The Distributed System Management Interface Tool (DSMIT) interface is similar to the SMIT interface except that it has additional function key sequences. The DSMIT facility runs in two interfaces, ASCII (nongraphical) or AIXwindows (graphical).
For more information about using the SMIT interface, see the "System Management Interface Tool (SMIT): Overview" in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
The additional function key sequences include:
The mechanics of using the DSMIT interface are the same as those for SMIT. Select command options from the menus and use the Tab key to cycle through the fields in a command screen. If a field is marked with a + (plus sign), you can press F4 to get a list of options to enter. To make selections in a multiple selection list, use F7 to tag each of your selections and press the Enter key to select them.
To execute system management tasks on the managed systems, select the System Management option from the initial menu. The Domain Management option lets you manage the DSMIT environment such as domains and working collectives.
A Visual System Management (VSM) application is started when you start DSMIT in the graphical interface. It allows you to define and select the machines or groups of machines to perform DSMIT tasks on.
The additional function key sequences include:
In the windowing version of DSMIT, you use standard mouse-driven window conventions to manipulate the menu-based format, which guides you through tasks.
Distributed System Management Interface Tool (DSMIT) Overview.