Introduction to X.400 (Artech House Telecommunications Library)

This applications-oriented reference discusses the issues concerning the use of X.400 - or the Message Handling System (MHS) - a methodology for exchanging messages between originators or recipients. It covers X.400 concepts and terminology, real-world applications of X.400, the problems encountered when operating X.400-based systems and the issues arising from interconnecting X.400 and non-X.400 systems.