OpenVMS Release Notes

This document serves as the official release notes for OpenVMS Version 7.2 for both Alpha and VAX systems. It provides comprehensive information on:

• Installation and Upgrades: Procedures for installing and upgrading the operating system, including hardware and firmware requirements.
• Layered Products: Support information and configuration details for products layered on top of OpenVMS.
• System Management: Release notes specific to managing the operating system, file systems, backup utility, and cluster configurations.
• Programming: Technical notes for compilers, linkers, run-time libraries, and using interlocked memory instructions on the Alpha 21264 (EV6) processor.
• Retirement Notices: Information on products no longer supported or slated for retirement.
• Remedial Kits: A list of remedial kits included with the OpenVMS Version 7.2 release.