Cover Letter for Compaq OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX

This document serves as the cover letter for the Compaq OpenVMS Version 7.3 release for both Alpha and VAX architectures. It highlights several key areas, including:

• Licensing: Users must ensure they have an appropriate license, potentially requiring an update license if they are not under a service contract.
• New Features: Version 7.3 includes enhancements in scalability, performance (such as Minicopy and Extended File Cache), and new e-Business technologies.
• Documentation: Provided on a single CD-ROM in various formats.
• Media Changes: This is the final release for OpenVMS VAX on TK50 and magnetic tape media.
• Upgrade Guidance: Important remedial instructions for users upgrading from Version 7.2-1 or 7.2-1H1 to prevent system boot issues.
• Cluster Support: Updated information regarding warranted and migration support for mixed-version and mixed-architecture clusters.