NSS Module Internals

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Now it is time to describe what the modules look like. The functions contained in a module are identified by their names. I.e., there is no jump table or the like. How this is done is of no interest here; those interested in this topic should read about Dynamic Linking.

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• NSS Module Names :: Construction of the interface function of the NSS modules.
• NSS Modules Interface :: Programming interface in the NSS module functions.