Appendix A. Summary of Common Commands

Table 1. CL Commands Used in Network File System Applications

Command

Description

 

 

ADDMFS

Add Mounted File System. Places exported, remote

 

server ®le systems over local client directories.

 

 

CHGNFSEXP

Change Network File System Export. Adds or

 

removes directory trees to the export table of ®le

 

systems that are exported to NFS clients.

 

 

CRTUDFS

Create UDFS. Creates a User-De®ned File System.

 

 

DLTUDFS

Delete UDFS. Deletes a User-De®ned File System.

 

 

DSPMFSINF

Display Mounted File System Information. Displays

 

information about a mounted ®le system.

 

 

DSPUDFS

Display UDFS. Displays information about a

 

User-De®ned File System.

 

 

EXPORTFS

Change Network File System Export. Adds or

 

removes directory trees to the export table of ®le

 

systems that are exported to NFS clients.

 

 

ENDNFSSVR

End Network File System Server. Ends one or all of

 

the NFS daemons on the server and the client.

 

 

MOUNT

Add Mounted File System. Places exported, remote

 

server ®le systems over local client directories.

 

 

RMVMFS

Remove Mounted File System. Removes exported,

 

remote server ®le systems from the local client

 

namespace.

 

 

RLSIFSLCK

Release Integrated File System Locks. Releases all

 

NFS byte-range locks held by a client or on an object.

 

 

STATFS

Display Mounted File System Information. Displays

 

information about a mounted ®le system. This

 

command is an alias for the DSPMFSINF command.

 

 

STRNFSSVR

Start Network File System Server. Starts one or all of

 

the NFS daemons on the server and client.

 

 

UNMOUNT

Remove Mounted File System. Removes exported,

 

remote server ®le systems from the local client

 

namespace.

 

 

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AS/400E specifications

The IBM AS/400E, now more commonly known as IBM i, is a robust and versatile midrange server that has been designed to provide a comprehensive computing solution for businesses of all sizes. First introduced in the late 1980s, the AS/400 series has undergone multiple enhancements and rebranding, with the AS/400E being one of the notable iterations. This powerful platform is closely associated with IBM's commitment to reliability, scalability, and integrated business solutions.

One of the main features of the AS/400E is its highly integrated architecture that combines hardware and software into a cohesive system. This integration allows for seamless operations, reducing the complexity typically associated with managing disparate systems. The system is powered by IBM's proprietary OS/400 operating system, which has evolved into IBM i, featuring advanced capabilities like object-oriented programming, integrated database management, and security features that are essential for enterprise environments.

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