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The Question is:

 
Can I upgrade (not install) OpenVMS directly from
OVMS V6.2 to V7.1?
 
The Release Notes (for V7.1-1H1) says I cannot,
but my DEC sales people say I can.
 
What does 1H1, 1H2, 1H3 represent anyway?
 
Does 1H3 magically allow the 6.2 -> 7.1 upgrade
where 1H1 didn't.
 
Thanks.
 
 

The Answer is :

 
  Please do not ask questions answered in the OpenVMS Frequently Asked
  Questions (FAQ) -- please see the FAQ section entitled "MGMT16. What
  are the OpenVMS version upgrade paths?" for information on the OpenVMS
  upgrade paths available, as well as information on limited hardware
  releases.  Also please see the documentation for the OpenVMS release
  in question -- the documentation for each OpenVMS release clearly
  indicates the previous release(s) that the upgrade can be applied to.
 
  Given that the system is apparently currently running OpenVMS Alpha V6.2,
  the only reason to upgrade to the V7.1-1H2 limited hardware release
  (V7.1-1H1 was superceded by V7.1-1H2) is for those configurations
  specifically requiring new hardware or new hardware configuration support.
 
  The limited hardware releases do not contain a roll-up of ECO kits.
  V7.1-1H1 and V7.1-1H2 do not contain any general fixes for V7.1, and
  adding only those changes necessary to support specific to the new
  hardware and new configuration support.
 
  Given the availability of V7.1-2 and V7.2, any requirement for an upgrade
  to V7.1-1H1 or to V7.1-1H2 seems questionable -- there may well be some
  circumstances where it is warranted, but additional information would be
  required before the Wizard could recommend it.

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 12-JAN-1999 )
     
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