Patch Installation

IMPORTANT: In order to successfully install and run SDK v 1.4.2 for OpenVMS Alpha, mandatory prerequisite patches (ECOs) must be installed. These ECOs are listed below.

Do NOT attempt to run the SDK v 1.4.2 kit without first installing these ECOs.

Technical support requests relating to OpenVMS Alpha and these patches should be sent through your normal service and support channels. For more information, see software support.

Download ECOs

The ECOs cited below for OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-1 and V7.3-2 are required to run the SDK. Note there are two types of mandatory ECOs:

• Mandatory Rating 1 ECOs for OpenVMS Alpha. These ECOs must be installed and up-to-date. Note that some ECOs in this category were released specifically to address Java problems.
  
• Additional Mandatory ECOs for Java Applications. These ECOs are required when using the SDK.

To download these ECOs, you must first perform a search to make your patch selection using the IT Resource Center (ITRC) database. Follow these steps to access the 'Search' page.

1. Login to the IT Resource Center (ITRC) at http://www2.itrc.hp.com/. Note: First time users must register.
2. Select 'software and drivers' under 'maintenance and support (Compaq products)'.
3. Select 'OpenVMS' under 'software patches'.

To search for ECOs, follow these steps for A and B:

A) For the mandatory Rating 1 ECOs required for the operating system:

1. In Step 1, choose operating system
2. In Step 2, type 'Install_1' as the keyword
3. In Step 3, change the search criteria to 'exact phrase'.
4. In Step 4, click on the search button to start the search
5. Click on the patch name in the results to view the 'Patch Details' page that contains the release notes, or proceed...
6. Check the box(es) to the left of the patch name in the results and click 'add to selected patch list' button
7. On the 'selected patch list' page, click 'download selected' button
8. On the 'download patches' page, you can download patches in one operation or individually and also via anonymous ftp(1) or http. Make your selection to complete the download.

B) For the additional ECOs required for Java applications:

1. In Step 1, choose operating system
2. In Step 2, choose 'Search by Patch ID', and copy and paste in the 'patch name' (see list under 'Additional Mandatory ECOs' in the table below) in the box to the right.
3. In Step 3, use the default 'all words' as the keyword
4. In Step 4, click on the search button to start the search
5. Click on the patch name in the results to view the 'Patch Details' page that contains the release notes, or proceed...
6. Check the box(es) to the left of the patch name in the results and click 'add to selected patch list' button
7. On the 'selected patch list' page, click 'download selected' button
8. On the 'download patches' page, you can download patches in one operation or individually and also via anonymous ftp(1) or http. Make your selection to complete the download.

Note for Additional Mandatory ECOs:

Because the status of ECOs changes frequently as new versions supersede previous versions, we recommend that you search the ECOs cited above, and install the 'most recent' version resulting in your search. To verify that you have the correct file, refer to the 'Patch Details'. The Release Notes generally list any ECO kits superseded by the most current kit.

Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Before installing the required patches, you should read the patch documentation for any restrictions that might affect you. In most cases you can examine these files via a web browser, or download the patch kit and extract the documentation files.

Operating System Upgrade
Please note that OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1, 7.1-1, 7.2-1 and 7.2-1H1 are now retired. HP recommends that you upgrade to V7.2-2 or higher. Visit the OpenVMS Web site if you need to upgrade your operating system.