TMF Reference Manual (G06.26+)

HP NonStop TMF Reference Manual—522418-003

About This Manual

This manual describes the syntax and semantics of all TMFCOM commands for using

the HP NonStop™ Transaction Management Facility (TMF) on HP NonStop servers.

To learn more about this manual, read the following topics:

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is intended for system managers and system operators responsible for

configuring, maintaining, and overseeing the use of TMF on their computer systems.

To use this manual effectively, you should be familiar with NonStop server architecture

and the information in the following publications:

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TMF Introduction (a prerequisite to this manual)

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TMF Planning and Configuration Guide (a corequisite)

•

TMF Operations and Recovery Guide (a corequisite)

How This Manual Is Organized

Section 1, Introduction to TMF, introduces the TMF product. It provides a brief

overview of the objects controlled by TMF, and introduces TMFCOM, the interactive

command interface to TMF.

Section 2, Using TMFCOM, explains how to use TMFCOM, including how to access

this interface, enter TMFCOM commands, direct output to destinations other than your

terminal, use partially qualified file names in commands, and request online help.

Section 3, TMFCOM Commands, describes the individual TMFCOM commands,

presenting their syntax, security restrictions, usage guidelines, and examples of their

use.

Section 4, TMFCOM Tape Media Considerations, presents information about magnetic

tape media used with TMF, including tape density settings, labeled-tape processing

software interfaces, and guidelines for using labeled tape.

Appendix A, TMFCOM Messages, describes the messages sent by TMFCOM to your

workstation or terminal screen, or to an alternate output device.

Topic Page

Who Should Read This Manual xi

How This Manual Is Organized xi

TMF Documentation xii