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.

3.1.18System 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

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