WRQ Simplifies Networks With New Version of Reflection Suite For HP.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1997-- Inclusion of award-winning NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System Connection makes this suite the only complete solution for accessing HP 3000 and 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). hosts on Windows 95/NT WRQ (WRQ, Inc., Seattle, WA, www.wrq.com) A software company that specialized in terminal emulation and NT-Unix integration products. Founded in 1981 as Walker Richer and Quinn, Inc., a consulting firm in minicomputer and mainframe applications, it introduced an HP terminal emulator for the , maker of connectivity and management software, today announced Reflection Suite for HP version 6.5, which enables access to all HP 3000 and UNIX-based hosts over TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. . Reflection Suite for HP 6.5 includes robust new features such as ActiveX browser integration, NFS client for 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. 4.0_recent winner of PC Week Labs' Analyst's Choice award -- and comprehensive management capabilities. As the leader in HP connectivity, WRQ enhanced this suite to help IT embrace new technologies while preserving existing hardware and software investments. "Today, the majority of shops running an HP 3000 also have a UNIX-based host in the mix. Bringing these diverse systems together -- and keeping them running like clockwork -- can be a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin task," said Linda Merrick, product marketing manager at WRQ. "Reflection Suite for HP eases the IT manager's burden by delivering the highest level of interoperability to the enterprise, simplifying management and boosting productivity day after day." Running on Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, Reflection Suite for HP provides the tools IT requires to push down the cost of ownership. Improved manageability features include the troubleshoot toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the , profiler, default settings files and the ability to view settings that users may have altered -- giving IT managers the ability to solve enterprisewide problems without leaving their desk. The suite simplifies management and increases productivity across the enterprise in the following five ways: -- Reliable connections help turn data into decisions -- quickly and efficiently. Precise emulation of HP and VT terminals puts users in touch with the enterprise information they need; Active Document support provides instant browser integration, so even untrained users can connect with point-and-click ease; and Connection Wizard automatically determines the correct connection and terminal settings, saving time and frustration. -- Advanced desktop-to-UNIX capabilities simplify file and printer sharing An operational state in a computer that lets other users in the network copy files and use the printer. See file sharing. for novice users, while giving "power" users robust tools. The newly added, award-winning Reflection NFS client provides full integration with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. This means even non-technical users can use the Network Neighborhood to browse for NFS resources. Other tools include Reflection NFS Administrator, Reflection FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to client and a sophisticated FTP server. -- Intuitive customization features make host applications easier to use. Hotspots let users add graphical elements to host applications without complex programming; mouse mapping lets users link commands to mouse actions; and menu customization means easy removal and reorganization of Reflection's menus, as well as the ability to add custom menus. -- Comprehensive management tools help control training, support and troubleshooting costs. TCP/IP utilities including Finger Client/Server, TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as Server, Ping, and Event Logger/Viewer simplify management, configuration and troubleshooting. -- Powerful programming options in Reflection Basic provide low-cost, low-risk client/server functionality. Pricing and Availability Reflection Suite for HP is now shipping. Single copy retail price is $599 (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). Volume and educational discounts are available. Customers who purchase upgrade maintenance automatically receive all major upgrades at no additional charge. WRQ's award-winning technical support is provided with all products. About WRQ WRQ makes software for connecting and managing personal computers on corporate networks. Reflection products connect PCs to IBM mainframe, AS/400, UNIX, X, Digital and HP systems, and include TCP/IP software, intranet/Internet access, and remote and mobile user support. Express products provide software management for any PC on the network, regardless of 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. . Both product lines are backed by WRQ's award-winning Guide Services technical support program. WRQ is the 16th largest PC software company in the U.S. (Soft-Letter). It has offices throughout the world and distributes products in more than 50 countries through a worldwide distribution network. For more information, contact WRQ, 1500 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109. Phone: 800/872-2829 or 206/217-7100. Fax: 206/217-0293. E-mail: info@wrq.com . Web: http://www.wrq.com . CONTACT: Rose Earl, 206/217-7255 rosee@wrq.com or Eric Nobis, 206/217-7870 nobis@parkerlepla.com or Linda Merrick, 206/217-7173 lindam@wrq.com |
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