tedcrane@TCGOULD.TN.CORNELL.EDU.UUCP (04/13/87)
As a rule, we have been able to do most installations online. We fearlessly (foolishly) answer yes to the "following users are logged in," "DECnet is active," and "Satisfied with Backup" questions. VMSINSTAL proceeds happily. The following kits cannot always be installed online: VMS (this one would be foolishto try) DECnet (ditto) LSE (may require rebuilding of user's section files) Compilers are a pretty safe bet. The tricks mentioned in previous responses (Using INSTALL on other cluster members to update DCLtables, etc.) are mandatory if you want to keep your head on your neck after the online installation.