NonStop Server for Java 4.2 Programmer's Reference
useful because the NonStop Server for Java 4 is a headless implementation.
Learning About Open System Services (OSS)
OSS is the open computing interface to the HP NonStop operating systemthe operating system for
NonStop servers. Java applications run in the OSS environment.
The user interface in the OSS environment is called the OSS "shell." The OSS shell is a program that
interprets the commands you enter, runs the programs you ask for, and sends output to your screen. The
OSS shell supports the Korn shell (sh), a shell common to UNIX systems.
The default shell prompt is a $ (dollar sign). (This is the default prompt for the Korn shell.) Throughout
this manual, a $ is used to represent the OSS shell prompt.
Depending on your programming experience with NonStop systems or UNIX systems, use the following
sources to gain the prerequisite knowledge to run Java applications on NonStop systems.
Open System Services User's Guide●
UNIX Tutorials●
If you are familiar with using the Korn shell, you only need to peruse the Open System Services User's
Guide (especially Section 2, OSS File System) for pertinent platform-specific information to get started
using Java in the OSS environment.
The Open System Services User's Guide
The Open System Services User's Guide describes the OSS user environment; the shell, file system, and
user commands. Topics of particular interest for beginning users follow.
Note: Although this guide is available only for the TNS/R system, TNS/E system users
should read it, too. For the TNS/E system, the definitive discussions are in the Open System
Services Programmer's Guide.
The OSS File System
Discusses OSS files, directories, subdirectories, and pathnames. Also, describes how files in the
OSS file system relate to the Guardian file system (for those familiar with the Guardian file
system).
The OSS Shell
Discusses the features and environment of the OSS shell and how they can be used and modified.
OSS Commands and Utilities
Lists and describes user commands and utilities.
Running the OSS Shell