User's Guide for MS-DOS Clients

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Basic Reference
Using UNIX System Commands
/p[ersistent]
Controls the use of persistent network connections. This switch is used alone; it
cannot be combined with any other switch, nor can it be used while adding or
removing a connection. The default is yes.
yes
Saves all connections as they are made and restores them at next logon.
no
Neither saves nor restores connections at the next logon.
freeze
Stops saving connections but does not overwrite the existing list of connec-
tions.
save
Saves your current connections, over writing any previously saved connec-
tions. These settings will be restored each time you log on. Connections made
after using the net use /o: save command are neither save nor restored.
To list a workstation’s connections, type net use without options.
Comments
By connecting a workstation to a shared resource, you can use the resource
as if it were attached to the workstation.
For example, net use can connect your workstation to a shared printer queue
that uses a high-quality printer. When you use a program such as Microsoft
Excel spreadsheet, you can print files on that printer by directing print jobs
to the devicename for the queue that uses the printer.
You can use a shared resource without making a connection with net use.
The connection is made automatically by MS-DOS and some network
programs when you specify the network path of the resource with a
command. If the resource is protected by a password, you must establish
access with net use. You don’t have to assign a devicename to establish
access. Just type
net use, the network path of the resource, and the
password.