A cross-system application refers to NetIPC communication
between processes running on computers of different types. Cross-system NetIPC
is supported using access to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
only. This chapter explains what NetIPC calls using TCP access need
to be considered for a cross-system application between an HP 3000
and HP 1000 and between an HP 3000 and HP 9000 (Series 300
or 800). Cross-system NetIPC is also supported between HP 3000s
and personal computers (PCs) in an HP Office Share Network.
NetIPC communication between MPE V based and MPE XL based HP 3000s
is not considered cross-system. Chapter 2 “Cross-System NetIPC” in this
manual contains a section on MPE XL and MPE-V NetIPC communication.
See the NetIPC 3000/V Programmer's Reference
Manual for more information about NetIPC on MPE V based HP
3000s.
In a cross-system communication, you can have NetIPC programs running
on both computer systems. NetIPC enables each program to send data
to, or receive data from, the program on the remote system.
This chapter does not explain details about the NetIPC calls
available on HP 1000 or HP 9000 computers, or personal computers.
For this information, refer to the following manuals
NS/1000 User/Programmer
Reference Manual.
HP 9000 NetIPC Programmer's
Guide (for the Series 300 and 800).
PC NetIPC/RPM Programmer's Reference
Guide.
