DSM/Tape Catalog Operator Interface (MEDIACOM) Manual

About This Manual
DSM/Tape Catalog Operator Interface (MEDIACOM) Manual—429828-010
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Manual Organization
Manual Organization
This manual provides a description of how to run MEDIACOM and explains the
language elements and syntax of the MEDIACOM commands.
The material is organized in reference format, not in step-by-step descriptions of how
to use the commands.
Related Manuals
You should have three other manuals for DSM/TC:

DSM/Tape Catalog User’s Guide—Describes the DSM/TC product. It includes
configuration, usage, and conversion information; an explanation of the
TAPECATALOG DEFINE; and support information for tape libraries.

DSM/Tape Catalog Messages Manual—Describes all error, warning, and
informational messages that output from the DSM/TC environment.

Backup and Restore 2.0 Manual—Describes the Backup and Restore 2.0 utilities.
Notation Conventions
Hypertext Links
Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of
text with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:
This requirement is described under Backup DAM Volumes and Physical Disk
Drives on page 3-2.
General Syntax Notation
This list summarizes the notation conventions for syntax presentation in this manual.
UPPERCASE LETTERS. Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words. Type
these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For
example:
MAXATTACH
lowercase italic letters. Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply.
Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
file-name