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10Using Files and Directories  



This chapter discusses concepts and tasks related to file protection, file manipulation, and data transfer.

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This chapter describes the following tasks:

Task Section
Using Extended File Specifications features
Using Extended File Specifications
Controlling access to ODS-5 volumes
Controlling Access to ODS-5 Volumes
Getting file information
Getting File Information
Protecting disk files
Protecting Disk Files
Protecting disk directories
Protecting Disk Directories
Protecting magnetic tape files
Protecting Magnetic Tape Files
Accessing disk files
Accessing Disk Files
Accessing tape files
Accessing Tape Files
Copying and transferring files
Copying and Transferring Files
Creating CD-ROMs
Creating a CD-ROM



This chapter explains the following concepts:

Concept Section
Extended File Specifications features
Understanding Extended File Specifications Features
Considerations Before Enabling ODS-5 Volumes
Considerations Before Enabling ODS-5 Volumes
Guidelines for Using Extended File Specifications on OpenVMS Applications
Guidelines for Using Extended File Specifications on OpenVMS Applications
DCL commands with files
Using DCL Commands with Files
File protection
Understanding File Protection Concepts
Tape file names
Understanding Tape File Names
Hard links
Understanding Hard Links

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Understanding Extended File Specifications Features
Considerations Before Enabling ODS-5 Volumes
Guidelines for Using Extended File Specifications on OpenVMS Applications
Controlling Access to ODS-5 Volumes
Using DCL Commands with Files
Getting File Information
Protecting Files
Accessing Disk Files
Accessing Tape Files
Copying and Transferring Files
Creating a CD-ROM
Understanding Hard Links
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