The albd server handles a varienty of tasks.

when a cleint program wants access a service ( avob or view

serverfor example)on cleracase 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 isssues a responce telling the

client the service's port number. thereafetr the client

communicates directly with the specific service, without

invoving the albd_server.

responding to requests for registry information on rational

cleracase registry on server host.

responding to requests for licenses information on a

rational cleracase license server hpst.