SHC011 VMS USERGUIDE ENG.PDF

This user manual, published in April 1995 by Digital Equipment Corporation, describes the "System Healthcheck for OpenVMS" tool (Version 1.1), distributed via CD-ROM.

The System Healthcheck tool is a data collector designed to provide a broad assessment of standalone or clustered OpenVMS computer systems. It gathers both static (e.g., account setup, file security, layered product information) and dynamic (e.g., I/O rates, disk usage, paging) performance, security, configuration, and accounting data.

The overall service involves several steps: users install the tool, perform a data collection job, copy the collected data to media (like a TK50/TK70 tape), and return it to Digital for analysis. Digital then generates a System Healthcheck report, detailing potential issues and concerns, followed by a consultation with a Digital Multivendor Customer Services (MCS) consultant to discuss the report and propose an action plan.

The manual provides detailed instructions on installing and running the tool, performing a data collection job (including entering customer details, site operations, data collection parameters, security policy, and node selection), checking collection status, and handling errors. It also specifies prerequisites for installation and operation, such as OpenVMS versions (VAX 5.0-6.2, AXP 1.5-6.2), hardware, disk space, and user privileges. Special procedures are outlined for running the tool on heterogeneous VMSclusters, categorized by different SYSUAF.DAT and queue management file configurations. Troubleshooting procedures and contact information for further help are also included.