The original Question:
I have found this group to be of great benefit, but I also have been
given the task of managing some VMS systems as well.
Does anyone know of a similar group for VMS system managers.
It was interesting to see a number of people in the same boat as
myself. So for these people..
munhoven_at_olive.msm.ulg.ac.be
barnwell_at_jbsvax.eksystems.com
Nikolaos Andonios Spyridakis
and myself, we can thank
Jerry Hudgins & Karen Byrd
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On Nov 8, 2:43pm, Swallow, Craig CS wrote:
> Subject: VMS System Mail
>
> I have found this group to be of great benefit, but I also have
been
> given the task of managing some VMS systems as well.
>
> Does anyone know of a similar group for VMS system managers.
Yes. The INFO-VAX mailing list, which is bidirectionally gatewayed
with the comp.os.vms newsgroup, is a similar resource. Be aware that
the traffic is higher than on alpha-osf-managers, due in no small
part
to the newsgroup gateway. You may find that it's easier to deal with
via news than via mail.
Nevertheless, here are the instructions for subscribing to INFO-VAX
as
they appear in the VMS FAQ. I'll also forward the FAQ to you in its
entirely, as I think you'll find it useful. Good luck!
-jch
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INTRO3. What is INFO-VAX?
INFO-VAX is a mailing list which is bidirectionally gatewayed to the
comp.os.vms newsgroup. This means that postings to comp.os.vms get
automatically sent to INFO-VAX subscribers and messages sent to the
INFO-VAX list are automatically posted to comp.os.vms. INFO-VAX can
be
a useful way to participate in the newsgroup if you can't access the
group directly through a news reader.
An important point to keep in mind is that propagation delays vary,
both
within the newsgroup and with INFO-VAX mailings. It's possible that
postings may not be delivered for several days and some may appear
out
of order.
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INTRO4. How do I subscribe to or unsubscribe from INFO-VAX?
The address for subscription requests, as well as notes intended for
the
moderator, is Info-VAX-Request_at_Mvb.Saic.Com. Subscription requests
are
handled automatically by a mail server. This mail server ignores the
subject line and processes each line of the message as a command.
The
syntax for subscribing and unsubscribing and setting digest or
non-digest modes is:
SUBSCRIBE INFO-VAX (ADD is a valid synonym)
UNSUBSCRIBE INFO-VAX (REMOVE, SIGNOFF, and SIGN-OFF are valid
synonyms)
SET INFO-VAX DIGEST (to receive in Digest format)
SET INFO-VAX NODIGEST (to receive each message individually)
Case is irrelevant and attempts to fetch a copy of the mailing list
will
be rejected (I consider the information to be confidential). Any
message not understood by the mailserver will be forwarded to a human
(allegedly) for manual processing.
[Mark.Berryman_at_Mvb.Saic.Com]
If you are on Bitnet, send a mail message containing the text
"SUBSCRIBE INFO-VAX" to LISTSERV_at_(nearest listserv system). To
unsubscribe, send a message containing the text "SIGNOFF INFO-VAX" to
the *SAME* listserv address.
If you are on the Internet in the UK, send a message containing the
word SUBSCRIBE (or UNSUBSCRIBE) to
info-vax-request_at_ncdlab.ulcc.ac.uk.
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INTRO5. How do I submit a question or a response?
If you are using a news reader, post your question to comp.os.vms.
If
you want to submit through INFO-VAX, send the message to
Info-VAX_at_mvb.saic.com.
Before posting, please use available local resources, such as the
manuals, HELP and this FAQ first. Also make a point of reading the
release notes for the product you're using, generally placed in
SYS$HELP. Often you'll find the answer and will save time and effort
for all concerned.
When posting, please consider the following suggestions:
1. Include a valid e-mail address in the text of your posting or
in a "signature" appended to the end. Reply-to addresses in
headers often get garbled.
2. If you are submitting a question, please be as specific as
you
can. Include relevant information such as processor type,
product versions (OpenVMS and layered products that apply)
and
a
short, reproducible example of problems. Say what you've
tried
so far, so that effort isn't duplicated. Keep in mind that
there's not yet a telepathy protocol for the Internet - the
more detailed your description, the better people can help
you.
3. If responding to a posting, include in your reply only as
much
of the original posting as is necessary to establish context.
As a guideline, consider that if you've included more text
than
you've added, you've possibly included too much. Never
include
signatures and other irrelevant material.
4. Be polite. If the question isn't worded the way you think is
correct or doesn't include the information you want, try to
imagine what the problem might be if viewed from the poster's
perspective. Requests for additional information are often
better sent through mail rather than posted to the newsgroup.
5. If you have a problem with Digital (or any vendor's) product,
use the appropriate support channel. Don't assume that
newsgroup postings will get read or responded to by the
appropriate developers.
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--
Jerry Hudgins (jerry_at_e-farm.com)
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ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/Digital/dec-faq/vms
This is the current VMS FAQ.
--
Jerry Hudgins (jerry_at_e-farm.com)
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Yes. It's called info-vax. Obviously a misnomer nowadays
because of alpha. You can subscribe by sending mail to:
info-vax-request_at_mvb.saic.com
Also the usenet newsgroup: comp.os.vms mirrors the posts on info-vax.
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|University of Pennsylvania |
|Computing & Information Technology |
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