Digital Equipment VAX 6000 Series Supplement Manual page 6

• Chapter 3 describes some of the tasks you need to perform when you install
the VMS operating system from either a tape or compact disc drive.
• Chapter 4 contains instructions for starting up the system. It also describes
system shutdown procedures.
• Chapter 5 describes backup procedures you should perform on a regular basis.
• Appendix A describes how the system assigns controller letters.
• Appendix B describes how to write a new boot block on the system disk.
• The Glossary defines key terms used in this manual.
Associated Documents
You should have the following documents:
• The Upgrade and Installation Manual, which is your primary source of
upgrade and installation information. Use the Upgrade and Installation
Manual in conjunction with the Open VMS VAX Upgrade and Installation
Supplement: VAX 6000 Series when you are performing an installation or an
upgrade.
• The VMS Release Notes, which provides important information on various
aspects of the VMS operating system. You should read the current version
of the VMS Release Notes before installing, upgrading, or updating the VMS
operating system or using your VAX computer.
• The hardware manuals that are supplied with your VAX computer. These
manuals provide detailed information about your system hardware.
• If applicable, the hardware manuals and booklets supplied with your RRD40
compact disc drive, lnfoServer system, and VMS distribution compact disc
(CD).
Conventions
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In this manual, every use of VAX VMS means the OpenVMS VAX operating
system.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Ctrl/x
PFlx
A sequence such as Ctrl/x indicates that you must hold down
the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key or a pointing
device button.
A sequence such as PFl
x
indicates that you must first press
and release the key labeled PFl, then press and release
another key or a pointing device button.
In examples, a key name enclosed in a box indicates that
you press a key on the keyboard. (In text, a key name is not
enclosed in a box.)