Etos Accounts

Summary

This chapter serves as a guide for system managers on managing multiple users within the ETOS environment. It covers the following key areas:

• Account Structure: Defines how the system manager allocates sections of disk storage (known as ETOS accounts) to users. Each account has four primary attributes: an account number (project and programmer number), a password, a protection code (which determines privilege levels and memory allocation), and a creation date.
• ETOS Files: Describes the structure and attributes of ETOS files, including file names, length (in blocks), and file protection codes.
• ACCNT Program: Details the use of the ACCNT program to manage the user account structure, create and delete accounts, allocate ETOS files, and perform system maintenance tasks.
• Listing and Manipulation: Provides instructions on how to list system accounts and ETOS files, as well as methods for extending file lengths and renaming account attributes.
• System and Public Packs: Explains the creation and management of public disk packs, which allow for expanded on-line storage and multi-user access.
• Inter-System Operations: Covers procedures for moving files between different storage areas (OS/8, COS, and virtual systems) and initializing private packs for data retrieval or compatibility.
• System Accounts: Details the three default system accounts created during a Sysgen:
  • [00,01]: The Master File Directory (MFD).
  • [00,02]: The Library account, containing system-wide ETOS files.
  • [00,03]: The Operator's account, used for system initialization and job management.