OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 Upgrade and Installation Manual

This document is the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 Upgrade and Installation Manual, published in September 2001 by Compaq Computer Corporation. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading the Compaq OpenVMS Alpha Operating System.

Key aspects covered include:

• Installation and Upgrade Procedures: Detailed steps for installing or upgrading OpenVMS Alpha version 7.3 from a CD-ROM in both standalone and OpenVMS Cluster environments. This includes preparing hardware/software, booting from the CD-ROM, creating a system disk, setting up system parameters, and installing layered products.
• Post-Installation/Upgrade Tasks: Essential tasks to perform after installation or upgrade, such as registering licenses, creating user accounts, backing up the system disk, customizing the system, configuring networking software, decompressing system libraries, and tuning system parameters with AUTOGEN.
• OpenVMS Cluster Environments: Specific guidance for installing and upgrading in OpenVMS Cluster environments, including mixed-version support, concurrent upgrades, and rolling upgrades, along with necessary cluster-specific information (node names, addresses, allocation class, quorum disks).
• System Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Procedures for halting, booting (including emergency boots), and shutting down the system, as well as troubleshooting common issues like boot failures.
• Disk Management: Instructions for backing up and restoring the system disk, including alternate methods.
• License Management: Supplementary information regarding OpenVMS Alpha licenses and the License Management Facility (LMF), including restrictions.
• OpenVMS Management Station: Preparation steps for using OpenVMS Management Station server and client software on both the OpenVMS system and a PC.

The manual emphasizes reviewing prerequisites, understanding key terms, and performing backups to ensure a smooth and successful installation or upgrade process.