After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Begin and end a terminal session
	Define CMS and CP
	Search the system with QUERY commands
	Interpret notices and use commands in the CMS, CP and XEDIT environments
	Explain the three parts of a CMS file ID
	Use commands to list, display, erase, rename, copy, compare and print files
	Use the CMS HELP facility
	Use the Shared File System to manage files
	Use XEDIT to create and save a file
	Create a simple exec
	Use electronic mail to send and receive messages, notes and files

Introduction to VM/CMS
Explains how to conduct a terminal session. Defines the CMS timesharing system.  Describes the CMS, CP and XEDIT environments.
 

	The Terminal Session CMS command syntax.  How to log on and log off the system.
	CMS Timesharing System Definition of a timesharing system.  Components of a virtual machine.  QUERY USERS and QUERY DISK commands.
	CMS Command Environment CP, CMS and XEDIT environments and their commands.  Terminal status notices.
	Full Screen CMS Advantages in using full-screen CMS.  The screen format.  How to use its features.
	The Help Facility The levels of HELP.  How to display information on commands and system messages.

Handling CMS Files
Demonstrates how to use the FILELIST screen and basic commands to manipulate files.  Explains how to use the Shared File System to manage files.
 

	Defining Files The three parts of a file ID.  Naming rules for files.
	FILELIST Command FILELIST command and FILELIST screen.
	Other Commands TYPE, ERASE, DISCARD, RENAME, COPY, COMPARE and PRINT.
	SFS Directory Commands Shared File System directory structure and naming conventions.  DIRLIST, ACCESS, QUERY ACCESSED, QUERY LIMITS, CREATE DIRECTORY, RENAME and ERASE commands.
	Other SFS Commands COPYFILE, RELOCATE, GRANT AUTHORITY, CREATE ALIAS and REVOKE AUTHORITY commands.

Introduction to XEDIT
Shows how to create an XEDIT file, scroll the file's contents and save the file.
 

	Creating Files Description of the XEDIT screen.  How to enter data in INPUT mode.
	Scrolling and Saving Files Use of Scrolling commands.  Use of FILE, SAVE, QUIT or QQUIT commands to save data or exit XEDIT.

Introduction to Execs
Presents the three language interpreters that handle execs.  Examines two sample execs.
 

Using Execs CMS EXEC, EXEC 2 and VM/REXX interpreters.  A sample exec with a special variable.  A sample PROFILE EXEC.  How to execute an exec.

Communicating with Other Users
Examines sending and receiving messages and notes.  Explains how to create and modify a NAMES file.  Explains how to share minidisk files.
 

	Sending a Short Message How to query the system for a user ID.  Using the TELL command to send a message.  SET MSG OFF and SET MSG ON commands.
	Electronic Mail/Names File Definition and use of nicknames. How to create and modify an entry in the NAMES file.  How to search for a NAMES file entry.
	Electronic Mail/Sending How to create a note on the NOTE screen. How to send a note to single and multiple recipients.
	Electronic Mail/Receiving How to use the RDRLIST screen to view, save or discard a note.  Notebook files for saving notes.
	Sharing Minidisk Files Using LINK and ACCESS commands to share another user's files.  Using the SENDFILE screen to send files to another user.