HP OpenVMS Version 8.4 for Integrity and Alpha Servers

This document is the Software Product Description (SPD 82.35.14) for HP OpenVMS Version 8.4. It outlines the capabilities of the OpenVMS operating system on both AlphaServer and HP Integrity server families.

Key areas covered include: * System Overview: Describes the general-purpose, multiuser nature of OpenVMS, its support for industry standards, and symmetric multiprocessing (SMP). * Program Development Environment: Lists tools including run-time libraries, the Java SE Development Kit, language compilers, and debugging facilities. * System Management: Details tools for system configuration, provisioning (including HP Systems Insight Manager), and system monitoring (Availability Manager). * Security: Outlines built-in security features, including AES encryption, SSL, and auditing capabilities. * I/O and Performance: Discusses I/O subsystems, the Extended File Cache (XFC), and Fast Path enhancements. * Virtualization: Describes support for OpenVMS as a guest OS on Integrity Virtual Machines. * Ordering and Licensing: Provides detailed information on media options, licensing for Integrity servers (using Operating Environment bundles), and support for Alpha architectures. * Hardware Support: Lists supported server platforms, storage devices, and networking options for both Alpha and Integrity architectures.