Installing and Managing HP ARPA File Transfer Protocol Network Manager's Guide (36957-90157)

110 Glossary
Glossary
They define what functions are to
be performed and how messages
are to be exchanged.
PI Protocol interpreter. In the
FTP client-server model,
describes the processing of FTP
commands and replies over the
control connection between the
user and server.
R
remote node A node on an
internetwork other than the node
you are currently using or
referencing.
V
Virtual Terminal A network
service that allows a user to
establish interactive sessions on a
node.
W
working directory While using
FTP, the directory on the remote
system currently being accessed.
Terminology used on UNIX and
MS DOS systems. On MPE/iX, a
comparable structure is group
X.25 address The X.25 address
provided by the network
administration if you are
connected to a Public Data
Network (PDN).
X.25 address key An X.25
address key is a label that maps a
node's IP address to its X.25
address and its associated X.25
parameters.