Glossary of Data Communications TermsCourtesy Enterprise-Wide Computing, Inc. |
Term:
MHS
Definition: 1. (Message Handling Service) An electronic mail system developed by Action Technologies, Inc., and licensed by Novell for its NetWare operating systems. It allows for the transfer and routing of messages between users and provides store and forward capabilities. MHS also provides gateways into IBM's PROFS, Digital's All-in-1 office automation system and X.400 message systems. 2. (Message Handling System) An electronic mail system. MHS often refers to mail systems that conform tot he OSI (open systems interconnect) model, which are passed on CCITT's X.400 international message protocol. |