DEC-TCPIP-ServicesForOpenVMS-1995

This document describes Digital TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS, a software product designed to connect Digital's OpenVMS VAX and Alpha systems to TCP/IP networks, serving as an "on-ramp to the information superhighway."

Key functionalities and benefits include:

• Global Connectivity: Enables OpenVMS systems to communicate and exchange information across offices or globally, linking users to the Internet.
• Core Services: Delivers essential networking services such as file access and transfer (FTP, NFS), remote terminal access (Telnet, Rlogin), electronic mail (SMTP), remote command execution, remote printing, and DNS name services.
• Interoperability: Ensures seamless communication and application development between OpenVMS, UNIX, and other TCP/IP-enabled operating systems. It also allows DECnet and OSI applications to run over TCP/IP networks.
• Digital's Vendor Advantages: Highlights Digital as a comprehensive, single-vendor provider offering a full portfolio of networking products (software, hardware, management tools), extensive interoperability testing, a 20-year track record in peer-to-peer networking, and worldwide service and support.
• Multiprotocol Support: Integrates with and supports a wide range of industry protocols including IPX, NetBEUI, AppleShare, TCP/IP, OSI, DECnet, and IBM SNA.
• Advanced Features: Includes IP/Multicasting for bandwidth efficiency, dynamic load balancing for optimal response times, RPC/RPCGEN, and support for 64-bit OpenVMS.
• Future-Proofing: Digital is leading the development and support for IPv6, the next generation of IP, ensuring long-term compatibility.
• Cost-Effective: Offers flexible client/server licensing for a lower cost of entry into TCP/IP and NFS environments.