J06.03 Release Version Update Compendium

1 J06.03 Overview
The J-series release versions of the HP NonStop operating system support HP Integrity NonStop
BladeSystems. NonStop BladeSystems implement the NonStop Multicore Architecture (NSMA).
NSMA transitions the NonStop Kernel from clusters of uniprocessors to clusters of dual-core
processors that share resources. The J06.03 RVU introduces the HP Integrity NonStop 50000c
BladeSystem.
The J-series release versions are functionally and operationally nearly identical to the H-series.
J-series provides application-level source and binary compatibility, and full data compatibility,
with the H-series.
Migration Considerations
• Migrating to a J-series release version requires re-licensing the software.
• Applications migrating from NS-series systems to NonStop BladeSystems require no source
code re-compilation. Executable files run without any modifications.
• Applications migrating from S-series systems to NonStop BladeSystems must follow the
same migration guidelines as migrating from S-series to NS-series systems.
• All products supported in H-series are supported in J-series.
Differences Between H-Series and J-Series Products
Table 1-1 summarizes the main differences between H06.14 and J06.03 products. For descriptions
of the changes, see the appropriate chapters.
Table 1-1 Summary of J06.03 Differences
Major New FeaturesSections and Categories
No changes in J06.03Chapter 2: Operating System
No changes in J06.03Chapter 3: Application Development Products
No changes in J06.03Chapter 4: Database and Transaction Processing
Products
• OSM has changes to support the new HP Integrity NonStop
BladeSystem
• There are new firmware products in J06.03
Chapter 5: Installation and Configuration
Products
• Measure has changes to support the new NonStop Multicore
Architecture (NSMA)
• PEEK has changes to support the new NSMA
Chapter 6: Manageability Products
• The new HP Integrity NonStop NB50000c BladeSystem is
introduced in J06.03
Chapter 7: Hardware Products
• NonStop BladeSystems can be nodes in a ServerNet ClusterChapter 8: Networking Products
Preparation and Planning
• For the physical, electrical, and environmental specifications used by HP professional service
providers for site preparation, see the HP Integrity NonStop BladeSystem Planning Guide in
the HP NonStop Technical Library (NTL).
• For descriptions of Integrity NonStop BladeSystem hardware and the ServerNet SAN and
how to plan and configure the site in preparation for installation of the system, see the HP
Integrity NonStop BladeSystem Planning Guide.
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