Virtualization

Settled back into daily routines, the NonStop TBC 2024 Conference has quickly become just a memory. In my last column,

Two items have dominated conversations this early in the year. The return of RUG events and the realization that NonStop

Dear NonStop community, With the “as-a-Service” business model, a product is consumed using a subscription-based service rather than purchased as

Strolling through the local mall I came across this simple sign. Yes, I can explain everything … well, sort of! For starters as you read this column,

Once upon a time there was a software company that worked in the HPE NonStop space. For over ten years

As summer sets in and days get brighter Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy! As the

Virtualization, and the support of virtual operating systems, has been a part of IT for a very long time. The concepts are pretty simple; I/O has been much slower than main memory so actions taken by the processor have happened more quickly than actions directed at storage. This resulted in a lot of processor wait time and processor time was viewed as expensive; what could we do while we waited? Initially this lead to the creation of a number of partitions all sharing virtual storage (VS) so much so that it wasn’t unusual to find large systems running five, seven, twelve and more partitions that, in the case of IBM mainframes, broke processing down into online and batch.

Before we begin to look at HPE NonStop platform updates becoming available in 2021 it’s probably a good idea to take a step back and look at exactly what constitutes a platform. Like with every opinion, everyone has their own take on what constitutes a platform. It was so much easier when we all understood what was a computer, an operating system or an application but of late, the lines have become less clear. Can we still draw meaningful lines or have they become lines in the sand, subject to change every time a breeze disturbs their presence.

TANDsoft Consultants Inc. was incorporated in March 1993.  It began as a consulting firm because it was a reliable means by which Jack could earn revenue.  Jack oversaw the company’s technical arm, and Amanda ran administration and finance. The goal, however, was to develop products.