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OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1
Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts
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The OpenVMS documentation set is available on CD--ROM.
This manual is intended for all OpenVMS operating system users. Read this manual before you install, upgrade, or use Version 7.1 of the operating system.
This manual contains the following chapters and appendixes:
Note
The hardcopy version of this manual may include additional, late-breaking release notes that are not included in this edition of the manual. Check the Preface in the hardcopy manual for a list of any new notes.
In Chapters 2 through 5, notes are organized by facility or product name; facilities and products are listed alphabetically. Notes are further classified as changes, problems or restrictions, corrections, or documentation corrections.
This manual contains release notes introduced in the current release and notes from previous OpenVMS versions that still apply to the new release. Margin notes for each release note indicate the version of origin (for example, V6.2).
Notes from previous releases are published when:
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The name of the OpenVMS AXP operating system has been changed to the OpenVMS Alpha operating system. Any references to OpenVMS AXP or AXP are synonymous with OpenVMS Alpha or Alpha.
VMScluster systems are now referred to as OpenVMS Cluster systems. Unless otherwise specified, references to OpenVMS Clusters or clusters in this document is synonymous with VMSclusters.
In this manual, every use of DECwindows and DECwindows Motif refers to DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS software.
The following conventions are also used in this manual:
| Ctrl/ x | A sequence such as Ctrl/ x indicates that you must hold down the key labeled Ctrl while you press another key or a pointing device button. |
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PF1
x or
GOLD x |
A sequence such as PF1
x or GOLD
x indicates that you must first press and release the key
labeled PF1 or GOLD and then press and release another key or a
pointing device button.
GOLD key sequences can also have a slash (/), dash (--), or underscore (_) as a delimiter in EVE commands. |
| [Return] | In examples, a key name enclosed in a box indicates that you press a key on the keyboard. (In text, a key name is not enclosed in a box.) |
| ... |
Horizontal ellipsis points in examples indicate one of the following
possibilities:
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. . |
Vertical ellipsis points indicate the omission of items from a code example or command format; the items are omitted because they are not important to the topic being discussed. |
| ( ) | In command format descriptions, parentheses indicate that, if you choose more than one option, you must enclose the choices in parentheses. |
| [ ] | In command format descriptions, brackets indicate optional elements. You can choose one, none, or all of the options. (Brackets are not optional, however, in the syntax of a directory name in an OpenVMS file specification or in the syntax of a substring specification in an assignment statement.) |
| { } | In command format descriptions, braces indicate a required choice of options; you must choose one of the options listed. |
| text style |
This text style represents the introduction of a new term or the name
of an argument, an attribute, or a reason.
This style is also used to show user input in Bookreader versions of the manual. |
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This chapter contains information that applies to installations and upgrades of the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha operating systems. It also provides information specific to certain hardware.
The installation and upgrade notes in this chapter are organized into the following categories:
Hardware and firmware notes follow the upgrade and installation sections.
For information about layered product installation and support, see
Chapter 2.
1.1 Digital's Support Policy
Digital has recently announced a revised support policy and a new Prior Version Support Service for customers concerned that Digital's release cycles and the end of support may not be in concert with their ability to migrate systems to the new software releases.
Under Digital's new policy, support will be available for the current version and the previous version (for up to 12 months) when a customer purchases a standard support contract.
For versions of Digital software older than the previous version, Prior Version Support service is now available in two levels of support, including full, remedial support on selected products and versions.
For more information about all levels of support, contact your Digital
support representative.
1.2 Installation and Upgrade Information Common to VAX and Alpha
The following release notes document installation and upgrade
information common to both platforms. For more VAX specific
installation and upgrade notes, see Section 1.3. For additional Alpha
specific notes, see Section 1.4.
1.2.1 Changes and Enhancements
This section describes information related to installing or upgrading
the OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha operating systems.
1.2.1.1 Networking Options
V7.1
OpenVMS provides customers with the flexibility to choose the network protocol of their choice. Whether you require TCP/IP, OSI, or DECnet, OpenVMS allows you to choose the protocol or combination of protocols that works best for your network. OpenVMS supports Digital and third-party networking products.
