HP OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library— September 2006 AV-RWNLH-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package. The September 2006 package includes the changes described in the following sections. Introducing HP OpenVMS Alpha V8.3 Hewlett-Packard is pleased to introduce the OpenVMS Version 8.3 operating system. HP is dedicated to providing customers with the most advanced functionality and the highest quality products possible and believes the OpenVMS Version 8.3 operating system release reflects this dedication. HP OpenVMS Alpha V8.3 is included in this Software Products Library release for customers whose subscription service includes entitlement to these Operating System updates. Online Documentation Library Changes This quarter we will start delivering the ODL on two CD’s, one CD will contain operating system products and the other CD will contain layered products. We are pleased to announce the ODL is also now available for online viewing and download. The ODL index web page is: http://h30266.www3.hpe.com/ODLindex.asp ODL Search Engine Note The Search Engine supplied with the ODL must be stopped and restarted when switching between the OS ODL disc and the LP ODL disc, by clicking on the Searchdisc icon in the taskbar, before you eject the CD. For more information please see the Search.txt file in the /readme directory on the CD. Temporary License required for HP TDMS If you encounter an LMF problem with HP TDMS for Open VMS Alpha Development or Runtime licenses (TDMS, TDMS-RT) please report the problem to HP Support. A temporary license will be issued until a TDMS Full-Kit Software Patch is released to resolve the problem. Full-Kit Software Patches are included on the Software Products Library Please be aware that some products will ship a "Full-Kit Software Patch" on the Software Products Library. The “Full-Kit Software Patch” will be delivered either as a replacement or as an additional revision for the currently shipping software product. These software patches have been qualified and are approved for shipment to the Software Products Library audience. Software patches can be identified with an ECO in the Kit Type column. Details regarding the software patch version are available in each product's cover letter. The Full-Kit Software Patch should be handled as a maintenance release. Software Products Library now offers Web Downloads! Web downloads are now offered from our website: http://www.hp.com/software/SPL Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes now permit you to download the software kits for layered products in this library. Look for the download link at the individual product level. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page for more details. http://h30266.www3.hpe.com/DownLoadInfo.shtml A link to this page can be found on the left navigation bar, at the web site, under Support Options, Download Information. Software Library customers may use the following for access: Username: Password: Domain name: Expiration: The username and password will be updated each quarter. A copy of this cover letter with username and password can be found on Disc #1, [README]. Removals from the Current Library (September 2006) Product Name Version UPILV Compaq DECram for OpenVMS 2.3 MV3AA HP DECram for Open VMS 3.2-3HP MV3AA HP DECram is licensed and shipped with the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System beginning with OpenVMS V8.2. Future Product Removals due for Retirement (December 2006) No removals planned for Q4 2006 Product Name Changes Former Product Name New Product Name UPILV DEC/EDI for OpenVMS Alpha HP DEC/EDI for OpenVMS Alpha 2QSAA HP Services Tools CD The Services Tools CD that is included with the Software Products Library contains analysis, diagnosis and remote support software, for example WEBES and ISEE, for use by HP’s service engineers and HP’s Authorized Service Provider service engineers. The software and associated documentation on this CD are for use on systems that have hardware warranty, a service contract, or service obligation. The Services Tools CD and associated web pages may contain new diagnosis software that is applicable to the system and should be reviewed for the most recent updates to the diagnosis tools. http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/ Mature Product Support Program HP offers a Mature Product Support service for products that are functionally complete, stable, and have no new versions planned for release. After products have entered the Mature Product Support Program they will continue to ship on the Software Products Library. For more information on Mature Products Support and to view a list of the eligible products, visit the Software Support Services for Legacy Software Web pages for Americas/Asia Pacific and Europe, respectively: http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/11779-0-0-225-121.html http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/11810-0-0-225-121.html Software Products Library Website You are invited to visit our website, http://www.hp.com/software/SPL. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes have been linked to underlying product information. If you are looking for detail of what’s shipping or ship history for previous product versions, this site can help. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: SPLsupport@ACLabs.com. Software Compatibility Matrix Please refer to the Software Compatibility Matrix or Software Product Description for Operating System Support information. The Software Compatibility Matrix shows the minimum and maximum Operating System versions supported by each software product on the Software Products Library. This matrix is located on disc 1 in the following file: [README]SW_COMPAT_MATRIX.TXT) Licensing Information A valid software product license is required to access and use each software product on the Software Products Library. License to Use a new revision of a software product is provided through a Support Agreement that lists Software Updates Service for each individual product license. Alternatively the customer must purchase the appropriate Software Update License for each new revision of a software product that the customer wishes to use. Additional licensing information is available here: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/software/info/terms/swl_sld.html A Final Note If you have questions or concerns regarding the Software Products Library, please contact us at SPLsupport@ACLabs.com. Please note that this mail address will reach the Software Products Library only. Questions regarding individual product performance should continue to be worked through your local support team. © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.