DEC-OpenVMS-DiskServicesForWindowsNT

This document describes "DIGITAL OpenVMS Disk Services for Windows NT," a software solution designed to provide enterprise-class, highly available, and cost-effective storage for Windows NT systems by leveraging existing OpenVMS infrastructure.

Key Benefits and Features:

• Centralized Storage: Windows NT data and applications are stored on OpenVMS disks, which Windows NT systems perceive as local, virtual disks.
• High Availability (24x365): Leverages the automatic failover capabilities of OpenVMS Clusters, ensuring continuous data access with minimal interruption, even during unplanned shutdowns.
• Cost-Effectiveness & Investment Protection: Protects and maximizes existing OpenVMS investments by utilizing its robust storage and backup routines for Windows NT data, reducing management costs and complexity.
• Flexibility & Scalability: Allows large OpenVMS disks to be divided into smaller virtual disks, which can be allocated to different Windows NT servers. Storage can be easily expanded as needs grow.
• Windows NT Compatibility: Fully compatible with all Windows NT applications, which operate as if data is stored on locally attached physical disks.
• Simplified Backups: Windows NT data can be backed up using established OpenVMS backup procedures.
• Industry Standards: Built on standard communication hardware and IP protocols (TCP/IP).
• Worldwide Support: Supported by DIGITAL's global service and support.

The product aims to help organizations cope with the rapid growth of mission-critical applications on Windows NT by providing the reliability, security, and manageability historically associated with OpenVMS environments. Future plans include broader operating system and platform coverage, disaster tolerance, and integration with Microsoft's Clustering model.