Because of differences in the underlying technology of the two types of programs, some administrative functions apply to one or the other, and some apply to both. For example, you set up menu locations for standard programs and component-based functions using Menu System Maintenance. However, batch setup applies only to standard programs and daemon setup applies only to component-based functions.

The type of program affected by an area of system administration is pointed out in the discussion of each system administration feature.

The programs on the Domain Constants menu (36.2) control calendars and codes used throughout the system. These include shop and holiday calendars, reason and generalized codes, and rounding methods. See Domain Constants for details.

In addition, you can set up number sequences using number range management (NRM) functions, which support regulatory controlled document numbering. NRM controls the content and sequencing of a numeric series, as well as preventing gaps in a series.

Finally, you can specify fields in tables for detailed change tracking and reporting.

The System Interface menu contains programs that control menus, screen labels, messages, multi-language installations, and help. You can set up user function keys, define your e-mail system, and specify login scripts.

System interface functions include programs for creating browses and associating them with fields and programs, and managing stored browse data. In addition, you can also define alternate programs to execute when menu items are selected and specify programs to be run from other programs.

To meet specialized needs, you can set up user-defined fields for both standard programs and component-based functions.

See System Interface for details.