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This document describes DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS VAX, Version 3.3 (formerly known as UCX), a layered software product designed to provide interoperability and resource sharing.

Core Functionality: It enables communication and resource sharing between OpenVMS VAX systems, UNIX® systems, and other systems supporting the TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Sun® Microsystems NFSTM. Key services include:

• Network file access
• Remote terminal access
• Remote command execution
• Remote printing
• Electronic mail (SMTP)
• Application development

Key Features & Components:

• Protocols: Implements core 4.3 Berkeley Software Distribution protocols like TCP, IP, ICMP, ARP, UDP, and RIP.
• Network File System (NFS): Supports NFS V2.0 for transparent file access, including NFS Client VMS-to-VMS (mounting remote OpenVMS files), NFS server (sharing OpenVMS/UNIX files), Automount, and File Conversion On-The-Fly. It also includes PC-NFS Server for remote PC access.
• Remote Access: Provides TELNET (including TELNET 3270 for IBM systems) and Berkeley Remote Commands (rlogin, rsh, rexec).
• Networking Support: Includes FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) support, allowing OpenVMS VAX hosts to act as Internet gateways between FDDI and Ethernet networks.
• Service Management: Features the Auxiliary Server (inetd) for service dispatch, BIND Server for Domain Name System (DNS) resolution, and SNMP Agent for network management.
• System Management: Offers UCX Management with Command-Line Interface (DCL-style commands) and Security and Network Access Control.

• New in Version 3.3:

  • SLIP/CSLIP: Allows host-to-host connections over serial lines.
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP): Synchronizes time stamps.
  • Enhanced UCX$TRACE Utility.

• APIs: Provides C socket, QIO, SRI QIO, and Sun RPC (with XDR and Portmapper) programming interfaces.

• Integration: Supports PATHWORKS IP driver for improved integration.

Installation & Configuration: The product is installed using VMSINSTAL and offers a menu-driven configuration procedure to select specific services or configure all client components quickly.

System Requirements:

• Hardware: Supports a wide range of VAX, MicroVAX, VAXstation, and VAXserver models. Requires specific network controller interfaces (e.g., DEUNA, DEMNA).
• Disk Space: Approximately 18,000 blocks for installation and 17,000 blocks for permanent use.
• Software: Requires OpenVMS V6.0 or later for support. Client access needs a UNIX operating system supporting NFS V2.0 and relevant TCP/IP protocols.
• Environment: Fully supported in VAXcluster environments.

Interoperability: NFS components have been tested with various systems including OpenVMS VAX/AXP, SunOS, HP-UX, AIX, A/UX, SCO UNIX, and DEC UNIX/OSF/ULTRIX.