Installation manual

Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for anyone responsible for installing or upgrading the
Compaq OpenVMS VAX operating system and for the startup, shutdown, and
backup operations required on VAX computers running this software.
When to Use This Manual
If you received factory-installed software (FIS) with your VAX computer, refer
to that user documentation to start up your system for the first time. Use this
manual if you need to install or upgrade the OpenVMS VAX operating system
software yourself or if you need to perform certain startup, shutdown, or backup
operations. When the instructions in this manual direct you to do so, refer to
the upgrade and installation supplement for information specific to your VAX
computer.
Document Structure
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides an overview of the upgrade and
installation procedures. It describes what happens during an installation or
an upgrade, lists some changes and restrictions you should be aware of, and
refers you to the appropriate documentation.
• Chapter 2, Preparing to Install the OpenVMS VAX Operating System,
describes the tasks you must perform before installing the operating system.
• Chapter 3, Installing the OpenVMS VAX Operating System , describes how to
install the operating system on an OpenVMS Cluster system or a standalone
VAX computer.
• Chapter 4, After Installing the OpenVMS VAX Operating System, describes
the tasks you must perform after installing the operating system.
• Chapter 5, Before Upgrading the OpenVMS VAX Operating System, describes
how to prepare your system for an upgrade.
• Chapter 6, Preparing to Upgrade in an OpenVMS Cluster Environment,
contains additional information for upgrading an OpenVMS Cluster
environment.
• Chapter 7, Upgrading the OpenVMS VAX Operating System, describes how to
upgrade a standalone VAX computer.
• Chapter 8, After Upgrading the OpenVMS VAX Operating System, describes
the tasks you must perform after upgrading the operating system.
• Chapter 9, Customizing DECwindows Support Software, describes how to
customize DECwindows device support software.
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