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Network interface device. Not to be confused with Network interface controller. In telecommunications, a network interface device (NID; also known by several other names) is a device that serves as the demarcation point between the carrier's local loop and the customer's premises wiring.
NIS (Network Information System) is a network naming and administration system for smaller networks that was developed by Sun Microsystems.NIS+ is a later version that provides additional security and other facilities.Using NIS, each host client or server computer in the system has knowledge about the entire system. A user at any host can get access to files or applications on any host in the network with a single user identification and password.NIS is similar to the Internet's domain name system (DNS) but somewhat simpler and designed for a smaller network.IS consists of a server, a library of client programs, and some administrative tools. NIS is often used with the Network File System (NFS). NIS is a UNIX-based program. Although Sun and others offer proprietary versions, most NIS code has been released into the public domain and there are freeware versions available.