Compaq Strengthens Application Server Offerings; New Hardware and Software Combine to Deliver Even Higher- Availability Systems.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 1995--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) today announced new hardware and software products which further strengthen its position in the high- availability application server market. On the hardware side, Compaq announced the On-Line Recovery Server, which builds on the technology introduced in the Standby Recovery Server in May, 1995. The On-Line Recovery Server expands Compaq's high-availability, application server offerings and gives customers an even higher level of availability when deploying business-critical client/server applications on Compaq platforms. On the software side, Compaq announced several key additions to Compaq SmartStart, the Compaq integration tool for installing and integrating reliable servers, including key enhancements to Compaq Insight Manager, the company's server management utility. "Compaq plans to offer our customers the performance, manageability and high-availability advantages typically associated with midrange systems technology, while maintaining PC-server- like pricing," said Gene Austin Gene Austin (June 24, 1900–January 24, 1972) was an American singer and songwriter who is considered to have been the first "crooner". Austin was born as Lemeul Eugene Lucas , vice president marketing, Compaq Systems Division. "Today's announcement delivers another piece of that plan to our customers while helping to strengthen their confidence in deploying application servers using client/server technology from Compaq and its key 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. and database partners." On-Line Recovery Server The On-Line Recovery Server for the ProLiant family of servers, available in the third quarter 1995, builds on the technology originally developed and implemented in the Standby Recovery Server introduced in May, 1995. Delivering even higher levels of system availability while maximizing the user's investment in server hardware, the On-Line Recovery Server is ideal for supporting mission-critical application services See ASP and Web services. in multiple-server environments. The On-Line Recovery Server utilizes a combination of hardware and software to allow two ProLiant servers, simultaneously on-line and active, to provide back-up processing for each other in the event of a system outage on either system. When one server "senses" the other has become unavailable, the On-Line Recovery Server hardware and software activates and automatically switches external storage to the functioning system and re-initiates database and other network operations on the available server. Users can then logon to the functioning server, which will handle all functions once performed by the unavailable server. The On-Line Recovery Server requires no administrator intervention after initial configuration and set-up. Oracle database applications running under 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. will be the first database products to support Compaq's On-Line Recovery Server. Under this scenario, if a ProLiant server running an Oracle database application fails, Oracle agents will automatically re-initiate and recover all database operations on the second server, allowing users to resume their work once the database has fully recovered. The On-Line Recovery Server is ideal for customers with mission-critical applications that require paired servers to act as on-line backups for each other while still running their own applications. In addition to the On-Line Recovery Server, Compaq also offers a full range of fault management technology in the ProLiant family of servers which includes hot-pluggable drives, advanced Error Checking and Correcting (ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. ) memory, off-line backup processors, and redundant power supplies. Key Additions to SmartStart Compaq today announced SmartStart v2.30, the Compaq integration tool for installing and integrating reliable servers. SmartStart now supports several new operating system and database software products from Compaq's key industry partners. First, SmartStart v2.30 now supports the installation of the Microsoft's BackOffice family of products. When available, customers can purchase BackOffice from any authorized Microsoft reseller and utilize Compaq's SmartStart to install, optimize and integrate BackOffice products on Compaq systems. This new installation process allows customers who install Windows NT 3.51 from SmartStart to use Microsoft's retail CD for installing and integrating SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. 6 on Compaq systems. All other products in the BackOffice suite -- SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. Server, Mail Server, Systems Management Server, and Exchange Server (pending availability) -- will be incorporated under this new approach later in 1995. Customers can realize performance gains of up to 125 percent when they use SmartStart to install Windows NT or SQL Server 6 on Compaq systems. The gains come from the system optimization SmartStart automatically handles after customers answer straightforward questions while installing the product. Additional SmartStart integration and installation benefits include expanded levels of system reliability and dependability which yield the high-availability systems customers demand when implementing business-critical applications using client/server technology. As part of a continuing commitment to make Compaq servers the easiest, best integrated solutions to own, Compaq also announced that SmartStart would support the new 120MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. models of the Compaq ProSignia 500, also introduced today. (See related announcement.) In addition, SmartStart 2.30 now incorporates support for the following: UnixWare -- UnixWare 2 Application Server, UnixWare 2 Single Processor Upgrade, UnixWare 2, OnLine Data Manager, UnixWare 2 Software Development Kit. UnixWare 2's symmetric multi-processing kernal, multi-threaded drivers and I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output subsystems combine for optimal performance in demanding enterprise environments. SCO UNIX An enhanced version of Unix System V Release 3.2 for Intel processors from SCO. In 1989, SCO Unix was introduced as a major upgrade to SCO XENIX with more security, networking and standards conformance. -- SCO OpenServer A server operating system for the Intel platform from SCO. It is based on Unix System V Release 3.2 and includes the Motif and X Window user interfaces and standard Unix networking (TCP/IP, NFS and NIS). SCO OpenServer has optional SMP support for up to 30 processors. Release 5, offers several new features aimed at the business critical server market such as journaled file system, improved SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. scalability, and NetWare support. NetWare -- NetWare 4.1J (Japanese version), Additive licensing support. NetWare 4.1 is a powerful, scaleable, flexible network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. that is enhanced for ease of use and system manageability. Additive licensing will permit users to add users to existing licenses in 5-user increments. Compaq Insight Manager -- Compaq Insight Manager 2.50 is the Compaq application for easily managing your servers. This version of Insight Manager includes expanded integration with Microsoft Systems Management Server Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) is a systems management software product by Microsoft for managing large groups of Windows-based computer systems. SMS provides remote control, patch management, software distribution, and hardware and software inventory. (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ). In addition, SNMP agent support for UnixWare 2 has been included. Insight Manager 2.50 offers a multi-server shutdown capability from one uninterruptible power supply See UPS. (hardware) Uninterruptible Power Supply - (UPS) A battery powered power supply unit that is guaranteed to provide power to a computer in the event of interruptions in the incoming mains electrical power. (UPS), as well as support for the Standby Recovery Server and On-Line Recovery Server products. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs and servers. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of more than 38,000 Compaq marketing partners. Compaq also sells directly to customers through Compaq DirectPlus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1- 800-345-1518. -0- Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office., ProSignia, Compaq SmartStart, Compaq Insight Manager are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation John Sweney, Jerele Neeld, Hedy Baker, Nora Hahn, Rebecca Kopf Nahas, Mike Berman, Brian Temple or Yvonne Donaldson, 713-374-0484 or Miller Communications Donna Ruane, David Anderson, 617-536-0470 |
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