Configuring and Using mvBase Tape Units

This section contains the following major divisions:

Overview of mvBase Tape Units

Use this topic to familiarize yourself with the types of physical and virtual tape units which mvBase can use, and the mechanical properties of tape layout.

Configuring mvBase Tape Units

Use the procedures in this topic to set up mvBase tape units, or to remove them from mvBase.

Using mvBase Tape Units

Use the procedures in this topic to prepare and use mvBase tape units that are previously configured for mvBase. These procedures entail attaching, detaching, formatting, rewinding, writing to and reading from tape units.

Troubleshooting Tape Unit Errors

Use this topic to interpret and resolve messages associated with tape units.

Tape Unit Command Summary

Use this topic to learn and review all commands, Procs and mvBASIC statements related to tape unit operation. For comprehensive information about tape device commands, see the Guide to mvBase Files and Accounts.

See Also

mvBase Operation and Administration Guide Overview

Syntax Notations

mvBase System Overview

Configuring and Using the mvBase Server

Daily System Maintenance

Update and Transaction Logging

mvBase System Security

Operating the mvBase Workstation

Configuring and Using the mvTerm Client

Configuring and Using Terminals

Configuring and Using COM Ports

Configuring and Using mvBase Printers

Configuring and Using the mvTelnet Server

mvBase Glossary

mvBase System Messages

Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Using the Command Shell