Migration Services

Whether you are moving from OpenVMS to Linux, UNIX, or Windows, OpenVMS on Alpha or Integrity to OpenVMS on x86, or transitioning to a cloud or emulator, VMS Software offers migrations to new databases, emulation and virtualization services, and movement to x86-64. Fill the form to let us know about your environment and needs.

Flexible and scalable approach to OpenVMS migration projects.

Any movement of operating systems, storage and applications which can be one item or many items. Each of these items has a unique set of needs and requirements both pre-install and post-install that can make the task challenging. We have the tools and experience to guide you through your unique challenges. Each migration will have its set of requirements and needs. VSI features a unique mixture of highly experienced OpenVMS engineers complemented by a group of young and enthusiastic engineering talent. Our Professional Services team members, with their broad OpenVMS knowledge and skill levels, look forward to working with your team to make your migration a success.

The world changes and so does your business

HPE to VSI

HPE has stopped supporting OpenVMS; the future of the OS is now with VSI. VMS Software, Inc. have released six new versions of OpenVMS with improved networking and hardware support and continuing to release layered and open source products for OpenVMS which work with newer versions of OpenVMS. We can help you migrate your HPE OpenVMS environment to VSI OpenVMS easily and seamlessly.

HPE to VSI

Storage

Storage systems are evolving, and while VMS Software, Inc. is not a storage vendor, we certify the existing vendors to run on VSI OpenVMS. That is why you can trust us with your storage migration.

Storage

Server

Itanium i6 platforms are no longer manufactured but like Alpha and Vax they will continue to be supported at some level from VSI. Our roadmap indicates the support levels available. You can still migrate or upgrade your legacy hardware to the Integrity platform and soon to the X86 platform. VMS Software, Inc. is uniquely positioned to help you with your server migrations.

Server

Virtualization

With OpenVMS on x86, virtualization is now the reality. OpenVMS V9.1 supports RedHat KVM, VMware, and VirtualBox, and VMS Software, Inc. can help you spin up your environment in a virtual machine on x86 hardware.

Virtualization

Cloud

VSI’s “Cloud in a BOX” solution has been working very well not only for internal Alpha systems but many customers have explored and migrated their Alpha systems to the cloud.

Virtualization
Migration process

The project phases include:

Step 1 — Discovery phase

VMS Software performs systems and applications analysis and inventory review, while the customer provides resource and competence mapping (current capabilities, gaps and needs, training plans). Comprehensive reports are produced that will be used later in the migration process.

System and application analysis and inventory review

Systems report:

  • Applications
  • Integration
  • Storage & Backup
1

Customer resource and competence mapping

Capability report:

  • Current capabilities
  • Training plan
  • Gaps and needs
2

System and application analysis and inventory review

Systems report:

  • Applications
  • Integration
  • Storage & Backup
1

Customer resource and competence mapping

Capability report:

  • Current capabilities
  • Training plan
  • Gaps and needs
2

Step 2 — Solution design and pilot

VMS Software provides the customer with alternatives and advice on risk, time required, cost estimates, and general recommendations, as well as the final solution design. In collaboration with the customer, a thorough implementation plan for the project is prepared.

Alternatives & advice.
Final solution design

Scenarios report:

  • Alternatives
  • Cost
  • Risk
  • Recommendation
  • Time
3

Implementation planning and testing

Scenarios report:

  • Calendar
  • Resource
  • Dependencies
  • Time
  • Costs
4

Alternatives & advice.
Final solution design

Scenarios report:

  • Alternatives
  • Cost
  • Risk
  • Recommendation
  • Time
3

Implementation planning and testing

Scenarios report:

  • Calendar
  • Resource
  • Dependencies
  • Time
  • Costs
4

Step 3 — Implementation and operation

VMS Software implements the project based on the mutually-agreed plan, while maintaining constant communication with the customer, and reporting progress at all times. Additional services with respect to the new system such as ongoing management, support, and training, may be provided as requested.

Implementation

Scenarios report:

  • Management
  • Communication
5

Contingency / Operations

Operations:

  • Managed services
  • Support
  • Training
6

Implementation

Scenarios report:

  • Management
  • Communication
5

Contingency / Operations

Operations:

  • Managed services
  • Support
  • Training
6