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HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol User's Guide

Who Should Use This Manual 

This manual is intended for MPE/iX users who want to transfer files
between MPE/iX and other HP and non-HP systems that support the FTP
service.

FTP User 

An MPE/iX user can access a remote systems FTP server by running the
MPE/iX FTP client program.

The MPE/iX user enters commands to the FTP client program, which sends
them to the remote systems FTP server.  The remote systems FTP server
responds with messages and data, as shown in Figure 1-2 .

If you are using FTP for the first time, review the FTP user commands in
chapters 2 and 3, and follow the Simple Session example.

To perform specific FTP tasks such as changing remote directories, or
transferring files, see the chapter on "Using FTP" for a detailed
task-oriented approach to using FTP.


          Figure 1-2.  MPE/iX FTP User 

FTP Server 

A remote user running an FTP client can access the MPE/iX FTP server as
shown in Figure 1-3 .

The chapter on "Using the FTP Server," provides information for remote
users accessing the MPE/iX FTP server.


          Figure 1-3.  MPE/iX FTP Server 

Before Using FTP 

In order to use FTP, your network administrator must have the network and
the FTP monitor up and running.  The remote host you wish to access must
be reachable from your network server.  You should have some
understanding of the remote file system you want to access.

To use FTP you will need the following from your network administrator
for each system you are accessing:

   *   ARPA domain name, remote internet protocol (IP) address, or NS
       node name.

   *   User logon identification and passwords.

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