Beyond "It Still Works": Maintaining OpenVMS for the Long Term

Aug 25th, 2026

Many OpenVMS environments are still running versions that are past their supported life, often on aging Alpha or Integrity hardware. The systems work, the applications are stable, and the case for change can be hard to make. In this webinar, Kobe Smith, Support Engineer II at VMS Software, will describe what a current, well-maintained OpenVMS environment looks like, one component at a time. He will cover the importance of a usable non-production test environment and how to keep it representative of production. Along with that, backup strategies, verified restores, rollback plans, regular planned maintenance, and risk assessments will all be discussed. The goal is to give attendees a clear picture of the risks associated with their current environment and a realistic set of next steps to mitigate those risks. Whether you are evaluating an upgrade, planning a migration to OpenVMS on x86, or simply looking to improve operational resilience, this session will provide practical guidance for moving forward.

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