HP OpenVMS Alpha

This document serves as the primary release notes for HP OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-2. It provides essential information for system managers, developers, and general users regarding software installation, upgrade paths, and associated product compatibility. Key topics covered include:

• Installation and Upgrade: Detailed procedures for upgrading to Version 7.3-2, including cluster rolling upgrade information, firmware requirements, and network protocol options.
• Associated Products: Updates and compatibility notes for products like ACMS, BASIC, COBOL, COM for OpenVMS, DECforms, DECram, and PATHWORKS.
• System Management: Release notes on management utilities such as AUTOGEN, Error Log Viewer, OpenVMS Registry, security auditing, and volume shadowing enhancements.
• Programming: Information for developers covering the C Run-Time Library, POSIX Threads, linker changes, and compatibility notes for various compilers.
• Hardware: Specific notes for AlphaServer and AlphaStation systems, including graphics support (ATI RADEON 7500), firmware requirements, and device driver re-linking instructions.
• Retirement Notices: Information on products and interfaces that are no longer supported or slated for future retirement.
• Interlocked Memory Instructions: Important technical guidance regarding compliance for the Alpha 21264 processor.