DOME 3.3, an application-oriented approach to implementing fail-safe, scalable and secure distributed systems, announced by Suite Software.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1996--Suite Software, a leading provider of middleware products and services that help companies implement scalable, distributed applications, announced the immediate availability of DOME Release 3.3 (Distributed Object Management Environment) at Object World West '96, Aug. 20-22, in San Jose. New with this release of DOME is DOME Manager, a graphical management tool and DOME Lite, a 32-bit version of the DOME client implementation. The company also announced a roll-out plan for bringing the DOME ORB (Object Request Broker See ORB. (programming) Object Request Broker - (ORB) Part of the OMG CORBA specification, an ORB's basic function is to pass method invocation requests to the correct objects and return the results to the caller. ) into compliance with the CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global 2.0 specification. The DOME Tool Set Designed for application developers and end users who implement and operate distributed systems, DOME is a set of middleware application tools which combine asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. messaging, an ORB and distributed-object services to provide distributed applications of all sizes with built-in fail-safe availability, scalability and security. The tools include: DOME, the core product; DOME Manager, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. management interface; DOME Security, a Kerberos-based integrated security subsystem; and DOMEshell, a powerful scripting language. Working together, these products enable the implementation of Dynamic Namespace Management (DNM DNM Digital Natural Motion (Philips) DNM Doctor of Natural Medicine DNM Denham, Western Australia, Australia (Airport Code) DNM Down Memory DNM Distributed Network Management DNM Do Not Mention ), a scalable middleware application which is at the core of Suite Software's corporate strategy. Prices vary by platform and quantity, with ranges from $100 for DOME Lite for Windows 95 to $3,000 for DOME with DOME Manager on a large UNIX server. DOME Security and DOMEshell are separately priced options from $250 to $1,200 each for small workstations and large servers, respectively. High Availability and Scalability are Prime Benefits of DOME DOME's Dynamic Namespace Management is a scalable middleware application that provides built-in high availability, scalability and security usually affordable only for large ``mission critical'' applications. Utilizing DOME, distributed applications of all sizes can enjoy these benefits while still using familiar development tools such as C, C++, Objective C, COBOL COBOL: see programming language. COBOL in full Common Business-Oriented Language. High-level computer programming language, one of the first widely used languages and for many years the most popular language in the business community. and 4GLs, and without the need for costly programming and maintenance efforts. The namespace is key because it is the location in a distributed system where the parameters and rules for systems operation all come together and is, therefore, the place where the greatest impact on an application's behavior can be made. These parameters and rules govern: the location and interaction of objects, security administration, as well as the implementation of real-time failover, come-back and resynchronization logic. By managing the namespace in real time, the application isolates itself from such adverse events as intermittent hardware and software failures, process outages and reconfigurations by operations. Distributed Object Services Enable DOME's Robust Features Providing the infrastructure around DOME's ORB and its asynchronous, message-oriented middleware (MOM) architecture are a complete set of distributed-object services. The services include: security, distributed directory, naming, event, interface and implementation repository, life cycle, persistence and time. Building distributed applications with DOME's built-in services to handle much of the systems-management drudgery lets application developers focus on the business aspects of the end users rather than the technology. Integrated services are a significant advantage of Suite Software's DOME product set over the competition. DOME Manager Provides Graphical Management Tool Included for the first time in DOME Release 3.3 is the DOME Manager. This GUI management tool provides for the visual management and monitoring of the entire DOME namespace environment. Utilizing DOME Manager, systems administrators can see all users, objects, nodes, databases, applications, etc., in the namespace. In addition, the DOME Manager can start and stop applications and servers in real time. DOME's CORBA and COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. Strategy Unveiled Suite Software also announced plans to bring its dynamic ORB into compliance with the CORBA 2.0 specifications over the next few months. The plans call for the conversion to a CORBA 2.0-compliant DII DII Dynamic Invocation Interface (CORBA client-side API) DII Defense Information Infrastructure DII Diablo 2 (role-playing game) DII Defence Information Infrastructure (Dynamic Invocation Interface The Dynamic Invocation Interface (DII) (DII) is an API which allows dynamic construction of CORBA object invocations. It is used at compile time when a client does not have knowledge about the object it wants to invoke. ), DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative) An umbrella term for a suite of Microsoft products that help manage the Windows environment in large enterprises. DSI was introduced in 2003. (Dynamic Skeleton Interface) and Interface and Implementation Repositories in the fourth quarter of 1996, to be followed by IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol) The CORBA message protocol used on a TCP/IP network (Internet, intranet, etc.). CORBA is the industry standard for distributed objects, which allows programs (objects) to be run remotely in a network. (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (protocol, standard) Internet Inter-ORB Protocol - (IIOP) A protocol which will be mandatory for all CORBA 2.0 compliant platforms. The initial phase of the project is to build an infrastructure consisting of: an IIOP to HTTP gateway which allows CORBA clients to access WWW ) support in the first quarter of 1997 and Microsoft's OLE/COM support in the second quarter of 1997. ``The ORB used in DOME was built to satisfy some early users who wanted the greater flexibility and adaptability offered by a dynamic implementation,'' stated Fred Tremblay, Suite Software's president and chief executive officer. ``From our analysis of the Object Management Group's direction toward Trading Services, and the commitment of both Microsoft and Digital to a dynamic offering, we have decided to focus on the dynamic implementation of our ORB and its use with Dynamic Namespace Management. ``The dynamic approach appears to be the long-term strategy for some of the large ORB users who recognize the implementation issues involved with distributed objects. Our strategy includes making DOME's ORB CORBA 2.0 compliant before finishing the work on the static IDL (1) (Interface Definition Language) A language used to describe the interface to a routine or function. For example, objects in the CORBA distributed object environment are defined by an IDL, which describes the services performed by the object and how the data (Interface Definition Language See IDL. Interface Definition Language - (IDL) 1. An OSF standard for defining RPC stubs. 2. Part of an effort by Project DOE at SunSoft, Inc. to integrate distributed object technology into the Solaris operating system. ).'' Commenting on the announcement, Max Dolgicer, a leading middleware-industry consultant and director of International Systems Group, a New York-based consultancy, stated: ``Suite Software has long been at the forefront of the object-oriented and messaging- middleware market. ``The availability of DOME 3.3 with built-in support for essential middleware services, along with a commitment to provide CORBA 2.0 compliance and COM support for its ORB, makes Suite Software's products an excellent choice for companies investing in distributed computing today and with a vision into tomorrow.'' About Suite Software Founded in 1988, Suite Software is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation with headquarters in Anaheim, Calif. Sales and support offices are located in Baltimore, Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco, as well as Los Angeles. Suite Software is a member of both the Object Management Group (OMG) and Message Oriented Middleware Association (MOMA Moma (mō`mä), town, E central Mozambique. It is important mainly as a harbor for the export of tropical produce. ). -0- NOTE: A chart of the DNM namespace scenario is available upon request. Suite Software, Dynamic Namespace Management, DNM, Distributed Object Management Environment, DOME, DOME Manager, DOMEshell, DOME Security, DOME Data Manager, DDM (Distributed Data Management) Software in an IBM SNA environment that allows users to access data in remote files within the network. DDM works with IBM's LU 6.2 session to provide peer-to-peer communications and file sharing. See also distributed database. and DOME Lite are all trademarks of Suite Software. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are used for identification purposes only and are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Suite Software Lorna Paul, 714/938-8850 or Gruenwald Consulting Jan Gruenwald, 818/883-3181 |
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