This specifies the default base directory or name entry to use for the synonym mapping link to the node name. SYNONYM_DIRECTORY syn-dir-name The links under this directory are used to map Phase IV synonyms to their respective node names. These directories are used only for the DECdns directory service. For example: SET DEFAULT DIRECTORY_SERVICE DECDNS SYNONYM_DIR .DNA_NodeSynonym For more information, please refer to the NAMES_AND_DIRECTORIES topic.