HP Galaxy Software Architecture on OpenVMS Alpha

This document provides a comprehensive technical overview and configuration guide for the HP Galaxy Software Architecture on OpenVMS Alpha. It details how the software logically partitions physical resources—including CPUs, memory, and I/O—to enable multiple independent OpenVMS instances to run on a single system. The guide covers core features like the Galaxy Configuration Utility (GCU), Shared Memory Cluster Interconnect (SMCI), and support for single-instance configurations. Additionally, it outlines hardware and software requirements, supported platforms (such as various AlphaServer models), and specific licensing terms for this system integrated product.