COM, Registry, and Events

This document serves as a guide for developers working with the Component Object Model (COM) on OpenVMS. It covers the installation, configuration, and management of the COM for OpenVMS kit, including the OpenVMS Registry and Event logging systems. The guide provides technical details on:

• COM for OpenVMS: Implementation, security configuration (NTLM), and usage for both new and existing applications.
• OpenVMS Registry: Architecture, server management, and security configurations to maintain system and application data.
• OpenVMS Events: Logging and troubleshooting events for system monitoring.
• Development: Usage of the MIDL compiler, authentication, and the Active Template Library (ATL).
• Troubleshooting: Guidance on handling RPC errors, security access issues, and general component failures.

The document includes comprehensive release notes, cookbook examples for building sample applications, and reference material for APIs, interfaces, and registry commands.