Question 1

What is TOP?

Accepted Answer

TOP is a easy-to-use GUI-based tool providing intuitive and effective access to all NonStop facilities from a Windows workstation. TOP provides its GUI users greater productivity over using command line-based TACL.

Question 2

What NonStop facilities can I access using TOP?

Accepted Answer

Everything! TOP enable you access all the NonStop processes and subsystems via point and click.

Question 3

Who can benefit from using TOP?

Accepted Answer

TOP can benefit new NonStop users as well as experienced ones.
 
 • For new NonStop users - Less training
TOP replaces complex command line interactions with recognizable point-and click and drag-and-drop functions. It reduces the amount of training required for a new team member to learn to operate and manage NonStop servers 
 • For experienced NonStop users - Quicker access to advanced facilities
TOP has built-in short cuts to enable users to get to complex functions more easily, such as viewing a TCP/IP stack’s open sockets, creating a Safeguard audit record, or accessing OSS configurations.

Question 4

How is TOP different from other GUI products?

Accepted Answer

• TOP is unique because it is specifically designed for Operation Management. Other GUI products are usually built for other purposes.
 • TOP's User Interface is based on Windows standards and enable a user to navigate intuitively through it consistent interface. Other products usually have a non-standard and inconsistent user interface.

Question 5

Is there any auditing function associated with TOP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TOP has a built-in audit function that can capture and record all commands executed through TOP.

Question 6

Can I use TOP with OSS?

Accepted Answer

Yes! One of the TOP’s most popular feature is that it provides users point-in-click to OSS files and processes.

Question 7

How is TOP licensed?

Accepted Answer

TOP can be licensed on a seat (user) basis or server basis. You can choose either model based on your needs.

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