TOPS-20

The TOPS-20 System Manager's Guide is an essential reference for individuals responsible for establishing policies and procedures for a timesharing and/or batch processing installation using the TOPS-20 Operating System. The document provides comprehensive information on:

• Documentation and Site Preparation: Guidance on necessary logs, forms, and preliminary planning before software installation.
• System Directories and Files: An overview of system directories, files, and logical names required for operation.
• Structure and Directory Management: Detailed procedures for setting up disk structures, creating directories, and administering storage quotas.
• Accounting and Backup: Instructions on setting up accounting schemes and implementing backup procedures to ensure system integrity.
• Performance Tuning: Mechanisms for system performance optimization, including the class scheduler and bias controls.
• Access and Security: Information on access control programs, password encryption, and general system security management.
• Common File System (CFS): A guide to the Common File System feature, which facilitates file sharing among multiple systems.