The Internet daemon inetd
is the master server (sometimes called a "superserver")
for the Internet Services. When it is running, inetd
listens for connection requests for the services listed in its configuration
file and, in response to such requests, starts the appropriate server.
You, as system manager, determine which Internet Services are available
to your users by editing the inetd
configuration file.
This chapter explains:
How to edit the inetd
configuration file so that it listens for connection requests from
the specific Internet Services you want to use on your system.
How to edit the optional security file for inetd
which lets you control access to the Internet Services.
How to use inetd
logging capabilities to monitor and troubleshoot Internet Services.
How to start and stop inetd.
How to troubleshoot common problems that can occur
with inetd.
The implementation differences between inetd
for MPE/iX and HP-UX.
