MultiNet and Windows XP Mounts

[Hugh Dowell]

Hello all. I am trying to find the best method of mounting AlphaVMS
directories on Windows XP machines. The directories contain only
text files, so there shouldn't be a problem with file
compatibilities. I've heard that I need something like NFS Maestro
or a similar product (Reflection or Chameleon possibly). I may also
be interested in mounting Windows XP folders on an AlphaVMS
machine. We're using AlphaVMS v7.3-2 and MultiNet v5.1. Any
information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hugh Dowell

[Dan O'Reilly]

You do have a couple of options.

First, as you mentioned, there's NFS, where you would have to find a
3rd-party solution that runs on your Windows machines.

Second, there's the CIFS product from HP that's current in beta
test. However, to get it to install on MultiNet, the PCSI container has to
be rebuilt with a few different command procedures, as the initial kits
only install on TCP/IP Services. If you go that route, contact Process
Software Tech Support for information on how to do that.

Post by Hugh Dowell
Hello all. I am trying to find the best method of mounting AlphaVMS
directories on Windows XP machines. The directories contain only text
files, so there shouldn't be a problem with file compatibilities. I've
heard that I need something like NFS Maestro or a similar product
(Reflection or Chameleon possibly). I may also be interested in mounting
Windows XP folders on an AlphaVMS machine. We're using AlphaVMS v7.3-2
and MultiNet v5.1. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hugh Dowell

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Post by Hugh Dowell
Hello all. I am trying to find the best method of mounting AlphaVMS
directories on Windows XP machines. The directories contain only
text files, so there shouldn't be a problem with file
compatibilities. I've heard that I need something like NFS Maestro
or a similar product (Reflection or Chameleon possibly). I may also
be interested in mounting Windows XP folders on an AlphaVMS
machine. We're using AlphaVMS v7.3-2 and MultiNet v5.1. Any
information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hugh Dowell

Samba or "Advanced Server" is an option, too.

Eberhard

[Vorländer, Martin]

Post by Hugh Dowell
I am trying to find the best method of mounting AlphaVMS
directories on Windows XP machines. The directories contain only
text files, so there shouldn't be a problem with file
compatibilities. I've heard that I need something like NFS Maestro
or a similar product (Reflection or Chameleon possibly).

You can have it for free from Microsoft by now, see
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324055
for a starting point. The "Windows Services for UNIX" can be
downloaded from Microsoft's site, too. Unfortunately, I don't
have an URL for that. Sorry.

Post by Hugh Dowell
I may also
be interested in mounting Windows XP folders on an AlphaVMS
machine. We're using AlphaVMS v7.3-2 and MultiNet v5.1.

For that, you'd need an NFS server on XP. Not sure whether the
Windows Services for UNIX comes with one.

HTH,
Martin

[Hugh Dowell]

Thanks to everyone for your help. The suggestions were very helpful
and we'll follow-up on them. Thanks again.

Hugh Dowell