Article 5991 of vmsnet.mail.mx: Path: nntpd.lkg.dec.com!pa.dec.com!news2.digital.com!news1.digital.com!nntp-hub2.barrnet.net!news3.near.net!transfer.stratus.com!news.mathworks.com!mvb.saic.com!mx-list From: Mike Frazier - Oracle Rdb Worldwide Support Newsgroups: vmsnet.mail.mx Subject: Re: Patch for mail memory leak Message-ID: <00996A1B.CB4E54E0.3@borgil.us.oracle.com> Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 13:25:04 MDT Organization: Mx-List<==>Vmsnet.Mail.Mx Gateway X-Gateway-Source-Info: Mailing List Lines: 215 Due to the discussion, I thought I'd pass this on to anyone that isn't familiar with this service... Mike SUBJECT: How to Access ECOs (patches) Through the Internet The purpose of this document is to inform you how qualified Digital ECOs (patches) can be accessed through the Internet. As this service evolves, more qualified Digital patches will be made available and expansion of the contract access for entitled users will be evaluated for other countries. There are 2 methods of Internet access now available. 1) URL ACCESS (use the following URL) http://www.service.digital.com/html/patch_main.html The patch page has 2 areas of access: 1) Public area - does not require any entitlement - available to anyone on the Internet - contains a subset of ECOs which are in the Contract area 2) Contract access - for entitled users with valid U.S. DSNlink contract You can then use either the Comet search utility or browse the directories with FTP. Please look at this web page and become familiar with its use. 2) FTP ACCESS ********************************************************************* * * * Please Note: * * Your FTP password, if newly generated, will not take affect until * * the day AFTER it is issued. * * * ********************************************************************* If you are a DSNlink for Ultrix user: ------------------------------------- If you have DSNlink for Ultrix already installed, you will need the following information prior to connecting to ftp.service.digital.com (ftp). 1. A direct connection to the Internet. This connection can be an on demand link, but cannot be a connection via UUCP. 2. Your obligation ID that is associated with your DSNlink for Ultrix service. This id can be found in /var/kits/dsn on the system that has DSNlink installed on it. There should be a file in this directory with a name of the form authkey-MD5-XXXXX, where XXXXX is the obligation ID. 3. Your DSNlink encrypted password can be found inside the file specified in #2. The password consists of the last 4 groupings of 4 characters, without the hyphens (-). Thus a string such as: 0123-3W5Z-25ZB-X4XN-SE2F would yield a password of: 3W5Z25ZBX4XMSE2F If you are a DSNlink for VMS user, or not a DSNlink user: --------------------------------------------------------- If you do not have DSNlink for Ultrix, you will need to contact your territory DSNlink group. In the U.S. this can be accomplished via DSNlink (if you have the VMS version, send VMSmail to DSN%DSNLINK) or by logging a call via 1(800)354-9000. In other geographies, contact your local DSNlink support group. The request should include the following information: o Requester's full name o Requester's voice telephone number o Requester's FAX telephone number The DSNlink group will then generate a key that is associated with the obligation ID. You must have a direct connection to the Internet, whether it is dedicated or on demand. Connections via UUCP will not work with this service at present. Connecting with your obligation ID and DSNlink key: --------------------------------------------------- The following steps must be followed to connect to the Internet patch server ftp.service.digital.com. 1. You must issue the "ftp" command to connect to the server using either the name "ftp.service.digital.com" or the IP address 192.208.35.2. The name should be used whenever possible as the address can change without warning. The following illustrates the command usage: # ftp ftp.service.digital.com or # ftp 192.208.35.2 2. Once connected you will be prompted for your account name. This is where you will enter your obligation ID. You will then be asked for a password. This is where you will enter your DSNlink key. Here is an example of what you will see: Connected to ftp.service.digital.com. 220-*** /etc/motd.ftp *** Property of Digital Equipment Corporation UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS SYSTEM OR NETWORK IS PROHIBITED D I G I T A L F T P P A T C H S E R V I C E 220 ftp.service.digital.com FTP server (ULTRIX Version 4.35 Mon...)ready. Name (ftp.service.digital.com:smith): 123 331 Password required for 123. Password: 3. At this point one of two items will be displayed. If this is your first time logging in with this obligation ID, you will be presented with: 230-*** /etc/agreement_needed.ftp *** D I G I T A L F T P P A T C H S E R V I C E ------------------------------------------------- Prior to accessing the Digital Software Patch Archives it is necessary to read through the FTP Patch Service Connection Agreement and respond affirmatively to the questions at the end of the document. This can be accomplished by using TELNET and connecting to this system. Use your Obligation ID and password to login into the system and follow the prompts. 230-*** /etc/agreement_needed.ftp *** 421 Service not available, remote server has closed connection Login failed. ftp> You must then use TELNET to connect to the system where you will then be shown the FTP PATCH SERVICE CONNECTION AGREEMENT and asked for your Company Name and your Full Name, and if you agree to the abide by the contents of the agreement. If you answer "Yes" then you will be able to log in via FTP and can use the service. If you answer "No" you will not be allowed access to the patch archives. Once you have agreed, you can then use ftp to connect to ftp.service.digital.com and peruse the directories. When you connect via FTP after agreeing, you will be shown a message reminding you of the agreement and telling you where you can obtain a copy of the agreement. 230-*** /etc/agreement.ftp *** DIGITAL EXTERNAL CONNECTION AGREEMENT APPLICABILITY FOR FTP PATCH SERVICE You are reminded that, as an FTP PATCH SERVICE contract subscriber, you have agreed to the terms and conditions of the External Connection Agreement for FTP PATCH SERVICE which you acknowledged reading and accepting at the time of your initial login to this service. By proceeding with this session, you reaffirm the applicability of the External Connection Agreement. If you wish to review the terms of the Agreement, the FTP PATCH SERVICE External Connection Agreement can be found in the root directory of this service, its title is: "FTP_PATCH_SERVICE_CONNECTION_AGREEMENT" Please obtain a hard copy for your records via an FTP "get" of this file. 230-*** /etc/agreement.ftp *** 230 User 439 logged in. ftp> 4. You can then browse the patch directories normally using the FTP facility. For usage instructions for FTP, you should consult your manuals or one of the following guides: Ultrix General Information, Volume 3A OSF/1 Reference Pages Section 1 User Commands, Volume 1 5. To exit the session and break the connection you should type "bye" or "quit" at the "ftp>" prompt. ____________________________________________________________________________ / Mike Frazier | NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE ** NOTICE \ | Oracle World Wide Support | I have a new internet address! | | Rdb Support Team | Send all e-mail to: mfrazier@us.oracle.com | | Colorado Springs, Colorado| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email Address: mfrazier@us.oracle.com | \ WWW: http://www.hal.com/services/juggle/home/m_frazier@borgil.cxo.dec.com/ / ----------------------------------------------------------------------------