Provides an overview and introduction to the Advanced Server software and
associated networking concepts for system administrators and operators.
Revision/Update Information:
This manual supersedes the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) Concepts and Planning Guide, (AA-R6G4A-TE).
Operating System Version:
OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2
OpenVMS VAX Version 7.2
OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1
OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1
Software Version:
Advanced Server V7.2 for OpenVMS
PATHWORKS V6 for OpenVMS (Advanced Server)
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Welcome to the Advanced Server for OpenVMS Concepts and Planning Guide. The Advanced Server for OpenVMS and its
associated OpenVMS system platform provide a powerful, reliable, and
versatile operating environment that meets the demands of client-server
computing.
This guide presents an overview of the many capabilities and features
of the Advanced Server for OpenVMS. The guide also provides a useful introduction to
many of the concepts you need to understand when planning to install
the Advanced Server on a network.
For the purposes of this text, the Advanced Server for OpenVMS is referred to as the
Advanced Server. The concepts and guidelines presented in this guide are
equally applicable to:
Advanced Server for OpenVMS Release Notes
PATHWORKS V6 for OpenVMS (Advanced Server)
Usage of the term "Advanced Server" in this guide refers to
either version of the file and print server, except when the text
explicitly specifies a version number.
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for new and experienced system administrators
who are or will be supporting a network that includes an Advanced Server.
It assumes you have:
A basic understanding of a PC LAN network
A basic understanding of OpenVMS system management
Outlines the types of accounts available (user, built-in user, and
local) so that you can manage accounts easily and provide users with
network access.
Discusses how the OpenVMS and Advanced Server security models work and
how to manage user security by setting up user accounts, organizing
users into groups, and controlling user capabilities.
Discusses the similarities and differences between the Advanced Server and
the Windows NT Server that you encounter in day-to-day management of a
network that includes both types of servers.
Use the following World Wide Web address to order additional
documentation:
http://www.openvms.digital.com:81/
If you need help deciding which documentation best meets your needs,
call 800-DIGITAL (800-344-4825).
Conventions
The following conventions are used in the Advanced Server documentation
set:
Convention
Meaning
Advanced Server
Advanced Server refers to PATHWORKS Advanced Server as well as
Advanced Server for OpenVMS file server.
Ctrl/
x
Indicates where you should hold down the Ctrl key while pressing
another key or a pointing device button.
Italic
Indicates a place holder for information or parameters that you must
provide. For example, if the procedure asks you to type
file-name, you must type the actual name of a file.
Italic also indicates new terms and the titles of other
documentation referenced.
monospace text
Indicates the actual commands, words, or characters that you type in a
dialog box or at a command prompt, or system output.
Return or Enter
Indicates where you should press the Return key to execute a command or
terminate a sequence. This key is labeled Return or Enter, depending on
your keyboard.
UPPERCASE
Indicates OpenVMS commands and qualifiers. You can enter commands and
qualifiers in any combination of uppercase and lowercase characters,
unless otherwise noted.
Note
Provides information of special importance.
Caution
Provides information that prevents damage to software or hardware.
Warning
Provides information that is essential to people's safety.
/
A forward slash in command descriptions indicates that a command
qualifier follows.
...
A horizontal ellipsis following an entry in a command line indicates
that the entry or a similar entry can be repeated any number of times.
An ellipsis following a file name indicates that additional parameters,
values, or information can be entered.
.
.
.
A vertical ellipsis in an example indicates that not all the data is
shown.
The Advanced Server
is a network operating system (NOS) based on OpenVMS that is fully
compatible with Microsoft networking technology.
As a server for workstations on a network, the Advanced Server provides
file and print services that enable a community of desktop users to
share computing resources efficiently. The Advanced Server can function as
a simple file and print server for a small, isolated community of users
or as the foundation of a large network distributed over a wide
geographical area.
The Advanced Server represents the newest generation of LAN Manager
systems technology. It enhances the LAN Manager functionality by
incorporating the latest Microsoft technology to deliver powerful new
features for network administration and enhanced security. The
Advanced Server interoperates with systems running Windows NT software.
The Advanced Server is based on Windows NT Server source code from
Microsoft and AT&T. As a result, the Advanced Server can take
advantage of the OpenVMS operating system's native ability to function
simultaneously as a file, print, communications, and applications
server while ensuring compatibility with Microsoft networking features
and interoperability with Microsoft desktop environments. In fact, the
Advanced Server provides networking that is functionally equivalent to
that of the Windows NT Server. The Advanced Server can operate
independently or in cooperation with the Windows NT Server.
The Advanced Server can be remotely administered from PATHWORKS and
Microsoft Windows client workstations. These workstations include
Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT. Advanced Server can also be managed remotely from Windows NT
Servers and Advanced Servers.
