   o The cdsadv command starts the advertisement and solicitation
     daemon on the local system.  Use this command only when
     troubleshooting because the CDS advertiser process is
     normally started automatically by scripts that execute as part
     of normal system start-up procedures.

   o The cdsclerk command restarts the CDS clerk.  Use this command
     only when troubleshooting because the CDS clerk process is
     normally started automatically by scripts that execute as part
     of normal system start-up procedures.

   o The cdsd command restarts the CDS server.  Use this command only
     when troubleshooting because cdsd is normally started
     automatically by scripts that execute as part of normal system
     start-up procedures.

   o The gdad command starts the GDA (Global Directory Agent) daemon.
     The GDA enables intercell communication, serving as a connection
     to other cells through the global naming environment.  The GDA is
     typically started automatically by scripts that execute as part of
     normal system start-up procedures.

 RELATED INFORMATION

   Book: DCE Administration Guide

   Commands: cdsadv
             cdsbrowser
             cdsclerk
             cdscp
             cdsd
             gdad
             dced
             nsedit