This chapter discusses the issues associated with installing a system as complex and flexible as OS/2 V2.0. This is not a trivial topic; we must balance the needs of the user for a productive work environment with those of the administrator to be able to support him if problems arise. This requires careful management.
Among the many things an administrator must consider are:
This chapter offers some guidance on these and other matters related to the installation, configuration and management of systems which include the Workplace Shell. It also includes an illustration of how the system might be set up for a particular user on his specific hardware configuration.