NIS problems solved

[kitsune]

On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 12:47:32 -0600
Vulpes Velox <kitbsdlists at HotPOP.com> wrote:

> I've recently set up a NIS server on my lan. All machines are
> running freebsd 4stable.
> 
> I have added the nisdomainname and nis_client_enable lines to the
> client machines along with the correct lines on the server in
> rc.conf.
> 
> I have also added +::::::::: to the end of /etc/master.passwd and
> +:*:: to the end of /etc/group.
> 
> Ypcat passwd all the correct usernames, but I can't login or su as
> any of them.
> 
> On the login if I try to login using one, I eventually get the
> message"login: Login timed out after 300 seconds" awhile after it
> kicks out"Login incorrect"
> 
> Any one have any idea what is going on?

Found my problem... a pwd_mkdb is required... but not mentioned in the
hand book...