Older VMS versions

[Gregg Parmentier]

We've finally decided to upgrade from OpenVMS Alpha 7.1. We've updated our support contract to include software media support and requested media, but we are told only 8.2 and 8.3 are available from HP.

I really need to do a rolling upgrade, being able to always cluster my systems through the whole process.

Any suggestions on where to get media for 7.2-1, 7.3-1, and 7.3-2? I've got some specific hardware support issues that really push me toward that particular upgrade path.

[Robert Brooks_1]

If you give a bit more detail with respect to your configuration and application suite, you're likely to get some useful advice on how to short-circuit all those sequential upgrades.

Also, V7.2-2 is a better version from which to upgrade than V7.2-1; I believe a direct upgrade from V7.2-2 to V7.3-2 is supported.

-- Rob

[Andy Bustamante]

Looking at the VMS FAQ, I don't believe you can upgrade from 7.1 directly to 7.2-2. See http://www.hoffmanlabs.com/vmsfaq/vmsfaq_008.html#mgmt16 for the details. With the rolling upgrade requirement, you'll need to review release notes if you need to stay in supported configurations.

If you e-mail me, I can provide a vendor who can lay his hands on media kits. See my profile for contact info. There's also a few consultants here as well. HP frowns on advertising in the forums.

Andy

[Robert Gezelter]

Gregg,

Can you be more specific as to the "hardware support issues" that of concern. That would aid the research as to the correct path.

- Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com

[B Claremont]

I can help you with media. Drop me a line if you still need it.

Bruce Claremont
www.MigrationSpecialties.com
719-784-9196

[Darran Burt]

I thought that V7.2-2 was just provided as a convenient "stop-off point" for those upgrading to V7.3 and needed mixed versions at that level.

Think you'll be best advised to follow the already suggested upgrade paths above.

Have fun!

[Robert Gezelter]

Gregg,

I would have to dig through my library, but I also have a collection of distribution kits for the various versions.

As has been noted, the -1 and -2 kits are generally roll-ups of patches. For a production environment, I always recommend that clients invest in the due diligence. If certain patches are required before a node can join the cluster, it is straightforward to go through the patch process before the system disk is used to join the cluster (note that this can be done on an offline test system and the resulting disk image can then be moved to cluster accessible storage).

If I can be of assistance, please let me know.

- Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com

[Dean McGorrill]

Robert
Our systems are at 7.2-1, as some point (someday I hope) I want to upgrade. your
saying its worth going to 7.2-2? ie

7.2-1 > 7.2-2 > 7.3-2 > 8.3

[Stanley F Quayle]

I can supply media, too. I just took a customer from 7.1-2H1 to 7.2, then to 7.3-2. According to Hoff's FAQ, that is supported. And it worked great.

If you need help, onsite or remote, you can contact me via www.stanq.com

[Hoff]

Consolidated upgrade path topics:

OpenVMS Alpha Upgrade Paths...
http://64.223.189.234/node/255

OpenVMS I64 Upgrade Paths...
http://64.223.189.234/node/256

OpenVMS VAX Upgrade Paths...
http://64.223.189.234/node/257