Midnight Networks ports ANVL test tool to HP and Digital platforms, adds support for DECnet protocol; Customers benefit from additional platform/OS options, ability to test DECnet devices.WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 1996--Midnight Networks announced today that it has ported its network testing product ANVL ANVL Automated Network Validation Library (Automated Network Validation Library) to the HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. and Digital UNIX See Tru64 Unix. operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . As a result, ANVL now operates on Digital Alpha workstations running Digital UNIX and HP 9000 workstations running HP-UX. ANVL, a software-based testing system that validates protocol compliance and operational robustness of multi-protocol network devices, can also be operated on Sun workstations running the SunOS 4.1 or Solaris operating systems. "We're pleased that Midnight Networks has made this commitment to the 64-bit Digital UNIX 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. ," said Mark Silverberg, Product Marketing Manager, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). Business Segment, Digital Equipment Corporation. "The power of the 64-bit Alpha platform should be a good match for the capabilities of Midnight's ANVL software." "ANVL software running on the HP 9000 workstation platform coupled with our enterprise class HP-UX operating system provides a powerful solution for technical computing computing - computer cutomers," added David Valenta, HP-UX product marketing manager in HP's Workstation Systems Division. Midnight Networks also announced that it has added support for the DECnet Phase IV protocol to ANVL so that ANVL can send and receive DECnet packets. Sample DECnet tests have been implemented and are available to ANVL customers who are interested in writing a DECnet test suite. Pricing and Specifications Pricing for ANVL starts at $15,000 and is based on the number of test suites and supported media licensed. As part of the ANVL package, Midnight Networks provides source code licenses and training. Custom development of tests, protocols, and supported media types is also available. Midnight Networks Inc., founded in 1992, provides software for network product development and network administration. The company also offers customized software See custom software. development services to networking vendors and users. Midnight Networks' products include ANVL, an automated network validation system, and Recon/Map, an intelligent network management tool for TCP/IP-based networks. The company can be reached via phone at 617-890-1001 or via email at midnight@midnight.com. -0- ANVL and Recon/Map are trademarks of Midnight Networks Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Hollie Schmidt Midnight Networks Inc. 617-890-1001 hollie@midnight.com or Andy Pool Digital Equipment Corp. 508-264-5246 andy.pool@ako.mts.dec.com or Jennifer Goldner Hewlett-Packard Co. 508-436-5206 jlg@apollo.hp.com |
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