The decnet_register tool is the primary method used by the namespace administrator to manage the node objects contained in both the DECdns distributed name service (DECdns) and the Local namespace. The DECdns control program, dnscp, can also be used to manage the DECdns namespace and its contents. Refer to HELP NETWORK_MANAGEMENT TOOLS DECNET_REGISTER. Or see the DECnet-Plus Network Management book for information about decnet_register and for instructions on registering, deregistering, modifying, and renaming node names. See the DECdns Management guide for information about dnscp and for detailed instructions on managing the namespace and its contents.