HP OpenVMS Systems

October 1997 marks the 20th anniversary of the VAX and OpenVMS family of systems.

OpenVMS, the powerful, scalable and highly available operating system --- along with the VAX, the first 32-bit mini-computer, are turning 20!!

OpenVMS and VAX systems showed the World that scaling from desktop to data center was practical and demonstrated how clustered systems could achieve levels of availability well beyond mainframes or "fault tolerant" systems at affordable prices.

Tens of thousands of OpenVMS/VAX Systems are currently deployed, serving "bet-your business" operations worldwide. Today 64-bit Alpha systems running 64-bit OpenVMS are marching boldly into the future, continuing the tradition of at affordable costs.

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our loyal customers and dedicated employees. And celebrate the successes and longevity of VAX and OpenVMS. Planning is underway for the worldwide FY98 series of events, activities, and promotions to commemorate this significant milestone.

A special issue of inFORM magazine will highlight the 20th anniversary events and activities, including special promotions.

We will also keep you updated here on the 20th Anniverary web page.

» OpenVMS at 20 Nothing Stops it book (pdf 2.5MB)

» OpenVMS at 20 Nothing Stops it book (zip 2MB)

» OpenVMS: 20 Years of Renewal - October, 1997 (ppt 2.5MB)