VIRTUAL TERMINAL

In open systems, a virtual terminal (VT) is a submission service that:

1.   Allows host terminals on a multi-user network to work together with other hosts in spite of of terminal type and characteristics,

2.     Permit remote log-on by local area network managers for the principle of management,

3.   Permit users to access information from another host processor for transaction processing,

4.   Serves as a support facility.

ITU-T defines a virtual terminal protocol based on the OSI application layer protocols. though, the virtual terminal protocol is not extensively used on the Internet.