System Administration
Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F or higher, April 1999

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This guide describes the tasks you perform in order to maintain a Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly DIGITAL UNIX) operating system running on an Alpha server or workstation. You use UNIX commands, scripts, and the SysMan graphical user interfaces to perform the system administration tasks described in this manual.


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