VAX-to-Mac Connectivity: Starting Sequence is Critical


When running the following software on the same VAX:

- VAX 8800
- VMS 5.02
- AppleTalk 2.0
- PACER 4.5
- ALISA 3.2
- PCSA 2.1

the order in which these programs are started is critical. Otherwise the
Macintosh computers on the network will not see these services, or the PACER
and ALISA products will not start. If AppleTalk for VMS is started before PACER
when attempting to start PACER, it will fail; AppleTalk should be the last
product started. These are undocumented but known problems with PACER and
ALISA.

Here is a recommended starting sequence:

1. DECnet
2. PCSA
3. PACER
4. ALISA
5. ATALK for VMS



Published Date: Feb 18, 2012