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VSTAR! Tape Utility
In today's computer marketplace, many facilities will have a variety of computer
platforms. UNISYS sites will often have UNIX based platforms installed in conjunction
with their proprietary A Series system. These customers typically need to move large
amounts of data between their systems in a short period of time. Data transfers
are accomplished in far less time using tape media rather than normal data communications
methods. In addition, the use of tape media does not add any overhead to the communication
network or require expensive high communication software.
VSTAR! is a mainframe based, file backup and transfer software product which
can be run from CANDE or COMS. This utility allows the A Series to read and write
tape archives in the standard UNIX Tape Archive & Retrieval ("TAR") format.
VSTAR! can archive information to any storage device attached to the A Series;
either a disk drive or any tape drive. Once archived, tar tapes can be exchanged
between A Series and UNIX systems with compatible tape drives.
Key Benefits
- Uses standard UNIX "TAR" syntax. This reduces the learning
curve allowing users to take advantage of the program instantaneously with existing
hardware.
- Utilizes standard UNISYS MCP 3.6 or greater without any
modifications. This means customers do not have to upgrade to the current level
of MCP, avoiding significant MCP licensing fees and possible business interruption.
- Is a mainframe based program which means any authorized
user can initiate a backup from any terminal device connected to the A Series, (i.e.
T27's, PC's running PCLink!, etc...) to any tape or disk drive on the system. In
addition, the program can be executed from a WFL, for unattended archiving.
- Allows users to create a script file that defines what
files are backed up, the file type to translate to, and the UNIX file name and directory
location. This script file method reduces user errors by eliminating the need to
type in file names every time on long command lines, and improves overall productivity.
- Automatically converts the appropriate files for immediate
use on the UNIX system. This simplifies the assimilation of data into existing programs.
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