Introduction to X.400

by Cemil Betanov

Overview

This book examines the issues concerning the use of X.400 — or the Message Handling System (MHS) — a methodology for exchanging messages between originators or recipients. You'll find coverage of X.400 concepts, terminology, applications, and problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890065976
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/01/1993
Series:	Artech House Telecommunications Library Series
Pages:	388
Product dimensions:	6.22(w) x 9.31(h) x 1.05(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction to X.400 Architecture and Concepts. Exchanging Messages Between Originator and Recipient — The Message Handling System. The Services Provided by the MHS. Interfacing X.400 and Non-X.400 Systems. Non-X.400 Messaging Issues Affecting X.400 Networks. Setting Up an X.400 Network. The Lower Layer Protocols.

Editorial Reviews

Presents X.400, a communications network tool, for nonspecialists. Topics include message formats, management domains, naming and addressing, protocols, security, lifetime of a message, message transfer service elements, interpersonal messaging, interfacing X.400 with other systems, access units, parameters of an X.400 system, message and system management issues, message accounting and tracing, setting up a network, the packet network, the transport and session layer, and the presentation layer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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