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Overview of This Manual
1.1 Using the OpenVMS System Manager’s Manual
The Task Table
The first table lists the major tasks described in the chapter. If you need to
perform a task quickly, go directly to the section that explains that task. For
example, in this chapter the task table lists the following tasks:
Task Section
Using the OpenVMS System Manager’s Manual Section 1.1
Finding information about managing complex environments Section 1.3
Finding information about managing small systems Section 1.4
The Concept Table
The second table lists the major concepts explained in the chapter. If you want
to learn more about an underlying concept, go to the appropriate concept section.
For example, the concept table in this chapter lists the following concept:
Concept Section
How this manual relates to other system management documentation Section 1.2
1.2 How This Manual Relates to Other System Management
Documentation
This manual is intended to be used as a companion to other OpenVMS system
management manuals. The Preface of this manual lists the books you should be
prepared to use along with the OpenVMS System Manager’s Manual.
1.3 Finding Information About Managing Complex Environments
If you are managing large or complex configurations, you will need additional
specialized information. Table 1–1 lists some typical environments and OpenVMS
manuals containing specialized information for managing those environments.
Table 1–1 Documentation for Managing Complex Environments
Task Manual
Networked environments Compaq TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Management
DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Network Management
OpenVMS Cluster
environments
OpenVMS Cluster Systems and
Guidelines for OpenVMS Cluster Configurations
Migrating from VAX to Alpha
environment
Migrating an Environment from OpenVMS VAX to
OpenVMS Alpha
Performance management OpenVMS Performance Management
System security OpenVMS Guide to System Security
1.4 Finding Information About Managing Small Systems
If you are managing a small standalone system—for example, a desktop
workstation—you probably need to perform only basic system management tasks.
1–2 Overview of This Manual