NBX Manual

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About This Manual
The NBX Manual contains instructions for using the Compaq NBX system. NBX
provides access to Compaq NetBIOS applications connected to workstations that use
Novell ® IPX
1
and NetBIOS on G-series systems and is an alternative to MULTILAN
software and hardware for Compaq NetBIOS applications connected to workstations
that use Novell ® IPX
2
and NetBIOS on D-series systems.
Who Should Read This Manual
The NBX Manual is intended for Compaq computer-system managers and application
programmers who configure and run NetBIOS applications on workstations that use
Novell ® IPX and NetBIOS. This manual assumes that the reader has experience
configuring Compaq systems and is familiar with Compaq applications.
How This Manual Is Organized
Table i summarizes the contents of this manual.
Where to Get More Information
Manuals describing the Himalaya S-series servers are organized into several sets of
manuals, which are fully described in the Himalaya S-Series Planning and
Configuration Guide.
1. NonStop IPX/SPX is a product offered by Tandem Computers Incorporated. IPX/SPX is a trademark of Novell,
Inc., used by Tandem under license from Novell, Inc.
2. NonStop IPX/SPX is a product offered by Tandem Computers Incorporated. IPX/SPX is a trademark of Novell,
Inc., used by Tandem under license from Novell, Inc.
Table i. Summary of Contents
Section Title This section...
1 Introducing NBX Summarizes the features and benefits of NBX
and provides a connectivity diagram.
2 Installation and Configuration Describes how to install and configure NBX.
3 NBX Commands Describes all the NBX commands. It includes
information about running NBX, running
NBXCOM, and using each of the NBXCOM
commands.
4 NBX Usage Provides information and recommendations
on using NBX with other applications.
A NBX Event Messages Describes all the Event Management Service
(EMS) messages.
B Support Commands Describes special commands that facilitate
testing and problem analysis by support and
development personnel.