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Chapter 2 System Information/Before You Install
HP Improves Software Release Process for MPE/iX
by Joy Hansen
CSY Marketing
In response to customer requests for new product availability independent
of a full MIT release, Hewlett-Packard refined its software release
process to allow both new and updated products to be released every three
months. Hewlett-Packard is using a new time-driven software release
process to deliver MPE/iX subsystem products and software required to
support new and updated HP 3000 systems and peripherals. These products
may be added to an MPE/iX Release 4.0 based system.
Features and Benefits
* New and updated software available every 3 months. As a result of
this new MPE/iX-Express process, HP 3000 products (such as
systems, peripherals, databases, networks, software, support
products) no longer have to wait for the next major MIT release to
be available. New products are now available every 3 months.
* Minimal impact to your system during installation. For customers
who currently have MPE/iX Release 4.0 on their systems, new
functionality can be added to your system without updating the
base system. System integrity is preserved. As a result, you do
not need to recertify your system after adding functionality
because your base operating system has not changed.
* Reduced downtime. You are able to install new functionality
without updating your base operating system; therefore, system
availability is increased. The end-user realizes increased
functionality without the downtime impact required to do a system
update. Software stability is maintained at the same time
functionality is increased.
* No change to the software ordering process. The software ordering
process that you are familiar with today works with the new
software release process. Order a new software product the same
way you do today.
* Improved ordering structure for peripherals. Software is ordered
automatically when the peripheral order is placed. You do not
have to place a separate order for software.
* MPE/iX Communicator 3000 pushed every three months. New or
enhanced product availability is announced every three months
through the MPE/iX Communicator 3000.
What You Receive
When you order a new or updated piece of software or hardware, you
receive the following:
* A customized SUBSYS tape. The customized SUBSYS tape contains the
ordered subsystem products (for optionally purchased products
only).
* A PowerPatch/iX tape. The operating system patch tape containing
system changes that are required for subsystem and peripheral
product functionality.
* An HP 3000 MPE/iX PowerPatch/iX Installation Manual. The manual
required to perform a PowerPatch installation.
* A PowerPatch/iX Reference Manual. The manual containing patch
information that describes the patches on the PowerPatch tape.
The relationship between the patches and their dependencies on
subsystem products are listed in this manual.