Getting Started with OpenVMS

This book provides a thorough introduction to the OpenVMS operating system, designed for users familiar with other systems like UNIX or Windows. It covers the history and architecture of OpenVMS, including VAX, Alpha, and Itanium support. The guide details core concepts such as multiuser environments, processes, and queues. It also provides practical instructions for logging in, utilizing the Digital Command Language (DCL), managing files and directories, setting up a user environment, using text editors, handling e-mail, and configuring terminal settings. The text includes specific guidance for personal OpenVMS system management.