System Administration Guide: Security Services

Allocating Devices (Task Map)

The following task map points to procedures that show users how to allocate devices.

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

Allocate a device 

Enables a user to use a device, while preventing any other user from using the device. 

How to Allocate a Device

Mount an allocated device 

Enables a user to view a device that requires mounting, such as a CD-ROM or a diskette. 

How to Mount an Allocated Device

Deallocate a device 

Makes an allocatable device available for use by another user. 

How to Deallocate a Device