DECnet-Plus (Phase V) has replaced DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV) in the operating system installation and upgrade procedures for OpenVMS VAX and Alpha Version 7.1. DECnet-Plus contains all Phase IV functionality, plus the ability to run over TCP/IP or OSI protocols. When you choose DECnet-Plus, the product is automatically installed. After you complete your installation or upgrade of OpenVMS, you run the DECnet-Plus configuration program that prompts you for answers and quickly sets up your configuration. The configuration program has three options: Fast, Basic, or Advanced. See the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Installation and Basic Configuration manual for information on which option is best for you.
While most customers will find the upgrade to DECnet-Plus to be problem free, customers should consider their system capacity and performance before upgrading. First, customers should refer to the OpenVMS Software Product Description (SPD) to make sure they have sufficient memory and disk capacity to support the upgrade to Version 7.1. The SPD lists requirements for VAX and Alpha systems running various combinations of the operating system, DECwindows, and either DECnet-Plus or DECnet for OpenVMS. Second, customers running systems with high CPU utilization (an average of 75% or higher) or customers whose network server is near capacity may want to consider remaining with Phase IV. On some heavily loaded systems, the increased CPU requirements of DECnet-Plus and other layered products may cause a decline in system performance. Using available system management and network monitoring tools, you can measure your system and network performance prior to performing the upgrade.
Because establishing a distributed namespace, using either DECdns or the DNS/BIND options, is a complex procedure requiring coordination with corporate networking managers, Digital recommends that you do not move to distributed naming at the same time you upgrade your operating system and your networking product to DECnet-Plus. Use the default Local namespace and make sure that both your operating system and DECnet-Plus upgrade are successful and stable before introducing a distributed namespace. Refer to the DECnet-Plus Planning Guide for a discussion on how to plan and manage the move to a distributed namespace.
If you prefer to install DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV), you can install
it as a layered product. On Alpha systems, you can install Phase IV
software from the layered product menu. Refer to the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1 Upgrade and Installation Manual. On
VAX systems, you can install the Phase IV software from a kit provided
on the distribution medium. Refer to the OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1 Upgrade and Installation Manual. See also the
DECnet for OpenVMS Guide to Networking for complete
instructions on how to install DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV) as a
layered product. Note that DECnet for OpenVMS is now supported under
the new Prior Version Support service (see Section 1.1).
1.2.1.2 DECnet Documentation
V7.1
To assist customers moving from DECnet Phase IV to DECnet-Plus, OpenVMS is delivering a one-time complimentary offering that includes DECnet-Plus software and a DECnet-Plus Starter Kit. Depending on the OpenVMS offering format, the DECnet-Plus Starter Kit includes documentation in either printed or online format. Refer to the DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS Introduction and User's Guide for further information on DECnet-Plus for OpenVMS manuals. In future releases, DECnet-Plus hardcopy manuals will not be part of the OpenVMS Documentation Set and must be purchased separately. However, they will continue to be included on the OpenVMS Documentation CD--ROM.
The DECnet for OpenVMS (Phase IV) software will ship on the OpenVMS Version 7.1 operating system media. The DECnet for OpenVMS manuals are no longer part of the hardcopy OpenVMS Documentation Set, but are included on the OpenVMS Documentation CD--ROM in both Bookreader and PostScript format. You can also order printed books separately through DECdirect (800-344-4825). The DECnet Phase IV manuals and their order numbers are as follows:
| DECnet for OpenVMS Guide to Networking | AA--PV5ZA--TK |
| DECnet for OpenVMS Networking Manual | AA--PV60A--TK |
| DECnet for OpenVMS Network Management Utilities | AA--PV61A--TK |
V7.1
Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 4.1 software is included on the OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1 CD--ROMs. The Digital TCP/IP Kit along with a mandatory Security Update Kit are available in the following directories on the Alpha and VAX CD--ROMs:
If you choose to install the Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS software, you must install both kits:
V7.1
The OpenVMS Cluster Compatibility Kit provides many OpenVMS Version 7.1 enhancements for Version 6.2 systems. This kit is required for Version 6.2 systems if they are included in a cluster with Version 7.1 systems (same system architecture or a mix of VAX and Alpha systems). Optionally, users can install it on other OpenVMS Version 6.2 systems to derive the same benefits.
Cluster Compatibility Kit Features
The Cluster Compatibility Kit includes the following improvements for systems running OpenVMS Version 6.2:
Note
If you use volume shadowing, be sure to read the volume shadowing release notes in Section 4.25.
