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the 900 Series HP 3000 computers. MPE/iX manages all system resources and coordinates
the execution of all programs running on the system.
multiple RIN capability (MR capability) A capability assigned to accounts and users
allowing a user multiple RINs (resource identification numbers) so they can lock more
than one resource or device at a time. MR capability is usually restricted to only a few
users, since simultaneous resource locking can lock (or hang) the entire system.
multiple RINs The mechanism that allows an account, group, or user to lock more than
one resource at a time by specifying the multiple RIN (MR) capability with the ALTACCT,
ALTGROUP, or ALTUSER commands.
native mode (NM) The native run-time environment of MPE/iX. In native mode, source
code has been compiled into the native instruction set of the 900 Series HP 3000 system.
network A group of computer systems connected so that they can exchange information
and share resources.
network administrator capability (NA capability) A capability that allows a user to
manage the data communications subsystem at a specified location.
network architecture A structured, modular design for networks.
network services (NS) A group of software products that provide the user interface to
the network. They allow batch jobs submittals, file transfers, virtual terminal access, and
other services.
node One end of a communications link or a computer system in a network. For example,
if two HP 3000 computers are connected via a DS line, each system is considered a node.
node manager capability (NM capability) A capability assigned to users allowing
them to control communications subsystems at their node.
node name A string of up to 31 characters, not including control characters or spaces,
that uniquely identifies a node on a local area network (LAN).
non-shareable device capability (ND capability) A capability assigned to accounts
and users allowing account members to own non-shareable devices such as unspooled tape
drives and line printers, serial disks, private volumes (on MPE V/E), and foreign disks.
nonsystem volumes Volumes that are member volumes of a volume set. They do not
need to be mounted for the operating system to run.
operating system The software that allows the computer to operate. It consists of
programs such as basic file and I/O manipulators. All subsystems run upon the operating
system.
operator command Commands executed only at the system console by the system
operator. Operator commands can be distributed to specific users at the operator's
discretion with the ALLOW, ASSOCIATE, and JOBSECURITY commands.