Banyan Systems ships Vines 6.0 Release 10, adds multiple features and enhancements.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 1995--Banyan Systems today shipped VINES 6.0 Release 10, an update release that provides numerous enhancements and other features for improved network performance and management, and TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and remote connectivity. VINES 6.0 Release 10 is available at no cost to Banyan V.I.P Plan customers and can be used to update all VINES servers on the network electronically. Key features include: - Support for more than 16 Mbytes of memory on ISA-bus servers to improve overall performance and system capabilities. - Support for the Banyan Enterprise Client for TCP/IP. This gives users greater flexibility in configuring network connections by allowing DOS or Windows clients to establish TCP/IP sessions to a VINES server. - Network discovery capability through SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. Server Agent support for VINES IP. When used in conjunction with Outlook, Banyan's SNMP management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. , administrators can remotely collect network topology See topology. data for improved systems management. - Intelligent drive mapping to reduce unnecessary network traffic and improve network performance by automatically disconnecting idle drives and reconnecting them as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . - Added flexibility for installing server software by creating installation tapes from VINES CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). media. - PC Dial-in that is now supported from within Windows Enhanced mode through support for standard Microsoft Virtual Communications Drivers. This allows users to start PC Dial-in when in Windows, and to establish separate dial-in connections. In addition, VINES access software for Metromail Corporation's National Directory Assistance (NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) An agreement signed between two parties that have to disclose confidential information to each other in order to do business. In general, the NDA states why the information is being divulged and stipulates that it cannot be used for any ) is included in the VINES 6.0 Release 10 package. NDA allows users to quickly and easily access, view and save residential and business telephone listings from their PC, reducing telephone directory assistance costs and simplifying the gathering of telemarketing data or verifying billing data. VINES 6.0 Release 10 can be installed in a modular fashion giving customers maximum flexibility in deploying this release. About Banyan Systems Incorporated banyan Systems (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BNYN BNYN ePresence (stock symbol; formerly known as Banyan) ) is a pioneer and leader in enterprise network services. These products make it easy to find, share and manage information and resources within enterprise networks. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Westboro, MA, the company markets products worldwide through authorized network integrators, resellers and international distributors. Banyan can be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.banyan.com. Banyan, VINES, ENS, StreetTalk and OutLook are registered trademarks of Banyan Systems Incorporated. StreetTalk is a product of Banyan Systems Incorporated and is not a product of McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei, Inc. CONTACT: Siobhan Carroll Banyan Systems, Inc. scarroll@banyan.com (508) 898-1000 or Ed Thomas Jr. Banyan Systems, Inc. ethomas_jr@banyan.com (508) 898-1000 |
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