OpenVMS VAX Upgrade and Installation Manual

This manual, designated as order number AA-QSBQC-TE, serves as the primary technical reference for system managers performing installations or upgrades of the OpenVMS VAX Version 7.2 operating system.

Key contents include: - Preparation: Detailed preinstallation and preupgrade checklists, hardware and software requirements, and licensing considerations (including the License Management Facility and LURT). - Installation: Procedures for installing on standalone computers or within VAXcluster environments, including booting standalone BACKUP, creating the system disk, and installing optional components. - Upgrade: A detailed guide on upgrading existing systems, including multiversion upgrade processes, rolling vs. concurrent upgrades in VAXclusters, and file handling (NEWOVER/NEWUNDER). - Post-configuration: Essential post-installation/upgrade tasks such as verifying system time, running AUTOGEN to optimize system parameters, testing with UETP, and managing system libraries. - Management: Instructions for using utilities like VMSTAILOR and DECW$TAILOR to customize system components, and using the OpenVMS Management Station for remote management. - Booting: Technical appendices regarding specific boot procedures for various VAX hardware models.

The manual emphasizes safety procedures, such as backing up existing system disks, and directs users to additional documentation for networking and security configurations.