getrpcbyname - Linux
Overview
getrpcbyname extracts ported Remote Procedure Call (RPC) program and protocol information from the local RPC binder service. It converts an RPC program name and RPC protocol number to their corresponding numeric values.
Syntax
getrpcbyname [RPC program name] [RPC protocol number]
Options/Flags
| Option | Description |
|—|—|
| --help | Display brief help message and exit. |
| --version | Display version information and exit. |
Examples
Get the RPC program number for the NFS program:
$ getrpcbyname nfs
100003
Get the RPC protocol number for the UDP protocol:
$ getrpcbyname 17
udp
Common Issues
Error: RPC program/protocol not found
- Ensure that the RPC program name or protocol number is correctly entered.
Integration
getrpcbyname can be used with other RPC-related commands, such as:
- rpcinfo – Provides information about RPC programs and services
- rpcgen – Generates RPC client and server stubs
Related Commands
rpcinforpcgen