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Preface

The HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS product is the HP implementation of the

TCP/IP networking protocol suite and internet services for HP OpenVMS Alpha

and HP OpenVMS VAX systems.

TCP/IP Services provides a comprehensive suite of functions and applications that

support industry-standard protocols for heterogeneous network communications

and resource sharing.

This manual provides system and network managers with information they need

to identify and resolve problems. This manual is best used in conjunction with

the HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Management manual.

See the HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Installation and Conﬁguration manual

for information about installing, conﬁguring, and starting this product.

Intended Audience

This manual is for OpenVMS or UNIX system managers who are experienced

in troubleshooting complex software products. This manual assumes a working

knowledge of TCP/IP networking, TCP/IP terminology, and familiarity with

TCP/IP Services. Always read all the current product documentation before

attempting to resolve any problems.

Document Structure

This manual contains the following two chapters and appendix:

• Chapter 1 describes how to determine the cause of networking problems. It

introduces some tools useful in monitoring and diagnosing these problems.

• Chapter 2 describes the TCP/IP subsystem attributes that you can adjust to

improve network performance.

• Appendix A describes the tools available for isolating and resolving network

problems.

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