Etos Accounts

Summary

This document, Chapter 5 of the ETOS manual, details the management of user accounts and file structures within an ETOS environment.

Key topics include:

• Account Structure: ETOS allows the system manager to partition disks into user accounts. Key attributes of an account include a unique number (project/programmer), a password, a protection code (which determines privilege and memory allocation), and a creation date.
• ETOS File Management: The ACCNT program is the primary tool for creating, deleting, and manipulating accounts and files. ETOS files have attributes such as file names, extensions, lengths, and protection codes.
• System Accounts: The chapter describes the three initial system accounts: [00,01] (Master File Directory), [00,02] (Library), and [00,03] (Operator).

• Procedures: Detailed instructions are provided for:

  • Initiating and using the ACCNT program.
  • Listing, creating, and deleting accounts and files.
  • Configuring OS/8 and COS storage areas.
  • Moving files between various environments (OS/8, COS, real vs. virtual systems).
  • Enabling specific consoles or accounts to run the ACCNT program for security management.

• Public Packs: The chapter explains how to initialize and use "public packs" to extend storage and support multiple users, emphasizing that these packs must be mounted before access.

• System Files: It concludes with documentation of specific files found in the distribution pack, including system programs, device handlers, and stand-alone software equivalents.