This manual, Using the HP 3000 Workload Manager, is an introduction to using the Workload Manager on the 900 Series HP 3000 computer systems.
It provides background information on traditional CPU scheduling (prior to
Release 5.0), explains workgroups, and describes the procedures and processes
for partitioning the system workload into workgroups.
This manual is written primarily in task format. To perform a task, simply
look it up in the table of contents or in the index, turn to that section,
read the introduction and follow the steps and examples. The information
in Chapter Five (“Commands Reference”) and the Appendices is
arranged alphabetically and should be used as reference material.
In This Book. This manual is your guide to using the Workload Manager on the 900 Series
HP 3000.
- Chapter 1
Introducing the Workload Manager provides an
overview of the Workload Manager and introduces workgroups.
- Chapter 2
Planning for Workgroups provides guidelines
for translating the specific needs of system users into an effective workgroup
configuration. It also includes an overview of key process scheduling concepts.
- Chapter 3
Creating Workgroups teaches the system
manager how to create, modify and purge user-defined workgroups. It
also describes how to replace the entire workgroup configuration now
and at a scheduled time in the future.
- Chapter 4
Tuning System Performance explains how to
change the scheduling characteristics of user-defined workgroups to
optimize system performance and how to use the Workload Manager to
respond to performance problems as they arise.
- Chapter 5
Commands Reference documents each of the
eight commands you will use with workgroups.
- Appendix A
Troubleshooting provides a list of
common problems you may encounter using the Workload Manager and suggests
various solutions.
- Appendix B
Error Messages lists the messages that
you can encounter when using workgroups, describes a probable cause, and
suggests one or more actions to remedy the error.
In addition, a Glossary and an Index help you find, use and understand
the information in this manual.
This manual contains information subject to change without notice.
