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                     Release Notes for MMS Server Version 1.0

                     November 1997

                     These release notes for the DIGITAL MMS Client for
                     Windows Version 1.0 Server for DIGITAL OpenVMS
                     VAX and DIGITAL OpenVMS Alpha contain general
                     information.


                     Operating System and Version: OpenVMS VAX, Versions
                                                  6.0 - 7.1
                                                  OpenVMS Alpha,
                                                  Versions 6.1 - 7.1

                     Software Version:            DECset for OpenVMS,
                                                  Version 12.1 or 12.2
                                                  or DIGITAL MMS for
                                                  OpenVMS System,
                                                  Version 3.1 or 3.2

                     Software Version:            Server for MMS Client
                                                  for Windows Version
                                                  1.0




                     Digital Equipment Corporation
                     Maynard, Massachusetts
 






              __________________________________________________________
        November 1997

              While DIGITAL or EDS believes the information included in
              this publication is correct as of the date of publication,
              it is subject to change without notice.

              Possession, use, or copying of the software described in
              this publication is authorized only pursuant to a valid
              written license from DIGITAL, an authorized sublicensor,
              or the identified licensor.

              Digital Equipment Corporation or EDS makes no represen-
              tations that the interconnection of its products in the
              manner described in this publication will not infringe
              existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions
              contained in this document imply the granting of licenses
              to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance
              with the description.

              © Digital Equipment Corporation 1997. All rights reserved.

              © Electronic Data Systems Limited 1997.

              The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment
              Corporation: DEC C, DECdocument, DECnet, DECset,
              DECwindows, DIGITAL, OpenVMS, VAX, VAX DOCUMENT and the
              DIGITAL logo.

              All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
              property of their respective holders.

              This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version
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                                                             Contents


     Preface..................................................     iv


     1  General Information

         1.1  Introduction....................................    1-1
         1.2  Features........................................    1-1
         1.3  Requirements....................................    1-1

     2  After the Installation

         2.1  For DECnet......................................    2-1
         2.2  For TCP/IP......................................    2-2

     3  Troubleshooting

     4  Reporting Problems and Suggestions


     Tables

         1      Conventions ..................................      v












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                                                                 Preface



              These release notes characterize the Version 1.0 release
              of the DIGITAL MMS Client for Windows Server for OpenVMS
              systems.

        Intended Audience

              These release notes are intended for any user or system
              manager who needs information on the MMS Client for
              Windows Server.

        Document Structure

              These release notes are organized as follows:

              o  Chapter 1 contains general information about this
                 release and the server's software requirements.

              o  Section 1.2 contains a description of the server's
                 features.

              o  Chapter 2 contains important post installation steps.

              o  Chapter 3 provides additional information on trou-
                 bleshooting connection problems.

              o  Chapter 4 describes how to report problems.

        Associated Documents

              For more information on MMS and MMS Client for Windows,
              refer to the following documents

              o  Guide to Module Management System for OpenVMS Systems

              o  MMS Client for Windows User's Guide

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        Sending DIGITAL Your Comments

              We welcome your comments on these release notes or on any
              other pieces of documentation. See Chapter 4 for details
              on how to contact DIGITAL with your comments.

        Conventions

              Table 1 lists the conventions used in these notes.

              Table_1_Conventions_______________________________________

              Convention__________Description___________________________

              $                   A dollar sign ($) represents the
                                  OpenVMS DCL system prompt.

              Ctrl/x              The key combination Ctrl/x indicates
                                  that you must hold down the key
                                  labeled Ctrl while you press another
                                  key, for example, Ctrl/Y or Ctrl/Z or
                                  a pointing device button.

              boldface text       Boldface text represents the
                                  introduction of a new term.

              monospace boldface  Boldface monospace text represents
              text                user input in interactive examples.

              italic text         Italic text represents book titles,
                                  parameters, arguments, and information
                                  that can vary in system messages (for
                                  example, Internal error number).

              UPPERCASE           Uppercase indicates the name of
                                  a command, routine, the name of a
                                  file, the name of a file protection
                                  code, or the abbreviation of a system
                                  privilege.

              lowercase           Lowercase in examples indicates that
                                  you are to substitute a word or value
              ____________________of_your_choice._______________________


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                                                     General Information



              The information in these release notes pertain to DIGITAL
              MMS Client for Windows Server Version 1.0.

        1.1 Introduction

              DIGITAL MMS Client for Windows Server Version 1.0 is a new
              product release.

        1.2 Features

              The distribution kit for the server will install either
              the OpenVMS VAX or OpenVMS Alpha server.

              The server provided with the MMS Client V1.0 kit must
              be installed in order for the MMS Client V1.0 to work
              properly.

        1.3 Requirements

              The MMS Server supports both DECnet and the TCP/IP
              connections.

