Data General's DG/UX CLUSTERS now supports INFORMIX OnLine XPS.WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 1996--Today, Data General Corporation announced INFORMIX OnLine Extended Parallel Server (OnLine XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification. (2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell. ) availability on its DG/UX Clusters. As a result, users of Data General's DG/UX Clusters will have more robust performance, high-reliability and scalability for large decision support applications. OnLine XPS is the latest in a developing series of compatible database products based on Informix's Dynamic Scalable Architecture (DSA (1) (Directory Server Agent) An X.500 program that looks up the address of a recipient in a Directory Information Base (DIB), also known as white pages. It accepts requests from the Directory User Agent (DUA) counterpart in the workstation. ). DSA provides parallel-processing capabilities at the core of Informix's relational database management system relational database management system - relational database (RDBMS (Relational DataBase Management System) See relational database and DBMS. RDBMS - relational database ), thereby exploiting a range of multiprocessor environments. OnLine XPS extends DSA to loosely coupled See loose coupling. or shared-nothing computing architectures, including clusters of symmetric multiprocessor symmetric multiprocessor - symmetric multiprocessing (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. ) and massively parallel See MPP. processor (MPP (Massively Parallel Processing or Massively Parallel Processor) A multiprocessing architecture that uses up to thousands of processors. Some might contend that a computer system with 64 or more CPUs is a massively parallel processor. ) systems. This unique architecture combined with Data General's DG/UX Clusters offers customers a client/server high-performance alternative to traditional proprietary systems typically hampered by limited flexibility. Up to eight AViiON servers are supported in a Data General DG/UX Cluster system. Data General's AViiON servers provide high levels of reliability and availability across the product line. Their design eliminates single point of failure, reduces system downtime, and allows systems to keep running even if a failure should occur. DG/UX Clusters takes advantage of OnLine Storage Management (OSM OSM Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. OSM Openstreetmap (free editable online world map) OSM Office of Surface Mining (US government) OSM Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal ) and the disk and network high-availability features of DG/UX. The DG/UX Clusters architecture extends these features to reach even higher availability levels. "DG and Informix share many of the same vital features across our product lines, such as, scalability, high-availability, manageability and superior functionality. Customers will benefit from INFORMIX OnLine XPS running on our DG/UX Clusters because of the high-performance and the commodity economics delivered with the Intel architecture," said DanielSapir, vice president, Strategic Alliances for Data General. "Informix is pleased to provide OnLine XPS on DG/UX Clusters, bringing superior performance and scalability to large scale applications," said Nasir Amerieh, product marketing director, servers for Informix. In addition, Data General and Informix announced a strategic partnership in September, 1996. As part of the agreement, Data General's Intel-based AViiON systems will be available at five Informix Competency Centers across the country. Each will be equipped with Intel-based AViiON cluster configurations. This will enable Informix, its partners and customers to test applications and assess performance under realistic production conditions. About Informix Informix Software, based in Menlo Park, Calif., provides innovative database technology that enables the world's leading corporations to manage and grow their business. Informix is widely recognized as the technology leader for corporate computing environments ranging from workgroups to very large OLTP (OnLine Transaction Processing) See transaction processing and OLCP. OLTP - On-Line Transaction Processing and data warehouse applications. Informix's database servers, application development tools, superior customer service, and strong partnerships enable the company to be at the forefront of many leading edge information technology solution areas. More information about Informix is available via the World Wide Web at http://www.informix.com and http://www.illustra.com . About Data General Data General, based in Westboro, Massachusetts, specializes in servers and storage systems and related software and services for customers worldwide. The company reported fiscal 1996 revenues of $1.3 billion. Additional information on the company, its products and services is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com . -0- AViiON and DG/UX are registered trademarks of Data General Corporation. Informix and Illustra are registered trademarks and Dynamic Scalable Architecture is a trademark of Informix Software, Inc. All other brand and product names appearing in the press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Jim Dunlap Gina Rezendes Data General BrodeurPorter Novelli 508/898-6546 617/587-2839 jim_dunlap@dg.com grezendes@brodeur.com |
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