VAXcluster Console System Software Manual

This document serves as a software manual for the VAXcluster Console System (VCS), a VMS Version 5.3 DECwindows layered software product. VCS centralizes system console services and logs all console data from connected VAXcluster and standalone VAX systems, supporting up to 32 serviced nodes.

The manual outlines the various software components of VCS, including the I/O Data Logger, Data Scanner, Event Logger, and a suite of interactive interfaces such as the Central Control Coordinator (C³), Monitor Interface, Connect Interface, Record Interface, Review Interface, and Access Interface. It provides detailed guidance on configuring the VCS environment using the Configuration Editor (both graphical and line-mode commands) to define nodes, peripherals, clusters, events, scan profiles, and users. Additionally, the document covers Digital Command Language (DCL) commands for activating VCS processes, customizing user interfaces, creating custom icons, developing user-written Access Interface applications, and utilizing the Event Notification System (ENS) for automated alerts. The appendices describe log file formats and error recovery procedures.

This manual is intended for system operators, system managers, Digital Customer Services and software support personnel, and system programmers who need to monitor, manage, diagnose, or develop applications for the VAXcluster Console System.