TOPS-10 Operator's Command Language Reference Manual

This manual serves as a comprehensive reference for operators of the TOPS-10 operating system, detailing commands for managing system resources, batch jobs, spooling, network connections, and user quotas. It covers the Operator Command Language (OPR), providing explanations for running OPR, its command features (like command listing, ESCape recognition, help, and line continuation), and how to interpret ORION-to-OPR messages and control message output.

The document includes detailed descriptions of various OPR commands used for system management, such as ABORT, ALIGN, CANCEL, CLOSE, DEFINE FILE-ACCESS, DEFINE NETWORK-QUEUE, DISABLE, ENABLE, HOLD, MOUNT, RELEASE, REPORT, SET, SHOW, SHUTDOWN, START, and STOP.

It also outlines specialized command subsets:

• CATALOG: Manages disk and tape catalog files and volume-sets.
• CONFIG: Dynamically reconfigures system hardware, including CPUs, memory, and various interfaces.
• LCP (LAT Control Program): Controls and monitors Local Area Transport (LAT) activity and terminal server connections.
• NCP (Network Control Program): Manages and monitors DECnet network activity.
• QUOTA: Maintains disk space quota entries for users.

Furthermore, the manual describes operator-privileged monitor commands for direct system control, including ATTACH/DETACH for CPUs and devices, and SET commands for system parameters (e.g., CORMAX, CORMIN, DATE, DAYTIME, MEMORY, SCHED, TTY, VMMAX, NOMESSAGE), along with INITIA and XCHNGE. Lastly, it introduces the OPSER program, enabling a single job to control multiple subjobs via pseudo-terminals, providing its command language and error messages. The manual is intended for operators with SYSTEM, HOST, or REMOTE privileges.