[Info-vax] Keeping OpenVMS update-to-date

[Dave Froble]

On 10/1/2020 2:04 PM, Arne Vajhøj wrote:
> On 10/1/2020 8:12 AM, Neil Rieck wrote:
>> The major OpenVMS “storm” is here.  Important deadlines arrive on
>> December 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021.  We wanted to send out this
>> message again to ensure that you are not caught by surprise and to
>> tell you how VMS Software, Inc. (VSI) can assist you.
>>
>> Important changes that you need to know.......
>> 1. HPE OpenVMS SW V8.4 standard support ends on December 31, 2020.
>> 2. HPE i6 server sales is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020 with
>> standard support included through 2025.
>> 3. HPE i2 server standard support is scheduled to end January 31, 2021.
>>
>> To help you weather this storm, VMS Software, Inc. is able to provide
>> you options to keep your mission critical OpenVMS environment healthy
>> and viable.   Whether your best option is to upgrade on the latest VSI
>> OpenVMS license release (to maintain standard support and receive
>> RTNV) or to continue with your OpenVMS V8.4 while you plan for VSI’s
>> V9.2 x86 product we are prepared to assist you.
>>
>> If you are already a VSI customer and have made this transition, we
>> thank you.  If you have not made this change yet and would like to
>> discuss your opinions, please contact us at sales at vmssoftware.com.  We
>> look forward to working with you.
>>
>> About VMS Software
>> VMS Software, Inc. develops, sells, and supports innovative and
>> advanced releases of OpenVMS, the most secure operating system on the
>> planet.  VSI also provides worldwide support and professional services
>> primarily for OpenVMS customers.  The company’s core motivation is to
>> support and enable customers to run their mission-critical
>> applications at the legendary uptime levels OpenVMS is known for, at
>> maximum performance levels, today and into the future. VMS Software
>> Inc. is headquartered in Bolton, MA. For more information, go to
>> http://www.vmssoftware.com.
>
> Does this mean that from 31-Dec-2020 when i6 sales stops to the time
> when 9.2 is production ready it will be impossible to buy a new server
> with VMS?
>
> Arne
>

Hmmm ....

Define "new server" ...

Apparently, one will no longer be able to purchase an i6 from HPe.  I 
could perhaps sell you one.  David Turner would be very happy to sell 
you one.

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