Advanced Server maintains full down-level compatibility with LAN Manager
client and server software. LAN Manager users can add an Advanced Server
to an existing network and migrate to the new technology at their own
pace. A PATHWORKS LAN Manager server can be upgraded to Advanced Server
technology or act as a backup domain controller, member server, or
standalone server in a network in which the primary domain controller
is an Advanced Server or a Windows NT Server computer.
The Advanced Server can be deployed as the primary domain controller in a
network comprising other Advanced Servers, Windows NT Servers,
PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (LAN Manager) servers, or LAN Manager for
OS/2 servers. It also can act as a backup domain controller for other
Advanced Servers or Windows NT Server computers.
Support for WINS (Windows Internet Naming Services) integration allows
Advanced Server servers to act as WINS clients; that is, to use the name
registration and resolution facilities available from a Microsoft WINS
server across routed wide area TCP/IP networks, thus enabling WAN
support via WINS for domain functions.
This guide explains the concepts that support the Advanced Server.
Note
In this guide, the term "Advanced Server" may be applied to
either version of the file and print server:
Advanced Server for OpenVMS Release Notes
PATHWORKS V6 for OpenVMS (Advanced Server)
For instructions on installation and initial configuration, see the
appropriate Server Installation and Configuration Guide.
For instructions on administrative procedures, see your Server Administrator's Guide.
For descriptions of the syntax of ADMINISTER commands, see the
Advanced Server for OpenVMS Commands Reference Manual.
The remaining sections of this chapter outline the features provided by
Advanced Server.
The Advanced Server is based on the Windows NT Server, which was
developed on Intel based systems and ported to Compaq's OpenVMS
operating system.
The Advanced Server supports the full range of Microsoft desktop
environments, allowing network clients to run favorite applications
locally and access the Advanced Server's resources transparently through
a familiar interface.
The Advanced Server encompasses many of the features of the OpenVMS
operating system, including OpenVMS clusters and symmetric
multiprocessing. OpenVMS cluster configurations provide failover and
extensive resource capacities by integrating multiple OpenVMS systems
that can be accessed using a single cluster name.
The Advanced Server provides an extension to the Windows NT security
model by supporting OpenVMS security enforcement as an optional
enhancement.
The Advanced Server interoperates with the installed base of Microsoft
server and desktop environments. For example:
The Advanced Server interoperates with LAN Manager V2.x
servers on any platform --- even in the same domain. MS-DOS, OS/2, and
Windows 3.1 computers running LAN Manager V2.x client software
can access systems running the Advanced Server.
See Section 2.5.3, LAN Manager V2.x Servers, for more information.
The Advanced Server can act as a server for standard MS-DOS client
networks, in configurations with or without PATHWORKS client
software.
The Advanced Server supports connectivity with Windows for Workgroups.
You can use any of the following interfaces with the Advanced Server:
Advanced Server ADMINISTER command line interface --- This command
line interface conforms to standard DCL command syntax. (The ADMINISTER
command line interface also provides automatic translation of Net
commands that have ADMINISTER command equivalents.)
Windows NT server administration tools --- These management tools
are included in the Advanced Server software kit for you to install on
Windows NT workstations or Windows-based computers. You can use these
tools to manage the Advanced Server remotely from your client workstation.
Windows NT Server tools --- These tools are available as part of
the Windows NT Server.
To administer the Advanced Server from a Windows client workstation, you
must install Windows NT server administration tools.
This set of tools allows you to administer the Advanced Server and
Windows NT Server computers from network clients, such as Windows NT,
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows for Workgroups clients. An
installable version of the tools is shared automatically by the
Advanced Server. The tools are made available in the PWUTIL share after
installation and configuration of the Advanced Server is complete.
See the README.TXT file included with the Advanced Server software for
installation instructions for the Windows NT server administration
tools. See Appendix A, Differences Between Advanced Server and Windows NT Server, for more information about differences
between the two network operating systems.
The Advanced Server builds security into the operating system, thereby
enabling efficient management of large networks. You can set up domains
and trust relationships between domains to centralize user accounts and
other security information, making the network easier to manage and
use. Every user needs only one account. This account can provide the
user with access to resources anywhere on the network.
The Advanced Server also incorporates enhanced features that provide you
with a high level of control over user and resource permissions and
auditing. These features include support of discretionary access
control permissions on individual files, directories, and resources,
and complete auditing capabilities.
Optionally, the Advanced Server accommodates both the Advanced Server and
OpenVMS security models.
An important use of servers on most networks is to share files and
directories among network users. The Advanced Server provides high
performance, reliability, and security for file sharing.
The Advanced Server enables the sharing of local OpenVMS files to network
users. You can use discretionary access controls and Advanced Server
security on each file and directory to specify the groups and users
that can access files, to define the levels of access that each group
or user is permitted, and to control auditing. Additional security is
provided by file ownership and OpenVMS file and directory protections.
You can set up printers connected to the OpenVMS system for network
access by creating print shares for OpenVMS print queues defined for
the printers. Printers are accessible to local OpenVMS users and
network users.
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