VMS Installation and Operations: VAXstation 3100, MicroVAX 3100 Series

This document, "VMS Installation and Operations: VAXstation 3100, MicroVAX 3100 Series," published in January 1990, serves as a comprehensive guide for system managers, operators, and users of VAXstation 3100 and MicroVAX 3100 series computers running VMS Version 5.3.

It covers both the initial installation and upgrade procedures for the VMS operating system, detailing what happens during each process and necessary prerequisites. A significant portion is dedicated to understanding the system hardware, including monitors, switches, and various disk and tape drives (TZ30, TK50, RRD40, RX23), along with device naming conventions and VAXcluster environment considerations.

The guide also provides detailed instructions for common operational tasks such as system startup (various booting methods like automatic and conversational), system shutdown (orderly and emergency), and backup/restore procedures using standalone BACKUP. Appendices offer crucial release notes, technical details on SCSI disk and tape drives, and information on bad block support.