OpenVMS

This manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the new features and enhancements in OpenVMS Version 7.1, spanning both VAX and Alpha architectures. Key areas covered include:

• General User Features: Introduction of new DCL commands such as PIPE and PPPD, as well as enhancements to internet support.
• System Management: Updates for ATM network management, Backup utility qualifiers, dump file management, and external authentication support.
• Programming: Introduction of new features for Alpha, including Very Large Memory (VLM) management, byte and word instruction emulation, and enhancements to the OpenVMS Debugger.
• Cluster Features: High-performance interconnects (MEMORY CHANNEL), SCSI adapter support, and increased quotas for the lock manager.
• Device Configuration: A new file-based autoconfiguration method for third-party hardware on OpenVMS Alpha.
• Documentation and System Messages: Information on new documentation formats and a detailed appendix of new or updated system messages.