Introduction to System Administration
System Administration OverviewDiscusses required setup tasks and common administrative tasks.
Types of FunctionsExplains which functions are included with the system.
Domain ConstantsDiscusses programs on the Domain Constants menu.
System InterfaceDiscusses programs on the System Interface menu.
PrintersDiscusses programs on the Printer Management menu.
Batch Processing and DaemonsDiscusses programs on the Batch Processing/Daemon menu.
System ControlDiscusses programs on the System Control menu.
CIM InterfaceDiscusses how CIM can be used.
Database ManagementExplains how the system allows database management functions to be performed.
Reports and UtilitiesDiscusses reports and utilities available on the System Administration menu.
Customizing Component-Based FunctionsExplains how to customize component-based functions.
System Administration Overview
As part of any initial implementation, you must perform a number of setup tasks, including the following:
• Set up system-wide data such as generalized codes, printers, batch queues, menus, messages, and language code.
• Define users and security. These activities are described in User Guide: QAD Security and Controls.
• Set up the basic corporate structure that forms the basis for all business activities. This setup includes shared address data; domains, which are sets of related business entities that share a common base currency and chart of accounts; entities; and other shared data. This setup is defined in User Guide: QAD Financials.
Note: Shared Services Domain is a separately licensed module. Unless you purchase appropriate licenses, the system prevents you from having more than one active domain per database.
• Define base data such as items, sites, and locations. This activity is described in User Guide: QAD Master Data
This book covers the first topic, setting up system-wide data, as well as common administrative tasks that are required in a running system. It is divided into two sections, reflecting these distinct activities:
• Database Setup, which includes domain constants, system interface, printers, batch processing and daemons, and configuring database settings.
• Database Administration, which includes the CIM interface, database management, and reports and utilities.
The System Administration menu includes tasks typically performed by system administrators. Most functions located on this menu (36) are discussed in this volume. However, a few areas are discussed in other volumes:
• Corporate Structure Setup (36.1) is described in User Guide: QAD Financials.
• Operational Accounting Controls (36.9) are described in the various user guides for the functional areas they affect.
• System Security (36.3) and Enhanced Controls (36.12) are described in User Guide: QAD Security and Controls.
• Configured Messaging (36.4.6.13) applies only to scheduled orders and is discussed in User Guide: QAD Scheduled Order Management.
• External Interfaces (36.5) and Q/LinQ (36.8) are discussed in various technical references.
This volume does not cover the various utilities on the System Administration menus numbered above 24. For documentation of these programs, see the procedure help or the opening program screen of each utility.