IPX/SPX Configuration and Management Manual

Compaq Computer Corporation—425731-001
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IPX/SPX Configuration and
Management Manual
Glossary Index Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual ix
Manual Information
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New and Changed Information
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About This Manual
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Who Should Use This Manual
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How This Manual Is Organized
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Related Manuals
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Your Comments Invited
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Notation Conventions
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Abbreviations
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1. Configuration Quick Start
Task Summary 1-1
Task 1: Plan Your Configuration
1-1
Task 2: Install and Configure NonStop™ IPX/SPX
1-4
Task 3: Configure the NonStop™ Server for NetWare Users
1-8
2. Introduction to NonStop™ IPX/SPX
Overview of the NetWare LAN 2-2
NonStop™ IPX/SPX Subsystem Architecture
2-4
ServerNet LAN Systems Access (SLSA) Subsystem
2-4
IPX Manager (IPXMGR) Process
2-4
IPX Protocol (IPXPROTO) Process
2-5
Programming Interfaces
2-5
Service Advertising Protocol (SAP) Interface
2-7
NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) Interface
2-7
Sockets Interface
2-7
Distributed Systems Management (DSM) Interfaces
2-8