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Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities
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These utilities are: * The Node Management Services Configuration Manager (NMMGR). * The Node Management Maintenance Utility (NMMAINT). * The Node Management Services Trace/Log File Analyzer (NMDUMP). * The Node Management Services Conversion Utility (NMMGRVER). * The Node Management Services Validation Utility (NMMGRVAL). The major part of this manual covers the NMMGR program. It includes information common to all the subsystems that use NMMGR to create or modify a configuration file. Information that is subsystem-specific is located in the manuals for that subsystem. NMMGR is used to configure any or all of the following subsystems on a network: * SNA (for HP 3000-IBM data communications) * BSC (for HP 3000-IBM data communications) * NS3000/iX (for HP 3000-HP 3000 data communications) * Distributed terminal subsystem (for HP 3000-terminal communications) Special Note MPE/iX, Multiprogramming Executive with Integrated POSIX, is the latest in a series of forward-compatible operating systems for the HP 3000 line of computers. In HP documentation and in talking with HP 3000 users, you will encounter references to MPE XL, the direct predecessor of MPE/iX. MPE/iX is a superset of MPE XL. All programs written for MPE XL will run without change under MPE/iX. You can continue to use MPE XL system documentation, although it may not refer to features added to the operating system to support POSIX (for example, hierarchical directories). Finally, you may encounter references to MPE V, which is the operating system for HP 3000s, not based on the PA-RISC architecture. MPE V software can be run on the PA-RISC (Series 900) HP 30000s in what is known as compatibility mode. Chapter 1, Introduction, provides a brief description of each of the NMS utilities. Chapter 2, Basics of NMMGR, describes the basic functions of the Node Management Configuration Manager (NMMGR) in detail. Use this chapter to gain an understanding of how NMMGR works and how to navigate through NMMGR screens. Chapter 3, Using NMMGR in Screen Mode, tells you how to use NMMGR's screen mode interface to begin the configuration process for your system's terminal connections or networking products. It includes step-by-step instructions for getting started in NMMGR and for navigating the top-level screens. Chapter 4, Using NMMGR Utility Screens, describes how to use the NMMGR utility screens to list, maintain, and validate configuration files. Chapter 5, Using NMMGR in Maintenance Mode, tells you how to use NMMGR's maintenance mode interface to manage network directory and configuration files and to generate stream jobs to update remote network directory and configuration files. Each command is described along with its purpose, syntax, parameters, and an example. Chapter 6, NMMAINT, describes the Node Management Services Maintenance Utility (NMMAINT), used to display version numbers for software modules. Chapter 7, NMDUMP, describes the Node Management Services Trace/Log File Analyzer , which provides a means of decoding and formatting logging records and trace messages. Information on running NMDUMP is included. Chapter 8, NMMGRVER, describes the Node Management Services Conversion Utility (NMMGRVER), which enables earlier versions of subsystems to be used with the current version of NMMGR. Appendix A, NMMGR Error Messages, provides a listing of error messages that may be returned while running NMMGR. Each message includes probable causes and actions. Related Publications The following manuals may be of interest to you when working with products that use the Node Management Services. For the Distributed Terminal Subsystem Getting Started with the DTC (32098-61000) Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-61000) Troubleshooting MPE XL Terminal, Printer, and Serial Device Connections (32022-61002) Customizing Terminal and Printer Type Files Using the Workstation Configurator (5959-2870) Using the OpenView DTC Manager (D2355-90001) HP2345A Datacomm and Terminal Controller Installation and Service Manual (2345-90021) Making Connections Through DTC Services Quick Reference Card For NS3000/iX Links and Services HP 3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide (36922-90033) NS3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual (36922-90034) NS3000/iX Operations and Maintenance Reference Manual (36922-90035) Using NS3000/iX Network Services (36920-90008) NS3000/iX Error Messages Reference Manual (36923-90021) NetIPC 3000/XL Programmer's Reference Manual (36920-61005) NS Cross-System NFT Reference Manual (36920-61003) NS Cross-System Network Manager's Reference Manual (36920-61004) LAN 3000/XL Link and Terminal LAN Link Hardware Reference Manual (36921-90001) LAN Cable and Accessories Installation Manual (5955-7680) Central Bus Programmable Serial Interface Installation and Reference Manual (30263-90001) StarLAN 10 Hub Installation Guide (28663-90001)