Specifications

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CHAPTER 4
Verix Terminal Manager
This chapter describes a category of terminal functions called terminal manager
operations.
• Press F2 and F4 at the same time and enter the password to invoke Verix
Terminal Manager. See Entering Verix Terminal Manager.
• Assign files and applications to groups for access control. See File Groups.
• Use the system and file group passwords to secure applications and
information on the terminal. See Passwords.
• Use the terminal manager menus and submenus to configure terminals;
download, test, and debug applications; and perform routine tests and
terminal maintenance. See Verix Terminal Manager Menus.
Verix Terminal Manager is used exclusively by those responsible for configuring,
deploying, and managing on-site VX 520 terminal installations.
When to Use
Verix Terminal
Manager
Use the Verix Terminal Manager functions to perform different subsets of related
tasks:
• Application programmers configure a development terminal, download
development versions of the VX 520 application program, then test and debug
the application until it is validated and ready to be downloaded to other
terminals.
• Deployers of terminals to end-user sites perform the specific tasks required
to deploy a new VX 520 terminal on-site, including configuring the terminal,
downloading application software, and testing the terminal prior to
deployment.
• Terminal administrators or site managers change passwords, perform
routine tests and terminal maintenance, and configure terminals for remote
diagnostics and downloads.
To perform the subset of tasks that corresponds to a job, select the appropriate
terminal manager menu(s) and execute the corresponding procedure(s).