Distributed SMIT 2.2 for AIX: Guide and Reference

About This Book

This book provides information about the Distributed System Management Interface Tool (DSMIT). DSMIT adds functionality to the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT). It allows the SMIT interface to build commands for distribution to other machines on a network.

Who Should Use This Book

This book is intended for system administrators performing tasks related to the operation of the DSMIT program. Readers are expected to have a basic knowledge of the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT). For information on using SMIT, see "System Management Interface Tool (SMIT): Overview" in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.

How to Use This Book

This book contains the following information:

An introduction to DSMIT, including an explanation of terminology, network access, usage, security, databases, files, and commands related to DSMIT
Procedures for using, configuring, and maintaining DSMIT by using either the command line, DSMIT ASCII interface, or the DSMIT graphical interface
Examples that demonstrate how to use DSMIT
Reference information on DSMIT commands

Highlighting

The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:

Bold	Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons, labels, and icons that the user selects.
Italics	Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user.
`Monospace`	Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type.

ISO 9000

ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.

Related Publications

The following books contain information about or related to DSMIT:

AIX and Related Products Documentation Overview, order number SC23-2456
Experiences Using DSMIT in Heterogenous Environment and Visual System Management Under AIX V3.2.5 and V4.1, order number GG24-4380
AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices, order number SC23-4126
AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Communications and Networks, order number SC23-4127
AIX Version 4.3 Quick Beginnings, order number SC23-4114
AIX Version 4.3 General Programming Concepts: Writing and Debugging Programs, order number SC23-4128
AIX Version 4.3 Commands Reference, order number SBOF-1877
AIX Version 4.3 Files Reference, order number SC23-4168

Ordering Publications

You can order publications from your sales representative or from your point of sale.

To order additional copies of this book, use order number SC23-2667.