NetBase for MPE Reference Guide

Introduction
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NetBase Spooling
Network spooling is a standard NetBase feature. NetBase Spooling provides several transparent
methods for defining the printing environment and uses a minimal amount of overhead. NetBase
Spooling allows users to move or copy selected spool files from one computer to another. Users are
provided with flexible syntax for specifying spool files to move, making a simple task of directing
an output file to the appropriate device. This process can also be used to automatically transfer a set
of spool files as they are created.
On-line System
Printer
Printer
Print Engine
Transporting Multiple Output Lines
Creating a local spool file and copying it across the network to a remote spooler increases the
amount of spooling overhead. NetBase Spooling transports multiple lines of output per network
transaction, instead of one line. Blocking the output greatly reduces networking overhead,
increasing the performance across the LAN.
Bypassing the Local Spool File
Unlike other third party networking spooling solutions, NetBase does not create the spool file on
the local computer. Since NetBase is positioned between the application and the file system, it can
send the report directly to the destination computer. This removes the need for a local copy,
eliminating unnecessary disk I/Os. The result is a simpler, more efficient method of sharing remote
spooled devices. In fact, program output to a remote spool device using NetBase is less impeded
than if it was outputting to the local MPE spooler.