TOPS-10 Tables Description Apr86

This document provides illustrated descriptions of the tables and data structures used by the TOPS-10 operating system monitor (version 7.03) and its ANF-10 networking software (version 4.0), specifically for KL processors.

Its primary purpose is to serve as a reference for system analysts and programmers needing to repair or modify the TOPS-10 monitor source code, and for gaining a conceptual understanding of its internal operations.

The tables detailed in the document cover critical aspects of system management, including:

• Memory allocation
• Control of jobs, processes, and resources such as files, devices, and CPU operations.
• Networking data structures for the ANF-10 software.
• Various system status, configuration, and error-related information.

The document is a summary of information processed by the monitor, intended to highlight critical data for development and maintenance.