archive: patch installation

IMPORTANT: In order to successfully install and run the SDK v 1.3.1-5 for OpenVMS Alpha, mandatory prerequisite patches (ECOs) must be installed. The ECOs are listed below. Do NOT attempt to run the SDK v 1.3.1 kit without first installing these ECOs.

Technical support requests relating to OpenVMS and these patches should be sent through your normal service and support channels. For more information, see software support.

Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: Before installing the required patches, you should read the README files and release notes for the patches for any restrictions that might affect you. In most cases you can examine the README files via a web browser, and for the release notes, download the patch kit and extract the release notes.

Note that two types of ECOs are listed for each operating system:

• Mandatory Rating 1 ECOs for OpenVMS Alpha. These ECOs must be installed and up-to-date. Note that some ECOs in this category were released specifically to address Java problems.
  
  
• Additional Mandatory ECOs for Java Applications. These ECOs are required when using the SDK.

To download these mandatory ECO (patch) files, login to the IT Resource Center (ITRC) at http://www2.itrc.hp.com/. Note: First time users must register. Enter a Search on the full 'Patch Name' in the tables below.

Operating System Upgrade
Please note that OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1, 7.1-1, 7.2-1 and 7.2-1H1 are now retired. HP recommends that you upgrade to V7.2-2 or higher. Visit the OpenVMS Web site if you need to upgrade your operating system.