OSI/MHS Orientation Guide

Glossary
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version token, and the checksum token. Command and response messages contain a
specified set of header tokens; event messages, a different set with some overlap. See
also SPI message.
importer. In the Transfer X400 gateway, the server that moves messages from the X.400
network into the Transfer environment. See also exporter.
inbound communication. A communication received from the X.400 network and available
to a client. See also outbound communication.
indication primitive. In OSI, a primitive issued when a service user is to be informed about
an event. This is one of four types of service primitives. See also service primitive.
input queue. A queue on which the GPI service places messages, probes, and reports
received from the X.400 network to be accessed by a client gateway application.
Install program. The Compaq program that installs new or updated software on the system
from SUT tapes and creates the ISVs.
installation file. The file created through the OSI/MHS installation procedure that contains
the volume and subvolume locations for objects, the security classifications, and the
installation steps.
installation procedure. The OSI/MHS procedure that creates a default edit file and prompts
you to modify that file to fit your configuration requirements.
installation subvolume. See ISV.
interactive command. In DSM, a command given by a human operator rather than by a
program. See also programmatic command.
interface. In general, a set of rules by which a person, a program, or a device interacts with a
hardware or software product.
In OSI, a set of rules by which a given layer passes information to the adjoining layer
below or above.
internal tracing. The recording of actions taken by an MTA with respect to a message, probe,
or report. See also external tracing.
International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee. See CCITT.
interpersonal message (IPM). See IPM.
interpersonal notification (IPN). See IPN.
IPM (interpersonal message, interim product modification). A type of message comparable
to a business memo. It consists of a heading and one or more body parts. The heading
identifies the body parts, which contain the information.
Alternatively, a slightly modified version of a software product, made available to
customers between regular releases.
IPN (interpersonal notification). A message to the originator of an IPM, indicating the
receipt or non-receipt of the IPM, as well as certain other information, such as whether