Compaq OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX

This Software Product Description (SPD) provides comprehensive details for the Compaq OpenVMS Operating System, Version 7.3, which supports both the Alpha and VAX computer families. The document covers general-purpose multiuser OS capabilities, including symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), 64-bit virtual memory support, networking, and clustered environments. Key highlights of Version 7.3 include improved disaster tolerance, enhanced performance through Extended File Cache, integrated security features like Kerberos V5, and inclusion of the Enterprise Capacity and Performance (ECP) tools. Furthermore, the document details user environments, programming tools, system management utilities such as the Availability Manager and Management Station, installation procedures, disk space requirements, and support for a wide array of Alpha and VAX hardware systems and storage controllers.