Preface

Table of Contents

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The HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol product provides the ARPA file transfer protocol (FTP) service to MPE/iX users.

The chapters in this manual are organized as follows:

Chapter 1 “Overview” is a brief overview of ARPA Services and what is provided on MPE/iX.
Chapter 2 “Verify Installation and Update LAN Configuration” describes how to verify FTP has been installed and the steps for updating the LAN for Ethernet support.
Chapter 3 “Starting FTP” describes how to start FTP and test a connection
Chapter 4 “Managing FTP” describes FTP users, the FTP commands available for both MPE/iX users and remote users, and an overview of FTP network architecture.
Chapter 5 “Troubleshooting” provides a troubleshooting tree to help the network manager resolve FTP problems.
Appendix A “Error Messages” provides a list of possible errors with meaning, cause, and action.
Appendix B “Using the FTP Server” provides information for remote users accessing the MPE/iX FTP server.
Appendix C “PING/iX Utility” describes how to use the PING/iX tool to aid in troubleshooting connection problems.
Glossary provides terms and definitions for ARPA services and networking.

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