VSI OpenVMS VSI X.25 for OpenVMS Configuration Guide Document Number: DO-DX25CG-01A Publication Date: August 2018 Revision Update Information: This is a new manual. Operating System and Version: VSI OpenVMS Integrity Version 8.4-2 VSI OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4-2L1 Software Version: VSI X.25 for OpenVMS Version 2.1 VMS Software, Inc. (VSI) Burlington, Massachusetts, USA VSI X.25 for OpenVMS Configuration Guide Copyright © 2018 VMS Software, Inc. (VSI), Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Legal Notice Confidential computer software. Valid license from VSI required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. 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About VSI .................................................................................................................... vii 2. Audience ...................................................................................................................... vii 3. Structure of This Document .......................................................................................... vii 4. Related Documents ...................................................................................................... viii 5. Terminology ................................................................................................................ viii 6. Conventions ................................................................................................................... ix 7. How to Order Additional Documentation ......................................................................... x 8. VSI Encourages Your Comments ..................................................................................... x Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Configuration Overview ............................................................................................... 1 1.2. Configuration Program Modes ...................................................................................... 1 1.2.1. Selecting the Configuration Mode ...................................................................... 1 1.3. Changing Your Configuration ....................................................................................... 2 1.4. Obtaining Help ............................................................................................................ 2 1.5. Steps in Configuring Your System ................................................................................ 2 1.6. Configuration Considerations ........................................................................................ 3 1.6.1. Required Licenses ............................................................................................. 3 1.6.2. Network Profiles ............................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2. Using the Configuration Program .................................................................... 5 2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5 2.2. Invoking the Configuration Program ............................................................................. 5 2.3. Common Operations ..................................................................................................... 6 2.3.1. Entering Information ......................................................................................... 7 2.3.2. Moving Within a Section ................................................................................... 7 2.3.3. Moving Between Sections .................................................................................. 7 2.3.4. Keys Used in the Configuration Program ............................................................ 8 2.3.5. Accessing the Options Menu .............................................................................. 9 2.4. Obtaining Help ........................................................................................................... 10 2.4.1. Obtaining Help on a Specific Field or Menu Choice .......................................... 10 2.4.2. Obtaining General Help ................................................................................... 10 2.4.3. Obtaining Help on the Program ........................................................................ 11 2.5. Creating the Configuration File ................................................................................... 11 2.6. Quitting from the Configuration Program .................................................................... 12 2.7. Leaving the Configuration Program ............................................................................. 12 2.8. Post–Configuration Tasks ........................................................................................... 13 Chapter 3. Overview of BASIC Mode ............................................................................... 15 3.1. Introduction to the BASIC Mode ................................................................................ 15 3.2. Configuration Program Structure ................................................................................. 15 3.3. Configuration Sections ............................................................................................... 15 Chapter 4. Required Configuration Data ......................................................................... 19 4.1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 5. Flowcharts and Associated Notes ................................................................... 23 5.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 23 5.1.1. Creating a New Configuration .......................................................................... 23 5.1.2. Modifying an Existing Configuration ................................................................ 24 5.1.3. Exiting the Configuration Program ................................................................... 25 5.2. X.25 over Wide Area Network ................................................................................... 25 5.3. X.25 over Local Area Network ................................................................................... 26 iii VSI X.25 for OpenVMS Configuration Guide 5.4. X.25 Client ................................................................................................................ 28 5.5. PVCs ......................................................................................................................... 29 5.6. Incoming Call Security ............................................................................................... 30 5.7. X.29 Support .............................................................................................................. 31 5.8. X.25 Mail .................................................................................................................. 32 5.9. NCL Script ................................................................................................................ 32 Chapter 6. Overview of ADVANCED Mode ..................................................................... 35 6.1. Introduction to the ADVANCED Mode ....................................................................... 35 6.2. Configuration Program Structure ................................................................................. 35 6.3. Configuration Sections ............................................................................................... 35 Chapter 7. Required Configuration Data ......................................................................... 41 7.1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 41 Chapter 8. Flowcharts and Associated Notes ................................................................... 53 8.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 53 8.1.1. Creating a New Configuration .......................................................................... 53 8.1.2. Modifying an Existing Configuration ...............................................................