PATHWORKS for DOS: DECnet

The PATHWORKS for DOS: DECnet Network Management Guide is a reference document for administrators tasked with maintaining a DECnet node on a PC running MS-DOS. It covers the following key areas:

• Network Management Concepts: Introduces terminology and the organization of permanent and volatile databases.
• Command Reference: Details the use of the Network Control Program (NCP) utility for node configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• System Configuration: Explains how to define nodes, access control, and other network parameters.
• Network Testing: Describes loopback testing procedures (including LOOP and MIRROR commands) to isolate issues with local hardware, circuits, and remote connections.
• Maintenance Operations: Provides information on loading and dumping devices using the MOP (Maintenance Operations Protocol) programs.

The guide also includes a comprehensive index of NCP commands, error messages, and a glossary of networking terms.