RDF/IMP and IMPX System Management Manual (RDF 1.3+)

Compaq NonStop™ RDF/IMP and IMPX System Management Manual—522204-001
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Entering RDFCOM Commands
To manage, operate, and control RDF and its environment, you enter commands through
the RDFCOM online utility. This section, directed to system managers and operators,
describes the RDFCOM commands and their attributes. In this section, you will find:
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A general discussion of the elements that appear in all command descriptions
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A description of the syntax used for file names and process identifiers that appear as
parameters in many commands
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The command descriptions themselves, presented in alphabetic order by command
name
Command Description Elements
In the description of each RDFCOM command, the following elements are covered:
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Purpose, syntax, and parameters used with the command
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Where issued (primary or backup system)
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Security restrictions
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RDF state requirement
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Usage guidelines (where applicable)
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Output displayed (where applicable)
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Examples
Purpose, Syntax, and Parameters
For each command, the description begins by explaining the purpose or function of the
command. Then, a syntax diagram and complete parameter descriptions present what
keywords and variables make up the command: which are required, which are optional,
and what the default assignments for the optional items are. The meanings of the
symbols used in the syntax diagrams are described on the “Notation Conventions” page
near the front of this manual.
For most RDFCOM commands, the parameters specify configuration values stored in
either:
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The RDF configuration memory table, which you access by using the SET, RESET,
and SHOW commands
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The RDF configuration file, which you access through the ADD, ALTER, and
DELETE commands
Other parameters request display options or select systems, disk volumes, files, and
other objects. Many parameters are optional, but some are required.