[Info-vax] Final Orace release on VMS.

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 11/15/2020 9:35 AM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
> Laugh if you will, but, actually, there is a business case for desktop
> to data-center.
> 
> Every business running today has desktop to data-center. It's a reality.
> Right now, the majority are running Windows and thus have compatibility
> from desktop to data center.  Current real businesses running VMS also
> have to maintain desktop to data-center. But, in their case that means
> maintaining two totally disparate operations.  That is not a plus.  So,
> you now have to maintain those two operations and the skill set needed
> for each of them is very foreign.  That means you need to hire and
> maintain people with two totally incompatible skill sets.  Bad business
> and an unnecessary additional expense.  Now, how many Windows admins
> are likely to be willing to learn what is necessary to be VMS admins
> as well.  And in reverse, how many VMS admins are willing to put in
> the work and effort needed to acquire things like MCSE certification?
> (Yes, more and more businesses are requiring that their key people
> get and maintain certifications no matter how worthless they really
> are.)  So, when the decision comes down to choosing the systems that
> can meet all the needs from desktop to datacenter who has the advantage?

I am not sure that I can follow you.

If you have VMS servers you need people with knowledge of
VMS, Rdb etc..

If you have Windows servers you need people with knowledge
about Windows server, AD, Exchange, SQLServer, IIS,
SharePoint etc..

If you have Windows PC's (which practically everyone
have) you need people with knowledge about Windows desktop,
Outlook, MS Office etc..

I don't see the two last groups being the same people. That
would mean either some poor run servers or some very
expensive PC support.

Arne