ClearPath MCP Communications Services for Microsoft Windows

Product Overview

ClearPath MCP Communications Services for Microsoft Windows improves interoperability between ClearPath MCP servers and computers running various Microsoft Windows operating systems.

This product consists of a keys file. Installing this keys file using the IK (Install Keys) system command automatically enables the MCP system to perform Windows NTLMv2 authentication.

Many IT organizations are standardizing the use of the NTLMv2 protocol for authentication and password encryption involving Windows-based workstations and servers. NTLMv2 is a strong authentication and password encryption protocol supported by Microsoft Windows for access to file servers that are not in a domain.

General Features

The ClearPath MCP Communications Services for Microsoft Windows product enables the ClearPath MCP Client Access Services product to use NTLMv2 authentication and password encryption for the following services:

  • Explorer extensions

  • Integrated messaging

  • Job messages through WFLX named pipe

  • MCP File Copier

  • MCP CD-ROM access

  • MCP file access

  • MCP shared printer access

  • MCP Neighborhood

  • Named Pipes/WinSock IPC

  • Security Center

In addition, the following ClearPath MCP products that use Client Access Services can take advantage of NTLMv2 authentication and password encryption:

  • Administration Center

  • Database Operations Center

  • Installation Center

  • License Center

  • MCPInfo Scriptable Object

  • Operations Center

  • Print Center

  • Transaction Center

Configuration Requirements

The ClearPath MCP Communications Services for Microsoft Windows product is available on all currently supported ClearPath MCP releases.

Also, see the Compatibility matrices at

http://www.support.unisys.com/common/matrices/matrixTOC.aspx?pla=MCP&nav=MCP

Ordering Information

The ClearPath MCP Communications Services for Microsoft Windows product is included in the operating environment. Source code for this product is not available.

Product Information

Refer to the following documents for more information:

  • Client Access Services Administration Guide (4310 3308)

  • Client Access Services User Guide (4319 3324)

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