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NAME | XQSRV HELP |
HEADER | General Help For 'Server'-type Options |
TEXT | A 'server'-type option is an option in the Option File that can 1. Run routine, and 2. Action options. In the first case, the server can be allowed to run the routine whose name is found in the 'Routine' field of that option. In the second case, when no routine is entered in that field, the menu system will execute the MUMPS code found in the Action and Exit Action fields of the Option File for that server option. Typically, an application programmer will write a program and create a server type option to run that program which will be shipped with an application package. The local IRM staff, should they wish to put a server 'on-line' will fill in the receive Mailman messages that can trigger background jobs. Each necessary fields in the Option file for that server. If a server is on-line a mail message arriving at the site addressed to S.(option name) will cause the server to do whatever is specified invarious [fields of the Option File]. Option File. server option can be individually tailored and monitored by the local IRM staff to insure security and efficiency. There are several fields in the Option File which help accomplish these local goals. No background jobs will be started by the menu system unless the local Option File has been specifically set up to allow a specific server to do so. Servers are analogous to two types of existing option types: |
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DATE ENTERED | 1989-07-11 10:30:00 |
AUTHOR | USER,ONE |