Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities (MPE/iX 7.0, 7.5)

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Basics of NMMGR
Common Screen Elements
Main Window
The major portion of each screen lists menu choices, displays
information and selection choices, and presents fields for entering or
displaying information. With the exception of data entry fields, the
information on the screen is protected against modification.
Path Name
On most screens that can be reached by direct path branching, the
path name used to reach the screen is displayed in the upper-left
corner of the main screen window. The path name consists of all the
screen names between the root (top of the structure) and the current
screen, with the names separated by periods.
NET[DIR](NS Only) Transfers to the Network Directory Main screen. (You must already
have opened the network directory file.) Refer to the NS manuals for
more information.
NEX[T] Transfers to a brother screen. (See “Branching” in this chapter.)
NIG[UIDE] (NS Only) Transfers to the Guided HP Configuration screen. Refer to the NS
manuals for more information.
NIU[PDATE] (NS Only) Transfers to the Guided HP Configuration screen. Refer to the NS
manuals for more information.
NM[MGRCMD] Transfers to the maintenance mode interface.
OP[EN] Transfers to the Open Configuration/Directory File screen.
OU[TPUT] Transfers to the Output Configuration File screen.
P[RIOR] Returns to the previous screen. Same as pressing [Prior Screen].
Q[UIT] Exits from NMMGR (same as EXIT).
R[EFRESH] Refreshes the current screen.
ST[OP] Stops the guided configuration process.
SU[BGUIDE] (NS Only) Transfers to the Guided HP Configuration screen. Refer to the NS
manuals for more information.
U[TILITY] Transfers to the Utility screen.
VA[LIDATE] Transfers to the Validate Configuration File screen.
VE[RSION] Displays version information.
Table 2-1 NMMGR Screen Mode Commands
NMMGR Command Action