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ALSO CALLED:
Midrange Computers,
Midrange Systems,
Mid-range Computers,
Mid-range Systems
DEFINITION: VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) is an established line of mid-range server computers from the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC). It followed DEC's PDP-11 in 1978 and also introduced a new operating system, VMS. VAX included a 32-bit processor and virtual memory. Historically, VAX has competed with a number of Hewlett-Packard and IBM computers in the small enterprise and university-scientific marketplace.
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Midrange Server Hardware Reports
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BMC SQL Performance for DB2: A Review of the Potential Return on Investment
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
WHITE PAPER:
The ever present demand to maximise the value delivered by business-critical applications requires that we optimise the use of all the resources that execute and manage them. BMC Software is one of the major vendors offering such support and has a highly regarded set of solutions collectively called BMC SQL Performance for DB2.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Solution Brief: Server Virtualization - Choosing the Best Solution for Your Business
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Server virtualization delivers many business benefits to datacenters today. Choosing the right server virtualization product is an important business decision, and Sun has the virtualization and server technology portfolio - along with the experience - to help you make the right one.
Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 21 Jul 2009
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Dell PowerEdge T610 Server - All-in-One 2-socket tower for small-to-medium size businesses and remote offices
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
he Dell PowerEdge T610 server is a key data center building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance. Read this article to learn more about the technical aspects of the Dell PowerEdge T610.
Posted: 19 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009
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BMC Database Administration Solution for DB2 z/OS
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
WHITE PAPER:
BMC provides a set of tools and utilities that are designed to automate the complex processes involved in updating and managing DB2 environments with the aim of being easy to use, and fast and effective in their execution.
Posted: 18 Apr 2009 | Published: 18 Apr 2009
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MIDRANGE SERVER HARDWARE DEFINITION (continued): … In earlier times, this size and price range of computer was known as the minicomputer. Today, VAX and its competitors sell "servers" for business networks that use the client/server computing model.DEC indicates that over 250,000 VAX systems are in use. As of October, 1996, models were in the $18,000 to 46,000 price range. Based on VMS, its operating system is called OpenVMS. Among other features, OpenVMS can be used with special software that facilitates its use with Windows NT servers. OpenVMS also supports the open standard Portable Operating System Interface set of commands and C language … Midrange Server Hardware definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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