IAS PDP-11 Sort/Merge

This manual, dated May 1990, outlines the installation and configuration process for the PDP-11 SORT/MERGE utility on IAS Version 3.4. The document includes:

• Release Notes: Outlines system requirements, including the necessity of RMS-11K and specific system utilities.
• Installation Procedure: Provides step-by-step instructions for preparing the system, mounting the distribution volume, and running the STMGV3.CMD installation file.
• Installation Dialogue: Describes the configuration options available during installation, such as defining task sizes, collating sequences, and work file allocation for the SORT and MERGE utilities.
• Verification: Details the process the system follows to task-build, install, and certify the software after the user provides the necessary configuration inputs.