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Using OpenVMS System Management Utilities and Tools
2.5 Using VMSKITBLD.COM to Modify a System Disk
* Enter mounted SOURCE disk name (ddcu:): SYS$SYSDEVICE:
* Enter SOURCE disk top level system directory [default = SYS0]:
Return
* Enter TARGET disk name (ddcu:): DUA0:
Return
* Enter the TARGET disk’s label [default = VAXVMSRL5]:
Return
* Enter TARGET disk top level system directory [default = SYS0]:
Return
The target disk will be initialized.
* Target disk, _DUA0:, ready to be initialized? (Y/N): Y
Target disk, _DUA0:, has been initialized.
%MOUNT-I-MOUNTED, VAXVMSRL5 mounted on _DUA0:
Creating system specific directories ...
Creating cluster common directories ...
Creating SYSGEN files ...
%SYSGEN-I-CREATED, _DUA0:<SYS0.SYSEXE>SWAPFILE.SYS;1 created
%SYSGEN-I-CREATED, _DUA0:<SYS0.SYSEXE>PAGEFILE.SYS;1 created
%SYSGEN-I-CREATED, _DUA0:<SYS0.SYSEXE>SYSDUMP.DMP;1 created
Copying files from source disk ...
Copying DECwindows file from source disk ...
Writing a boot block ...
System disk complete.
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2.5.1.1 Completing a System Disk Built with VMSKITBLD.COM
After you create a new system disk using the VMSKITBLD BUILD option, use
the following procedure to complete the new system disk:
1. Boot the new system disk using a conversational boot. For instructions, refer
to the upgrade and installation supplement for your computer.
2. When the SYSBOOT> prompt appears, enter the USE DEFAULT command
to boot with default values for all system parameters.
3. To avoid starting all layered products on a system that is not tuned for them,
possibly causing the system to hang, enter SET STARTUP_P1 "MIN" after
the SYSBOOT> prompt.
4. Enter the CONTINUE command to continue booting.
5. After the system boots, log in to the SYSTEM account. The password for
the system account will be the default password, MANAGER. Make sure you
change this password.
6. Use the Authorize utility to create a rights database and a network proxy
database. For more information, refer to the OpenVMS Guide to System
Security.
7. Run AUTOGEN from the SAVPARAMS phase to set appropriate values for
system parameters. Be sure to specify the CHECK_FEEDBACK option. See
Section 15.5 and the AUTOGEN section of the OpenVMS System Management
Utilities Reference Manual for detailed information about running AUTOGEN.
To reboot from the former system disk, specify REBOOT as the end phase
when invoking AUTOGEN.
To reboot the system from the new system disk, specify SHUTDOWN as the
end phase and reboot manually, specifying the new system disk.
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