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Describes all functionality a user must know in order to effectively operate the Advanced Control Services (ACS) application.

Audience

This guide is written primarily for administrators of the ACS application. However, the overview sections of the document are useful to anyone requiring an introduction.

Although there are no prerequisites for using this guide, familiarity with the target platform would be an advantage.

A solid understanding of Unix and a familiarity with IN concepts are an essential prerequisite for safely using the information contained in this guide. Attempting to install, remove, configure, or otherwise alter the described system without the appropriate background skills, could cause damage to the system; including temporary or permanent incorrect operation, loss of service, and may render your system beyond recovery.

This manual describes system tasks that should only be carried out by suitably trained operators.

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Related Resources

See these Oracle resources:
  • Control Plan Editor User's Guide
  • Advanced Control Services Technical Guide
  • Service Management System User's Guide
  • Feature Nodes Reference Guide

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