Amdahl Announces Custom Configuration of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0; ``Gold Standard'' Pre-loads and Configures Microsoft's Operating System on Fujitsu Teamservers.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999-- Amdahl Monday announced the immediate availability of the Fujitsu teamserver family of Intel Architecture servers with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT Server 4.0 and Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition, pre-loaded and factory configured to customer specification. The "Gold Standard" service factory-configures and fully installs the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , customer-licensed Microsoft software and other licensed applications. Customers can now rapidly deploy highly available Windows NT-based teamservers by ensuring testing of the complete system with Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. 4.0. The end result is a consistent and tightly managed system installation process. Every "Gold Standard" teamserver undergoes rigorous system testing (testing) system testing - (Or "application testing") A type of testing to confirm that all code modules work as specified, and that the system as a whole performs adequately on the platform on which it will be deployed. , resulting in consistent and efficient system installation. All critical system parameters -- including file systems, device drivers, network addresses, domain assignments, RAID arrays, disk partitions and user applications -- are correctly configured to allow true "plug and play" as soon as the server arrives at the customer site. "Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 provides a robust, versatile environment that is perfectly suited for the replication of commercial applications in geographically dispersed locations," said William Flanagan William Flanagan (August 14, 1923 – September 1, 1969) was an American composer of the mid-twentieth century. Flanagan was a great admirer of Ravel and Aaron Copland, who became something of a mentor. His best work was in the realm of vocal music. , group president, Amdahl Technology Group. "For customers planning large-scale roll-out of distributed application An application made up of distinct components running in separate runtime environments, usually on different platforms connected via a network. Typical distributed applications servers, Microsoft, Amdahl and Fujitsu enable a solution unmatched for safety, speed and consistency of Windows NT 4.0 or Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition installation." "Information technology managers are increasingly deploying distributed business applications on BackOffice 4.5 and Windows NT Server 4.0 to create and maintain competitive advantage," said Mike Nash, director of product management for Windows at Microsoft Corp. "We are excited by 'Gold Standards'' ability to enable customers to easily and reliably deploy applications consistently on the Microsoft platform." Fujitsu teamservers are available in highly available cluster configurations using Microsoft Cluster Server Clustering software from Microsoft for Windows NT/2000. It provides rudimentary load balancing and two-node failover, which allows a second server to take over if the first one fails. Cluster Server was formerly code named Wolfpack. and Amdahl LVS LVS Linux Virtual Server LVS Live Vaccine Strain LVS Las Vegas, New Mexico (Airport Code) LVS Low Voltage Switchgear LVS Logistical Vehicle System LVS Laser Vibration Sensor LVS Logistics Vehicle System (TM) 4000 storage systems for the most critical commercial applications. The Solutions Development Group provides planning services to enable advanced configuration of highly complex, network-ready application servers with domain names, IP addresses, installed and configured databases and installed applications. About Fujitsu teamservers: http://www.eshopamdahl.com/ia/index.html About Amdahl Corp.: http://www.amdahl.com/about/abtamh.htm For the Year 2000 compliance status of this offering and any others, visit the Amdahl Year 2000 Web site at http://www.amdahl.com/y2k/ Amdahl is a registered trademark and LVS is a trademark of Amdahl Corp. Fujitsu is a registered trademark and teamserver is a trademark of Fujitsu Computer Europe Ltd. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corp. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. NOTE TO EDITORS: Amdahl news releases are available on the Internet at http://www.amdahl.com, the Amdahl Corp. home page. The Amdahl site provides current, in-depth information on Amdahl offerings and solutions for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. . |
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