[rescue] My first functional VAX

[Eric Dittman]

> > > a) you don't have the same discombobulated setup that i do.  :)
> > 
> > Did you do a new install, or is this a leftover installation?
> 
> fresh install.  with comment from veteran VMS admin about how DSSI based
> clusters aren't exactly the place for a beginner to start. :)

Yes, it would be best to start with a standalone system.

> > > b) teach me!
> > Gladly.  What do you want to know?
> 
> how do i work on vms without losing my frikkin mind?  i don't know, maybe a
> nice overview description of the boot process and how clusters figure into
> that.  oh, and a nice detailed description of the voting system so i know
> who should get votes and how many votes each node should get.

There's a good description of the voting system in the cluster
manual.  All the manuals are available online.  Check out the
documentation link at www.openvms.compaq.com.
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Eric Dittman
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