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3Installing, Upgrading, and Updating Software  



This chapter describes the concepts related to installing, upgrading, and updating OpenVMS operating system software and layered products. Two methods are available for installing or upgrading software: the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility and the VMSINSTAL.COM command procedure.

Operating System Software



To install or upgrade the OpenVMS VAX or Alpha operating system, refer to the current OpenVMS VAX or Alpha Upgrade and Installation Manual.

Layered Product Software



To install or upgrade layered products, use either the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility or the VMSINSTAL.COM command procedure. Each layered product is packaged to use one of these. Refer to the layered product's documentation for information about which to use.

Information Provided in This Chapter



This chapter describes the following tasks:

Task Section
Installing layered product software
Installing or Upgrading Layered Products
Using VMSINSTAL.COM to install layered software
Preparing Your System to Run VMSINSTAL.COM through Selecting VMSINSTAL.COM Options
Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility
Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility through Removing Installed Software Products and Kits



This chapter explains the following concepts:

Concept Section
VMSINSTAL.COM
Preparing Your System to Run VMSINSTAL.COM
POLYCENTER Software Installation utility
Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility

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Installing, Upgrading, and Updating the Operating System
Installing or Upgrading Layered Products
Preparing Your System to Run VMSINSTAL.COM
Running VMSINSTAL.COM
Recovering from a System Failure
Selecting VMSINSTAL.COM Options
Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility
Installing with the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility
Performing Other Operations on Installed Software Products
Removing Installed Software Products and Kits
Uninstalling Patch Kits
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