The albd-server handles a variety of tasks.

When a client program wants access a service ( avon or view serverfor example)on clearcase HOST,it USES a remote procedure call to send a request to the albd server on that host. the albd server STARTS the requested SERVICES if it is not already started. then issues a response telling the client the service's port number. thereafter the client communicates directly with the specific service, without involving the albd_server.

Responding to requests for registry INFORMATION on rational clearcase registry on server host.

Responding to requests for licenses information on a rational clearcase license server host.

The albd-server handles a variety of tasks.

When a client program wants access a service ( avon or view serverfor example)on clearcase host,it uses a remote procedure call to send a request to the albd server on that host. the albd server starts the requested services if it is not already started. then issues a response telling the client the service's port number. thereafter the client communicates directly with the specific service, without involving the albd_server.

Responding to requests for registry information on rational clearcase registry on server host.

Responding to requests for licenses information on a rational clearcase license server host.