HP MPE/iX 6.x Operating System MPE Operating Systems

MPE Operating Systems

All HP 3000 models run under the Multiprogramming Executiv e (MPE) operating system. It is a disc-based operating system that manages all system resources and coordinates execution of all programs running on the system. The v ersion of MPE used varies from one model

to another. Figure 1-1 sho ws the on-line access capabilities common to all MPE operating systems.

Figure 1-1. MPE/iX On-line Access Capabilities

The system sim ultaneously performs inquiry and update, program dev elopment, batch processing, and comm unications to other systems. All functions are a vailable on-line (in sessions) or in batc h mode (in jobs)submitted to the system. The same programs, ￿les, and commands apply for both t ypes of use. Figure 1-2 sho ws the high-level tools available on the 900 Series HP 3000.

1-2 OVERVIEW