The local client configuration option uses existing configuration information stored in the CDS directory namespace and Security registry to configure a client system. Because much of the required information is already available, this type of configuration is straightforward and requires minimal additional information. Moreover, this option does not require access to the cell administrator account.
Before a local client configuration can occur, a user with cell_admin privileges must create and store required information using the Remote Client>Create… option on the Administration menu. For more information see the Configuring a Remote Client System topic.
Unless you change the default settings, this configuration also enables the Automatic Time Sync (Auto Sync), Automatic Startup (Auto Start), and Integrated Login features. You may also choose to configure the Name Service Interface Gateway, provided it was selected during the Remote Client configuration for this host.
To perform a local client configuration, pull down the Configuration menu and choose Create>Local Client....