Task Reference: HP 3000 Series 9X8LX Computer Systems

Chapter 2 Performing Tasks Using MPE/iX Commands

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Beginning and Ending a Computer Worksession

To log on
To change groups within a session
To change accounts
To log off
Any problems?

Working on the Computer

To use a program
To stop a program in an emergency
To enter commands
To execute a command file
To communicate with other system users
Any problems?

Getting Online Help with Commands

To get information about MPE/iX commands
Using the Help Facility tutorial
To display a specific Help Facility topic
To list commands by classification within the Help Facility
To display command information within the Help Facility
To display Help outside the Help Facility
To display Help from within another program

Getting Online Help with Error Messages

Getting help with command interpreter errors
Getting help with STORE/RESTORE errors
Getting help with command interpreter warning messages

Viewing File Information

To list file names to your screen
To get specific information about files
To view the contents of a file from the system prompt
Any problems?
To list the directories
To list directories another way
To move to the directory
To move back to your logon group

Creating and Editing Files

To start the editor
To add text to a file
To save a file
To end the editor
Editing an EDIT/3000 file
To print your EDIT/3000 file to a printer
To create command files
Any problems?

Using Symbolic Links

To create symbolic links
Deleting symbolic links
Renaming symbolic links
Archiving symbolic links

Printing the Contents of a File

To print a file to paper
To print a file and save it as a spool file
To print selected lines of the file
To print only the end of a file

Displaying and Modifying Files Waiting to Print

To list files waiting to print
To examine output before it prints
To change the number of copies of a spool file
To change the priority of a spool file
To save a spool file after it prints

Managing the Printing Process

To keep all files from printing
To stop a file that is printing
To finish printing one file
To resume printing
To resume printing from a particular place

Working with Jobs and Sessions

To display processing information
To create a job file
To edit a job file
To run a job
To schedule a job
To cancel a scheduled job
To suspend a job
To resume a job
To reduce job activity
Any problems?

Working with Files

To copy a file
To rename a file
To delete a file that you have created
To delete a file using wildcards
Any problems?

File Security and Access Control Definitions (ACDs)

What is an ACD?
Access modes
Listing ACDs for files and directories
Changing access to files and directories
To remove a file's security
To reinstate a file's security
To copy a file to tape

Backing Up the System

To prepare for the backup
To create a system recovery tape
To perform the backup
To let users back on the system following the backup
To perform an unattended, scheduled backup
Any problems?

To restore files

To restore all of the files from a cassette tape
To restore selected files from a cassette tape
To restore files and the account structure from a cassette tape
To restore files whose groups or accounts do not exist on the system
To restore files from another account or group to your logon group and account

Managing Accounts, Groups, and Users

To set up and verify an account
To set up and verify a group
To set up and verify a user
To modify an account
To modify a group
To modify a user
To modify capabilities
To modify file access
To delete an account
To delete a group
To delete a user

Creating a Practice Account

To create a practice account using MKACCT
To print your account structure information

Protecting Your System from Unauthorized Use

To assign passwords to new accounts, groups, and users
To assign passwords to existing accounts, groups, and users
To delete passwords
To change your user password
To display passwords
Any problems?

Monitoring the System from the Console

To identify the console
To log on to the console
To create a welcome message
To erase a welcome message
To send an urgent message to all users
To control the number of jobs
To display outstanding messages
To customize HP Easytime/iX

System Shutdown

To prepare for the system shutdown
To shut the system down

System Startup

Step 1. Turning the computer on.
Step 2. Resetting the system.
Step 3. Booting the system
Booting from the Primary Path
Booting from the Alternate Path
Step 4. Starting the system
Summary for starting the system
To automate system preparation for use
To check the status of peripherals
Terminal problems?
Console problems?
Other hardware problems?

This chapter provides you with simple, step-by-step instructions for performing MPE/iX tasks. As a task reference, it describes the steps needed for tasks that use one or more commands. If you want more detailed information about a command that you need for a task, refer to the book, Commands Reference - HP 3000 Series 9X8LX (B3813-90011).


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