HP Advanced Server V7.3B for OpenVMS and HP PATHWORKS V6.1 for OpenVMS (Advanced Server)

HP Advanced Server V7.3B for OpenVMS
PRODUCT NAME: HP Advanced Server V7.3B for OpenVMS
DESCRIPTION
HP Advanced Server for OpenVMS is an OpenVMS layered application providing a network
operating system that is compatible with the Microsoft networking technology. In particular, the
Advanced Server for OpenVMS is based on the Windows NT Server, but it provides additional
features. It enhances the Windows NT Server functionality by incorporating both OpenVMS
and Microsoft technology to deliver powerful features for network administration and enhanced
security. It combines the networking strengths and rich application set of Windows NT with
the proven availability, reliability, scalability, and security of OpenVMS. The Advanced Server
for OpenVMS can operate independently from or in cooperation with a Windows NT Server,
Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2003 Server.
The Advanced Server for OpenVMS software evolved from the PATHWORKS V6 for OpenVMS
(Advanced Server) product to provide tighter integration with the OpenVMS operating system
and the enhanced Windows NT integration features introduced with OpenVMS Alpha Version
7.2.
Advanced Server for OpenVMS supports Extended File Specifications based on OpenVMS
ODS-5 disk volumes. The server product supports long names and deep directories, certain
Unicode or extended character-set characters, the OpenVMS Registry (based on the Windows
NT registry), COM for OpenVMS, and other capabilities that integrate Windows NT and
OpenVMS environments. (The ODS-2 file system continues to be supported.) As a result, the
Advanced Server for OpenVMS takes advantage of the OpenVMS operating system’s native
ability to function simultaneously as a file, print, communications, and applications server while
ensuring compatibility with Microsoft networking features and interoperability with Microsoft
desktop environments. Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional,
and OpenVMS users can share files and printers over the network.
As a server for workstations on a network, the Advanced Server for OpenVMS provides file and
print shares that enable a community of desktop users to share computing resources efficiently.
The Advanced Server for OpenVMS can function as a simple file and print server for a small,
isolated community of users or as the foundation of a large network distributed over a wide
geographical area.
Desktop and OpenVMS users can share printers connected to Alpha computers or to OpenVMS
Cluster systems, as well as network-based printers such as LAT printers and PrintServers.
The Advanced Server for OpenVMS gives you the option of configuring the server to allow
management of shared printers from Windows NT, thereby allowing you to take advantage of
the features provided by Windows NT print services.
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