System Administration
Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1A or higher, June 2001

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation


This guide describes the tasks you must perform to maintain a Compaq Tru64TM UNIX operating system running on a workstation or server. You use UNIX commands, shell scripts, and the SysMan Menu or SysMan Station user interfaces to perform the administration tasks described in this guide.


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