About This Guide

The Installation & Configuration guide accompanies the QNX operating system and is intended for both system administrators and end-users. It contains the information you'll need to install, configure, and maintain a QNX system.

The following table may help you find information quickly:

When you want to:Go to this chapter:
Check software installation prerequisitesBasic Installation
Install the software onto a hard disk"
Influence what happens when QNX boots"
Set up the initial working environment"
Learn about QNX modules and system servicesBuilding an OS Image
Assign initial priorities to system processes"
Select and change the services built into the OS"
Build a custom OS image"
Mount and unmount partitions as filesystemsSetting up Filesystems
Delete block special devices and reinstall filesystem drivers"
Use prefixes or symbolic links"
Set up a DOS filesystem"
Start serial and parallel device driversConnecting Character Devices
Assign a driver to a parallel or serial port"
Configure hardware I/O addresses and interrupts"
Configure a modem to answer incoming calls"
Troubleshoot a serial connection problem"
Get information about installed licensesLicensing
Add and activate new licenses"
Transfer a license from one node to another"
Plan your networkNetworking
Install network cards and drivers"
Assign logical node and network IDs"
Configure a boot server"
Configure a machine equipped with a boot ROM"
Configure a machine to boot from its own hard disk"
Run network diagnostics"
Add new users to the systemSetting up User Accounts
Set up working environment for users"
Control access to system resources"
Maintain user accounts"
Change information in the password database"
View and change user permissions"
Set up system accounting information and event logging"
Select a terminal typeSetting up Terminals
Change terminal capabilities"
Create a custom terminfo file"
Share printer resourcesPrint Spooling
Set up and manage spooling services"
Set up a data-enqueuing facility"
Configure queues, filters, and targets"
Submit, query, suspend, or cancel spool jobs"
Plan your backup strategyMaking Backups
Select suitable backup media and archive formats"
Compress and archive files"
Retrieve a set of archived files"
Maintain filesDisk & File Recovery
Check data integrity"
Recover data"
Fix a system that won't boot"
Report bugsHow to Contact Us
Register your service plan and software"
Update your software"
Download free software"
Get technical support"
Find out about training"