TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS

This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for OpenVMS users to interact with remote hosts via the TCP/IP networking protocol. It details the use of specific components for various network tasks, including:

• File Transfers: Using FTP for directory navigation, file manipulation, and transfer, including advanced features like VMS Plus mode and file attribute preservation.
• Remote Operations: Using R-commands (RCP, RLOGIN, RSH, REXEC) for remote file copying, remote logins, and executing commands on remote systems.
• Terminal Emulation: Configuring and using TELNET and TN3270 for terminal sessions, including IBM 3270 emulation settings and keyboard remapping.
• Electronic Mail: Using SMTP, POP, and IMAP to send, receive, and manage mail on OpenVMS and PCs.
• Printing: Using LPR/LPD to direct print jobs to remote network printers and manage remote queues.
• Network Utilities: Using the FINGER utility to retrieve information about users on local and remote systems.

The manual also includes syntax rules for command lines, information on online help, and details for configuring initialization files.