SAS Oracle Rdb7 OpenVMS AlphaServer 4x00

This document outlines the DIGITAL HiTest Suite for the SAS Oracle Rdb7 on OpenVMS AlphaServer 4x00 systems. It is intended for technical personnel, partners, and sales representatives. The documentation covers:

• Suite Overview: Defines the components of a HiTest Suite, including the Foundation (hardware, operating system, middleware) and the AppSet (SAS data warehousing software).
• System Configuration: Details hardware and software requirements, including recommended memory, CPU, and storage configurations (RAID setups).
• Installation: Provides step-by-step instructions for installing OpenVMS, Oracle Rdb7, Oracle SQL/Services, and SAS, including verification procedures.
• Testing and Results: Reports on the interoperability testing performed on the suite, detailing database performance results from sequential SQL queries.
• Problem Resolution: Lists common issues encountered during testing, such as licensing restrictions for simultaneous queries and storage configuration nuances, alongside provided solutions.
• Hardware Configuration: Includes detailed system diagrams, slot usage configurations, and database storage maps for both minimum and maximum supported configurations.