NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.29+)

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HP NonStop S-Series
Operations Guide
Index Examples Figures Tables
What’s New in This Manual xiii
Manual Information xiii
New and Changed Information xiii
About This Guide xv
Who Should Use This Guide xv
What Is in This Guide xvi
Where to Get More Information xvii
Support and Service Library xviii
Notation Conventions xviii
1. Introduction to NonStop S-Series Operations
When to Use This Section 1-1
Understanding the Operational Environment 1-2
What Are the Operator Tasks? 1-2
Monitoring the System and Performing Recovery Operations 1-2
Preparation and Recovery for Power Failures 1-3
Stopping and Powering Off the System 1-3
Powering On and Starting the System 1-3
Performing Preventive Maintenance
1-3
Operating Tape Drives
1-3
Responding to Spooler Problems 1-3
Determining the Cause of a Problem:
A Systematic Approach 1-4
A Problem-Solving Worksheet 1-4
Task 1: Get the Facts 1-6
Task 2: Find and Eliminate the Cause of the Problem 1-7
Task 3: Escalate the Problem If Necessary 1-8
Task 4: Prevent Future Problems 1-9