DECserver 500

The DECserver 500 Management guide is designed for the server manager to configure, monitor, and maintain DECserver 500 series terminal servers. It covers the following key areas:

• Server Management Tools: Introduces tools like Terminal Server Configurator (TSC), Remote Console Facility (RCF), and the Load Host Configuration Procedure (DSVCONFIG).
• Initial Configuration: Provides step-by-step procedures for setting up new servers, including establishing security (passwords) and configuring load hosts.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Details tasks such as managing local-access ports, session management, and modem control.
• Database Customization: Explains how to use the permanent and operational databases to configure port, server, and service characteristics.
• Troubleshooting: Outlines features for monitoring and diagnosing server and line card issues, including up-line dumping.
• Network Configuration: Discusses configuring ports for specific applications, such as printers, modems, and 3270-class terminals.

The manual is intended to be used in conjunction with product-specific hardware installation and command reference manuals.