VAX-11 Information Directory and Index

This document, titled "VAX-11 Information Directory and Index" (Order No. AA-D016D-TE, May 1981), serves as a comprehensive guide to the software documentation set for the VAX/VMS Version 2.3 operating system.

Its primary purpose is to introduce users to the VAX/VMS document collection and help them find the most relevant manuals for their needs. It is structured into three main sections:

1. System Installation Notes: Provides guidance on initial system setup, emphasizing the importance of reading the VAX/VMS Release Notes first.
2. VAX/VMS Document Descriptions: Lists and describes both the basic VAX/VMS document set (organized into 10 volumes covering General Information, Command Language, Program Development Tools, System Services, Run-Time Library, Record Management Services, Compatibility Mode, System Programming, and System Management) and optional VAX/VMS software documents (for separately licensed components like programming languages, networking, and utilities). Each entry includes the manual's title, order number, and suggested audience (Operator, Application Programmer, System Programmer, System Manager).
3. Comprehensive Index: A general index of major topics covered across the basic VAX/VMS document set, directing users to specific manuals and volumes for detailed information.