Abstract for IP User's Guide and Commands

Purpose of this information

This information describes how to use the applications available in z/OS® Communications Server to perform the following functions:

Log on to a remote host
Transfer data sets
Send and receive electronic mail
Print on remote printers
Display IBM® GDDM®/MVS graphics on X Window System workstations
Run a command on another host

The information in this information supports both IPv6 and IPv4. Unless explicitly noted, information describes IPv4 networking protocol. IPv6 support is qualified within the text.

A companion to this information is the z/OS Communications Server: IP System Administrator's Commands, which contains specific system administrator commands used to monitor the network, manage resources, and maintain performance of z/OS Communications Server V2R1.

Who should read this information

This information is written for users who want to use the applications that are available in z/OS Communications Server V2R1.

Before using this information, you should be familiar with the IBM Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS™) operating system, the IBM Time Sharing Option (TSO), and z/OS UNIX System Services and the z/OS UNIX shell. In addition, z/OS Communications Server V2R1 should already be installed and customized for your network. For information about installing, see the z/OS Program Directory. For information about customizing, see the z/OS Communications Server: IP Configuration Reference.

To use this information, you should be familiar with z/OS TCP/IP Services and the TCP/IP suite of protocols.