TOPS20 KL inst

This document, the "TOPS-20 KL Model B Installation Guide" (AA-M229B-TM) from September 1985, provides detailed procedures for installing TOPS-20 Version 6.1 software. It covers installation on a new DECSYSTEM-20 system and updating existing TOPS-20 software on a KL10 Model B system.

The guide is intended for TOPS-20 operators, system managers, and other personnel responsible for:

• Installing TOPS-20 software on a new system.
• Updating TOPS-20 software on an existing system.
• Installing TCP/IP-20 software.
• Generating a tailored GALAXY batch and spooling system.

Key areas covered include:

• System Preparation: Collecting necessary information (disk drives, terminal lines, tape drives, printers), and identifying required installation tools (floppy disks, installation/distribution tapes, formatted disk packs).
• File System Creation: Steps for loading and starting the TOPS-20 monitor, initializing the file system, creating system directories, running DUMPER to restore bundled software from tape, and creating the DUMP.EXE file.
• System Tailoring: Configuring various system parameters such as monitor selection, system name, terminal speeds, logical names, magnetic tape settings, line printer parameters, local time zone, directory settings, account validation, performance improvements, scheduler controls, file archiving and migration, tape drive allocation, accounting shift changes, MSCP-served disk drives, daylight savings time, remote line conditions, system message levels, and network information.
• Front-End File System: Procedures for building and managing the front-end file system, including halting and restarting the monitor, and copying files from floppy disks.
• System Startup: Instructions for restarting the newly installed or updated system.
• User Environment Test Package (UETP): Guidance on running standard and optional tests to check system functionality.
• Specific Installation Scenarios (Appendices):
  • Updating DECSYSTEM-20 Software: Detailed steps for updating from Version 5.1 to Version 6.1.
  • TCP/IP-20 Installation: Specific instructions for installing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol software.
  • Tailored Batch and Spooling System Generation (GALAXY): Procedures for customizing and installing the GALAXY system.

The manual includes notes on important version numbers, command syntax, error recovery procedures, and references other TOPS-20 documentation.