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SORT-MERGE/XL General Users Guide: HP 3000 MPE/iX Computer SystemsPreface |
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SORT-MERGE/XL is a subsystem of the MPE/iX operating system on the 900 Series HP 3000. It allows you to sort data in files, based on one or more data items. You can also merge two or more sorted files into a single, new merged file. This guide is written for general and experienced users. It introduces how to use SORT-MERGE/XL in both interactive and batch job modes of operation. It includes a reference section on the commands used to specify what will be sorted or merged. If you are interested in information on using this subsystem programmatically, refer to the SORT-MERGE/XL Programmer's Guide (32650-90080). This guide is part of the General User's Series of manuals. See the documentation map at the front of this guide for a description of how it relates to the other manuals in the series. Organization of this Manual. To help you find the information you need, a brief description of each chapter and appendix in the guide follows:
How to Use this Manual. If you are new to the SORT-MERGE/XL subsystem you should read Chapters 1 and 2 first. If you are an experienced user of SORT-MERGE/XL, turn to Chapters 2, 3, and 4 for task-oriented discussions on performing various functions with the subsystem. If you require specific information on SORT-MERGE/XL commands, turn to the reference section in Chapter 6. In addition to this guide, you might also find the following sources of information useful: General User's Reference Manual (32650-90002) HP 3000 Guide for the New User (32033-90009) Migration Process Guide (30367-90007) MPE V to MPE/iX: Getting Started (30367-90002) SORT-MERGE/XL Programmer's Guide (32650-90080) |
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