Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51 Reviewer’s Guide ® ™ A guide to reviewing and evaluating Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.
Table of Contents MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT 3.51 OVERVIEW FOR REVIEWERS ................................................................ 1 ABOUT THE NEW WINDOWS NT PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................. 1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION – CUSTOMER PROFILE ...........
APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 MICROSOFT SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 18 Microsoft Authorized Support Centers (ASC) .......................................................................................................................
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Overview for Reviewers About the New Windows NT Products With this latest release of the Windows NT operating system platform, Microsoft has placed significant emphasis on optimizing the product for its typical usage scenarios—as a workstation and as a server. This release of Windows NT is comprised of two distinct products:––“Windows NT Workstation” and “Windows NT Server.
Windows NT Workstation – Customer Profile Windows NT Workstation is the most powerful desktop operating system for the most demanding business needs. It is a true 32-bit, multitasking operating system that lets users take full advantage of widely available, high-end applications for software development, engineering, financial analysis, scientific, and business-critical tasks, while continuing to run the thousands of standard Windows™ operating system-based applications.
What’s New In Windows NT Workstation 3.51 New Features - At A Glance v3.51 Features Platform support for the PowerPC Improved PCMCIA support Common controls and dialogs for Windows 95 16 bit Delrina WinFax support NTFS per File and per Directory Compression Customizable WinLogon Sequence Reviewer’s Guide Description Windows NT 3.51 includes support for the PowerPC architecture.
Other Base Features of NT Workstation Included in prior versions Technical Support Improved setup program Improved performance Multiple VDM support OLE 2.
Evaluating Features of Windows NT Workstation This reviewer’s guide is designed to address the product and feature improvements that have been added to Windows NT Workstation 3.51 plus base operating system features included in Windows NT Workstation 3.5. This guide assumes that you are already familiar with the basic architecture and features of the Windows NT operating system. Windows NT Workstation 3.51 Features New Platform Support Windows NT 3.
If you are using Windows NT 3.51 with Delrina WinFax Lite, do not use the generic modem initialization. Instead, choose the modem initialization that is specifically for your modem when given the choice during setup. Only install the fax software when you are logged on with administrator privileges. If you are using Windows NT 3.51 with Delrina WinFax PRO 4.0, make sure to use the modem setup that matches the modem you intend to use. Do not use the generic modem initialization.
highlight them and select Add. When you close the dialog window, these buttons will be added to your File Manager Toolbar. You can compress or uncompress one file, several files, directories, and subdirectories. However, directories and subdirectories are not actually compressed. When you elect to compress a directory or subdirectory, you are indicating that you want files subsequently added to the subdirectory to be compressed or uncompressed automatically.
• Windows NT Workstation requires considerably less memory in order to run efficiently, and consequently provides higher performance. One internal test scenario demonstrates this improved performance relative to Windows NT 3.1. the test shows the amount of time it took to complete the tests on Windows NT 3.1 compared with Windows NT Workstation, while holding the memory constant.
The Program Properties dialog box for each application in Windows NT Workstation now includes the option to run the application in its own memory space. For 32-bit applications, this option is always enabled. For 16-bit applications, this option is set as shown below. This environment provides several additional benefits: • True multitasking of 16-bit Windows-based applications. Each VDM runs as its own process in the Windows NT kernel.
In addition, through OLE 2.0 Automation, applications can easily expose their services to other applications through a single OLE 2.0 interface, requiring far less effort to retrofit object-based services into existing applications. OLE 2.0 Automation is a breakthrough in application interoperability that allows corporations to assemble complete business solutions quickly by using packaged, component software as building blocks. Future releases of the Microsoft Windows operating system will include OLE 2.
Features of OpenGL Feature Description Texture mapping The process of applying an image to a graphics primitive. This technique is used to generate realistic images. For example, a table surface can be drawn as a rectangle and a wood-grain texture can be applied to it. Double buffering Support for contexts with front and back color buffers.
