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The following list details some of the major components that may be required
for a Data General migration:
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Source Code
Source code written using Data General languages
(such as COBOL, PL/I, FORTRAN, and C) usually needs certain modifications so that
it is compatible with the more modern compilers available on Open
Systems. Datatek has a set of tools that automates the modification
process. By automating the process, modifications are consistent
and across-the-board and
do not carry the risks associated with manual changes. Datatek
also offers you the choice of converting your source code to another
language via its
language conversion services.
For example, you can choose to convert PL/I to C.
Note: Data General assembler
is always converted to another language.
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CLI Macros
Datatek has an automated utility that converts CLI macros to other scripting languages
(e.g., Unix KornShell).
Additional script customization is possible during the
conversion process.
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System Calls/Intrinsics
Datatek has developed a system call library that emulates the functionality of Data General system calls.
COBOL programmers
can continue to use the ?CBSYS interface. System call interfaces that were
available in other Data General programming languages are also supported.
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AOS/VS Utility Features
Although the newer operating systems of today are
fast and have large feature sets, some AOS/VS functionality is not
available or has poor substitutes. Datatek has developed a number of
products to emulate the features of AOS/VS that you may need.
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Database Migrations
Datatek will convert INFOS databases into TBAM databases and DG/SQL
databases into Datatek/SQL databases. Corresponding database handling
utilities are available.
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Third-Party Integration
Applications may have been integrated with other third-party
software. The migrated
system may require source code changes in order to interface with different
software that emulates the functionality of the Data General system.
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Data Conversion
Datatek has tools that will convert Data General proprietary file formats,
taking care of any endian and/or
data alignment issues.
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Device Handling
Datatek will ensure the proper addressing and accessing of
printers, terminals, scanners, and other hardware devices. Datatek has
developed a
number of utilities that address
incompatibility in device handling: Datatek/RJE, Datatek/TM, and
Datatek/Label.
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Office Automation Integration
You can have your business application fully
integrated with Datatek's Intuitive Office,
an office automation product. You can
choose to have an Intuitive Office status line in your application screens
without any coding changes. Intuitive Office also supports DG's CEO
feature of integrated applications. Intuitive Office is the obvious choice
for electronic mail, document filing, and time management functions in your
business.
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Server Consolidation
Due to the improved performance capabilities of today's newer
hardware platforms, businesses sometimes choose to consolidate multiple
Data General systems. Source
code, scripting, and operating environments may need to be modified to
support a consolidated architecture.
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Network Architecture
Data General supported a variety of network architectures.
Businesses using DG's XODIAC network usually want to switch over
to a more openly supported architecture, such as TCP/IP.
Source code, scripting, and operating environments will need
to be modified to support a new target network environment.
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