Lesson 1 Logging On and Off

Lesson 1 presents logging on and logging off.

the command to log on: HELLO
the command to log off: BYE
what to do if you have problems logging on or off

Logging on

Logging on identifies you to the computer. It also starts the communication between you and the computer.
If you have problems in the logon process, refer to "Any Problems?" at the end of this lesson, or ask for help from someone who is familiar with the computer.

HELLO

Before you log on, the MPE/iX system displays a logon prompt on the screen. The standard logon prompt looks like this on the screen:

   MPE XL:

This display means the computer is waiting for you to log on.




	NOTE: On some systems, terminals are connected to the computer over a telephone line. If you are on such a telephone connection and you attempt to log on and fail, your telephone connection to the computer will be terminated. This is no cause for alarm, but you may need assistance from someone who is familiar with the system to ensure that you are communicating with the computer.

The command to log on is HELLO.

Do not attempt to use the command yet. You need a little more information.

A sample logon might look like this on the screen:

   MPE XL:HELLO JOHN.SMITHERS

Notice some things about this sample:

The computer provides the MPE XL: prompt for you when it is waiting for you to log on.
HELLO is the command for logging on.
JOHN.SMITHERS is a logon identity. You need a logon identity in order to log on.
You can enter your logon in uppercase or lowercase letters, or in a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters.

Notice the space between HELLO and JOHN and the period between JOHN and SMITHERS— punctuation is important!

Your logon identity

Talk to your account manager or your system manager to get your logon identity and your passwords, if any.
Write your logon identity on a piece of paper.
Your passwords are confidential. Do not write them down. Memorize them.




	NOTE: Look for the Return key on your keyboard. On some keyboards it might be labeled Enter.

Logging on to the\HP 3000

Suppose that your logon identity is FRED.MERTZ. (Substitute your real logon identity.)

Here is how to log on to your MPE/iX system. Follow these steps on your terminal:

STEP 1.

Turn on your terminal if it is not already on. Consult the documentation for your terminal if you need to, or ask someone who uses the same kind of terminal.

STEP 2.

Press Return one or more times to get the logon prompt (MPE XL:).

Your system may be set up in a slightly different manner. If you have difficulty getting the MPE XL: prompt, ask for instructions from your operations personnel.

STEP 3.

Type HELLO followed by your logon identity.

Example:

MPE XL:HELLO FRED.MERTZ

If you have the logon prompt, type your logon sequence, followed by Return.

If the computer displays a welcome message, go to STEP 5.

If the computer prompts you for a password(s), go to STEP 4; otherwise, go to STEP 5.

STEP 4.

If you are prompted for a password, type it and press Return. For security reasons, what you enter does not appear on the screen.

You might be prompted for more than one password. Have you memorized your password(s)? If you are prompted for a second password, type it and press Return

STEP 5.

You should be logged on now. You have just started a session with the computer.

You know that you have logged on, because you see the system prompt. The system prompt is usually a colon ( : ) along the left border of your terminal screen.




	NOTE: Your system management can change the colon prompt to something else. If you have questions about the prompt(s) on your terminal screen, talk to someone in your system management — or talk to someone who has used the system for a while.

The prompt and the cursor

The prompt tells you that the computer is waiting for your next instruction. The cursor (a _ or a small square of light) shows you where the next letter or number that you enter is going to appear on the screen.

The welcome message

Did a message appear on the screen? If there is one, this welcome message might contain useful information from the system operator, who controls the computer from the computer room.

How to log off

To log off, type BYE at the system prompt and press Return.

Log off now by entering:

   BYEReturn

You will see something like this at the end of your session:

   CPU=3.  CONNECT=12.   WED, FEB 14, 1990, 11:55 PM.

Any problems?

If you have problems logging on, these hints may help:

In STEP 2:

No system prompt appears:

Press Return several times. If you still do not get a prompt, talk to your account manager or your immediate supervisor.

In STEP 3:

You make a typing error in the logon identity, but you have not pressed Return:

Use the backspace key ← to back up to the first error that you made. Then type the rest of your logon identity as it should be. Press Return.

You make a typing error in the logon identity and you have pressed Return:

Retype HELLO with your logon identity and press Return.

In STEP 4:

If you make an error entering a password and you have pressed Return:

Type the password again. Press Return.

You have three chances to enter a correct password. If you fail in all three attempts, you have to start the logon process over again.

Lesson 1 Exercises




	NOTE: Answers can be found in the Solutions Guide booklet, which contains the answers to all the exercises in this course.

What do you call the process that initiates a working session on the HP 3000 using the HELLO command?
Which HP 3000 command ends a session?