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HP Improves Software Release Process for MPE/iX
In response to customer requests for new product availability
independent of a full MIT release, Hewlett-Packard has refined its
software release process to allow both new and updated products to be
released every three months. As of September, 1993, HP is using a new
time-driven software release process to deliver on tape MPE/iX subsystem
products as well as software required to support new HP 3000 systems and
peripherals. These products can be added to any system on MPE/iX
Release 4.0.
Features and Benefits
o New and updated software available every 3 months. As a result of
the new MPE-Express process, HP 3000 products (e.g. systems,
peripherals, databases, networking software, support products) no
longer have to wait for the next major MIT release to be made
available. New products are now available every 3 months.
o 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 having to update
your base system. System integrity is preserved. As a result,
there is no need to recertify your system after adding
functionality since your base operating system has not changed.
o 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.
o No change to the software ordering process. The same software
ordering process that you are familiar with today will work with
the new software release process. Order a new software product the
same way you do today.
o 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.
o MPE/iX Communicator 3000 pushed every three months. New product
availability will be announced every three months via the MPE/iX
Communicator 3000.
Order Content
After September, 1993, when you order a subsystem or hardware product
available as a result of the MPE-Express process, you receive the
following:
o Customized SUBSYS tape: A customized SUBSYS tape containing
ordered subsystem products (for optionally purchased products
only).
o PowerPatch/iX tape: Operating system patch tape containing
operating system changes that are required for subsystem and
peripheral product functionality.
o HP 3000 MPE/iX PowerPatch/iX Installation Manual: The manual
required to perform a PowerPatch installation.
o PowerPatch/iX Reference Manual: The manual containing patch
information that describes the patches on the PowerPatch tape. The
relationship between patches and their dependencies on subsystem
products are listed in this manual.
Products available as a result of the MPE-Express process include:
Image/SQL
Allbase/SQL
HP Sockets/iX
HP Glance Plus
Performance Collector
HP 3000 Series 987/150
7980S and 7980SX tape drives
For more information, contact your HP sales representative.