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Introduction to MPE XL for MPE V System Administrators
Introduction to MPE XL for MPE V System Administrators : COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Ch 1. Introduction to the MPE XL System
New MPE XL System Features
New MPE XL Capabilities
New MPE XL Utilities
New MPE XL Commands
Modified or Replaced System Features
Modified or Replaced Capabilities
Modified or Replaced Utilities
Modified Commands
Replaced MPE V/E Commands
Unchanged System Features
Unchanged System Utilities
Unchanged System Commands
Deleted or Unsupported System Features
Deleted or Unsupported System Capabilities
Deleted or Unsupported System Utilities
Unsupported Commands
Helpful Information
System Administrator Capabilities Defined
System Operator and System Operator Commands Defined
Ch 2. System Startup
Overview
Features
Initial Startup Procedures
Executing Hard and Soft System Resets
Placing the System in Control Mode
Controlling System Hardware Via the Access Port
Summary of MPE XL System Startup Procedures
Automatic System Startup
System Startup With Operator Intervention
System Control via System Console and Access Port (AP)
Access the System Hardware
Reset and Boot the System
System Self Test
Defining Input/Output (I/O) Path Names
Construct an I/O Path Name
Default I/O Paths and Logical Device (LDEV) Numbers
Features of The Initial System Loader (ISL)
ISL Commands
Features of The ISL Utilities
ISL Utility Options
Example Start Procedure
Additional Information
Ch 3. System Configuration
Overview
Features
How MPE XL Stores Configuration Data
How SYSGEN Works
Entering the SYSGEN Utility
SYSGEN Utility First Level Command Syntax
The Difference Between SYSGEN and :SYSGEN
The SYSGEN Utility Commands
Entering a Configurator Subsystem
How the SYSGEN Configurators Work
A Detailed Look at the Configurator Commands
The Communications Interface, NMMGR
Major Changes in Procedures
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
An Example of SYSGEN in Use
Additional Information
Ch 4. Localizing and Customizing System Information
Overview
Features
Modifying the User Interface (Command Interpreter)
Customizing the Logon
Changing the Prompt
Changing the Search Path for Command/Program Files
Changing the Terminal Timeout Interval
Reissuing Commands
Changing Other Predefined Variables
Creating User Defined Variables
Command Interpreter Programming Features
Creating and Customizing User Commands
Creating User Defined Commands (UDCs)
Creating a System-Level UDC
Creating an Account-Level or User-Level UDC
Creating Command Files
Modifying System Message Catalogs
Modifying CATALOG.PUB.SYS
Modifying SYSCAT.PUB.SYS
Creating a New System Message Catalog
Creating and Modifying an Application Message Catalog
The HELP Subsystem
Modifying CICAT.PUB.SYS
Building a New HELP Message Catalog
Using Native Language Support
NLS Utilities
The LANGINST Utility
The NLUTIL Utility
New MPE XL Localization Features
Changed Localization Features
Unchanged Features
Ch 5. Volume Management
Overview
Features
Commands
Volume Sets
System Volume Sets
Nonsystem Volume Sets
Volume Set Status
Volume Classes
Creating A Nonsystem Volume Set
Volume Recognition
Data Availability
Volume Management Utility (VOLUTIL)
VOLUTIL Commands
Using VOLUTIL
Volume Management Planning
Volume Set Restriction
Volume Class Restriction
Volume Restriction
Nonsystem Volume Set Restriction
Additional Information
Ch 6. Account Structure and Security
Overview
Features
Command Files
New and Changed Commands
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
Additional Information
Ch 7. Managing Jobs and Sessions
Overview
Features
Controlling System Resources and Security
Entering the MISC Configurator
Limits of MISC Configurator Parameters
Defining and Altering Job and Session Parameters
MAXLIMIT: Limiting Number of Jobs and Sessions
POOL: Setting Number of JSMAINs
Defining and Altering Job-Related Parameters
Limiting Job CPU Time
Defining and Altering Session-Related Parameters
Limiting Time Allowed to Log On
Setting Automatic Logoff Time
Controlling Job Execution
Changed Commands
Emergency Abort for Sessions and Jobs
System Performance Improvements
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
Additional Information
Ch 8. Managing Peripherals
Overview
Features
Configuring Peripherals to the System
Modifying the System Configuration for a Device
Modify a Device with >MDEV
Saving Configuration Changes
Configuring Pseudo Devices
Printer Changes
Transferring Spoolfiles from MPE XL to MPE V/E
Reporting on Disk Space Availability
Managing Terminals
Terminal Control with New :SET Command Parameters
Sending Messages to the $STDLIST Device
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
Additional Information
Ch 9. Managing Printed Output--The Native Mode Spooler
Overview
Features
Managing the Spooler Process
Start Spooling
Stop Spooling
Suspend Spooling
Resume Spooling
Suspending and Resuming - Additional Considerations
Obtaining Spooler Process Status
Printing Without Spooling
Obtaining Information About Spoolfiles--the LISTSPF command
Information by SPOOLID
Information for All SPOOLIDS
Altering, Printing and Deleting Spoolfiles--The SPOOLF Command
Altering Spoolfiles
The DELPND State and ;ALTER - Additional Considerations
Altering an Actively Printing File
A Spoolfile Opened by a User Process
Printing Spoolfiles
Deleting Spoolfiles with the SPOOLF Command
Viewing Spoolfiles - the PRINTSPF Utility
Storing and Restoring Spoolfiles
Storing All Output Spoolfiles
Restoring All Output Spoolfiles
Transferring Spoolfiles to and from Other Systems--the SPFXFER Utility
Transferring to Native Mode--the Input Command
Input by User and Account Name
Input by DFID
Transferring Out of Native Mode--the OUTPUT Command
Output by User and Account Name
Outputting by Spoolid
Obtaining Help and Terminating
LISTSPF
SPOOLER
SPOOLF
Ch 10. Storing and Restoring Files
Overview
Features
New :STORE Parameters
New :RESTORE Parameters
STORE Syntax
RESTORE Syntax
Verifying STORE Files Using :VSTORE
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
Additional Information
Ch 11. System Backup and Recovery
Overview
Features
Backing Up the System Configuration
Running SYSGEN
System Backup Commands
Creating a System Load Tape
Reboot With the New Configuration
The STORE Program and New :VSTORE Command
MPE V/E and MPE XL Tape Compatibility
Changed Features
MPE V/E Features Not Supported
Additional Information
Ch 12. System Shutdown
Overview
Features
Recommended Shutdown Procedure
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