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PCSA

mamaDmD™

Installing DECnet/PCSA
V AXmate Client with
DOS Diskettes

May 1988
Revision/Update Information:
This is a new manual.

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Operating System and Version:
VAXIVMS, Version 4.6 or later
MS-DOS, Version 3.3
Software Version:
DECnet/PCSA Client: VAXmate, Version 2.0

Order Number AA-LB65A- TH
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

First Published, 1988
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that
may appear in this document.
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may
be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment
that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated
companies.
Copyright © 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
The Reader's Comments form at the end of this document requests the user's
critical evaluation to assist us in preparing future documentation.
MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:
DEC
DECmate
DEC net
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MASSBUS
MicroVAX
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Professional

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Rainbow
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UNIBUS
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VAXmate
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VT
Work Processor

Contents
Preface

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Chapter 1

Preparing to Install

Chapter 2

Installing on a VAXNMS Server

Installing VAXmate Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Using the Initial Workstation Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Chapter 3

Installing on a VAXmate Server

Installing VAXmate Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Initial Workstation Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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Chapter 4

Installing on a Local Hard Disk for
Asynchronous DECnet

Preparing Your Hard Disk .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Installing VAXmate Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Setting Up for Asynchronous DECnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Running Asynchronous DECnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Running Asynchronous DECnet from a Dedicated DECnet Line . 4-9
Running Asynchronous DECnet from a Dynamically Switched
Terminal Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Figures
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1

Rebooting the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
VAXmate Client Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
VAXmate Client Directory Structure ...... : . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Local Hard Disk Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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Preface

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The Personal Computing Systems Architecture (PCSA) is an extension
of DIGITAL's systems and networking architecture that merges VMS
and MS-DOS environments. The PCSA network may include VAX,
MicroVAX or VAXmate servers running VAXIVMS Services for
MS-DOS or VAXmate Services for MS-DOS. It also includes the
DECnet/PCSA Client software that runs on PC workstations and
on VAXmate workstations. Other PCSA products include Thin Wire
Ethernet products and other peripherals, such as the LN03 Plus and
LA75 Companion printers.
DIGITAL's PCSA network fully integrates all the elements of personal
and corporate computing required for direct information access and
sharing. Thus, it has computing and communication capabilities
substantially better than those of conventional PC local area networks
(LANs).

Manual Objectives
The purpose of this guide is to help the system administrator install
VAXmate client software and maintain workstations in a network.
After installing the VAXmate client software, you may want to insert this
guide in the binder of your VAXNMS Services for MS-DOS Installation
Guide or your VAXmafe Services for MS-DOS Administration Guide,
whichever is appropriate.

Intended Readers
This guide is intended for system administrators who need to install
VAXmate client software and assumes:
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The network, including all cables, workstations, VAX computers,
and other hardware, is connected. For information on connecting
the network, refer to the PCSA Overview and the Network
Troubleshooting Guide. For information on assembling the
workstation, refer to your system handbook.

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The server has been installed. To install a VAX/VMS server, see
the VAXNMS Services for MS-DOS Installation Guide. To install a
VAXmate server, see the VAXmafe Services for MS-DOS Administration
Guide.

•

You are familiar with the associated documentation:
Your system handbook
Your server guide
MS- Windows User's Guide
MS-DOS Reference Guide
Network Troubleshooting Guide
Using Networks from Your Workstation

Manual Organization
This guide consists of four chapters and an index.

Chapter 1

Contains general information and preliminary
installation steps. You must complete the
preJiminal'Y installation steps before proceeding
to the other chapter that pel'tains to you.

Chapter 2

Follow the installation procedures in this chapter if
you use a VAXIVMS system for your server.

Chapter 3

Follow the installation procedures in this chapter if
you use a VAXmate server.

Chapter 4

Describes how to install VAXmate client software
on a local hard disk. Follow the installation
procedures in this chapter if you do not have
access to a local area network and want to run
asynchronous DECnet.

Conventions Used

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Convention

Meaning

Ctrl/C

Hold down the Ctrl key and press the C key.

CtrIlY

Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Y key.

CtrllZ

Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Z key.

CtrI/Alt/Del

Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys while you press
the Del key on the numeric keypad. The Del key is
also labeled Se!. You use the Ctrl/Alt/Del keys to
reboot the workstation.

Alt/Shift/Tab

Hold down both the Alt key and the Shift key
while you press the Tab key.

colored type

In examples of computer dialog, or in instructions,
what you type is shown in red.

black type

In examples of computer dialog, what the computer
shows on the screen is shown in black.

case

You can type commands and parameters in
uppercase or lowercase letters, or in a combination
of both.

typing

Type all spaces and punctuation marks exactly as
they are printed. Press the Return key after typing
a command line.

[ ]

Square brackets in a command line indicate the
optional command qualifiers. Do not type the
brackets when specifying information within the
brackets.

vertical list of options

A vertical list of options without square brackets
(I ]) indicates that you can specify any number of
options (or in some cases, none, if the defaults
apply).
An eHipsis (. .. ) following an entry in a command
line indicates that the entry can be repeated any
number of times.

VAXIVMS server

A short name for VAXIVMS Services for MS-DOS.

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Convention

Meaning

VAXmate server

A short name for VAXmate Services for MS-DOS.
A vertical bar ( I ) in a command line indicates that
you have a choice between two or more entries.
You must select one entry, unless the entries are
optional.

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numbers

All numbers shown in this manual are in decimal
form, unless otherwise noted.

default directory

The directory you are currently in.

default drive

The drive you are currently in.

workstation

A term used to include any personal or desktop
computer used to communicate over a network and
use the services available on that network. The
term may include the VAXmate computer and PC
workstations.

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Chapter 1
Preparing to Install

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DIGITAL's VAXmate client software includes the MS-DOS operating
system, PCSA Networks, DECnet-DOS, MS-Windows, the on-line
information system, the VT220 terminal emulator, and the Configuration
Aide.
You can install the VAXmate client software on:
•

A VAXIVMS server, with either:
A virtual disk service
A file service

•

A VAXmate server

•

A VAXmate's local hard disk

Before installing client software, complete the following steps.
1. If you are installing the VAXmate client software on a selver, your
workstation must be connected to a local area network (LAN)
through ThinWire Ethernet. The server must be connected to the
same LAN.
2.

Locate the VAXmate client software diskettes. Handle these very
carefully because you have only one copy of each.

3. Know the DECnet node name and address of the server and the
first workstation. Write this information down for later use.

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Preparing to Install
4. Make a copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette. To copy
this diskette:
a.

Insert the PC SA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette into drive A.

b. Turn on, or reboot, the workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

Figure 1-1 identifies the positions of the keys used to reboot the
workstation. Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the Del
key.
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Rebooting the Workstation

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At the system prompt, type:
A:\>DISKCOPY A: A:

When prompted for the source diskette, insert the PCSA VM
Client Install V2.0 diskette into drive A and press the Return
key.
When prompted for the target diskette, remove the PCSA VM
Client Install V2.0 diskette from drive A and insert the blank
diskette into drive A. Press the Return key.
When the copy operation is finished, set aside the original PCSA
VM Client Install V2.0 diskette. Use the copy of the PCSA VM
Client Install V2.0 diskette in the installation procedure.
5. If you have a VAXIVMS server, you need to install the client
software on the VAXIVMS server. Proceed to Chapter 2 for
instructions.
If you have a VAXmate server, you need to install the client software

on the VAXmate server. Proceed to Chapter 3 for inshuctions.

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If you do not have access to a local area network (LAN) and want

to run asynchronous DECnet, you need to install the client software
on your local hard disk. The installation of the client software
requires lO-Mbytes of your local hard disk. Proceed to Chapter 4
for instructions.
NOTE
If you have access to a LAN and want to install the client

software on your local hard disk, use the Configuration
Aide. For more information on the Configuration Aide,

see Using Networks from Your Workstatio11.

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Chapter 2
Installing on a VAX/VMS Server
If you have a VAXIVMS server, you need to install the VAXmate client

software on the VAXIVMS server. The installation procedure copies
client software from diskettes to the VAX computer over the network.

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The installation procedure requires you to:
•

Create the VAXmate system service

•

Create the PC SA_ADMIN service

•

Install the VAXmate client software on a VAXIVMS server

•

Create an initial workstation diskette

The remainder of this chapter tells you how to install the client software
on a VAXIVMS server and how to create and use the initial workstation
diskette.

Installing V AXmate Client Software
After you complete the preliminary installation steps in Chapter 1,
perform the following steps.
1. Register the workstation to be used in the installation procedure
with the VAXIVMS server. To register the workstation, perform the
following procedure at the VAX server:
a.

Log into a privileged account on the VAX computer running the
disk server.

b. Set the default to SYS$MANAGER.
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c.

Run the PCSA_ADMIN utility by typing:
$ @PCSA_ADMIN

d. Select option 15 to add a node registration entry.
e. When prompted, type the workstation's DEC net node name and
DECnet node address.
f.

Exit the PCSA_ADMIN utility by pressing:
<Ctrl/Z>

2. We recommend that you install the client software on a virtual
disk service on your VAX/VMS server. You should also configure
workstations to use this service to load system software. The use of
a virtual disk service provides you with faster access to the VAXmate
client software.
You can, however, install on a file service. This is a slower method
for accessing VAXmate client software. It does, however, offer the
benefit of wide area network access to the files and is compatible
with previous versions of PC SA.
•

Go to step 3 if you are installing on a virtual disk service.

•

Go to step 4 if you are installing on a file service.

3. Perform this step only if you are installing client software on a
virtual disk service. If you are installing client software on a file
service, go to step 4.
To prepare to install on a virtual disk service:
a.

Make sure you have at least 20,000 blocks of disk space
available on one disk to create a virtual disk service for the
client software.

b. If the disk server is not running, start it now.
To determine whether the disk server is running, type:
$ PC SA SHOW VERSION

If the disk server is running, the following messages are

displayed:
LAD$KERNEL version
LADDRIVER version

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LADDRIVER Vl. 0

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To start the disk server, use LAD_STARTUP. COM. For more
information about LAD_STARTUP.COM., see the VAXNMS
Services for MS-DOS Administration Guide.
c.

To create the virtual system disk in LAD$SYSTEM_DISKS, type:
$ PCSA CREATE DISK VXSYS/TYPE=SYSTEM/CONTIGUOUS/SIZE=?OMB
/ALLOC=20480

If a virtual system disk was successfully created in

LAD$SYSTEM_DISKS, the following messages are displayed:
%PCSA-I-CREATEDISK, created SYS$SYSDEVICE: [PCSA.LADjVXSYS.DSK
%PCSA-I-FORMATDISK, formatting disk, size=20MB, allocation=
20480/20480
%PCSA-I-DISCREATED, SYS$SYSDEVICE: [PCSA.LADjVXSYS.DSK

To create the virtual system disk in another area, type:
$ PC SA CREATE DISK dev:[dirjVXSYS/CONTIGUOUS/SIZE=20MB
/ALLOC=20480

Where:

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dev:

Is the device.

dir

Is the directory.

If the virtual system disk was successfully created in the area

you specified, the following messages are displayed:
%PCSA-I-CREATEDISK, created dev:[dirjVXSYS.DSK
%PCSA-I-FORMATDISK, formatting disk, size=20MB, allocation=
20480/20480
%PCSA-I-DISCREATED, dev: [dirjVXSYS.DSK

Where:
dev:

Is the device.

dir

Is the directory.

If there is insufficient contiguous space available, the virtual

disk is created as a contiguous best try" (the space in which
the disk is created has the least number of breaks possible). A
message displays if the virtual disk is created as a contiguous
best try.
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This installation procedure creates a 20-Mbyte virtual
disk, but alJocates only lO-Mbytes. If, in the future,
the disk becomes full, you can allocate more space
using the PCSA MODIFY DISK command. See the

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IllStalling on a VAXNMS Server
VAXIVMS Sen7ices for MS·DOS Administratioll Guide for

more information on this command.
d. If you created the disk in LAD$SYSTEM_DISKS, mount the
virtual disk by typing:
$ PCSA MOUNT DISK VXSYS /TYPE=SYSTEM/ACCESS=WRITE

If the virtual disk was successfully mounted on LAD$SYSTEM_

DISKS, the following messages are displayed:
%PCSA-I-DISKMOUNTED, SYS$SYSDEVICE:[PCSA.LADjVXSYS.DSK
%PCSA-I-MOUNTINFO, service name~VXSYS, server node=nodename

Where:
nodename

Is the DECnet node name for the server.

If you created the disk on an alternate device, mount the disk by

typing:
$ PCSA MOUNT DISK dev: [dirjVXSYS /TYPE=SYSTEM/ACCESS=WRITE

Where:
dev:

Is the device.

dir

Is the directory.

If the virtual disk was successfully mounted on an alternate

device, the following messages are displayed:
%PCSA-I-DISKMOUNTED, dev:[dirjVXSys.DSK
%PCSA-I-MOUNTINFO, service name=VXSYS, server name=nodename

Where:
dey:

Is the device.

dir

Is the directory.

nodename

Is the DECnet node name for the server.

Proceed now to step 5.
4. Perform this step only if you are installing client software on a file
service. If you performed step 3, do not perform step 4.
To prepare to install to a file service:
a.

Make sure you have at least 20,000 blocks of disk space available
on one disk to create a file service for the client software.

b. If the file server is not running, start it now.

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To determine whether the file server is running, type:
$ PC SA SHOW VERSION

If the file server is running, the following message is displayed:
PCFS_SERVER version

VAX/VMS server for MS-DOS V2.0

To start the file server, use PCFS_STARTUP.COM. For more
information on PCFS_STARTUP.COM., see the VAXNMS

Services for MS-DOS Administration Guide.
c. If you already have a VXSYS service on your file server from
a previous version of VAXmate client software that has been
upgraded with the VMS upgrade procedure, you can retain the
previous version of software and install V2.0 client software as
the service VXSYSV2.
To determine whether you have a VXSYS service, type:
$ PCSA SHOW FILE SERVER SERVICE/REGISTERED/SERVICE=VXSYS

If information is displayed about VXSYS, the service exists.

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d. To create a file service, type:
$ PCSA ADD SERVICE/DIRECTORY servicenmne/TYPE=SYSTEM
$ PCSA GRANT/GROUP PUBLIC servicename servicenmne/ACCESS=READ
$ PC SA GRANT username servicename /ACCESS=(READ,WRITE,CREATE)

Where:
servicename

Is the name of the HIe service you are
creating. The default service name is
VXSYS. If you are retaining a previous
version of VXSYS, name this version
VXSYSV2.

username

Is the user with read, write, and create
privileges. For example, the user could be
the system administrator.

These commands:
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Create a subdirectory in PCFS$SYSTEM. The name of the
subdirectory is the same as the service name.

•

Grant all users access to the service.

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Grant the specified user read, write, and create access to the
service.

NOTE
To connect to the service with read, write, and create
access, you must specify the username of the person
to whom you granted this access.

5. If you do not have a PC SA_ADMIN service set up on your
VAXNMS server, you must create one before you install the client
software. This service is required for the installation procedure and
by the Configuration Aide.
To determine whether you have a PC SA_ADMIN service, type:
$ PC SA SHO FILE_SERVER SERVICES/AUTHORIZED/SERVICE=PCSA_ADMIN

If the information displayed indicates there are authorized users of

this service, the service already exists and you do not need to create
one.
To create a PC SA_ADMIN service, type the following at the system
prompt:
$ PCSA ADD SERVICE/DIRECTORY peSA ADMIN/TYPE=SYSTEM
$ PCSA GRANT/GROUP PUBLIC PCSA ADMIN/ACCESS=READ
$ PCSA GRANT username PCSA_ADMIN/ACCESS=(READ,WRITE,CREATE)

Where:
username

Is the tlser with read, write, and create
privileges. For example, the tlser could be
the system administrator.

6. At the first VAXmate workstation, insert the copy of the PCSA VM
Client Install V2.0 diskette into drive A and reboot the workstation
by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

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Next, select your keyboard. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate selection, then press the Return key. The supported
keyboards are:
English (US)
Canadian
German
Spanish
French
Norwegian
Swedish

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English (UK)
Danish
Finnish
Italian
Swiss (German)
Swiss (French)
8.

Set the date and time.

Do not complete this step if you are installing client software on a
file service; proceed to step 10.
Format the virtual disk, using the following procedure:
a.

Start the network by typing:
A:\>NET START LAD IN:nodename

Where:
nodename

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Is the DECnet node name of your local
workstation.

b. Connect to the virtual disk using the NET USE command. If
your workstation has a hard disk with one partition or if it has
no hard disk, use drive E. If your workstation has a hard disk
with two partitions, use drive F. If your workstation has a hard
disk with three partitions, use drive G, and so on.
For example, for a workstation that has a hard disk with one
partition, type:
A:\>NET USE E: \\server\VXSYS

Where:
server

Is the node where the virtual disk is
stored.

For more information on the NET USE command, see Using
Networks from Your Workstatioll.
c.

Remove the copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette
from drive A.

d. Insert the PC SA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette into drive A and
type:
A:\>FORMAT E:

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e. Remove the PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette from drive A and
insert the copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette into
drive A.

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10. Now that the virtual disk is formatted, type:
A:\>INSTALL REMOTE

11. The INSTALL program prompts you for:
•

Workstation node name:
Type the DECnet node name of the workstation at which you
are installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Workstation node address:
Type the DECnet node address of the workstation at which you
are installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Server node name:
Type the DECnet node name of the server on which you are
installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Server node address:
Type the DECnet node address of the server on which you are
installing the VAXmate client software.

12. The INSTALL program asks:
Will installation be to a disk service (YIN)?
If you are installing client software on a virtual disk, press the fly"
key for "YES". If you answer fly", go to step 13.
If you are not installing on a virtual disk service, press the "N" key
for "NO". If you answer "N", the INSTALL program asks:
will installation be to a file service (YIN)?

Press the fly" key for "YES" if you want to install the client software
on a file service. If you answer "Y", go to step 14.
If you answer "N" to both questions, the INSTALL program exits.

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13. If you are installing the VAXmateclient software on a virtual disk
service, the INSTALL program starts the network and prompts you
for:
•

Drive to assign to the virtual disk [E:):
Type the drive letter you want to connect to the virtual disk.
The default is drive E. If your workstation has a hard disk with
one partition or if it has no hard disk, use the default drive E by
pressing the Return key. If your client workstation has a hard
disk with two partitions, type the letter F. If your workstation
has a hard disk with three partitions, type the letter G, and so
on.

•

Disk service name:
Type the service name for the virtual drive to which you are
connecting. The default disk service name is VXSYS.

•

Disk service password:
If you mounted the virtual disk service with a password, type

the password. Press the Return key if no password is assigned.

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Proceed to step 15.
14. If you are installing the VAXmate client software on a file selvice,
the INSTALL program prompts you for:
•

Service name for the system directory [VXSYS):
Specify the system directory in the form selvice%usemame.
For example, if you created a service VXSYS and granted write
access privileges to MANAGER, type:
VXSYS%MANAGER

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Service password:
Type the password associated with the usemame.

15. Now, the INSTALL program begins a series of prompts, allowing
you to choose whether to install individual PCSA software
components.
NOTE
We recommend that you install all components and that
you complete this procedure in one session.

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If installation of client software is interrupted and you

must begin the installation procedure again, you may
answer "N" to prompts for software components that
were installed prior to the interruption.

The INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 16.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette into drive A.

16. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM NETWORKS V2.0 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 17.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PCSA VM Networks V2.0 diskette into drive A.
17. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If 'you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 18.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.01 of 3 diskette into drive A.
When prompted, insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.0 2 of 3 diskette into
drive A.
18. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 Development Tools (YIN)?

This component of VAXmate client software is required if you want
to use development tools.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 19.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.0 3 of 3 diskette into drive A.

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19. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM MS-WINDOWS 1.03

(YIN)?

To use the Configuration Aide and the VT220 Terminal Emulator,
you must install MS-Windows.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 20.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PC SA VM MS-Windows 1.03 1 of 3 diskette into drive A.
When prompted, insert the remaining PCSA VM MS-Windows 1.03
diskettes into drive A.
20. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM INFO. SYSTEM V2.0

(YIN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to use PCSA on-line documentation.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 21.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

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insert the PCSA VM Info. System V2.0 diskette into drive A.
21. When prompted, insert the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0
diskette into drive A and press the Return key.
When the installation is complete, the INSTALL program displays
the message:
Installation of PCSAVM Operating Environment V2.0 completed.

Figure 2-1 shows the VAXmate client directory structure the
INSTALL program creates on the server.

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Figure 2-1:

VAXmate Client Directory Structure

SYSTEM

COUNTRY

WIN

DECNET

STD

PIF

DRV

22. If you installed the client software on a virtual disk, type the
following command to ensure that the redirector is started:
A:\>NET START RDR

23. If the server offering the PCSA_ADMIN service is different from
the server on which you installed client software, type the following
command:
A:\>NET DEFINE nodename nodeaddress

Where:
nodename

Is the DECnet node name of the .node offering
PCSA_ADMIN.

nodeaddress

Is the DEC net node address of the server
offering PCSA_ADMIN.

24. Copy the remote boot image used to remote boot VAXmate
workstations by typing:
A:\>CD L:\DECNET
A:\>L:
L:\DECNET>NFT COPY/IMAGE/BLOCK VXBOOT.TSK node"SYSTEM
password": : SYS$COMMON: [PCSA] *. *

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Where:
node

Is the node name for the VAX computer on
which you are copying the remote boot image.

password

Is the password for the system manager's
account.

25. Now that the VAXmate client software is installed, you must convert
your copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette to an initial
workstation diskette. An initial workstation diskette is the first key
diskette configured for the workstation at which you installed the
client software. This diskette provides you access to the system and
application directories on your server.
To convert the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette to
an initial workstation diskette:
a.

Insert the copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette into
drive A.

b. Type:
L:\DECNET>KEYDISK server username

Where:

(
c.

server

Is the name of the server that offers the
PCSA_ADMIN service.

llsername

Is the system administrator's llser name
for the PCSA_ADMIN service.

Next, you are prompted for:
•

Username:
Enter the system administrator's user name for the PCSA_
ADMIN service.

•

Password:
Enter the password for the account specified by the
username.

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The diskette can be used to reboot the first workstation, connect to
a file or disk server, and run the Configuration Aide. The procedure
for using the initial workstation diskette is described in the next
section.
NOTE
It is not necessary to run the Configuration Aide at this
time. When you are ready to do so, see "Using the Initial
Workstation Diskette" in this chapter.

Perform step 26 if you installed the client software on a virtual disk.
26. If you installed the client software on a virtual disk, you must log in
to the VAX/VMS system manager's account and issue commands to
remount the virtual disk for shared read access.
Use the following procedure to remount the virtual disk for shared
read:
a. Log in to your system manager's account.
b. Type:
$ PCSA DISMOUNT DISK VXSYS

Mount the disk by typing:
$ PC SA MOUNT DISK dev: [dir]VXSYS VXSYS /ACCESS=READ
/CONNECTIONS=lOO/TYPE=SYSTEM/PERMANENT

Where:
dev:

[s the device.

dir

Is the directory.

These commands mount the virtual disk for read-only access on a
permanent basis and allow up to 100 client systems to connect.

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U sing the Initial Workstation Diskette
You can use the initial workstation diskette to:
•

Reboot the first workstation

•

Connect to a file or disk service

•

Run the Configuration Aide

When you are ready to use the initial workstation diskette:
1. Insert the initial workstation diskette in drive A and reboot the
workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

2. When prompted, choose your keyboard and set the date and time.
3. If you installed the client software on a disk service, connect to the
disk service by typing:
A:\>CONNECT DISK service drv:

Where:

(

service

Is the name of the disk service on which the
service was installed. TIle default disk service
name is VXSYS.

dry:

Is the drive for the disk service. If your
workstation has a hard disk with one partition
or if .it has no hard disk, use drive E. If
your workstation has a hard disk with two
partitions, use drive F, and so on.

When prompted for the password for the service, type the password
if one is assigned. If there is no password assigned for the service,
press the Return key.
Proceed to step 5.
4. If you installed the client software on a file service, connect to the
file service by typing:
A:\>CONNECT FILE server service

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Where:
server

Is the nodename for the server on which you
installed the client software.

service

Is the name of the file service on which the
software was installed. The default file service
name is VXSYS.

When prompted for the username, press the Return key to connect
to the file service with read-only access. If you require write access
to the service, specify the user name and password.
Run the Configuration Aide by typing:

A:\>RUNAIDE server

Where:
~

server

Is the name of the server offering the PCSA_
ADMlN service. Normally, this is the
same node on which the client software
was installed. You must have issued a NET
DEFINE command to register the server with
your workstation.

When prompted for the username, type the user name for the
person to whom you granted write access for the PCSA_ADMIN
service. When prompted for the password, type the password for
the user to whom you granted write access for the PCSA_ADMIN
service.
For more information about setting up workstations for remote boot,
running the Configuration Aide, and editing configuration files, see

Using Networks from Your Workstation.

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Chapter 3
Installing on a V AXmate Server
If you have a VAXmate server, you need to install the VAXmate client

software on the VAXmate server. The installation procedure copies
client software from diskettes to the VAXmate selver over the network.

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The installation process requires you to:
•

Create the VAXmate system service

•

Create the PCSA_ADMIN service

•

Install the VAXmate client software on a VAXmate server

•

Create an initial workstation diskette

This chapter tells you how to install VAXmate client software on
a VAXmate server and explains how to create and use the initial
workstation diskette.

Installing VAXmate Client Software
After you complete the preliminary installation steps in Chapter 1,
perform the following steps.
1. Register the workstation to be used in the installation procedure
with the VAXmate server. For more information on registering the
workstation, see VAXmate Seroices for MS-DOS Admillistratioll Guide.

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2. Create a directory and update your SERVER.INI file.
•

If a previous version of VAXmate client software already exists

on your VAXmate server and you want to replace it with the
VAXmate client software now being installed, do not complete
this step; proceed to step 3.
•

If you want to retain the previous version of client software

and install V2.0 of the software on the server as well, you must
manually update the SERVER.INI file and create.a root directory
for the new installation. Choose a unique name to distinguish
this new service. For example, if you are installing V2.0 of the
client software, name the service VXSYSV2.
NOTE
Because of limited disk space on the VAXmate server,
it may not be possible to have multiple versions of
the client software stored on it. However, if you
have a 40-Mbyte hard disk, you may be able to store
multiple versions.
•

If this is the first installation of VAXmate client software being

installed on your file server, perform the following procedure.
This procedure creates a directory for the service and edits the
SERVER.INI file.

/_~\

.
\,,- __ ~

a. At the DOS prompt on the VAXmate server, type:
A: \>SYSDIR

b. When prompted, enter the number that corresponds to the
type of workstation for which you are installing the client
software. Select "1" for VAXmate workstations.
c.

Next, enter the drive letter for the system directory.

d. When prompted for a password, press the Return key
to accept the default password, which is MAINTAIN.
Otherwise, type the password.
The SYSDIR program creates a directory and adds two
lines to the SERVER.lNI file. The first line grants users
read access to the service and the second line grants read,
write, and create privileges for the user with the specified
password.

\~/

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For example, the following lines are added to the SERVER.INI
file if you select "1" for VAXmate, and accept the default
password, MAINTAIN:
SHARE ISSYS=C:\ISSYS /R
SHARE ISWSYS=C:\ISSYS MAINTAIN

3. If you do not have a PCSA_ADMIN service set up on your VAXmate
server, you must create one before you install client software.
This service is required for the installation procedure and by the
Configuration Aide.
To determine whether you have a PC SA_ADMIN service, check
the contents of the SERVER.INI file. If there is a line that reads
"SHARE PC SA_ADMIN = ", the service already exists and you do
not have to create one.
To create the PCSA_ADMIN service, perform the following
procedure at the VAXmate server:
a.

Create a directory for the PC SA_ADMIN service by typing:
C: \>MKDIR ADMIN

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b. Edit the SERVER.INI file and enter the following line:
SHARE PCSA_ADMIN=C:\ADMIN password

Where:
password

Is the password for the service.

4. Restart the server by typing:

c: \>SERVE
5. At the first workstation, insert the copy of the PCSA VM Client
Install V2.0 diskette into drive A and reboot the workstation by
pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

6. Next, select your keyboard. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate selection, then press the Return key. The supported
keyboards are:
English (US)
Canadian
German
Spanish
French
Norwegian

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Swedish
English (UK)
Danish
Finnish
Italian
Swiss (German)
Swiss (French)
7. Set the date and time.
8. Then type:
A:\>INSTALL REMOTE

9. The INSTALL program prompts you for:
•

Workstation node name:
Type the DECnet node name of the workstation at which you
are installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Workstation node address:
Type the DECnet node address of the workstation at which you
are installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Server node name:
Type the DECnet node name of the server on which you are
installing the VAXmate client software.

•

Server node address:
Type the DECnet node address of the server on which you are
installing the VAXmate client software.

10. The INSTALL program asks:
Will installation be to a disk service (YIN)?

Press the "N" key for "NO".
The INSTALL program then asks:
Will installation be to a file service (YIN)?

Press the "Y" key for "YES".
If you answer "N" to both questions, the INSTALL program exits.

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11. Now the INSTALL program starts the network and prompts you for
the following information:
•

Service name for system directory [VXSYS]:
Change the default for the system directory from VXSYS to
VXWSYS by typing VXWSYS, then pressing the Return key.
Otherwise, type the service name you created using the SYSDIR
command.

•

Service password:
Type the password associated with the service you created using
the SYSDIR command.

12. Now, the INSTALL program begins a series of prompts, allowing
you to choose whether to install individual PCSA software
components.
NOTE
We recommend that you install all components and that
you complete this procedure in one session.
If installation of dient software is interrupted and you

must begin the installation procedure again, you may
answer UN" to prompts for software components that
were installed prior to the interruption.

The INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 (YIN)?
This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 13.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette into drive A.
13. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM NETWORKS V2.0 (YIN)?
This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 14.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program promp.ts you to

insert the PCSA VM NETWORKS V2.0 diskette into drive A.

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14. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 15.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the DNET-VAXMATE 2.01 of 3 diskette into drive A.

When prompted, insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.0 2 of 3 diskette into
drive A.
15. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 Development Tools (YIN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to use development tools.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 16.
If you type IIY" for IIYES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the DNET-VAXMATE 2.033 of 3 diskette into drive A.
16. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM MS-WINDOWS 1.03 (YIN)?

To use the Configuration Aide and the VT220 Terminal Emulator,
you must install the the MS-Windows component.
If you type liN" for "NO", proceed to step 17.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PCSA VM MS-Windows 1.03 1 of 3 diskette into drive A.
When prompted, insert the remaining PC SA VM MS-Windows 1.03
diskettes into drive A.
17. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM INFO. SYSTEM V2.0 (YIN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to use PCSA on-line documentation.
If you type liN" for "NO", proceed to step 18.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PCSA VM Info. System V2.0 diskette into drive A.

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18. When prompted, insert the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0
diskette into drive A and press the Return key.
When the installation is complete, the INSTALL program displays
the message:
Installation of PCSAVM Operating Environment V2.0 completed.

Figure 3-1 shows the VAXmate client directory structure the
INSTALL program creates on the server.
Figure 3-1:

VAXmate Client Directory Structure

SYSTEM

COUNTRY

WIN

DECNET

8TD

PIF

DRV

19. If the server offering the PCSA_ADMIN service is different from
the server on which you installed client software, type the following
command:
A:\>NET DEFINE nodename nodeaddress

Where:
nodename

Is the DECnet node name of the node offering
PCSA_AD¥IN.

nodeaddress

Is the DECnet node address of the server
offeting PCSA_ADMIN.

20. Now that the client software is installed, you must convert your
copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette to an initial
workstation diskette. An initial workstation diskette is the first key
diskette configured for the workstation at which you installed the
client software. This diskette provides you with access to the system
and application directories on your server.

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To convert the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette to
an initial workstation diskette:
a.

Change directories to the L drive by typing:

•

A: \>CD L: \DECNET
A:>L:

b. Insert the copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette into
drive A.
c.

Type:
L:\DECNET>KEYDISK server username

Where:
server

Is the name of the server that offers the
PCSA_ADMIN sel·vice.

username

Is the system administrator's user name
for the PCSA_ADMIN service.

d. Next, you are prompted for:
•

Username:
Enter the system administrator's user name for the PCSA_
ADMIN selvice.

•

Password:
Enter the password for the account specified by the
username.

The KEYDISK command updates the PCSA_ADMIN service with
the files required by the Configuration Aide. Then, the KEYDISK
command converts your copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0
diskette to an initial workstation diskette that you can use on the
workstation at which you installed the client software.
When KEYDISK is finished, you can use the initial workstation
diskette to reboot the first workstation, connect to a file or disk
server, and run the Configuration Aide. For more information about
the Configuration Aide, see Using Networks frolll Your Workstation.

NOTE
It is not necessary to run the Configuration Aide at this

time. When you are ready to do so, go to "Using the
Initial Workstation Diskette" in this chapter.
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U sing the Initial Workstation Diskette
You can use the initial workstation diskette to:
•

Reboot the first workstation

•

Connect to a file service

•

Run the Configuration Aide

When you are ready to use the initial workstation diskette:
1. Insert the initial workstation diskette in drive A and reboot the
workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

2. When prompted, select your keyboard and set the date and time.
3. Connect to the file service by typing:
A:\>CONNECT FILE server service

Where:

(

server

Is the node name on which you installed the
client software.

service

Is the name of the file service on which the
software was installed. The default file service
name is VXSYS.

Where:
server

Is the name of the server offering the PCSA_
ADMIN service. Normally, this is the
same node on which the client software
was installed. YOlt mllst have issued a NET
DEFINE command to register the server with
your workstation.

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For more information about setting up workstations for remote boot,
running the Configuration Aide, and editing configuration files, see
Using Networks from Your Workstation.

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Chapter 4
Installing on a Local Hard Disk for
Asynchronous DECnet
If you do not have access to a local area network (LAN) and want to

run asynchronous DECnet, you need to install the client software on
your local hard disk. The installation of the client software requires
lO-Mbytes of your hard disk.
NOTE
PCSA is designed to be run with Ethernet communIcations.
However, casual users can run PCSA using asynchronous
DECnet. Because network performance is decreased, we
recommend only casual users run PCSA using asynchronous
DECnet.

This chapter tells you how to:
•

Prepare your hard disk

•

Install the VAXmate client software on your local hard disk

•

Set up for asynchronous DECnet

•

Run asynchronous DECnet
NOTE
If you have access to a LAN and want to install the client
software on your local hard disk, use the Configuration Aide.
For more information on the Configuration Aide, see Using

Networks from Your Workstation.

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Preparing Your Hard Disk
Before installing client software on your local hard disk, make sure the
disk is formatted. If it is a new disk or you want to format another
partition, start the workstation with the PC SA VM MS-DOS V3.3
diskette and format the disk with the FORMAT utility. For more
information on formatting a hard disk, see the MS-DOS Reference Guide.
If your hard disk currently contains a previous version of MS-DOS,

upgrade the disk according to the instructions in the PCSA Client Release
Notes.

Installing V AXmate Client Software
After you complete the preliminary installation steps in Chapter 1,
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the copy of the PC SA VM Client Install V2.0 diskette into
drive A and reboot the workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

2. Next, select your keyboard. Use the arrow keys to highlight the
appropriate selection, then press the Return key. The supported
keyboards are:
English (US)
Canadian
German
Spanish
French
Norwegian
Swedish
English (UK)
Danish
Finnish
Italian
Swiss (German)
Swiss (French)

3. Set the date and time.
4. Type:
A:\>INSTALL LOCAL

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5. The INSTALL program prompts you for:
•

Drive for software installation [C:]:
Press the Return key to accept the default, which is drive C.
Otherwise, type the letter of the hard disk partition on which
you are installing the VAXmate client software.

6. Now, the INSTALL program begins a series of prompts, allowing
you to choose whether to install individual PC SA software
components.
NOTE
We recommend that you install all components and that
you complete this procedure in one session.
If installation of client software is interrupted and you
must begin the instaUation procedure again, you may
answer /IN" to prompts for software components that
were installed prior to the interruption.

The INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM MS-DOS V3.3 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 7.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the PCSA VM MS-DOS V3.3 diskette into drive A.

Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PCSA VM NETWORKS V2.0 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 8.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the PCSA VM Networks V2.0 diskette into drive A.

8. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 (YIN)?

This is a required component of VAXmate client software.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 9.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.01 of 3 diskette into drive A.

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When prompted, insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.0 2 of 3 diskette into
drive A.
9. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install DNET-VAXMATE 2.0 Development Tools (YIN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to use development tools.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 10.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the DNET-VAXmate 2.0 3 of 3 diskette into drive A.
10. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM MS-WINDOWS 1.03 (YIN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to run MS-Windows.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 11.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to
insert the PCSA VM MS-Windows 1.03 1 of 3 diskette into drive A.

When prompted, insert the remaining PCSA VM MS-Windows 1.03
diskettes into drive A.
11. Next, the INSTALL program asks:
Do you wish to install PC SA VM INFO. SYSTEM V2.0 (YiN)?

This component of the VAXmate client software is required if you
want to use PC SA on-line documentation.
If you type "N" for "NO", proceed to step 12.
If you type "Y" for "YES", the INSTALL program prompts you to

insert the PC SA VM Info. System V2.0 diskette into drive A.
12. When prompted, insert the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0
diskette into drive A and press Return key.
When the installation is complete, the INSTALL program displays
the message:
Installation of PCSAVM Operating Environment V2.0 completed.

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Figure 4-1 shows the directory structure the INSTALL program
creates on the hard disk.
Figure 4-1:

Local Hard Disk Directory Structure
c:\

SYSTEM

I
COUNTRY

PCAPP

WIN

DECNET

DRV

I
STD

UTIL

PIF

MR-1522-0E

Setting Up for Asynchronous DECnet
Before you can run the network software, you must create an executor
database for your workstation. An executor database is a collection of
network information for a specific node. You must also create a node
database for all nodes with which you will be communicating.
1.

To prepare to create an executor database for your workstation:
a.

Remove the copy of the PCSA VM Client Install V2.0 2 of 2
diskette from drive A.

b. Determine whether you have an AUTOEXEC.BAT file on your
hard disk by typing:
C>DIR AUTOEXEC.BAT

If an AUTOEXEC.BAT file is displayed, rename it

AUTOEXEC.OLD by typing:
C:\>RENAME AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC.OLD

If you do not have an AUTOEXEC.BAT file on your hard disk, it
is not necessary to create one at this time.

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c.

Determine whether you have a CONFIG.SYS file on your hard
disk by typing:
OIR CONFIG.SYS

If you do not already have a CONFIG.SYS file on your hard

disk, create one now.
d. Add the following lines to your CONFIG.SYS file:
LASTORIVE=Z
BUFFERS=10
FILES=20

e. Reboot your workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/oel>

Set the date and time.

2. To create an executor database:
a.

Set the path for DECnet asynchronous communications by
typing:
C>PATH C:\SYSTEMiC:\OECNET

b. Copy the correct MSNET.INI file by typing:
C:\>COPY C:\OECNET\MSNET.OCP C:\DECNET\MSNET.INI

NOTE
If you want to return to Ethernet communications,

copy the MSNET.ETH file to the MSNET.lNI file and
delete t.he DECPARM.DAT file. Then, issue the NET
INSTALL command to rebuild your database.

Type:
C>NET INSTALL nodename nodenumber speed modem state

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Where:
nodename

Is the DECnet node name for the
workstation.

nodenumber

Is the DECnet node address for the
workstation.

speed

Is the speed of the serial line.

modem

Is the modem support, either FULL or
NULL. If you want DECnet DOS to
respond to the modem control signals of
your modem, specify FULL. Otherwise,
specify NULL.

state

Is the operational state of the line when
DECnet is started. Set the state to
ON when using a hardwired dedicated
DECnet line to run asynchronous DECnet.
Set the state to OFF when using a
dedicated DECnet line with a modem
or a dynamically switched terminal1ine.

3. To create a node database, you must define node entries for all
nodes with which you communicate.
a. If you communicate directly with a server node, type:
C>NET DEFINE servername servernumber

Where:
servername

Is the DECnet name of the server node.

servernumber

Is the DECnet node number of the server
node.

b. If you communicate with nodes that are not server nodes, define
them by typing the following for each node:
C>NCP DEFINE NODE nodenumber NAME nodename [USER username
PASSWORD password]

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Where:
nodenumber

Is the node number of the DECnet node.

nodename

Is the name of the DECnet node.

username

Is optional and should only be supplied if
you want to specify the user name for a
default account for accessing the remote
node.

password

Is optional and should only be supplied
if you want to specify the password for a

default account for accessing the remote
node.

4. If you renamed an existing AUTOEXEC.BAT file to
AUTOEXEC.OLD in step 1, rename the AUTOEXEC.OLD file
to AUTOEXEC.BAT by typing:
C>RENAME AUTOEXEC.OLD AUTOEXEC.BAT

If you do not have an AUTOEXEC.BAT file, create one now.

5. Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to include the VAXmate client
software in the workstation's path and start the network
automatically.
a. To include the VAXmate client software in the workstation's
path, add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C>PATH = C:\PCAPPiC:\WIN\UTILiC:\WIN\diriC:\SYSTEM;C:\DECNET

Where:

rur

Is the MS-Windows directory STD or the
directory created with the MS-Windows
SETUP utility.

b. To automatically start the network, add the following line to
your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
C>NET START RDR

You can also start DECnet manually by typing the NET START
RDR command at the MS-DOS prompt.

4-8

Installing on a Local Hard Disk for Asyncllronous DECnet

Running Asynchronous DEC net
You can run asynchronous DECnet from your workstation using either
of the following lines:
•

A dedicated DECnet line

•

A dynamically switched terminal line

Both types of lines used for running asynchronous DECnet can be
connected to the VAX computer through a modem or be hardwired
directly to the VAX computer.

Running Asynchronous DECnet from a Dedicated DEC net Line
To run asynchronous DECnet using a dedicated DECnet line connected
through a modem:
1. Reboot your workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

Make sure your AUTOEXEC.BAT file started the network.

Connect to the DECnet line through the modem. To do so:
a.

Enter terminal emulation.

b. Call the VAX computer.
c.

Exit terminal emulation to return to DOS.

4. Make sure the DECnet executor state is ON by typing:
NCP>SHOW EXEC

If the executor state is OFF, type:
NCP>SET EXEC STATE ON

5. Make sure the line state is ON by typing:
NCP>SHOW LINE

If the line state is OFF, type:
NCP>SET LINE STATE ON

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4-9

Installing on a Local Hard Disk for Asynchronous DECnet
To run asynchronous DECnet using a dedicated DECnet line hardwired
directly to the VAX computer:
1. Reboot your workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

2. Make sure your AUTOEXEC.BAT file started the network.
3. Make sure the DECnet state is ON.

Running Asynchronous DEC net from a Dynamically Switched
Terminal Line
A dynamically switched terminal line is a terminal line that you can
switch to a DDCMP (DECNET) line. The VAX computer uses the
DYNSWITCH program to switch the line. To set up the DYNSWITCH
program, see the VAXNMS Services for MS-DOS Admillistration Guide.
To run asynchronous DECnet from a dynamically switched terminal
line:
1. Reboot your workstation by pressing:
<Ctrl/Alt/Del>

2. Make sure the DECnet line state is set to OFF by typing:
NCP>SHOW LINE

If the line state is ON, type:
NCP>SET LINE STATE OFF

3. If you use an internal modem on a VAXmate, change the default
device from an external modem to an internal modem by typing:
NCP>SET LINE DEVICE COM-2
NCP>DEFINE LINE DEVICE COM-2

If, in the future, you want to change the default device to an external

modem again, type:
NCP>SET LINE DEVICE COM-l
NCP>DEFINE LINE DEVICE COM-l

4. Make sure the terminalline/emulator is set for 8 bit characters
with no parity as described in the VAXNMS Services for MS-DOS
Administration Guide.

4-10

Il1stallil1g 011 a Local Hard Disk for Asynchrol1ous DECnet
5. Make sure a receive password has been set for your node. For more
information on receive passwords, see the VAXNMS Services for
MS-DOS Admillistratioll Guide.
6. Define the workstation's executor transmit password to match the
receive password on the server by typing:
NCP>SET EXEC TRANSMIT PASSWORD password

Where:
password

Is the executor's transmit password that
matches the receive password set on the VAX
computer. Type the password in uppercase.

7. Make sure the baud rate of the VAX computer is set to equal the
baud rate of the workstation.
8. Connect to the VAX computer as a normal terminal using terminal
emulation and, if necessary, a modem. To do so:
a. Run terminal emulation.
b. Call the VAX computer if you connect to the VAX computer
through a modem.
9. When the DCL prompt displays, you are ready to switch the line.
Type:
$ SET TERMINAL /PROTOCOL=DDCMP/SWITCH=DECNET/MANUAL

10. Exit terminal emulation to return to DOS.
11. Turn on the DECnet line by typing:
NCP>SET LINE STATE ON

You are now ready to connect to PCSA services.
12. When you are ready to exit asynchronous DECnet communications,
type:
NCP>SET LINE STATE HANGUP

4-11

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Index
A
Asynchronous communications, 4-1
Asynchronous DECnet, 1-3, 4-1
exiting, 4-11
from ded.icated DECnet line
hardwired, 4-10
with modem, 4-9
from dynamically switched
terminal line, 4-10
running, 4-9
setting up for, 4-5
AUTOEXEC.SAT file, 4-5, 4-8, 4-10
automatically start the network
4-8
'
editing, 4-8
rename, 4-5
AUTOEXEC.OLD file, 4-5
rename, 4-8

8
Baud rate, 4-11

c
Client software
components, 1-1
multiple versions, 3-2
previous versions, 2-2, 3-2
Client software components
recommendation, 2-9,3-5, 4-3

