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Conference decwet::windows-nt

Title:Windows NT
Notice:See note 15.0 for HCL location
Moderator:TARKIN::LIN.com::FOLEY
Created:Thu Oct 31 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:6086
Total number of notes:31449

5594.0. "Tools for OpenVMS from Windows NT??" by CHOWDA::GLICKMAN (writing from Newport,RI) Thu Jan 23 1997 08:36

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5594.1VMS has the WNT API setPGREEN::SACKMANJPedalo'ing the InternetThu Jan 23 1997 09:009
5594.2Look at OMT V2.0PTOVAX::PEARLMANThu Jan 23 1997 12:322
5594.3What's he after ?BBPBV1::WALLACEjohn wallace @ bbp. +44 860 675093Fri Jan 24 1997 02:115
    At a trivial level, depending on what he means, there is an
    implementation of DCL for NT/AXP (called something like xlntaxp ?)
    
    regards
    john
5594.4Check VMSNOTES for migrationRICKS::OPPSun Jan 26 1997 16:1210
    	Yes, there are OpenVMS system management tools that run on Windows
    NT systems allowing GUI controllability and observability of multiple
    OpenVMS nodes.  These tools are part of the VMS to WNT migration pro-
    gram.  I do not know if these tools are free.  I'd recommend checking
    the VMSNOTES conference and look for the migration program manager(s).
    I believe there is one or more web sites that address the migration
    topic, too.
    
    Greg
    
5594.5Try STAR::NTA-PROGRAMRICKS::OPPSun Jan 26 1997 16:237
    	Actually, there's a Notes conference dedicated to VMS to WNT
    migration issues.  It's STAR::NTA-PROGRAM.  OpenVMS Product Manage-
    ment calls the program "affinity" not "migration".  Repeat your
    question therein and see what information is returned.
    
    Greg
    
5594.6STAR::PITCHERSteve Pitcher/Pathworks for OpenVMSWed Feb 05 1997 05:5114
    You appear to have gotten serveral, at least partial answers.  I'm not
    sure that any of them really point you to everything you're looking
    for.
    
    The answer is YES.  There are several major tools in this area.  I'd
    suggest especially, looking at the external OpenVMS Web Page:
    
     http://www.openvms.digital.com/
    
    In fact, point your customer here.  From here, he can down load OMT V3,
    and find various other pointers.  Look especially at the "Affinity"
    topic, which discusses the OpenVMS/NT Affinity project.
    
    -	stp
5594.7TARKIN::LINBill LinWed Feb 05 1997 06:14107
    Not exactly on topic, but here's something interesting hot off the
    press so to speak.  (or at least I just received it  ;-)
    
From:	PCBUOA::MRGATE::"NEMTS::SALES::A1::CLAFLIN.BRUCE"  5-FEB-1997 08:28:07.70
To:	@Distribution_List
CC:	
Subj:	Windows NT and OpenVMS Systems Group Announcement                      1

From:	NAME: Bruce Claflin                 
	FUNC: VP & General Manager, PCBU       <CLAFLIN.BRUCE@A1@SALES@PKO>
To:     See Below

    *******************************************************************
    *								      *	 
    *     THIS MESSAGE IS FROM HARRY COPPERMAN and BRUCE CLAFLIN      *
    *								      *
    *******************************************************************
    
    We are pleased to announce the formation of the Windows NT and
    OpenVMS Systems Group.  This new organization will:
    
    	-  Build and market a comprehensive Windows NT systems environment 
           for large and small enterprises.
    
        -  Continue to develop and market the OpenVMS systems environment.
    
      	-  Develop and market the Affinity application architecture which 
           integrates Windows NT and OpenVMS platforms in a three-tier 
           client/server model.
              
    The Windows NT and OpenVMS Systems Group will be led by Wes Melling, 
    reporting to both Howard Elias (PCBU) and Jesse Lipcon (SBU). The new 
    group will include three business segments -- Windows NT Systems 
    Software, OpenVMS Systems Software and Commercial Software Products.  
    It will also include the Installed Base Initiative.  The attachment 
    provides greater detail on these groups.
                  
    The Windows NT Systems Software Segment will remain in the PCBU, the 
    OpenVMS Systems Software Segment and the Commercial Software Products 
    Segment will remain in the SBU, and the combined organization will span 
    both business units.
    
    We have several goals in creating this group.  First, we're able to 
    maximize the talents of engineers and marketing managers who are 
    experts in mission-critical, enterprise-class applications.  Second, 
    we're increasing the differentiation and profitability of our Windows 
    NT products by adding layered software -- both DIGITAL-developed and 
    partner-sourced. Our enterprise customers will then enjoy the kind of 
    complete and robust environment they expect with MVS and VMS.  Third, 
    we'll strengthen our marketing to large enterprises by taking better 
    advantage of:
    
    	-  Our strong relationships with our existing customer base,
    
        -  The acknowledged preference of VMS users for WNT as a 
           supplementary and emerging primary operating system,
    
    	-  The groundwork already laid by the marketing of Affinity.
    
    This new organization strengthens our commitment to enterprise Windows 
    NT, one of DIGITAL's three critical growth opportunities.  It also 
    reaffirms the staying power of OpenVMS and the success of the Affinity 
    program, and recognizes the strategic alignment of the two operating 
    systems. 
    
    Please give Wes and his teams your complete support.
    
    
    

    
    
    
    
    Windows NT and OpenVMS Systems Group -- Wes Melling
    
    
    	-  The Windows NT Systems Software Segment will provide Windows NT 
           platform and architecture leadership for DIGITAL's Alpha and 
           Intel platforms. Responsibilities include the maintenance of 
           performance leadership, stewardship of the product and technical 
           relationship with Microsoft, product management and product 
           marketing for Windows NT software products and layered software 
           products. 
                                 
    	-  The OpenVMS Systems Software Segment will continue to engineer 
           and market the base OpenVMS operating system, Windows NT 
           integration tools, Pathworks and TCP/IP Version 6.  This segment 
           also ships complete solution sets for continuous computing and 
           data warehousing.
     
    	-  The Commercial Software Products Segment will continue to 
           support and enhance its cross-platform portfolio of application 
           development tools, messaging products and transactional 
           facilities.  This segment will add a major focus on both the 
           development and acquisition of a comprehensive enterprise-class 
           software environment for Windows NT and on the integration of 
           software partner products that completing that environment. 
              
    	-  The Installed Base Initiative already plays a major role in the 
           marketing of OpenVMS systems, and it will now become a major 
           conduit for marketing Windows NT enterprise systems to our 
           installed base.
    
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