OpenVMS Alpha Software Products LibraryW March 2006 AV-RWNLF-TE Welcome to this month's OpenVMS Alpha Software Products Library Package. The March 2006 package includes the changes described in the following sections. _____________________________________________________________________ Announcing Software Developer's Kit for OpenVMS Version 8.3 _____________________________________________________________________ HP is pleased to announce that the HP OpenVMS Version 8.3 Software Developer's Kit (SDK) will be available for purchase in March 2006. The OpenVMS Version 8.3 SDK kit contains a pre-production release of the OpenVMS Version 8.3 Alpha operating system and the OpenVMS Version 8.3 for Integrity Server systems operating system, accompanied by many layered products that have been updated for this release. Note that this preliminary version is provided for evaluation purposes only and is not intended for use on production systems. OpenVMS Version 8.3 will introduce support for the newest Integrity servers, including new entry level, mid-range, and high-end systems including Superdome. All of these new systems are based on the latest generation of Industry standard Itanium processors from Intel. OpenVMS Version 8.3 continues support for all of the Integrity servers and options supported in OpenVMS Versions 8.2 and 8.2-1. This release will include expanded cluster configuration support, performance and scalability enhancements, updated security and standards, and enhanced Adaptive Enterprise support. OpenVMS Version 8.3 is targeted to release in H2 2006. The Version 8.3 SDK will be available in March 2006. You can order the kit by contacting your HP Sales Rep. The part number is BA394AA at a cost of $75. Mandatory Update for HP OpenVMS Alpha DCL is included on the SPL - Software Products Library --------------------------------------------------------------------- HP has determined that systems running OpenVMS on Alpha servers and Integrity servers have a potential security vulnerability. This vulnerability could be exploited to allow non-privileged users to cause a system crash. To protect against this potential security risk, HP is making a mandatory update patch available for OpenVMS customers. This patch is provided by installing the HP OpenVMS Alpha DCL MUP kit for the appropriate OS version. The DCL MUP kits are delivered on disk one of the consolidated Software Library disks, directory is [DCLMUP_Alpha]. Please refer to the online README1ST.TXTT document within this directory for details. 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 PatchT 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/ConDist. Special web versions of the Software Products Library Master Indexes now permit you to download the software kits. Look for the download link at the individual product level. See the SPL Download Information and Requirements page: http://h30266.www3.hpe.com/DownLoadInfo.shtml for more details. 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]. Your comments regarding our new website are welcomed: SPLsupport@ACLabs.com Removals from the Current Library (March 2006) ---------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV No retirements planned Future Product Removals due to Retirement (June 2006) ----------------------------------------------------- Product Name Version UPILV No retirements planned Product Name Changes -------------------- Former Product Name New Product Name UPILV (No change) Compaq DATATRIEVE for HP DATATRIEVE for OpenVMS Alpha OpenVMS Alpha 0JKAA Compaq SNA 3270 Application HP SNA 3270 Application Services (Development) Services (Development) 2FKAA Compaq SNA 3270 Application HP SNA 3270 Application Services (Run-Time) Services (Run-Time) 2FLAA System Tools CD ---------------- The System 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 System 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://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/svctools/index.html 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. 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 page: http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/11774-0-0-225-121.aspx After products have entered the Mature Product Support Program they will continue to ship on the Software Products Libraries. Software Products Library Website --------------------------------- You are invited to visit our website, http://www.hp.com/software/ConDist 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. The subscription service, Consolidated Distribution and Documentation Service,T requires the customer to purchase either a Service Contract that provides the rights to use new versions of software or to purchase the appropriate Software Update License for each version. 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. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.