OSI/FTAM Programming Guide

Introduction to NonStop OSI/FTAM
HP NonStop OSI/FTAM Programming Guide—528612-001
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To meet the requirements of applications such as these, HP offers an OSI/FTAM
product. NonStop OSI/FTAM is an implementation of the ISO standard for File
Transfer, Access, and Management (FTAM). It supports almost all the functions
Figure 1-1. File Transfer and Access in a Retail Network
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