I had an issue with a PCMiler server today and had to learn how to test connectivity and the functionality of the PCMiler server via telnet. This was actually quite easy to do and I wanted to share it with everyone.
This indicates that PCMiler is not accessible:
This indicates that PCMiler is accessible, but not functional:
This indicates that PCMiler is accessible and functional
Hope this helps!
--Chris
This indicates that PCMiler is not accessible:
Code:
telnet pcmiler.company.com 8145 Trying 192.168.192.192... telnet: connect to address 192.168.192.192: Connection refused telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused
Code:
telnet pcmiler.company.com 8145 Trying 192.168.192.192... Connected to pcmiler.company.com (192.168.192.192). Escape character is '^]'. ALK PCMILER SERVER READY pcmsCalcDistance(06811, 10580) -1 READY ^] telnet> quit Connection closed.
Code:
telnet pcmiler.company.com 8145 Trying 192.168.192.192... Connected to pcmiler.company.com (192.168.192.192). Escape character is '^]'. ALK PCMILER SERVER READY pcmsCalcDistance(19380, 90201) 2697 READY ^] telnet> quit Connection closed.
--Chris