Technical data

Descriptions of OpenVMS Manuals

This chapter provides summary descriptions for the following OpenVMS

documentation:

• Manuals in the OpenVMS Media Kit (Section 9.1)

• Manuals in the OpenVMS Full Documentation set (Section 9.2)

• Manual about how to write device drivers for OpenVMS Alpha systems

(Section 9.3)

• RMS Journaling manual (Section 9.4)

• Archived manuals (Section 9.5)

9.1 Manuals Included in the OpenVMS Media Kit

Guide to OpenVMS Version 7.3 CD–ROMs

Provides information about the OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX operating

system and documentation CD-ROMs. Lists the contents of the OpenVMS Version

7.3 CD-ROM package, includes pointers to installation information, and gives

instructions about how to access manuals on the Documentation CD-ROM.

OpenVMS License Management Utility Manual

Describes the License Management Facility (LMF), the OpenVMS license

management tool. LMF includes the License Management Utility (LICENSE)

and the command procedure VMSLICENSE.COM, which is used to register,

manage, and track software licenses on line.

OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 Upgrade and Installation Manual

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading the OpenVMS

Alpha operating system on Alpha computers. Includes information about booting,

shutdown, backup, and licensing procedures.

OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3 Upgrade and Installation Manual

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading the OpenVMS

VAX operating system on OpenVMS VAX computers. Includes information about

booting, shutdown, backup, and licensing procedures.

9.2 Manuals in the OpenVMS Documentation Set

9.2.1 OpenVMS Base Documentation Set

OpenVMS DCL Dictionary

Describes the DIGITAL Command Language (DCL) and provides an alphabetical

listing of detailed reference information and examples for all DCL commands and

lexical functions. This manual is in two volumes.

Descriptions of OpenVMS Manuals 9–1