About HP DCE/9000 Version 1.7

HP DCE Administration Tools

HP DCE Administration Tools

The administration tools are Account Manager, DCM (the Distributed Configuration Manager), and the HP CDS Browser. The Account Manager provides a graphical interface for creating objects in the DCE registry and for administering the DCE registry. HP’s DCE Configuration Manager provides a graphical interface for configuring a DCE cell; the HP DCE CDS Browser provides a graphical display for browsing and editing the CDS name space.

All of the HP DCE Administration Tools have extensive online help.

You can invoke the HP DCE Account Manager and the HP CDS Browser from SAM by selecting the DCE Cell Management icon.

HP DCE Account Manager

The Account Manager provides a graphical user interface for managing the DCE Registry. With the Account Manager, you can:

Create and manage users (principals with or without accounts)

Create and manage groups and organizations

Manage Registry Policy (Registry IDs, Tickets, Password and Account policy)

Create and manage Registry Attribute Types (Extended Registry Attributes)

Manage ACLs (Access Control Lists) on the above

HP DCE Account Manager Documentation

Documentation for the Account Manager is provided as online help.

You may also want to view the dcecp man pages. To read the DCE man pages with the man command, you must include /opt/dce/usr/man in your MANPATH shell environment variable.

Installing the Account Manager

The Account Manager is included in the DCE-ACCT-MGR fileset. You must install this fileset on each system on which you want to run the Account Manager.

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HP UX DCE Software HP DCE Administration Tools, HP DCE Account Manager Documentation, Installing the Account Manager

UX DCE Software specifications

HP UX DCE Software, or Hewlett-Packard UNIX Distributed Computing Environment, represents a significant tool in the realm of distributed system architecture. Designed primarily for enterprise environments, HP UX DCE enhances the reliability, scalability, and manageability of applications over diverse networked systems.

One of the main features of HP UX DCE is its ability to integrate various computing platforms, enabling seamless communication and resource sharing across distributed nodes. This facilitates the creation of complex applications that can operate on a multitude of systems, thus enhancing operational flexibility. DCE employs standardized interfaces, which means applications written for one platform can run on any other platform that supports DCE, promoting cross-platform compatibility.

In terms of technologies, HP UX DCE utilizes Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) as a core feature. This mechanism allows different applications to communicate and invoke procedures on remote systems as if they were local calls. Additionally, DCE includes a robust security model that incorporates Kerberos for authentication, ensuring that communication between nodes remains secure and protected against unauthorized access.

Another significant characteristic of HP UX DCE is its distributed file system, which allows for transparent file access across different machines. The DCE File System (DFS) provides a unified namespace and manages data replication and consistency across distributed storage resources. This reduces the complexity of data management and enhances data availability.

HP UX DCE also supports a variety of programming languages, making it accessible for developers accustomed to different coding environments. This versatility encourages widespread adoption and innovation, as developers can leverage existing skills to create distributed applications.

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In conclusion, HP UX DCE Software provides a comprehensive framework for developing, deploying, and managing distributed applications. Its core features such as RPC support, a secure authentication mechanism, a robust file system, and cross-platform compatibility make it a vital resource for organizations aiming to leverage distributed computing effectively. As enterprises evolve, HP UX DCE stands out as an influential solution in the dynamic landscape of distributed environments.