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Internet Exchange Messaging Server
Monitor and Control (Responder) Module FAQ

Overview
The Internet Exchange Messaging Server is a distributed messaging system which allows different system components to be run concurrently across several machines on a LAN.  The Monitor and Control Module provides centralized monitoring and management of the different modules running across the various machines and operating systems.  The basic functions of the Monitor and Control Module are:

  • Start/Stop/Pause a Remote Module
  • Monitor and Report The Status of a Remote Module
  • Configure The Settings of a Remote Module

The Monitor and Control (MC) module is divided into two components, the MC controller and the MC responder.  There is one MC controller for the entire system of computers that communicates with individual responders resident on each cooperating machine.  The MC responder takes instructions from the MC controller, processes the commands and sends responses back to the MC controller. 

The MC Responder module can be started up automatically after the system is booted.  Under Windows NT, the MC Responder can run as an NT service.   Under Windows 95/98, it requires additional changes in the system registery so that the application can be started automatically without having to manually log into the network.

Additional Documentation
Further Information related to the Internet Exchange Monitor and Control Module can be found in the following documents: