The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

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The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

Back to the 3k Home Page

The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

Back to the 3k Home Page

The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

Back to the 3k Home Page

The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

Back to the 3k Home Page

The Listserv list "HP3000-L" and it's parallel Usenet companion newsgroup "comp.sys.hp.mpe" is an unmoderated discussion list that is dedicated to the free and open exchange of information relevant to all aspects of Hewlett-Packard 3000 systems hardware, software, peripherals, management, programming, and general information. HP3000-L maintains no affiliation with Hewlett-Packard, Interex, third-party vendors, or any other organizations and all opinions expressed therein are solely those of the contributors unless specifically stated otherwise.

HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin

• 4.1.7.2. Tips on setting up a modem to dial out from the 3000

• 4.1.7.3. Where to find Kermit, Xmodem, etc.

• 4.2. Bridging and routing

• 4.2.1. A bridge vs. a router

• 4.2.2. DTC issues and routing

• 4.3. Managing DTCs

• 4.3.1. Openview/DTC manager

• 4.3.2. Host-based management

• 4.3.3. Using Back-to-Back DTC ports to permit inbound telnet without a TAC

• 4.4. The Internet

• 4.4.1. H/W & S/W requirements

• 4.4.2. How to connect

• 4.4.2.1. Configuring a "default gateway in NMMGR"

• 4.4.3. Implementing a firewall for HP3000s

• 4.4.4. How do I enable DNS on my 3000?

• 4.5. File Transfer/Sharing

• 4.5.1. (NS) DSCOPY

• 4.5.1.1. How to DSCOPY SPOOLFILEs

• 4.5.2. File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

• 4.5.2.1. Security issues related to FTP

• 4.5.2.2. Changing default settings for FTP server

• 4.5.3. Remote File Access (RFA)

• 4.5.4. Networked File System (NFS)

• 4.5.5. Remote printer access (LPR/LPD/etc)

• 4.5.6. Downloading MPE files (like MOVER) from the WWW

• 4.6. E-mail

• 4.7. Terminal (or PC) to host access

• 4.7.1. NS/VT access

• 4.7.2. Telnet

• 4.8. Networking with (IBM) Mainframes

• 4.9. Networking with (VAX) systems

• 4.10.Networking with Unix systems

• 4.11.Client Server issues

• 4.12.Netware and the HP3000

• 4.13.Networking CDROMs on the HP3000

• 4.14.Programming for Networks on MPE

• 4.14.1. What are HP Sockets

• 4.14.2. What is NetIPC and how is it used?

• 4.14.3. What are Berkeley Sockets (BSD) and how are they used?

• 4.14.4. How do I get the nodename of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.5. How do I get the IP address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.6. How do I get the station address of a PC logging into the 3000?

• 4.14.7. What are all the new CI Vars set for network connected sessions?
  

5. Application Software for the HP3000

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

See the http://www.3k.com/ web server for a complete index.

• 5.999. Sources for free (public domain) software
  

6. Software Development on the HP3000

Topic Updated April 6, 2000

• 6.1. Programming languages available

• 6.1.1. What programming languages are available on MPE/V

• 6.1.2. What programming languages are available on MPE/iX

• 6.1.3. Development environments

• 6.1.4. I want to develop for MPE/V and iX, what language should I use?

• 6.1.5. Portability of C/iX object code across OS versions

• 6.2. What editors are available

• 6.3. What are the AIFs and why would I use them?

• 6.3.1. Are AIF instrinsics on every HP system so I can distribute an application to a target system without worry?

• 6.4. Intrinsics and system calls

• 6.4.1. Intrinsics

• 6.4.2. AIFs

• 6.5. Development Environments

• 6.6. Debugging

• 6.6.1. Low-level Debugging (Debug/iX)

• 6.6.2. Source-level Debugging

• 6.6.2.1 Toolset

• 6.6.2.2 XDB

• 6.7. Runtime Environments

• 6.7.1. Screen Handling

• 6.7.1.1. VPlus

• 6.7.1.1.1. Handling dates greater than year 2000 in VPlus

• 6.7.1.2. DEL (Data Entry Language)

• 6.7.1.3. Wingspan

• 6.7.1.4. NewFace

• 6.8. I need help (consultants/outsourcing)

• 6.8.1. How do I pronounce "Denys Beauchemin"?

• 6.9. Miscellaneous programming bugs/features

• 6.9.1. Loader messages in $STDLIST

• 6.9.2. How to get arrow-keys to work in vi/etc.

• 6.9.3. How to call "Pause" in COBOL

• 6.9.4. How to Fopen a terminal for read/write operations

• 6.9.5. How can I programatically tell what MPE version I'm on?

• 6.9.6. Purging a large file

• 6.9.7. Purging a 'priv' file

• 6.9.8. How to tell if your session is a VT session from a batch job

• 6.9.9. How to tell if your program is being run from a VT session

• 6.10. UDCs and Command Files

• 6.10.1. How to modify command files used in option-logon UDCs

• 6.11. Stupid MPE tricks

• 6.12. Using the POSIX Shell

• 6.12.1. Make sure you have that .profile set up correctly

• 6.12.1.1. Setting your system's timezone value

• 6.12.2. Creating a link to a tape drive from the shell

• 6.12.3. Some MPE commands and their POSIX equivalents

• 6.12.4. POSIX migration issues

• 6.12.5. Porting tips for POSIX applications

• 6.12.6. Executing CI commands and system calls from POSIX apps

• 6.12.7. Correcting file permissions so various programs will work

• 6.12.8. Where to find ported POSIX applications (and other HP3000 shareware)

• 6.13. Developers Platform (aka the 918DX)

• 6.13.1. What is the 918DX

• 6.13.2. How much does it cost?

• 6.13.3. How can I order a 918DX?

• 6.13.4. What packages are available/come with the 918DX?

• 6.13.5. What values can HPCPUNAME have?
  

7. Running an HP3000 Shop

Topic Updated August 11, 1998

• 7.1. Procedures

• 7.1.1. Backups

• 7.1.1.1. Dbstore vs. Store

• 7.1.1.2. Ways to cut down backup size/time

• 7.1.1.3. How to backup the whole system using SYSGEN

• 7.1.2. System Updates

• 7.1.3. Reloads

• 7.1.4. System Failures

• 7.1.5.  Daylight Savings Time

• 7.2. Security issues

• 7.3. Personnel

• 7.4. Training

• 7.4.1. HP Classes

• 7.4.2. Third party training classes

• 7.4.3. Trade shows
  

8. HP

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 8.1. What's a sales rep? (How do I buy stuff?)

• 8.2. How do I get information

• 8.2.1. On new products

• 8.2.2. On existing products

• 8.2.3. On peripherals

• 8.2.4. Technical questions on H/W or S/W

• 8.2.5. On HP Training programs

• 8.2.6. On (HP endorsed) third-party products

• 8.2.7. Contributed Software

• 8.3. Is there really a pricelist out there

• 8.4. How about demos of H/W or S/W
  

9. Interex (International HP Users Group)

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 9.1. Services

• 9.1.2. Advocacy

• 9.1.3. SWAP Tapes

• 9.1.4. Conferences

• 9.2. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• 9.3. Regional Users' Groups
  

10. Vendors

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

11. Consultants

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

12. Documentation

Topic Updated August 19, 1998

• 12.1. Paper vs. CD versions

• 12.2. How to share setup LaserRom CD manual sets on a network

• 12.3. How to lookup (online) error messages

• 12.4. HP3000 Manuals on the 'web
  

13. HP3000 Databases

Topic Updated August 24, 1998

• 13.1. TurboImage/ImageSQL

• 13.1.1. What do I need to access Image/SQL databases from a PC?

• 13.1.1.2. From a Mac?

• 13.1.1.3. What are these new files that appear on my (MPE/iX or XL) system related to my database? (basenameGB and basenameTC)

• 13.1.1.4. Setup hints and common problems with ImageSQL access

• 13.2. Allbase

• 13.3. Oracle

• 13.4. Ingres

• 13.5. Informix

• 13.6. Other Third Party DBMS's

• 13.7. Database Logging

• 13.7.1. What can it do?

• 13.7.1.1. Roll Forward vs. Roll Backward

• 13.7.1.2. Choosing logging to tape or disc

• 13.7.2. What are the Limitations of Database Logging?

• 13.7.2.1. Performance Implications

• 13.7.2.2. Concurrent Accessors

• 13.7.3. How do I set it up?

• 13.7.3.1. Integrating Logging with System Backups

• 13.7.4.  Getting Database activity reports from logging data

99. The contributors to the FAQ

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

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HP3000 FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 10:56 PM

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 1.1.   A brief history of the list

• 1.2.   How to subscribe/unsubscribe

• 1.3.   How to send messages to the list

• 1.4.   Netiquette

• 1.4.1. Commonly used acronyms/abbreviations/smileys

• 1.4.2. Posting job listings

• 1.5.   List archives

• 1.6.   How to obtain this FAQ

• 1.7.   HP3000 FTP sites

• 1.8.   HP3000 Gopher sites

• 1.9.   HP3000 WWW sites

• 1.10.  Users Groups

• 1.11.  Related lists/newsgroups

Topic Updated April 18, 2000

• 2.1. "Classic" vs. "RISC"

• 2.1.1. What's the difference (hardware)

• 2.1.2. What's the difference (software)

• 2.1.3. How do I upgrade from classic to RISC

• 2.1.3.1 Are there any hidden costs?

• 2.1.4. What about porting SPL code

• 2.1.5. Books about the HP3000

• 2.1.6. Model numbers/names

• 2.1.6.1 CPU Models

• 2.1.6.2 Peripherals

• 2.1.6.3 Relative CPU speeds on different models

• 2.1.7. How to get rid of old HP Disc drives

• 2.1.8. How to remove (deconfigure) disc drives

• 2.1.9. How to configure a tape drive for autoreply

• 2.1.10. How to configure a networked printer

• 2.2. Third party/used hardware options

• 2.2.1. List of known hardware vendors

• 2.2.2. Used CPUs

• 2.2.3. Third party CPU upgrades

• 2.2.4. Third party printers and the HP3000

• 2.2.5. Third party disc drives

• 2.2.6. Third party tape/DAT drives

• 2.3. Pitfalls and Advantages of DATs on the HP3000

• 2.3.1. Optimal blocksize when writing to a DAT?

• 2.3.2. Tips on safe DATing (or taking care of your DDS/DAT drive)

• 2.3.3. How fast are DATs compared to REEL tapes?

• 2.4. Will turning off the system console really lock up the system? (and other console myths/truths)

3. HP3000 Operating System Questions

Topic Updated August 12, 1998

• 3.1. How do I know I need a patch

• 3.1.1. How can I tell what patches are installed on my system?

• 3.1.2. What's the difference between "PUSH" and "PULL" releases?

• 3.1.3. How can I tell when the system was last restarted?

• 3.1.4. How can I make the 3000 reboot automatically if it crashes?

• 3.3. KSAM

• 3.3.1. Differences between KSAM/V and KSAM/iX (NM)

• 3.3.2. Fast ways to reorganize KSAM files

• 3.3.3. Fast way to erase a NM KSAM file

• 3.4. CDRoms for MPE updates

• 3.4.1. Host based vs. PC based CDROM drives

• 3.5. Whats involved in an 'update'

• 3.5.1. Updating to iX 4.0 from previous versions

• 3.5.2. Updating to iX 4.5

• 3.5.3. Updating to iX 5.0

• 3.5.3.1. Exactly what networking services come with 5.0?

• 3.5.3.2. Will my DAT drive allow the 5.0 update?

• 3.5.3.3. How long does the update take?

• 3.5.3.4. Isn't the ability to jump around with CD in the posix shell a security problem?

• 3.5.3.5. Checklist for updating to 5.0

• 3.6. How do I read the operating system version (v.u.f.?)

• 3.7. How to move the console to a virtual terminal

• 3.8. How to prevent logon MANAGER.SYS;PARM=-1 (override logon UDCs)

• 3.9. What's the difference between the hardware clock and the software clock? How does the :SETCLOCK command work?

• 3.10. What exactly counts toward the 'user license' limit on my HP3000?

• 3.11. Issues when restoring files from a 5.0 system to 4.0 then updating to 5.0.

• 3.12. How big is a sector?

• 3.13. "Locked" files under 5.0 (due to media errors)

• 3.14. Printing to/from the HP 3000

• 3.14.1. How can I "add" an environment file to an existing spoolfile?

• 3.15. How can a job find it's own $STDLIST spoolfile number?

• 3.16. An easy way to move files from one group to another

4. Networking HP3000s

Topic Updated May 26, 1998

• 4.1. Physical interfaces/advantages/disadvantages

• 4.1.1. Picking wire(media)

• 4.1.2. Ethernet/802.3

• 4.1.3. Token Ring/802.5

• 4.1.4. FDDI

• 4.1.5. X.25

• 4.1.6. Serial

• 4.1.7. Modems

• 4.1.7.1. Tips on how to setup a 14.4 or 28.8 modem for dialin