Hi,
We wish to upgrade our main AlphaStation 1000 server running Digital UNIX
V3.2c to the latest version V4.0d as part of our Year 2K strategy. From
the Alpha OSF Managers Archive I found only two relevant postings:
Mark S. Burrell <mark_at_adam.ac.uk>
http://www.ornl.gov/its/archives/mailing-lists/alpha-osf-managers/1998/03/msg00616.html
-- and --
Johan Erlank <j_erlank_at_sames.co.za>
http://www.ornl.gov/its/archives/mailing-lists/alpha-osf-managers/1998/02/msg00406.html
I was wondering if anybody has completed this upgrade path and wish to
share their knowledge and experience. I would like to resolve the
following issues:
1) firmware version (currently 3.0)
2) palcode version ?? (currently 1.35)
3) how good is the automated upgrade?
4) Would it be easier to store /etc/* /var/yp/* and start
from scratch? eg CDROM installation
5) Is there any documentation (according to Mark, apparently not)
I would dearly love to hear from anybody who has any experience or advice
as I'm sure we (and Mark + Johan) are not alone. I will summaries any
replies and post a full report on my personal experiences when I carry out
the upgrade (currently scheduled for the weekend of 16/17 of May, 1998).
Thank you for your attention.
Regards,
Rich
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