DCL for Operators

This course teaches the specialized group of DCL commands used primarily by operators and system managers.

An operator is an Information Systems specialist who focuses on everyday support of the OpenVMS data processing, hardware and system activities including servicing of printers, tapes, terminals, disk or file backup/restore, print queues, batch queues, user authorization and file quotas and user related problem solving.

Operators and system managers use DCL commands for their jobs that aren't needed by most other OpenVMS users. In this course, the student-operator's account on our OpenVMS lab systems will be given the privileges required to allow the commands to properly function. The student will be allowed to try out the commands and manage a real system.

Topics covered include:

The OpenVMS layout for operators including a description of:

• OpenVMS clusters
• Disks
• Directories
• Logical names
• Symbols
• and how these features are used.
  

Techniques in the proper creation of user accounts and directories and copying files for users.

Additional information will be presented for:

• Broadcasting messages to users
• Setting the number of logins
• Batch queue commands and control
• Print queue commands and control
• Magnetic Tape subsystem
• MOUNT command (disk and tape subsystems)

OBJECTIVE:

Develop the basic skills necessary to use aspects of DCL appropriate for operation of an OpenVMS environment on a day to day basis to perform business functions.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:

Anyone who has the need to develop the skills of using features of DCL useful in the operation and management of OpenVMS; new operators, operators with experience on other systems, new system managers.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: 8 to 12 hours

PRICE: FREE