MRU 1.7 and Compaq C++ on VMS 7.3-2

[M C_1]

Hello all,

I have an OpenVMS 7.2-2 AXP cluster running MRU 1.5 and according to the HP OpenVMS systems Software Rollout Report: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/os/swroll/73.HTML MRU v1.5 supports OpenVMS 6.2 - OpenVMS 7.3. It looks as if MRU 1.7 is required for OpenVMS 7.3-2. I checked the OpenVMS AXP 7.3-2 release kit but did not find any reference to MRU.

The only HP site I could find for MRU was the following: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/storage/mrupage.html but this is for version 1.6 which agagin according to the Rollout report does not support OpenVMS 7.3-2. Anyone know where to get MRU 1.7? What is the license requirement when loading a new version?

Additional question: What is the minimum supported version of Compaq C++ (or I guess HP C++) on OpenVMS 7.3-2?

Thanks,

MC

[John Gillings]

MC,

Additional question: What is the minimum supported version of Compaq C++ (or I guess HP C++) on OpenVMS 7.3-2?

Stock answer for any compiler - always use the latest released version on any operating system version. Generally speaking, compilers only ever get better.

It looks like the current version as of today (May 2004) is V6.5

In terms of "support" I assume you mean, if you have a problem can you get help? The universal approach to reported problems with compilers is to first test the problem against the latest version. So you may as well do the initial step before you log a call.

Also note that you can keep old versions of compilers on your system and select which to use at run time across the system or per process (some compilers even provide utilities to do this for you).

Regarding MRU: According to the web page http://www.support.compaq.com/sms/mru/

"The current shipping version is V1.6.(31-Oct-02) MRU V1.6 on OpenVMS has been qualified for OpenVMS V7.3-1."

The official support statement gives a binary compatibility guarantee between "dash-releases", so you can assume qualification at V7.3-1 includes V7.3-2:

"Enhancement Releases for OpenVMS contain enhancements to existing features and maintenance updates.
The version number increases to show a revision by using a dash (e.g., 7.2-1 for VMS)
Enhancement releases are shipped to service customers who have a valid service update contract, however, License Subscription service is not required.
Application Impact: The release may contain new hardware support, software enhancements and maintenance, but the changes are isolated and have no impact on applications. We are confident that the new release has 100% binary compatibility with the previous release. If an application compatibility problem is discovered, we will assign the problem a high priority and commit to providing a fix. There is no need for ISVs to test on the new release or produce a new application kit."


If my word isn't good enough for you, I suggest you use the "specific questions? Contact us" link at the bottom of the MRU page.

[M C_1]

John,

Thanks for the much appreciated information. So what you are saying is that basically there should not be a problem using MRU 1.6 qualified for VM 7.3-1 on a VMS 7.3-2 system. I can go for that.

One thing I still don't understand is the license issue. Is a new license required to load the new version of MRU? Or since I am already using 1.5 there is no need to load another license?

Also, about HP C++ 6.5, where can I get it. I don't have it in the VMS 7.3-2 kit or any other distributions. Does it require a call to support to obtain the release?

Thanks again..

MC

[Ian Miller.]

HP C++ V6.5 is in the sept 2003 and later layered product consolidated distribution CD 2

[Dave Lennon]

Hi,
According to the main MRU product page, version 1.8 is out:

http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/storage/mrupage.html

It looks like it is included in the latest HSM kit, which can be downloaded, if you are a SPL subscriber (for example for Alpha):

http://www1.aclabs.com/MasterIndex/final_spl_vmsaxp_q105/SPLVAQ105_3J1AA_4_3_SSB.shtml

Later,
Dave