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Chapter 4 - Maintaining File Services

Introduction to Maintaining File Services

Creating directories for users and applications.
Setting drives to file volumes.
Loading data and executable files into directories.
Setting up the file system views for users to access in the SETARL, SETATTR, and V command programs.
Using the VFILES program to manage file volumes.
Monitoring server disk usage.
Backing up network files.

Using DOS and OS/2 Commands with File Volumes

Creating Directories on File Volumes

Table 4-1. Methods for Creating Directories and Folders

Setting a Drive to a File Volume

At the command line using the syntax shown below
Using the SETDRIVE menu, which is accessible from the command line and the VFILES program

SETDRIVE drive volume-name /R:pathname

1. Log in to the VINES network through the Chooser accessory.

2. When prompted, select the file service from the listing. The VINES File volume icon appears on the desktop when the volume is successfully mounted.

3. Click the icon to open it.

Loading Files into Directories

Table 4-2. Methods for Loading Files on File Volumes

Setting Up File System Views

SET VIEWS=[file_system_view]

Table 4-3. Using the SET VIEWS Variable

Example Using SET VIEWS

SET VIEWS=V D

Table 4-4. SET VIEWS Results

Using VFILES

View all the information maintained by the file service about a directory, subdirectory, or file
Troubleshoot an access problem quickly and easily
Execute VFS commands

Figure 4-1. VFILES Main Menu Screen

Table 4-5. File System Tools Available from the VFILES Main Menu

Table 4-6. Accessing VFILES

Accessing the VFILES Main Menu

DOS command line
Control A Service menu

To Access VFILES from the Control A Service Menu

1. Access the Control A Service menu by running either MSERVICE or OPERATE. See "Accessing the Service Menus" in Chapter 2 for detailed instructions.

2. Choose MANAGE files. The VFILES main menu appears.

To Access VFILES from DOS Command Line

Table 4-7. VFILES Command Syntax

Automatic Drive Mapping

Changing the Pathname

To Change the Pathname

1. From the VFILES main menu, choose Change Pathname. The system prompts you to enter the name of the new directory or file.

2. At the prompt, do one of the following:

- Enter the name of the directory or file and press ENTER. The VFILES main menu returns and displays the new path.

- Press F5 to display the Select Pathname screen. Use the right arrow key (Expand) to display subdirectories or files. Choose a directory or file. The VFILES main menu returns and displays the new path.

Managing Directories and Files

Change current pathname
List all the entries in a directory
Copy a directory or file
Create a new directory
Delete a directory or file
Rename a file

Figure 4-2. Manage Directories/Files Menu Screen

Testing User Access

To Test User Access

1. From the VFILES main menu, choose Test User Access. The system prompts you to type in the StreetTalk name of a user.

2. Enter a user name to test and press ENTER. The system displays the access rights and attribute information for the current file system view.

3. Press F4 to view the information from other views.

Example Using Test User Access

Figure 4-3. Sample Test User Access Report Screen

Monitoring Service Disk Usage

To Monitor Disk Usage

1. From a PC on the network, either:

- Enter OPERATE servername, where servername is the name of the server containing the file volume whose disk space usage you want to monitor.

- Enter OPERATE. The Select A Server menu appears. Choose the server containing the file volume whose disk space usage you want to monitor.

The Operate A Server menu appears.

2. Choose SHOW server resources. The system displays the percentage of blocks in use for each disk.

Example Viewing Disks with VNSM

Table 4-8. VDisks in VNSM Menus

Backing Up Network Files

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