Hewlett-Packard Cover Letter, HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 5.5 ECO 3 (Specific information on ECO 3 is at the end of this letter.) June 2008 Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS network- ing software. The TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS software product is the OpenVMS implementation of the industry-standard TCP/IP protocol suite and Internet services for OpenVMS I64 and OpenVMS Alpha systems. For a complete description of this product, see the HP TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Version 5.5 Software Product Description (SPD 46.46.19). Features The TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS software is based on the Berke- ley Software Distribution (BSD) Versions 4.3 and 4.4, with enhancements from HP. The V5.5 release of TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS features the following enhancements: o New platform support. TCP/IP Services supports the OpenVMS I64 platform as well as the OpenVMS Alpha platform. o The failSAFE IP service supports IPv6. o The IMAP mail service supports SSL (Secure IMAP). o IPv6 enhancements to neighbor discovery and improved IPv6 APIs. o The libpcap API is supported. o NTP has been upgraded to Version 4.2 and supports IPv6. o SSH2 has been upgraded to Version 3.2 and supports IPv6. o TCPDUMP has been upgraded to Version 3.8.3. o The supplied header files for network applications have been updated. Release Notes The TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Release Notes describe the new features of the release in more detail, as well as the reported problems that have been fixed and the limitations of this re- lease. The release notes are located on the distribution media in the same directory as the software kits. For instructions about how to extract the release notes, refer to the TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS Installation and Configuration manual. Licenses For Alpha systems, the following TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS licenses are available: o The server license provides complete product functionality. o The client license provides a subset of the server license product functionality. The client license does not include BIND, BOOTP, DHCP, failSAFE IP, TFTP, NFS server, PC-NFS, and the load broker. o The client upgrade license provides a subset of the server license for customers who previously purchased a client license and now require full functionality. For OpenVMS I64, the Operating Environment (OE) includes the TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS product and a server license for it. Documentation Feedback HP prides itself on responding to customer needs. To continue serving you, we welcome your feedback about the TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS documentation. 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Nashua, NH 03062-2698 **************************** ECO 3 SUMMARY INFORMATION **************************** Release Date: 21-FEB-2008 Kit Name: HP-I64VMS-TCPIP-V0505-11ECO3-1 Kit Applies To: OpenVMS I64 V8.2 and later Approximate Kit Size: 168000 blocks Installation Rating: INSTALL_2 Reboot Required: Yes Superseded Kits: HP-I64VMS-TCPIP-V0505-11ECO2-1 Mandatory Kit Dependencies: None Optional Kit Dependencies: None 1 KIT NAME: HP-I64VMS-TCPIP-V0505-11ECO3-1 2 KIT DESCRIPTION: 2.1 Installation Rating: INSTALL_2: To be installed by all customers using the following feature(s): - TCPIP V5.5 2.2 Reboot Requirement: A reboot is necessary after installation of this kit if TCPIP has been running at any time since the previous boot. 2.3 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: OpenVMS Alpha V8.2 and later 2.4 New functionality or new hardware support provided: No 3 KITS SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT: - None 4 KIT DEPENDENCIES: 4.1 The following remedial kit(s), or later, must be installed BEFORE installation of this, or any required kit: - None 4.2 In order to receive all the corrections listed in this kit, the following remedial kits, or later, should also be installed: - None 5 NEW FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR PROBLEMS ADDRESSED 5.1 New functionality addressed in this kit Not Applicable 5.2 Problems addressed in this kit See the TCPIP55ECO03.RELEASE_NOTES file included in the kit. 6 FILES PATCHED OR REPLACED: See the TCPIP55ECO03.RELEASE_NOTES file included in the kit. 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install this kit with the POLYCENTER Software installation utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: PRODUCT INSTALL TCPIP /SAVE_RECOVERY_DATA [/SOURCE=location of Kit] The /SAVE_RECOVERY_DATA qualifier is optional but recommended. Using this qualifier will allow easy removal of the kit from the system in the event of problems. The kit location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory that contains the kit. The /SOURCE qualifier is not needed if the PRODUCT INSTALL command is executed from the same directory as the kit location. Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt. 8 COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER: (C) Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP and/or its subsidiaries required for possession, use, or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. Neither HP nor any of its subsidiaries shall be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 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