Network Considerations

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OpenVMS Networking Software Options

9	Network Considerations

This chapter discusses the following subjects:

TCP/IP and DECnet networking software options for OpenVMS systems

How to decide which networking software options are appropriate for your OpenVMS system

How to prepare your system to join a network

Where to obtain detailed information to help you install, configure, and manage the networking software you choose

The material provided in this chapter is intended as an introduction only. For complete planning, installation, configuration, use, and management information about the networking products, refer to the applicable product documentation.

Information Provided in This Chapter

This chapter describes the following tasks:

Task Section

Choosing the networking software appropriate for your system
Choosing HP Networking Software

Preparing to join a TCP/IP network
Preparing to Join a TCP/IP Network

Installing and configuring TCP/IP Services
Installing and Configuring TCP/IP Services

Starting and stopping TCP/IP Services
Starting and Stopping TCP/IP Services

Preparing to join a DECnet-Plus network
Preparing to Join a DECnet-Plus Network

Installing and configuring DECnet-Plus
Installing and Configuring DECnet-Plus

Moving from DECnet Phase IV to DECnet-Plus
Moving Your DECnet Phase IV Network to DECnet-Plus

Starting and stopping DECnet-Plus
Starting and Stopping DECnet-Plus

Running DECnet applications over an IP network backbone
Using DECnet Over TCP/IP

Task	Section
Choosing the networking software appropriate for your system	Choosing HP Networking Software
Preparing to join a TCP/IP network	Preparing to Join a TCP/IP Network
Installing and configuring TCP/IP Services	Installing and Configuring TCP/IP Services
Starting and stopping TCP/IP Services	Starting and Stopping TCP/IP Services
Preparing to join a DECnet-Plus network	Preparing to Join a DECnet-Plus Network
Installing and configuring DECnet-Plus	Installing and Configuring DECnet-Plus
Moving from DECnet Phase IV to DECnet-Plus	Moving Your DECnet Phase IV Network to DECnet-Plus
Starting and stopping DECnet-Plus	Starting and Stopping DECnet-Plus
Running DECnet applications over an IP network backbone	Using DECnet Over TCP/IP

This chapter explains the following concepts:

Concept Section

Networking software options for OpenVMS systems
OpenVMS Networking Software Options

Introduction to HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS software
Understanding HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS

Introduction to DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software
Understanding DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Networking Software

Using DECnet over TCP/IP
Using DECnet Over TCP/IP

Concept	Section
Networking software options for OpenVMS systems	OpenVMS Networking Software Options
Introduction to HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS software	Understanding HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS
Introduction to DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS software	Understanding DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Networking Software
Using DECnet over TCP/IP	Using DECnet Over TCP/IP

OpenVMS Networking Software Options
Choosing HP Networking Software
Understanding HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS
Preparing to Join a TCP/IP Network
Installing and Configuring TCP/IP Services
Starting and Stopping TCP/IP Services
TCP/IP Services Documentation
Understanding DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Networking Software
Preparing to Join a DECnet-Plus Network
Installing and Configuring DECnet-Plus
Using DECnet Over TCP/IP
Moving Your DECnet Phase IV Network to DECnet-Plus
Starting and Stopping DECnet-Plus
DECnet-Plus Documentation

Using the SYSMAN Command DO to Manage an OpenVMS Cluster

OpenVMS Networking Software Options