# Administration Reference

## Related Documents

The following documents are included in the AFS documentation set.

IBM AFS Administration Guide

This guide describes the concepts and procedures that a system administrator must know to manage an AFS cell. It assumes familiarity with UNIX, but requires no previous knowledge of AFS.

The first chapters of the IBM AFS Administration Guide present basic concepts and guidelines. Understanding them is crucial to successful administration of an AFS cell. The remaining chapters in the guide provide step-by-step instructions for specific administrative tasks, along with discussions of the concepts important to that particular task.

IBM AFS Quick Beginnings

This guide provides instructions for installing AFS server and client machines. It is assumed that the installer is an experienced UNIX (R) system administrator.

For predictable performance, machines must be installed and configured in accordance with the instructions in this guide.

IBM AFS Release Notes

This document provides information specific to each release of AFS, such as a list of new features and commands, a list of requirements and limitations, and instructions for upgrading server and client machines.

IBM AFS User Guide

This guide presents the basic concepts and procedures necessary for using AFS effectively. It assumes that the reader has some experience with UNIX, but does not require familiarity with networking or AFS.

The guide explains how to perform basic functions, including authenticating, changing a password, protecting AFS data, creating groups, and troubleshooting. It provides illustrative examples for each function and describes some of the differences between the UNIX file system and AFS.

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