Snapshot Facility Disabled
Installing the Cluster Compatibility Kit on a Version 6.2 system disables the Snapshot facility, which has been removed from OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1 (see Section C.9).
System Dump Analyzer Utility (SDA)
A special version of the OpenVMS Version 6.2 System Dump Analyzer (SDA) utility is included in the Cluster Compatibility Kit. It recognizes the new Volume Shadowing data structures.
When you install the Cluster Compatibility Kit, the existing OpenVMS Version 6.2 SDA is renamed SDA_OLD.EXE and the Cluster Compatibility Kit version is named SDA.EXE. Use SDA_OLD.EXE to analyze crash dumps from an OpenVMS Version 6.2 system that has not installed the Cluster Compatibility Kit. Use SDA.EXE to analyze crash dumps from an OpenVMS Version 6.2 system that has installed the Cluster Compatibility Kit.
Installing the Cluster Compatibility Kit
Two kits are available, one for OpenVMS VAX Version 6.2 systems and one for OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2 systems. Each kit is on its respective OpenVMS CD--ROM, as follows:
To install the VAX kit, use the following command:
$ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTALL VAXCOMPAT_062.A ddcu:[CLUSTER_COMP_VAX062]
To install the Alpha kit, use the following command:
$ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTALL ALPCOMPAT_062.A ddcu:[CLUSTER_COMP_ALPHA062]
The release notes in this section pertain only to installations or
upgrades of OpenVMS VAX operating systems. See Section 1.2 for
additional notes that pertain to both VAX and Alpha systems. For
complete information about installing or upgrading your OpenVMS VAX
Version 7.1 operating system, refer to the OpenVMS VAX Version 7.1 Upgrade and Installation Manual.
1.3.1 Changes and Enhancements
The following note describes a change in magnetic tape distribution of
the OpenVMS VAX operating system.
1.3.1.1 Magnetic Tape Distribution
V7.1
Distribution of the OpenVMS VAX operating system on magnetic tape is now available only to customers who subscribe to the OpenVMS VAX Media and Hardcopy Documentation Update Service.
OpenVMS VAX CD--ROM and TK50 kits are available from all of the following sources:
The release notes in this section pertain only to installations or
upgrades of OpenVMS Alpha operating systems. See Section 1.2 for
additional notes that pertain to both Alpha and VAX systems. For
complete information about installing or upgrading your OpenVMS Alpha
Version 7.1 operating system, refer to the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1 Upgrade and Installation Manual. An appendix in
that manual also includes additional release notes about specific Alpha
computers.
1.4.1 Changes and Enhancements
This section describes changes and enhancements to OpenVMS Alpha
installation and upgrade procedures.
1.4.1.1 Enabling the DECevent DIAGNOSE Command
V7.1
In OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.0 and earlier releases of OpenVMS Alpha, the DECevent DCL command DIAGNOSE was defined during the operating system installation or upgrade.
Beginning with OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1, the definition of the DIAGNOSE command during installation or upgrade is disabled. In order to enable the DIAGNOSE command in OpenVMS Version 7.1, the DECevent kit provided on the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1 CD--ROM must be installed following the installation of OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1. For information about the location of the DECevent kit, see the Guide to OpenVMS Version 7.1 CD--ROMs.
If the DECevent kit provided on the OpenVMS Alpha CD--ROM is not installed after the operating system, users attempting to use the DIAGNOSE command will receive the following system message:
$ DIAGNOSE [parameters] %DIA-E-NOINSTAL, DIAGNOSE has not been installed on this system $
This section describes problems and restrictions that apply to
installing or upgrading to OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1.
1.4.2.1 Spiralog File System Support
V7.1
OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1 requires a new version of the Spiralog file system. Customers running prior versions of Spiralog must upgrade to Spiralog Version 1.2, which is available on CD--ROM. Contact your Digital support representative to order the software and documentation, as follows:
| Spiralog Version 1.2 Offerings | Order Number |
|---|---|
| CD--ROM with software and online documentation | QA--4P7AA--H8 |
| Hardcopy documentation | QA--4P7AA--GZ |
Warning
Before upgrading from OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.0, deinstall Spiralog. Once OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1 has been installed, you can install Spiralog Version 1.2.
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