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Check software installation prerequisites |
Basic Installation |
Install the software onto a hard disk |
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Influence what happens when QNX boots |
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Set up the initial working environment |
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Learn about text-mode keyboard conventions |
QNX Console & Keyboard Conventions |
Use virtual consoles |
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Locate system files |
Where QNX Files Are Found |
Learn about QNX modules and system services |
Building an OS Image |
Assign initial priorities to system processes |
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Select and change the services built into the OS |
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Build a custom OS image |
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Mount and unmount partitions as filesystems |
Setting up Filesystems |
Delete block special devices and reinstall filesystem drivers |
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Use prefixes or symbolic links |
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Set up a DOS filesystem |
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Start serial and parallel device drivers |
Connecting Character Devices |
Assign a driver to a parallel or serial port |
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Configure hardware I/O addresses and interrupts |
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Configure a modem to answer incoming calls |
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Troubleshoot a serial connection problem |
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Get information about installed licenses |
Licensing |
Add and activate new licenses |
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Transfer a license from one node to another |
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Plan your network |
Networking |
Install network cards and drivers |
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Assign logical node and network IDs |
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Configure a boot server |
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Configure a machine equipped with a boot ROM |
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Configure a machine to boot from its own hard disk |
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Run network diagnostics |
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Add new users to the system |
Setting up User Accounts |
Set up working environment for users |
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Control access to system resources |
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Maintain user accounts |
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Change information in the password database |
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View and change user permissions |
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Set up system accounting information and event logging |
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Select a terminal type |
Setting up Terminals |
Change terminal capabilities |
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Create a custom terminfo file |
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Share printer resources |
Print Spooling |
Set up and manage spooling services |
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Set up a data-enqueuing facility |
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Configure queues, filters, and targets |
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Submit, query, suspend, or cancel spool jobs |
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Plan your backup strategy |
Making Backups |
Select suitable backup media and archive formats |
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Compress and archive files |
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Retrieve a set of archived files |
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Maintain files |
Disk & File Recovery |
Check data integrity |
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Recover data |
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Fix a system that won't boot |
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Register your service plan and software |
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Update your software |
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Download free software |
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Get technical support |
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Find out about training |
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