| When you want to: |
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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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| Report bugs |
How to Contact Us |
| 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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