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Descriptions of OpenVMS Manuals
9.2 Manuals in the OpenVMS Documentation Set
OpenVMS Guide to System Security
Describes the security features available in the OpenVMS Alpha and VAX
operating systems. Explains the purpose and proper application of each feature
in the context of specific security needs.
OpenVMS Master Index
Offers an edited compilation of indexes from the manuals in the OpenVMS Full
Documentation set.
OpenVMS System Management Utilities Reference Manual
Presents reference information about the utilities you can use to perform system
management tasks on your system as well as the tools to control and monitor
system access and resources. Includes a description of the AUTOGEN command
procedure. This manual is in two volumes.
OpenVMS System Manager’s Manual, Volume 1: Essentials
Provides instructions for setting up and maintaining routine operations such
as starting up the system, installing software, and setting up print and batch
queues. Also explains routine disk and magnetic tape operations.
OpenVMS System Manager’s Manual, Volume 2: Tuning, Monitoring, and
Complex Systems
Describes how to configure and control the network, how to monitor the system,
and how to manage system parameters. Also includes information about
OpenVMS Cluster systems, network environments, and DECdtm functionality.
OpenVMS User’s Manual
Provides an overview of the operating system and presents basic concepts, task
information, and reference information that allow you to perform daily computing
tasks. Describes how to work with files and directories. Also includes these
additional topics:
• Sending messages with the Mail utility and the Phone utility
• Using the Sort/Merge utility
• Using logical names and symbols
• Writing command procedures
• Editing files with the EVE and EDT text editors
OpenVMS Version 7.3 New Features and Documentation Overview
Describes new and improved components for the Alpha and VAX operating
systems for the Version 7.3 release. Includes information about OpenVMS
documentation changes for Version 7.3 as well as the printed and online
OpenVMS documentation offerings.
OpenVMS Version 7.3 Release Notes
Describes changes to the software; installation, upgrade, and compatibility
information; new and existing software problems and restrictions; and software
and documentation corrections.
9.2.2 Continuation of Full Documentation Set
Availability Manager User’s Guide
Describes how to use the Compaq Availability Manager system management
tool, from either an OpenVMS Alpha or a Windows node, to monitor one or more
OpenVMS nodes on an extended local area network (LAN) or to target a specific
node or process for detailed analysis.
9–2 Descriptions of OpenVMS Manuals