              For DECnet:

              o  PATHWORKS for OpenVMS VAX Version 5.0 or higher OR

              o  DIGITAL PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Alpha Version 5.0 or
                 higher

              For TCP/IP

              o  DIGITAL TCP/IP services for OpenVMS (UCX) Version 3.3
                 or Version 4.1 OR

              o  PathWay [TM] for OpenVMS Version 2.5.1 (Attachmate
                 Corporation) OR

              o  Cisco MultiNet [R] for OpenVMS Version 4.0 (Cisco
                 Systems [R], Inc.) OR

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              o  TCPware [R] for OpenVMS Version 5.1 (Process Software
                 Corporation)











































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                                                  After the Installation





        2.1 For DECnet

              Create a DECnet object for the server on the OpenVMS
              system (in both the volatile and permanent databases).

              To create a DECnet Phase IV object, from a privileged
              account enter the following commands:

                $ MCR NCP SET OBJECT MMS$SERVER -
                _$ NUM 0 FILE SYS$COMMON:[SYSEXE]MMS$SERVER.COM

                $ MCR NCP DEFINE OBJECT MMS$SERVER -
                _$ NUM 0 FILE SYS$COMMON:[SYSEXE]MMS$SERVER.COM

              Use the following DCL command to check if the object
              exists:

                $ MCR NCP SHOW OBJECT MMS$SERVER

              To create a DECnet Phase V object, from a privileged
              account enter the following commands:

              $ MCR NCL CREATE NODE 0 SESSION CONTROL APPLICATION -
              _$ MMS$SERVER.COM

              $ MCR NCL SET NODE 0 SESSION CONTROL APPLICATION -
              _$ MMS$SERVER ADDRESS={NAME=MMS$SERVER}, -
              _$ IMAGE NAME=SYS$COMMON:[SYSEXE]MMS$SERVER.COM

              Use the following DCL command to check if the object
              exists:

              $ MCR NCL SHOW NODE 0 SESSION CONTROL APPLICATION -
              _$ MMS$SERVER

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        2.2 For TCP/IP

              For TCP/IP connections to work properly, the remote
              execute ser- vice must be enabled on OpenVMS. This service
              is called REXEC or EXEC for most TCP/IP networks (service
              port 512). If this service is not enabled, users will
              be unable to connect to the MMS Server on OpenVMS. For
              example, if you have DIGITAL TCP/IP services for OpenVMS
              (UCX) enter the following command to check if REXEC is
              enabled:

                $ UCX SHOW SERVICE REXEC

              You will receive the reply ENABLED if it is running. If it
              is not running, you can start the REXEC service with the
              following command:

                $ UCX ENABLE SERVICE REXEC

              Also, several TCP/IP networks allow limits to be set on
              the number of REXEC services that can be running at any
              given time. The limit must be set high enough, based on
              the user count, to allow successful connections (e.g. if
              the limit is set to 5 and a 6th person tries to connect,
              that connection will fail).

              Increasing the REXEC services limit requires SYSPRV
              privilege:

              $ UCX DISABLE SERVICE REXEC
              $ UCX SET SERVICE/LIMIT=n REXEC
              $ UCX ENABLE SERVICE REXEC

              Where "n" represents the number of services.











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                                                         Troubleshooting



              If in attempting to set a session an error occurs, the
              cause of the error is usually an invalid password, invalid
              username, wrong protection settings on the server files,
              or the server not being installed.

              See the MMS Client online help file for more hints on
              troubleshooting.




























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                                      Reporting Problems and Suggestions



              Depending on the nature of the request or problem,
              customers can call DIGITAL provided their software
              contract and warranty entitles them to telephone support.

              Review the SPD and Warranty Addendum for an explanation of
              warranty.

              If a problem is encountered during the warranty period,
              customers can report the problem using DSNlink. In the
              United States, customers can call the DIGITAL Customer
              Support Center at 1-800-354-9000.

              In addition, DIGITAL provides access to Web Information
              and Support (WIS), an Internet-based electronic services
              application that allows customers to submit electronic
              service requests, access databases, download patch kits,
              transfer files from DIGITAL, and connect to global notes
              conferences via the World Wide Web.

              Dial-In Access (DIA) users can access WIS by:

              1. Opening http://www.service.digital.com/wis.

              2. Choosing a country code.

              3. Entering DIA Access ID and password.

              WIS and DIA use the same underlying account and directory
              on the DIGITAL Customer Support Center host system.

              Customers can register for DIA and receive a WIS account
              by contacting their Customer Support Center or local
              DIGITAL representative.

              This method can also be used to make requests for
              additional features or modifications to existing features.

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              When submitting a request, please include the following
              information:

              1. MMS Client version number and type of OpenVMS operating
                 system.

              2. Problem summary.

              3. Stack dumps or error logs (if applicable).

              4. Files in machine-readable media: magnetic tape
                 (preferred), floppy diskette, or tape cassette.

































        4-2 Reporting Problems and Suggestions
