The LMF software can be used by companies other than Compaq. Those
companies can issue Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) or have Compaq
issue them on their behalf. Additionally, other companies can include
license-checking functions in their software. However, the
Software License
Management manual addresses only software that is supplied and produced
by Compaq.
3.1.18 System Administration (revised)
The System Administration manual describes how to configure, use, and
maintain the Tru64 UNIX operating system. It includes information on
general day-to-day activities and tasks, changing system configurations, and
locating and eliminating sources of trouble.
System administrators are provided with overviews of administrative
concepts, as well as step-by-step instructions to perform necessary tasks
using either the SysMan graphical interface or the command-line tools.
The topics discussed include the following:
• System administration methods and utilities
• Shutting down and starting up a system
• Customizing the system environment
• Configuring the kernel
• Managing hardware
• Administering file systems
• Administering user accounts and groups
• Administering the print services
• Administering the archiving services
• Administering the system accounting services
• Monitoring and testing the system
• Monitoring and administrating system events
• Administering crash dumps
This manual is for system administrators responsible for managing the
operating system. The reader should be knowledgeable about operating
system concepts and commands, as well as supported hardware and software
configurations.
Administrators should know the operational aspects of UNIX system
administration and be familiar with all the procedures necessary to maintain
3–10 System and Network Management Documentation