VMAX Problems with configuration, symapidb, and device locks

Hi - i would like to understand cofig,symapidb & device locks info. on vmax.

i got below gernal lock link from google but not sure if same can applicable with VMAX or not.

http://68-191-184-102.static.fdul.wi.charter.com/doc/vendors/emc/emc-docs/ECC5.2/help/trblshot/problems_with_configuration,_symapidb,_and_device_locks.htm

can anyone assist.

Thx.