CONFIG.SYS file, 4-6
Configuration Aide, 1-3, 2-6, 2-11,
2-14, 3-3, 3-6, 3-8
run, 2-15, 3-9
running, 2-16, 3-9, 3-10
Configuration files
editing, 2-16,3-10
Configure workstations, 2-2
CONNECT DISK command., 2-15
CONNECT FILE command, 2-15,
3-9
Connecting to VAX, 4-11
Contiguous space
contiguous best try, 2-3
insufficient, 2-3
Conventions, vii
Copy command
PCSA VM Client Install V2.0
diskette, 1-2
Creating a directory, 3-2

D
DDCMP line, 4-10
DECnet
connecting through modem, 4-9
DECnet node address, 1-1
DECnet node name, 1-1
DECnet state
ON,4-10
DECPARM.DAT file, 4-6

Index-l

Dedicated DECnet line, 4-9
connection to VAX, 4-9
Default device
external modem, 4-10
internal modem, 4-10
DEFINE UNE DEVICE command,
4-10
Defining node entries, 4-7
Directory structure, 2-11, 3-7, 4-5
D1SKCOPY command, 1-2
Disk server
starting, 2-2, 2-3
Disk space, 2-2, 2-4
Drive for installation
default, 4-3
Dynamically switched terminal line,
4-9
connection to VAX, 4-9
DYNSWITCH program, 4-10

E
Editing configuration files, 2-16,
3-10
Ethernet communications, 4-6
EXectltor database
creating, 4-6
defined, 4-5
preparing to create, 4-5
Executor state, 4-9
Executor transmit password, 4-11

F
File server
restarting, 3-3
starting, 2-4, 2-5
File service, 1-1, 2-4, 2-8, 3-4
connecting to, 2-15, 3-9
creating, 2-5
default name, 2-5
installation recommendation, 2-2
name for system directory, 2-9,
3-5
password, 2-9, 3-5

File service (cont'd.)
preparing to install on, 2-4
versus virtual disk service, 2-2
FORMAT command, 2-7
FORMAT utility, 4-2

H
Hard disk
See Local hard disk, 1-3
Hardwired, 4-9

Initial workstation diskette
creating, 2-13, 3-7
defined, 2-13, 3-7
file service, 2-15, 3-9
.function, 2-14, 2-15, 3-8, 3-9
using, 2-15, 3-9
virtual disk service, 2-15
Installation
interruption, 2-10, 3-5, 4-3
on Local Hard Disk, 1-3, 4-1
on VAXIVMS Server, 2-1
on VAXmate Server, 3-1
preliminary steps, 1-1 to 1-3
recommendation, 2-9, 3-5, 4-3
what to install on, 1-2, 1-3
INSTALL LOCAL, 4-2
INSTALL REMOTE, 3-4
INSTALL REMOTE command, 2-8
Insufficient contiguous space
see Contiguous space

K
Keyboard selection
supported keyboards, 2-6 to 2-7,
3-3 to 3-4, 4-2
KEYDISK command, 2-13,3-8
function, 2-13, 3-8

L
LAD_STARTUP. COM, 2-3
LAN

Index-2

LAN (cont'd.)
See Local area network
Line state, 4-9, 4-10
OFF, 4-7
ON,4-7
Local area network, 1-1
no access, 1-3, 4-1
Local hard disk, 1-3
access to LAN, 1-3
Configuration Aide, 1-3
formatting, 4-2
preparing, 4-2
upgrading, 4-2

M
Modem, 4-7, 4-9, 4-11
external, 4-10
internal, 4-10
MS-DOS
previous version, 4-2
MSNET.ETH file, 4-6
MSNET.INI file
copying, 4-6

N
NCP DEFINE NODE command, 4-7
NET DEFlNE command, 2-12,3-7,
4-7
NET INSTALL command, 4-6
NET START LAD command, 2-7
NET START RDR, 4-8
NET START RDR command, 2-12
NET USE command, 2-7
Network
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 4-8
start automatically, 4-8
starting, 2-7
start manually, 4-8
Node address
server, 2-8, 3-4
workstation, 2-8, 3-4
Node database, 4-5
creating, 4-7
Node entries

Node entries (cont'd.)
defining, 4-7
Node name
server, 2-8, 3-4
workstation, 2-8, 3-4
Node registration entry, 2-2

p
PCFS$SYSTEM subdirectory
read, write, create access, 2-5,
2-6
PCFS_STARTUP.COM, 2-5
PCSA
previous versions, 2-2, 3-2
PCSA MODIFY DISK command, 2-3
PC SA SHOW VERSION, 2-2, 2-5
@PCSA_ADMIN, 2-2
PCSA_ADMIN service, 2-6, 2-12,
3-3, 3-7
creating, 2-6, 3-3
PCSA_ADMIN utility, 2-2
Preliminary installation steps,
1-1 to 1-3
Preparing to insta 11, 1-1 to 1-3
Preparing your hard disk, 4-2

R
Reboot
first workstation, 2-15, 3-9
position of keys used, 1-2
Rebooting the workstation
position of keys used, 1-2
Receive password, 4-11
Redirector, 2-12
Registering the workstation, 2-1,
3-1
Remote boot, 2-16, 3-10
Remote boot image, 2-12
Remounting the virtual disk, 2-14
RUN AIDE command, 2-16, 3-9
Running Asynchronous DECnet, 4-9

Index-3

s
Serial line speed, 4-7
Server
connection, 1-1
SERVER.INI file, 3-2, 3-3
updating, 3-2
Server node address, 2-8, 3-4
Server node name, 2-8, 3-4
service%username, 2-9
SET EXEC STATE ON, 4-9
SET LINE DEVICE command, 4-10
SET LINE STATE HANGUP, 4-11
SET LINE STATE ON, 4-11
Shared read access
virtual disk service, 2-14
SHOW EXEC command, 4-9
SHOW LINE command, 4-9, 4-10
Starting the network, 2-7
SYS$MANAGER, 2-1
SYSDIR,3-2
lines added, 3-2
System directory
name, 3-5

Virtual disk service (cont'd.)
shared read access, 2-14
space allocated, 2-3
space created, 2-3
starting the redirector, 2-12
Virtual system disk
creating, 2-3
mounting, 2-4
VT220 Terminal Emulator, 2-11,3-6
VXSYS, 2-9, 3-5
previous version, 2-5
VXSYSV2, 2-5, 3-2
VXWSYS, 3-5

w
Wide area network access, 2-2
Workstation node address, 2-8, 3-4
Workstation node name, 2-8, 3-4

T
Terminal emulation, 4-11
Terminal1ine/emulator setting, 4-10
ThinWire Ethernet, 1--1

v
Virtual disk
formatting, 2-7
Virtual disk service, 1-1, 2-8, 3-4
connecting to, 2-7, 2-15
creating, 2-3
default name, 2-9
drive, 2-9
installation recommendation, 2-2
mounting, 2-4
name, 2-9
password, 2-9
preparing to install on, 2-2
remounting, 2-14

Index-4

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