Communications

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Index

Chapter 2: Client/Server Binding

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 How the Client/Server Binding Works
• 2.3 How to Use the Client/Server Binding
• 2.4 The Client/Server Binding Copyfile
• 2.5 The Client/Server Binding Configuration File
  • 2.5.1 Configuration File Parameters
  • 2.5.2 Minimum Required Configuration File Entries
  • 2.5.3 Locating the Configuration File
• 2.6 Connecting Your Client Program to mfclient
• 2.7 Connecting Your Server Program to mfserver
• 2.8 Running a Client/Server Binding Application
• 2.9 Animating Your Application
• 2.10 Managing the Server
  • 2.10.1 Shutting Down mfserver
  • 2.10.2 Managing Authorisation Passwords
  • 2.10.3 Setting The Maximum Number Of Clients
  • 2.10.4 Enabling Server Override
• 2.11 Advanced Topics
  • 2.11.1 System Log File
  • 2.11.2 Creating Audit Trails
  • 2.11.3 Overriding Configuration File Entries
  • 2.11.4 Using Dialog System 'Callout'
  • 2.11.5 Using Existing Non-Dialog System programs as the server module
  • 2.11.6 Using The In-line Configuration Facility
  • 2.11.7 The Reduced Data Transfer Facility
  • 2.11.8 Server Controlled File Management Facility
• 2.12 Client/Server Binding Limitations