VMS Utilities and Commands I Student Workbook

This document is a student workbook for a course on VMS Utilities and Commands. It covers various aspects of using the VMS system, including:

• Hardware and Software Overview: Introduction to VAX hardware subsystems and the VMS operating system.
• Getting Started: Logging into the VMS system, user name and password conventions, and managing terminal sessions.
• Creating and Editing Text Files: Using text editors like EDT and EVE, including their features and commands.
• Communicating with Other Users: Utilizing VMS mail and phone utilities, and communicating with system operators.
• Managing Files: File specifications, directory structures, file manipulation commands, and file protection.
• Customizing the User Environment: Using logical names, DCL symbols, and defining terminal keys.
• Writing Command Procedures: Developing, testing, and executing command procedures, including control flow and lexical functions.
• Using Disk and Tape Volumes: Creating, mounting, and managing disk and tape volumes, as well as using backup utilities.
• Submitting Batch and Print Jobs: Understanding and using commands for batch and print jobs, including queue management.
• Developing Programs: The basic steps involved in program development, including using editors, compilers, linkers, and debuggers.
• Exercises: Practical exercises for each module to reinforce learning.

The workbook aims to provide users with the skills necessary to perform typical nonprivileged operations on a VMS system by entering commands at an interactive terminal.