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:
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
This indicates that PCMiler is accessible, but not functional:
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.
This indicates that PCMiler is accessible and functional
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.
Hope this helps!
--Chris
Linear Mode
