Upgrading the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System

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7	Upgrading the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System

This chapter explains how to upgrade the OpenVMS Alpha operating system and includes information about reinstalling or reconfiguring your system.

Because no supported upgrade path exists for OpenVMS I64 Version 8.2, this chapter includes information specific to OpenVMS Alpha only. Upgrade information for OpenVMS I64 systems will be provided in future releases.

If for any reason you need to reinstall an OpenVMS I64 system disk, the procedure is nearly identical to what is described in this chapter. Differences are noted in Installing the OpenVMS Operating System onto a System Disk.

This chapter is organized into sections that describe the major tasks for upgrading OpenVMS, in the order in which these tasks must be performed. Upgrade Checklist includes a checklist that you can use to make sure you perform all the upgrade tasks described in this chapter.

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Booting the Operating System Kit
Performing the Upgrade
Completing the Upgrade
What to Do After the Shutdown

Types of Upgrades

Upgrade Checklist