handling ports - urgent - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

anent · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2002

Hi,
I am working in HP-UX workstation.
I have a software, which is mounted to my workstation from server. It uses a specific port for communication between my terminal and server, when i invoke the software.
The software is a Network licensed one.
If some other software uses the port that my software use. then my software fails to invoke.
Is there a way to restrict the port not to be used by other softwares.

Any idea would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Anent

#2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2002

Take a look at /etc/services and the man page for services. Also the software should have documented what port it uses and if you can change that port (usually in /etc/services).

anent · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2002

hi,
Thanks for the info.
Is it possible to restrict the port that not to be used by other softwares. is there any way?

Thanks
Anent

#4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2002

Each different software should be set up in /etc/services to use a particular port which, in a way, restricts it. To restrict the port, you may need some type of 'firewall software' to allow only specific traffic to the port in question.

More UNIX and Linux Forum Topics You Might Find Helpful
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
URGENT,URGENT- Need help tape drive installation	sriny	UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users	3	11-16-2006 11:43 AM
URGENT---URGENT--No OK PROMPt after RSC CONFIG	sriny	SUN Solaris	7	10-29-2006 07:06 AM
Signal Handling	themezzaman	High Level Programming	3	07-12-2006 07:05 PM
Date Handling	AkumaTay	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	1	08-15-2001 11:53 PM
String Handling	AkumaTay	UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers	2	07-30-2001 02:54 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode