There are a number of guidelines for operating the mvBase Server. These are repeated throughout the procedures and topics of this section, but they are listed here for quick reference and review.
Configuring the mvBase Server
You may configure most components of the mvBase Server prior to authorization or startup.
Before starting the mvBase Server, you must complete authorization, define virtual memory storage file(s), and define processes and lines. Other (non-default) configurations are optional.
You must define virtual memory storage files within acceptable parameters for your version of Windows. When Windows differences affect available configurations, the differences are documented in the relevant procedures.
The system may take a considerable amount of time to configure your hard disk drive(s) when defining virtual memory storage files. Plan accordingly.
Most configurations of the mvBase Server require administrator rights when mvBase is installed on Windows.
Any time you alter the quantity of mvBase processes on the Server, you must perform a fileload.
You may alter the quantity of mvBase lines on the Server at any time without performing another fileload (if the Server is stopped). Plan your processes and lines accordingly.
Operating the mvBase Server
When starting the Server for the first time (after installation or upgrade), you must start the Server as an application with a fileload.
You should start the Server prior to starting and connecting the mvBase Workstation or any clients.
You may execute the Server as an application or service in Windows.
You should check for client connections every time you plan to shut down the Server (e.g., execute LISTLINES at TCL to view client connections).
Whenever you start mvBase, several diagnostic tests run:
File systems are automatically checked.
A number of automatic processes initiate (such as error logging, process accounting, and the Spooler).
The system readies itself for users (clients) to connect and log on.
When you shut down the system, you must terminate automatic processes, and close down the file systems correctly to ensure that no disk drive activity is occurring when you shut off the power.
Configuring and Operating the mvBase Workstation
Because the mvBase Workstation must be operated in conjunction with the mvBase Server, this topic summarizes guidelines for operating the Workstation.
You must define at least one COM port, printer or mvTelnet Server in order to start the Workstation.
You should start the Server prior to starting and connecting the mvBase Workstation or any clients.
Do not start the Workstation as an application when the Server is running as a service.
You should check for client connections every time you plan to shut down the Workstation (e.g., issue LISTLINES at TCL to view client connections).
Try to coordinate client line consumption following these general guidelines. These will help prevent premature line consumption by an unexpectedly high volume of wildcard (first available line) clients.
Allocate the higher line numbers to printers and terminal devices, which will only consume one line per client.
Allocate the midrange of line numbers to line-pooling clients.
Allocate the lowest line numbers to wildcard clients. These clients start at the lowest line number and search upward, taking the first available line upon connect.
See Also
Configuring and Using the mvBase Server
(Re)Defining Processes and Lines