DEC 600s - Operating Systems

Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Choice of
Operating
Systems
Digital’s Alpha AXP architecture allows you to choose from
various operating systems. The operating system is the core
software installed on your system that allows you to install and
run applications.
The following operating systems are supported for use on your
workstation or server:
• OpenVMS AXP
• DEC OSF/1 AXP
OpenVMS AXP
Operating
System
The OpenVMS AXP operating system is a general purpose,
multiuser operating system that can be used in many different
environments for a wide variety of applications.
Features of
OpenVMS AXP
The OpenVMS AXP operating system promotes ease of use
and improved programming productivity, and facilitates system
management.
OpenVMS AXP offers a combination of commercial features and
open system benefits, including the following capabilities:
• Integrated networking
• System security
• Distributed computing
• Windowing capabilities
Additionally, OpenVMS AXP supports a large number of
industry standards to facilitate application portability and
interoperability.
Introduction to Your System 1–5