WPS-PLUS/VMS Installation

This document serves as an installation manual for the WPS-PLUS/VMS software, guiding system managers through the entire process, from pre-installation requirements to post-installation configuration and verification.

Pre-installation steps emphasize the necessity of specific VAX/VMS operating system versions (V4.6, V4.7, or V5.0) and the VAX/VMS FMS Version 2.3 forms driver kit. It details crucial requirements such as adequate disk space (25,000 blocks during installation, 6,000 after), appropriate system parameter values (e.g., CLISYMTBL, GBLPAGES, GBLSECTIONS), sufficient user account quotas, and the installation of prerequisite shareable images. The manual also outlines considerations for VAXcluster configurations and strongly recommends reviewing online Release Notes and backing up the system disk.

The installation procedure involves invoking the VMSINSTAL utility and responding to a series of prompts. Key steps include selecting the installation type (full, upgrade, or additional language), specifying the target disk, and configuring date and time formats. The document highlights the importance of completing all post-installation tasks for a successful setup. It also provides guidance on aborting the installation and handling common errors, which are often related to incorrect system parameters or missing prerequisites.

Post-installation procedures are critical and mandatory. They include editing the system startup file to automatically launch WPS-PLUS, compiling the text library file, and modifying system parameters for optimal performance. The manual also covers creating and configuring user accounts, setting terminal characteristics for various devices (DECmates, Rainbows, VAXmates, IBM PCs), managing user privileges and quotas, and setting up printer characteristics and tables. Optional steps, such as installing on VAXcluster systems and rebooting the system, are also detailed.

Finally, the document describes the Post-installation Verification Procedure (Post-IVP), which checks the successful installation of WPS-PLUS by creating and manipulating documents and testing various functionalities. It explains how to run the Post-IVP and provides extensive troubleshooting information, including common error messages and their solutions, as well as a list of diagnostic tools.