Introduction to NonStop Operations Management

Production Management
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Monthly Tasks
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Verify that only those users authorized to have remote passwords have them and
that the passwords allow access to the proper systems.
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Maintain inventory records of hardware.
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Order supplies.
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Summarize daily statistics:
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The number of problems reported, resolved, or still unresolved
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The amount of time and the levels of support required to solve problems
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The number of users added and deleted from the system
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The number of terminals installed or fixed
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Any other useful information
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Prepare security audit reports.
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Check disks:
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Check disks for defects and spares (use SCF). Report significant information.
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Check disks for free space (use SCF).
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Run DSAP and analyze the output for indications of disk fragmentation. Look
for subvolumes and files that should not be on the volume. Save all DSAP
output.
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Compress the disk. Use the Disk Compression Program (DCOM). This task
might need to be performed more frequently or less frequently, depending on
your needs.
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Test all backup paths. Make sure that all controller paths are working properly so
that the backup path will come up if a primary path goes down. Depending on the
level of assurance you want, you might want to execute this task daily.
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Review system performance and summarize findings:
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Run Enform reports to accumulate and analyze the daily Measure data.
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Use PATHCOM to collect statistics about objects controlled by PATHMON. By
collecting object statistics, you can determine how to improve throughput,
optimize resource use, and correct any problems that arise. Collect statistics
about the actual use of TCPs, terminals, and servers.
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Generate reports from the NSX data gathered during the week.
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Review daily PEEK output to analyze resource usage in all processors.
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Use DSAP reports to analyze disk utilization.
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Perform NonStop TM/MP online dumps and produce a hard copy of the dump
information.
Monthly Tasks
Perform the following tasks at least once a month: