Managing Software Changes (G06.25+, H06.03+, J06.03+)

Managing Software Changes427169-005
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About This Manual
This manual serves as an introduction and reference to the HP NonStop TRM2000
release model, the software upgrade process, software product revision (SPR)
analysis, and resources for investigating new release version updates (RVUs) and
SPRs.
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual is written for:
Individuals responsible for investigating software release version updates,
analyzing SPRs, and for planning and overseeing software upgrade and
installation activities
Managers of the above individuals or individuals new to an organization who might
need an overview of TRM2000 and the software upgrade and installation process
The typical reader of this manual:
Can have as little as three to six months of system experience on HP NonStop
servers
Should have a basic understanding of HP NonStop system terms and concepts
and common, industry-standard system management processes
Purpose
After reading this manual, you should understand:
The structure and components of TRM2000 so that you are able to anticipate and
plan for new software release version updates (RVUs)
How to evaluate and manage the software product revisions (SPRs) included in an
RVU so that you are able to decide whether to migrate to that RVU
How to evaluate the content of an SPR and any requisite SPRs
Which documents, services, and tools are useful and under what circumstances
you require them
How to read and use key documents to obtain the information needed to
successfully configure, install and use RVUs and SPRs