The structure of the WPS is heavily dependent on the critical system files: CONFIG.SYS, OS2.INI and OS2SYS.INI. This chapter described several approaches to backing up and recovering these files.
The Workplace Shell is capable of being tailored to meet a variety of user environments. Restricting the functions provided to the inexperienced user results in a logical, consistent interface that is simple to learn and to use. The installation of such a user environment was described, together with some notes on the OS/2 V2.0 functions needed to support that user.
For the advanced user, OS/2 V2.0 provides a wealth of new techniques to help him become more productive. Several techniques are available to let the advanced user modify his environment, including adding programs to object menus. In addition, some REXX utilities have been provided to help the advanced user or administrator to modify the default operating characteristics of the WPS.
Installing and customizing stand-alone workstations is only part of the administrator's brief. Many factors must be considered, including disk partitioning, problem determination and overall system performance. LAN integration is a major enhancement to OS/2 V2.0 but this, too, must be carefully planned to ensure that the environment created really does meet the needs of the users.