Question:
We are planning to upgrade our system from OpenVMS version 6.2 to version 7.1. Does TCPware have to be upgraded as well? What versions of TCPware are supported on OpenVMS 7.1?
Answer:
After any major upgrade of OpenVMS, TCPware must be reinstalled after or it will not start. Make sure that TCPWARE:TCPWARE_LOGICALS.COM has been executed and install TCPware with VMSINSTAL as instructed in the Installation and Configuration Guide. After the installation all that is required is a reboot of the system. After the reboot TCPware will startup normally as previously configured and will function as it did before the upgrade. TCPware versions 5.1-5 and above are supported on OpenVMS 7.1 though we do suggest installing the currently shipping version, TCPware 5.6.