Document revision date: 19 July 1999

Contents

Preface
Preface	Preface
Chapter 1
1	Overview of This Manual
1.1	Using the OpenVMS System Manager's Manual
1.2	How This Manual Relates to Other System Management Documentation
1.3	Finding Information About Managing Complex Environments
1.4	Finding Information About Managing Small Systems
Chapter 2
2	Using OpenVMS System Management Utilities and Tools
2.1	Understanding OpenVMS System Management Tools
2.1.1	OpenVMS Management Station
2.1.1.1	Managing Resources
2.1.1.2	Managing Operations
2.1.2	DCL Commands
2.1.3	System Messages
2.1.4	DCL Command Procedures
2.1.4.1	Executing Command Procedures in Batch Mode
2.1.4.2	Using Compaq-Supplied Command Procedures for System Management
2.1.5	System Management Utilities
2.1.6	MGRMENU.COM Command Procedure
2.2	Logging In to the SYSTEM Account
2.3	Using SYSMAN to Centralize System Management
2.3.1	Understanding SYSMAN
2.3.1.1	Privileges Required
2.3.1.2	Usage Restriction
2.3.1.3	Tools and Commands
2.3.2	Enabling a Remote System to Execute SYSMAN Commands
2.3.3	Understanding a SYSMAN Management Environment
2.3.4	Defining the SYSMAN Management Environment
2.3.4.1	Defining Another Node as the Environment
2.3.4.2	Using Logical Names to Organize Management Environments
2.3.4.3	Defining an OpenVMS Cluster Environment
2.3.5	Understanding Your SYSMAN Profile
2.3.6	Adjusting Your SYSMAN Profile
2.3.6.1	Changing Your Current Privileges
2.3.6.2	Changing Your Default Device and Directory
2.3.7	Setting DCL Verification
2.3.8	Executing DCL Commands from SYSMAN
2.3.9	Creating SYSMAN Command Procedures
2.3.10	Setting Up SYSMAN with an Initialization File
2.4	Using OPCOM to Communicate with System Users
2.4.1	Understanding OPCOM
2.4.2	Starting OPCOM
2.4.3	Sending Messages to Users
2.4.4	Controlling the Use of OPA0: as an Operator Terminal
2.4.5	Designating Operator Terminals
2.4.6	Sending Requests to an Operator
2.4.7	Replying to Operator Requests
2.5	Using VMSKITBLD.COM to Modify a System Disk
2.5.1	Using VMSKITBLD.COM to Build a New System Disk
2.5.1.1	Completing a System Disk Built with VMSKITBLD.COM
2.5.2	Using VMSKITBLD.COM to Copy System Files to an Existing Disk
2.5.3	Using VMSKITBLD.COM to Add an Alternate System Root Directory
2.5.3.1	Configuring a System Root Added with VMSKITBLD
Chapter 3
3	Installing, Upgrading, and Updating Software
3.1	Installing, Upgrading, and Updating the Operating System
3.2	Installing or Upgrading Layered Products
3.3	Preparing Your System to Run VMSINSTAL.COM
3.3.1	Performing Preliminary Operations
3.3.2	Registering and Loading Licenses
3.3.3	Preventing Nodes from Sharing PAKs
3.4	Running VMSINSTAL.COM
3.4.1	Selecting a Product List
3.4.2	Selecting the Source
3.4.3	Selecting Options
3.4.4	Selecting the Destination
3.4.5	Verifying, Logging, and Confirming the Operation
3.4.6	Completing the Installation
3.5	Recovering from a System Failure
3.6	Selecting VMSINSTAL.COM Options
3.6.1	Using the Autoanswer Option (A) (Layered Products Only)
3.6.2	Using the Alternate Working Device Option (AWD=)
3.6.3	Using the Get Save Set Option (G) (Layered Products Only)
3.6.3.1	Storing a Product Save Set
3.6.3.2	Installing a Product
3.6.3.3	Specifying Backup Qualifiers
3.6.4	Using the File Log Option (L)
3.6.5	Using the Release Notes Option (N)
3.6.6	Using the Alternate Root Option (R)
3.7	Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility
3.7.1	Product Files and Databases
3.7.2	Format of Software Product Kits
3.7.3	Software Product Name Conventions
3.7.3.1	Version Identification Format
3.7.3.2	Software Product Name Examples
3.7.4	Creating a Product Configuration File (PCF)
3.7.4.1	Configuration Options
3.7.4.2	Configuration Commands
3.7.4.3	Recording Configuration Choices
3.7.4.4	Modifying an Existing PCF
3.7.5	Using a Product Database
3.7.5.1	Adding Information to the Database
3.7.5.2	Registering a Noncompliant Product
3.7.5.3	Detecting and Tracking Software Dependencies
3.8	Installing with the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility
3.8.1	Performing Preliminary Steps
3.8.1.1	Specifying Locations
3.8.1.2	Installing Prerequisite Software
3.8.1.3	Identifying Postinstallation Procedures
3.8.2	Extracting a Product's Release Notes
3.8.3	Installing a Product
3.8.3.1	Using an Existing PCF
3.8.3.2	Creating a New PCF During the Installation
3.8.4	Responding to Installation Questions
3.8.4.1	Requesting an Explanation to Questions
3.8.4.2	Accepting Default Answers
3.8.5	Confirming Your Answers
3.8.5.1	Updating DCL Help Text
3.8.6	Performing the Installation as a Batch Job
3.9	Performing Other Operations on Installed Software Products
3.9.1	Reconfiguring an Installed Product
3.9.2	Recording a Change in Volume Label in the Product Database
3.9.3	Copying a Software Kit to a New Location
3.9.4	Converting a Software Kit from One Format to Another
3.9.5	Retrieving Product Information
3.9.5.1	Displaying Information About Objects
3.9.5.2	Displaying Information About the Products
3.10	Removing Installed Software Products and Kits

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