Ready to take the next step? The resources on this page provide more detailed guidance on interoperability and migration solutions for UNIX and mainframe customers coming to Windows.
The Microsoft Enterprise Platform for UNIX Professionals
This book is an introduction to enterprise computing capabilities offered by Microsoft as compared to UNIX technology, and how the Microsoft Windows platform can be an effective alternative to UNIX.
The Enterprise Computing Revolution.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on Intel Itanium 2-based servers have become the industry standard for mission-critical applications.
Future-Proof Your Business
The information age is here. But are you ready for the information demands of tomorrow?
The Microsoft Enterprise Platform for Mainframe Professionals
This book is an introduction to enterprise computing capabilities offered by Microsoft as compared to mainframe technology, and how the Microsoft Windows platform can be an effective alternative to mainframe solutions.
Introduction to Windows Server System for Mainframe ProfessionalsTThis webcast discusses the capabilities of the Windows Server System, as compared to IBM z/OS, CICS, and DB2. The presentation covers several critical areas of operating system functionality, including security, reliability, manageability, and recoverability.
Mainframe Migration: Scalability of Micro Focus Enterprise Server and Microsoft Windows Server 2003This paper analyzes the performance of mainframe-style workloads on large, multiprocessor Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition environments. It reviews a benchmark workload that simulates much of the CPU and I/O behavior of IBM mainframe COBOL and Customer Information Control System (CICS) transaction-processing environments.
Beyond the Mainframe in the 21st CenturyFor decades, the mainframe has been the epitome of high-performance, mission-critical computing. But business needs are constantly evolving. Customers demand more cost-effective solutions that enable greater flexibility without compromising service levels and customer satisfaction.
UNIX Interoperability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003 R2 provides smooth interoperability with UNIX-based systems. This document includes: Benefits of UNIX Interoperability, Interoperability in Action, Network and Application Compatibility in Windows Server, Network File Services, Identity Management for UNIX (IDMU), Windows Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA), and Utilities and SDK for UNIX-based applications.
Installing and Using Utilities and SDK for UNIX-Based Applications
Learn to install and use the UNIX utilities and SDK for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista.
Windows Security and Directory Services for UNIX Guide v1.0
This prescriptive guide shows IT Pros how to use Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory for both authentication and identity storage within heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and UNIX environments.
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Tools for the Microsoft Subsystem for UNIX-Based Applications
Interop Systems hosts the UNIX Tools Community which provides downloads of common UNIX tools and utilities for SUA / SFU / Interix, answers to frequently asked questions, an index of developer resources, and a discussion forum moderated by experts.
Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2006Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) 2006 provides five component technology layers to integrate mainframe networks, security, messaging, data, and applications with solutions based on Windows.
Microsoft BizTalk AdaptersA broad array of technology and application adapters is available for BizTalk Server to help connect your people, processes, and information together.
Legacy Modernization with BizTalk Server 2006 and Host Integration Server 2006: A Scenario-Based GuideDownload and read this white paper to learn about tasks associated with exposing functionality on IBM mainframe (z/OS) and AS/400 (iSeries) platforms.
IBM CICS RACF Security and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Security
This paper discusses how the security provided by the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system, compares with the security available from IBM Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) and its third-party alternatives, and how it is commonly used in IBM Customer Information Control System (CICS) Transaction Server.
UNIX Custom Application Migration Guide Version 2.0
This guide provides project managers and UNIX developers with best practices, tools and code samples on planning, migrating, deploying and operating UNIX ANSI C/C++ and FORTRAN custom applications into the Microsoft Windows environment. It addresses different migration approaches (port or rewrite to Services for UNIX, Win32/Win64 or .NET) depending on business and technical factors related to the application.
Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX Technical Resources
This TechNet site provides an index to technical articles for using Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX and the UNIX technologies in Windows Server 2003 R2.
Solution Guide for Migrating from Oracle on UNIX to SQL Server on Windows
Microsoft Download Center provides technical and process guidance to migrate Oracle databases and associated database applications to Windows and SQL Server.
Solution Guide for Sybase—UNIX to SQL Server
This solution guide gives you technical and process guidance to migrate Sybase databases on UNIX platforms to Windows and SQL Server.
Migrating Mainframe Applications to Windows ServerGet insight and clarity into the process of legacy modernization, with a focus on application migration.
Batch Applications—The Hidden Asset This paper examines migrating batch jobs to the Windows operating system and the .NET Framework as well as reviews solutions from vendors such as Microsoft and Fujitsu.
Mainframe Migration AllianceThe Mainframe Migration Alliance (MMA) is a group of over 100 companies that are working together to help customers migrate workloads off of the mainframe and onto the Microsoft platform.
Find Partners for Your Modernization Project Mainframe modernization projects require scalable and reliable hardware, specialized software, and large project expertise. Microsoft works with vendors in these categories to deliver a holistic approach to modernization.
