OpenVMS Migration Software for VAX to Alpha Systems installation guide

This document is the Installation Guide for the OpenVMS Migration Software for VAX to Alpha Systems (formerly DECmigrate), published in June 2002. It provides instructions for system managers on how to install this software on an OpenVMS AXP system.

Key aspects covered include:

• Requirements: OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2 or higher, and 13,000 disk blocks.
• Pre-installation: Recommends de-installing previous versions of DECmigrate.
• Installation Process: Utilizes the POLYCENTER Software Installation procedure. Users must log in as SYSTEM, mount the software CD, and then execute the PRODUCT INSTALL command. It strongly advises installing onto the system disk (SYS$COMMON:) to simplify configuration of the Installation Verification Procedure (IVP) and startup files.
• Post-installation: Requires editing SYS$STARTUP:SYSTARTUP_VMS.COM to ensure the software's startup procedure runs on reboots, followed by a logout and login. It also details how to extract release notes.
• De-installation: Instructions are provided for removing the software using the PRODUCT REMOVE OMSVA command.