Integrated NetWare Connectivity The Microsoft Client Services for NetWare allows a Windows NT Workstation to access files, directories and printers on a Novell® NetWare server. This is shown in the picture at right. The Microsoft NWLink IPX/SPX-compatible transport protocol provides communications between a Windows NT Workstation-based computer and a NetWare file and print server. It supports user connectivity to files and print queues on NetWare servers.
Enhanced TCP/IP Stack Microsoft has been committed to TCP/IP for a number of years. In 1991, we shipped our first TCP/IP stack for Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1. In 1992, we shipped some enhancements to this stack in LAN Manager 2.2, which improved TCP/IP’s functionality in routed environments. In 1993, we shipped TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.1 and for both Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server.
Other Network Connectivity Over the past several months, beyond the improvements that have been made in the TCP/IP network connectivity and the release of the Client Services for NetWare, a great number of additional advanced connectivity products have been released for Windows NT from third-party vendors. Banyan VINES® and DEC® PathWorks™ Both Banyan and Digital Equipment are already delivering their client redirectors for Windows NT.
Account Lockout The account lockout feature is the ability to lock a user’s machine account after a specified number of unsuccessful logon attempts. This feature makes Windows NT Workstation secure from unauthorized users who try to log onto the machine by guessing passwords of valid user accounts. The machine administrator can lock the user account for a pre-specified period of time, or until the administrator manually resets the account.
Appendix A Windows NT Workstation And Windows 95 Today, Microsoft’s strategy is to offer two complementary operating systems to meet the broad needs of our customers, from those using notebook PCs to those using high-end workstations. Windows 95 is designed to run on legacy systems and provide maximum application compatibility. Windows NT Workstation is designed to provide the highest level of robustness and protection on higher end hardware systems.
Because both Windows NT Workstation and Windows 95 share the same Win32 API, developers can write a single application that runs on both operating systems. Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 supports common controls and dialogs in Windows 95, allowing customers to run the majority of Windows 95 – compatible applications on Windows NT Workstation.
Appendix B Microsoft Support Services Microsoft Corporation is committed to providing the level of service and support that companies need to successfully implement mission-critical business systems using Microsoft BackOffice products. Microsoft provides complete 24x7 product support on Microsoft Products, while Microsoft Solution Providers and Authorized Support Centers (ASCs) offer additional on-site, multivendor systems integration within their areas of expertise.
Support Plan Premier Global Price/Program Components Features • $225,000 Base Price • Mission Critical, Server Down Support • 10 contacts located anywhere in the world, unlimited support incidents • Remote Diagnostics • Additional contacts: $10,000/year • Designated Premier Global Support Team • Single contract for global services • Globally coordinated proactive account services/ support planning and review • Unlimited access to support services for named contacts • Problem replication labs • Defin
backup support from Microsoft, along with complete product information, extensive training and diagnostic tools and service offerings. Microsoft teams with the following ASCs: AT&T Global Information Solutions, Corporate Software, Digital Equipment Corporation, Hewlett Packard, HFSI, Inacom Corp., Softmart Inc., Spectrum Integrated Services, Unisys Corporation, and Vanstar. Authorized Technical Education Centers (ATECs) In the US dial 1-800-SOL-PROV for a listing of the three ATECS nearest you.
Appendix C Current Publications on Windows NT As of February, 1995, there are at least 60 books in print on Windows NT. TITLE Advanced Windows NT Application Programming for Windows NT Borland C Plus Plus X.0 Programming for Windows & Windows NT C Plus Plus Windows NT Programming Customizing & Optimizing Windows NT Customizing & Optimizing Windows NT Distributing Applications across DCE & Windows NT Help Windows NT 3.1 AUTHOR Richter, Jeffrey Murray, William H.
TITLE Practical Guide to Windows NT Programming Windows NT with C & C Running Windows NT SAS Companion for the Microsoft Windows NT Environment, Version 6 Seven Keys to Learning Windows NT Show-Stopper: The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT & the Next Generation at Microsoft Teach Yourself . . .
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