Compaq

          AV-R83RD-TE

          July 1999


          Dear Advanced Server and PATHWORKS customers,

          Advanced Server V7.2A for OpenVMS[TM] is a new networking prod-
          uct based on PATHWORKS[TM] V6 for OpenVMS -- with new capabil-
          ities to support the new Windows NT[TM] integration features
          introduced with OpenVMS V7.2.

          Note: This product is only available on Alpha systems, so if
          you are a VAX[TM] system user, you must use PATHWORKS V6.0B for
          OpenVMS.

          For your convenience, the enclosed media contain both products:

          o  PATHWORKS V6.0B for OpenVMS (Advanced Server). This OpenVMS
             layered application provides networking functionally equiv-
             alent to that of the Windows NT Server -- with additional
             features.

             This software runs on OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha V7.1 and
             V7.2 systems, and on OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-1 systems. Licenses
             are purchased separately.

          o  Advanced Server V7.2A for OpenVMS. This OpenVMS layered
             application provides networking functionally equivalent to
             that of the Windows NT Server - with additional features to
             support new features in OpenVMS V7.2 and V7.2-1.

             This software runs only on OpenVMS V7.2 and OpenVMS V7.2-1
             Alpha systems. You can upgrade from Advanced Server V7.2
             to Advanced Server V7.2A before you upgrade your Operating
             System to OpenVMS V7.2-1. Or, you can stay on OpenVMS V7.2.
             Upgrading to Advanced Server V7.2A will give you the most
             recent maintenance updates.

             Note: If you are using COM V1.1, you must run Advanced Server
             V7.2A on OpenVMS V7.2-1 Alpha systems.

             Licenses are purchased separately.

          Year 2000 Ready

          Both PATHWORKS V6.0B for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) and Advanced
          Server V7.2A for OpenVMS are Year 2000 ready. For more informa-
          tion, see our InfoCenter at http://www.compaq.com/openvms/.

          See the Server Installation and Configuration Guide for your
          product for instructions on how to install the software. Also,

 






          read the on-line release notes for your product for other impor-
          tant notices.



          Licensing Information

          You must use the Client Access license with the PATHWORKS V6.0B
          for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) and the Advanced Server for Open-
          VMS software. The order numbers for the Client Access licenses
          are QM-5SUAA-A*. Upgrades are available for those with licenses
          for prior versions of the PATHWORKS for OpenVMS software.

          Product Authorization Keys (PAKs) for the Client Access licenses
          (PWLMXXXCA07.02) are fully supported only by the following
          software:

          o  PATHWORKS V6.0, V6.0A, and V6.0B for OpenVMS (Advanced
             Server)

          o  Advanced Server V7.2 and V7.2A for OpenVMS

          o  PATHWORKS V5.0F for OpenVMS (LAN Manager)

          Customers using versions of the LAN Manager server earlier than
          V5.0F and using licenses supported only by older versions are
          strongly encouraged to upgrade to V5.0F. Licenses supported by
          older versions of the server software are no longer offered.
          Only Client Access licenses are offered.

          Note: Some new OpenVMS Alpha servers include two new Client
          Access licenses to allow you to start using Advanced Server
          for OpenVMS or PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server) software
          immediately.

          Customer Training

          Data Collections Unlimited, Inc. is now providing customer
          training for Advanced Server for OpenVMS and PATHWORKS for
          OpenVMS. For more information about the courses offered or
          schedules, please complete the enclosed postcard or contact:

          Data Collections Unlim-    Telephone:       770-442-8892
          ited, Inc.
          P.O. Box 2473              e-mail:          registrar@dcu-inc.com
          Alpharetta, GA 30023       World Wide Web:  http://dcu-inc.com
                                     








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          For More Information

          If you have any questions regarding Advanced Server for OpenVMS
          or PATHWORKS for OpenVMS (Advanced Server), please visit our
          InfoCenter or newsgroup or send e-mail:

          InfoCenter:  http://www.compaq.com/openvms/

          Newsgroup:   news:vmsnet.networks.desktop.pathworks

          e-mail:      pwinfo@compaq.com

          Thank you for choosing Advanced Server for OpenVMS or PATHWORKS
          for OpenVMS as your networking solution. As always, we welcome
          your feedback.



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