DECnet/OSI for OpenVMS: Installation and Basic Configuration

This guide serves as the primary manual for installing and performing a basic configuration of DECnet/OSI on OpenVMS Alpha and VAX systems. It is structured into three parts:

• Part I: Installation: Details the prerequisites, system requirements, and step-by-step procedures to install the software using the POLYCENTER Software Installation (PCSI) utility.
• Part II: BASIC Configuration: Provides instructions for the NET$CONFIGURE procedure to establish a basic network environment, including directory name services (Local namespace, DECdns, and DNS/BIND), cluster alias setup, and network startup.
• Part III: Additional Information: Contains supplementary details, including a basic overview of the POLYCENTER utility, steps for installing from an InfoServer, and a comprehensive list of system files loaded during installation.

The manual also includes an appendix for troubleshooting registration issues and managing name services.