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              MMS Client for Windows, V1.0 README 

                         November 1997

        

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    (c) Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation, 1997.  

        All Rights Reserved.

    (c) Copyright Electronic Data Systems Limited, 1997.



    

    This readme file provides information about the MMS Client

    product features as well as the hardware and software 

    requirements, installation, known problems, restrictions, 

    and how to report problems when using the MMS Client for 

    Windows.           



    This file is approximately 5 printed pages and contains the 

    following topics:



    Requirements

    Installation Notes

    Troubleshooting

    Product Features

    Known Problems  

    Restrictions

    Reporting Problems and Suggestions





    Requirements:

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    HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS





    MMS Client:



    o  A PC using an 80486 or higher microprocessor, IBM or

       compatible, or an Alpha processor



    o  A minimum of 8 MB of RAM (for Windows 95) OR 16 MB of RAM (for

       Windows NT)



    o  CD-ROM drive



    The minimum disk space required to install the MMS Client 

    is 5 MB.



    

    MMS Server:



    



    o  A DIGITAL OpenVMS system (VAX or Alpha) with a CD-ROM drive

    

        

    SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS





    MMS Client:



    o  Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 



    o  For DECnet:



       -- DIGITAL PATHWORKS 32 Version 7.0

     

    o  For TCP/IP: TCP/IP support via Window Sockets V1.1



       -- Microsoft TCP/IP-32





    MMS Server Version 1.0: 



    o  DIGITAL MMS Version 3.1 or 3.2 or DECset Version 12.1 

       or 12.2 for OpenVMS Alpha or OpenVMS VAX



    o  For DECnet:



       -- DIGITAL PATHWORKS for OpenVMS VAX Version 5.0 or higher OR



       -- DIGITAL PATHWORKS for OpenVMS Alpha Version 5.0 or higher    



    o  For TCP/IP:



       --  DIGITAL TCP/IP services for OpenVMS (UCX) Version 3.3 or

           Version 4.1   OR

 

       --  PathWay [TM] for OpenVMS Version 2.5.1 (Attachmate 

           Corporation)   OR



       --  Cisco MultiNet [R] for OpenVMS Version 4.0 (Cisco

           Systems [R], Inc.)   OR

 

       --  TCPware [R] for OpenVMS Version 5.1 (Process Software 

           Corporation)

 



    Installation Notes:

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    MMS Client:



    The MMS Client is provided on a CD-ROM.  For information on

    installing the client, see the "MMS Client for Windows User's

    Guide" for installation instructions.





    MMS Server:



    The MMS Server is provided as part of the VMSINSTAL kit.  For 

    information on installing the server, see the "MMS Client for 

    Windows User's Guide" and the VMSINSTAL documentation.     

   



    Troubleshooting:

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    If in attempting to set a session an error occurs, the cause 

    of the error is usually an invalid password, invalid username,

    wrong protection settings on the server files, or the server not

    being installed.



    See the "MMS Client for Windows User's Guide" for troubleshooting

    information. 



 

    Product Features:

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    The MMS Client for Windows is a software development tool that 

    you use on your PC to build software systems on a remote OpenVMS

    system. The MMS Client provides a windows-style graphical 

    interface to MMS running on a remote node. 

  

    The MMS Client’s main features include:

 

    -- Context-sensitive viewing and editing of MMS description files

       directly from the PC



    -- Initiating and terminating builds on a DIGITAL OpenVMS system

       from the PC



    -- Monitoring and reviewing the status of client-initiated builds



    -- Generating MMS description files for DIGITAL OpenVMS systems



    



    Known Problems:

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    The following known problems exist in this version of the MMS

    Client for Windows:



    o  There are no known problems.





    Restrictions:

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    The following restrictions apply to this version of the MMS

    Client for Windows:



    o  OpenVMS file specifications used in the MMS Client may not 

       contain quotes around brackets, colons, or commas.



 

    Reporting Problems and Suggestions:

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    Depending on the nature of the request or problem and the type of

    support you have, you can call DIGITAL if your software contract

    or warranty agreement entitles you to telephone support.



    Review the SPD and Warranty Addendum for an explanation of the 

    warranty. If you encounter a problem during the warranty period, 

    report the problem preferably using electronic means such as 

    DSNlink. In the United States, customers can call the DIGITAL 

    Customer Support Center at 1-800-354-9000.



    In addition, DIGITAL now provides access to Web Information and 

    Support (WIS), a new electronic delivery application that allows 

    you to submit electronic service requests, access databases, 

    download patch kits, transfer files from DIGITAL, and connect to 

    global notes conferences via the World Wide Web.  If you are an 

    entitled service customer with access to the Web, you can now use 

    your favorite browser to connect to electronic services through 

    an easy-to-use, graphical interface.



    If you are already a DIA user, you can gain access to WIS by:



    1. Opening http://www.service.digital.com/wis.

    2. In the United States, clicking on the words "United States".

    3. Entering your DIA Access ID and password.  



    WIS and DIA use the same underlying account and directory on the 

    DIGITAL Customer Support Center host system.



    If you are not already registered for DIA, you can register for a 

    WIS account by contacting your Customer Support Center or local 

    DIGITAL representative.

        

    This method should also be used to make requests for additional 

    features or modifications to existing features.



    When submitting a report, please include the following 

    information:



    o  The version of MMS Client being used.



    o  The version of the MMS Server and the OpenVMS operating system 

       being used.



    o  The transport method and version being used.



    o  The PC operating system and version being used.



    o  The problem reduced to as small a size as possible trying not  

       to overlook any details.



    o  Any stack dumps that occurred, if applicable.



    o  All files should be submitted on machine-readable media 

       (magnetic tape, floppy diskette, or tape cassette).





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Trademarks:



  DECnet, DECset, DIGITAL, OpenVMS, PATHWORKS, VAX, and the

  DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.  



  Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95 are registered trademarks of 

  Microsoft Corporation.



  Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.



  Cisco Systems and MultiNet are registered trademarks of Cisco 

  Systems, Inc.



  TCPware is a registered trademark of Process Software Corporation.



  [TM] PathWay is a trademark of Attachmate Corporation.



  [TM] Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
