The Ataman
®*
TCP Remote Logon
Services User’s Manual
Copyright © 1994-2015, Ataman Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copying and use of this document and the accompanying software is governed by the
terms of the license specified in the file license.txt.
IMPORTANT:
Read the
Security Considerations
section before you install these services.
See
Ordering the ATRLS
for ordering information.
Table of Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 3
2. Shareware .................................................................................................................. 3
3. Security Considerations ............................................................................................ 4
3.1 Potential Interaction Problems ............................................................................ 4
3.2 No Clean Process Termination ............................................................................ 4
3.3 Other issues ......................................................................................................... 4
4. Requirements ............................................................................................................ 5
5. Installation ................................................................................................................. 5
6. Removal .................................................................................................................... 5
7. Reinstallation ............................................................................................................ 5
8. Upgrading .................................................................................................................. 6
9. Registration ............................................................................................................... 6
9.1 Ordering Registration Code ................................................................................ 6
9.2 Using the Registration Code ............................................................................... 7
*
Ataman is a registered trademark of Ataman Software, Inc.
All other trademarks herein are trademarks of their respective holders.
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10. Using the ATRLS .................................................................................................... 8
10.1 Configuring the ATRLS .................................................................................... 8
10.2 Configuring the ATRLS from the Command Line .......................................... 17
10.3 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................. 18
10.4 Using the Rlogind and Telnetd Services ......................................................... 21
10.5 Using the Rshd and Rexecd Services .............................................................. 26
10.6 Using the Command Line-Based Tools .......................................................... 26
11. Programming Considerations ................................................................................ 26
12. Troubleshooting / Technical Support .................................................................... 27
12.1 Where to Begin ............................................................................................... 27
12.2 Known Problems and FAQ ............................................................................. 28
12.3 Contacting Ataman Software’s Technical Support .......................................... 30
12.4 Ataman’s World Wide Web Site ...................................................................... 31
13. Ordering the ATRLS ............................................................................................. 31
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1.
Overview
The Ataman TCP Remote Logon Services (ATRLS) contains server implementations of
the Internet TCP telnet, rlogin, rsh, rcp and rexec protocols. These services are distributed
as shareware. The ATRLS are not free! However, you may try the ATRLS before paying.
If you are not familiar with the shareware concept, see the
Shareware
section below.
The telnetd service provides an implementation of the telnet protocol specified in the
Internet document, RFC 854. The rlogind service provides an implementation of the
rlogin protocol defined in the Internet document, RFC 1282. Both services allow users
with an appropriate client program to remotely logon to Windowsf systems. Users log on
using the same password as used in normal Windows user authentication. During a
remote logon session, user processes run in the user’s security context.
Additionally, if a user’s telnet/rlogin client program provides support for ANSI terminal
escape sequences, users may run full-screen console apps, such as text editors. Telnet and
rlogin clients that use ANSI escape sequences include, but are not limited to, those that
emulate the following terminal types: VT100, VT102, VT220, VT320, VT420, xterms,
xterm. Color support is provided for telnet/rlogin clients that use ANSI-BBS-style escape
sequences.
The ATRLS also contain rexecd and rshd services. These services implement the rexec,
rcp and rsh protocols found on many Unix systems. (As in Unix, the rcp functionality is
built on top of the rsh protocol.) Also provided is the C programming language source
code of an rexec client program suitable for porting to any Unix system that does not have
an rexec client. Due to the many possible places and conditions this rexec client program
might be used, it is provided without technical support. If you have experience in porting
code between Unix systems, you may find the provided source code a convenience.
2.
Shareware
Ataman markets and distributes the ATRLS using a method known as shareware. The
shareware method allows you to review and sample a software product prior to purchase
for a limited amount of time. After the time limit (called the evaluation period) expires,
you must either purchase the software or stop using it.
This product has a 15-day evaluation period. See the file license.txt for the full
terms of the software license.
Like most shareware vendors, Ataman encourages you to copy and share our software
with your friends and associates. Like you, they can decide whether the software meets
their needs in a way that justifies its price. However, if the ATRLS are used after the
evaluation period, you are expected to buy it. After payment, you are a registered user
and will receive a registration code.
The registration code deactivates all reminder screens and other forms of reminders.
Ataman has designed its registration code with an additional feature: You can use the
registration code with future minor revisions of the ATRLS; only major revisions will
require the purchase of a new registration code.
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