Installation and Upgrade Guide

3 Installing the OpenVMS Operating System
This chapter explains how to install the OpenVMS I64 Version 8.3-1H1 operating system. It
includes sample output similar to what you might see during an installation and explains how
to respond to the prompts.
If you purchased a system with the operating system preinstalled, then most of the information
in this chapter does not apply. The first time you power up your preinstalled system, you are
prompted to enter only the information necessary to customize your installation. See the
documentation provided with your system.
This chapter includes the procedures for booting the OpenVMS operating system kit. Information
about setting up and booting Itanium-based systems is located in Appendix A (page 149)If you
are installing OpenVMS for the first time, see this appendix..
NOTE: Before you install the OpenVMS operating system, ensure that the correct version of
firmware is running in your computer. For I64 system firmware, see Section 1.3.4 (page 29).
This chapter is organized into sections and steps that describe the major tasks for installing
OpenVMS, in the order in which these tasks must be performed. Section 3.1 (page 49) includes
a checklist that you can use to make sure you perform all the installation tasks described in this
chapter.
3.1 Installation Tasks
Use the checklist in Table 3-1 to ensure that you perform all necessary installation tasks.
Table 3-1 Installation Checklist
SectionTask
Section 3.2 (page 49)Boot the OpenVMS operating system media.□
Section 3.3 (page 52)Install the OpenVMS operating system onto a system disk.□
Section 3.4 (page 72)Boot the OpenVMS system disk.□
Section 3.5 (page 74)Join the OpenVMS Cluster (optional).□
Section 3.6 (page 75)Run AUTOGEN.□
Section 3.7 (page 75)Reboot the operating system after AUTOGEN completes (this
should occur automatically).
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Section 3.8 (page 76)Log in to the SYSTEM account.□
Chapter 7 (page 113)Perform postinstallation tasks, as necessary.□
3.2 Booting the OpenVMS Operating System Media
The OpenVMS Version 8.3-1H1 operating system includes procedures and tools (such as the
PCSI utility) that enable you to install the operating system easily. These tools are available once
you boot the system properly.
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