PATHWORKS for Macintosh Version 1.1 Network Services

This document serves as a comprehensive user's guide for PATHWORKS for Macintosh Version 1.1, detailing how Macintosh computers can access various network services on Digital Equipment Corporation's VAX computers.

The guide is divided into two main parts:

1. Network Services User's Guide:

   • Introduction and Installation: Provides an overview of the PATHWORKS product, different connection types (network, modem, serial), and detailed instructions for installing the software, including hardware and system requirements. It describes core software components like VAXshare file services, VAXshare print services, Terminal Services (MacTerminal), MacX and DECwindows support, Data Access Language (DAL), and Mail for Macintosh.
   • VAXshare File Services: Explains how to log on to VAXshare file servers, mount volumes, manage access privileges for folders, and highlights differences from AppleShare file servers, including VMS file handling.
   • VAXshare Print Services: Describes how to use VAX computers as print servers for network printers, including managing VMS print queues.
   • Terminal Services: Covers using MacTerminal to emulate a Digital terminal, connect to VAX computers, log in to the VMS operating system, use Digital Command Language (DCL) commands, and establish modem/serial connections.
   • MacX and DECwindows Programs: Introduces MacX as an X Window System implementation for Macintosh, allowing users to access DECwindows applications running on VAX computers, and details starting programs and handling mouse/keyboard differences.
   • Data Access Language: Provides an overview of DAL for Macintosh applications to access data in VAX databases.
   • Appendixes: Includes network basics (explaining networks, Apple and Digital networks, and their interconnections) and a VAXshare Management Command Reference for DCL commands.

2. Using DECnet for Macintosh:

   • Getting Started: Explains the benefits of DECnet software for Macintosh (connecting to DECnet networks, file access, email, terminal services) and outlines system requirements and installation verification.
   • Configuring Your Macintosh for DECnet: Provides steps for setting up a Macintosh as a DECnet node for Ethernet or AppleTalk connections, including defining node names, addresses, security settings, and line speeds.
   • Accessing Network Files: Details how to connect to remote systems, obtain directories, display, copy, print, and delete files using NetCopy, and leverage wildcards and command procedures.
   • Accessing Macintosh Files From Other Computers on DECnet: Describes how other DECnet users can access Macintosh files using various access methods (username/password, public directory, proxy access).
   • Transferring Files: Explains file type conversions between Macintosh and VMS, managing file characteristics, and understanding NetCopy errors.
   • Backing Up Files: Covers using NetCopy wildcards and DCL COPY for network backup and restoration, including unattended backups.
   • Asynchronous DECnet Communications: Explains how to configure a Macintosh for asynchronous DECnet connections (modem) and connect from the DECnet Control Panel or MacTerminal.
   • Troubleshooting: Offers extensive guidance for resolving issues related to DECnet software operation, network configuration, node definitions, hardware, and asynchronous connections.

The guide provides essential information for Macintosh users to integrate their systems into VAX-based network environments, covering everything from initial setup to advanced file management and troubleshooting.