Communication options

You use communication options to specify how your client node communicates with the IBM® Storage Protect server. This topic provides information about the types of communication options you can use.

Linux operating systemsOracle Solaris operating
systemsAIX operating systemsMac OS X operating
systemsFor UNIX and Linux® use one of the following communication protocols:

  • TCP/IP
  • Linux operating systemsAIX operating systemsShared memory (AIX®, Linux)

Windows operating systemsFor all Windows clients, use one of the following protocols:

Windows operating systems
  • TCP/IP
  • Named pipes
  • Shared memory

Windows operating systemsLinux operating systemsOracle Solaris operating
systemsAIX operating systemsMac OS X operating
systemsUse the commmethod option to specify the communication protocol.

Ask your IBM Storage Protect administrator for assistance in setting your communication options.