VMS Version 5.0 Release Notes

This document provides critical information for users and system managers regarding the VMS Version 5.0 operating system release. It serves as a comprehensive guide for upgrading VMS from versions 4.6 or 4.7, including procedures for single-system upgrades and rolling upgrades for VAXcluster environments. Key sections cover system management enhancements, licensing procedures (including the new License Management Facility), general user notes, and programming-specific release notes for VAX Ada, VAX BASIC, and VAX MACRO. It also includes documentation updates and errata.