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What file specifies the order in which to use specified name services ?

Correct answer: C. /etc/nsswitch.conf

  • A. /etc/services
  • B. /etc/nsorder
  • C. /etc/nsswitch.conf
  • D. /etc/hosts

Explanation

`/etc/nsswitch.conf` specifies both the sources for services such as host and user lookup and their lookup order. `/etc/hosts` is only a local host database, not the general name-service ordering file.

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