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MicroVAX 3000 console command defaults?

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The Question is:

 
We have 2 VAX 3900s in a cluster (VAX1 and VAX2). The problem that we
encounter is when booting. VAX1 will boot with no problems from SYS0, but
the only way that we can correctly boot VAX2 is by using conversational
boots which is time consuming. Could th
e Wizard please inform me if there is an easy way to change the default
bootflag to point to SYS1, so that we only need to type "B" from the >>>
prompt.
 
Paul C

The Answer is :

 
  On most MicroVAX 3000 series Q-bus systems, the value
  passed into R5 for the default bootstrap can be set at
  the console.
 
  >>> SET BFLAG r5_value
  >>> SHOW BFLAG
 
  For a discussion of the R5 values used by VMB and APB,
  please see the OpenVMS FAQ.
 
  The default boot device can be set with the following:
 
  >>> SET BOOT ddcu
  >>> SHOW BOOT
 

  
     
     answer written or last revised on ( 22-OCT-1999 )
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