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Introduction
1.2 Upgrade Paths
OpenVMS Alpha
Figure 1–1 illustrates the OpenVMS Alpha upgrade paths. The bold lines
indicate the direct upgrade paths to Version 7.3.
Figure 1–1 OpenVMS Alpha Upgrade Paths
OpenVMS
Alpha
V7.0
OpenVMS
Alpha
V7.1-2
OpenVMS
Alpha
V7.2
x
OpenVMS
Alpha
V6.2-1H
x
OpenVMS
Alpha
V7.3
VM-0572A-AI
For OpenVMS Alpha, you can upgrade directly to Version 7.3 from Version 6.2x,
Version 7.0, Version 7.1x, and 7.2x. Cluster rolling upgrades are supported from
Version 7.1-2 and Version 7.2x.
For complete instructions on installing or upgrading to OpenVMS Alpha Version
7.3, refer to the OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3 Upgrade and Installation Manual.
OpenVMS VAX
Figure 1–2 illustrates the OpenVMS VAX upgrade paths. The bold lines indicate
the direct upgrade paths to Version 7.3.
Figure 1–2 OpenVMS VAX Upgrade Paths
OpenVMS
VAX
V6.0
OpenVMS
VAX
V6.1
OpenVMS
VAX
V7.0
OpenVMS
VAX
V7.1
OpenVMS
VAX
V7.2
OpenVMS
VAX
V5.5-2
OpenVMS
VAX
V7.3
OpenVMS
VAX
V6.2
VM-0573A-AI
For OpenVMS VAX, you can upgrade directly to Version 7.3 from Version 6.1,
Version 6.2, Version 7.0, Version 7.1, and Version 7.2.
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