Problem:

(i) Define Remote Procedure Call (RPC).

(ii) Explain with diagram how RPC works?

(iii) A remote procedure is uniquely defined by
(a) Program number.
(b) Version number.
(c) Procedure number.

Explain the above terms.

(iv) ONC RPC is currently supported on both UDP/IP and TCP/IP transports. Give three examples for each choice.

(v) From your local host, rcp command can copy a file on one remote host to a file on another remote host. Write a UNIX command that will allow you to copy the file spark from the directory /u/cave/fred on remote host flint to the directory /u/hut/barney on remote host stone.