Preface

This software may be available on multiple operating systems. However, not all operating system platforms for a specific software version are released at the same time. Please see the readme.txt file for the availability of this software version on a specific operating system platform.

TIBCO SmartSockets™ is a message-oriented middleware product that enables programs to communicate quickly, reliably, and securely across:

TIBCO SmartSockets takes care of network interfaces, guarantees delivery of messages, handles communications protocols, and directs recovery after system or network problems. This enables you to focus on higher-level requirements rather than the underlying complexities of the network.

This reference provides the detailed information you need to understand and use the TIBCO SmartSockets system. Before using this reference, it is helpful to read the TIBCO SmartSockets Tutorial and work through the lessons in that book. The TIBCO SmartSockets Tutorial begins at a more basic level and is an excellent introduction to SmartSockets.

For an overview of the new features, changes, and enhancements in this Software Release 6.8, see Chapter 1, Overview of TIBCO SmartSockets.

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