Compaq Galaxy Software Architecture

This Software Product Description (SPD) details the Compaq Galaxy Software Architecture for OpenVMS Alpha (Version 1.0). It enables Adaptive Partitioned Multiprocessing (APMP), allowing multiple OpenVMS instances to execute independently while sharing physical resources like CPUs, memory, and I/O on a single computer system. The document covers key features such as the Galaxy Configuration Utility (GCU), Shared Memory Cluster Interconnect (SMCI), licensing requirements, supported hardware configurations (AlphaServer 8400, 8200, and 4100), and software prerequisites including OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2.