MSM-Workstation

What is MSM-Workstation?
An entirely new implementation of MSM that provides a true desktop client for the MSM database. MSM-Workstation offers a complete GUI-based development and runtime environment designed specifically for Windows and M. In addition, this speedy solution runs as a true native Windows application in 32-bit mode.

MSM-Workstation fully integrates with the Microsoft Windows operating system, giving you all the advantages of Windows, such as its simple, intuitive user interface. MSM-Workstation runs on Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT.

In addition, MSM-Workstation offers support for double-byte character sets so that you can create applications for the rapidly growing markets of the Far East.

MSM-Workstation lets you distribute applications royalty-free.
You can sell and distribute your applications as single, standard executable (.EXE) files with MSM-Workstation-all without having to pay royalties. This saves you money and simplifies product distribution.

Another benefit: packaged applications simplify maintenance operations. Because an .EXE file on a network can be shared by all workstations, you can make a single upgrade to your packaged application and apply the update to all workstations.

Similarly, when you apply an upgrade to the MSM engine and run-time library as a single replacement, you don't need to repackage the applications that use MSM. This lets you easily upgrade widely deployed software systems.

MSM-Workstation provides full client/server support.
Based on the three-tier model for client/server computing, MSM-Workstationgives you complete flexibility when it comes to setting up your application. You can use MSM-Workstation to implement, configure, and package applications that run on the desktop with a local database. Or, you can set up your system to access remote databases resident on one or more servers. The choice is yours.

This flexible product also includes support for local MSM databases on the client. MSM-Workstation provides remote access to DSM, ISM, and DTM from the client through an MSM server system.

It opens your MSM database to the rest of the world.
With its complete support of OLE/ActiveX, MSM-Workstation opens your MSM data and applications to the rest of the world. This means you can access commercially available, popular software from your MSM application-or make your data available to non-MSM packages. For example, you can use MSM-Workstation to pull M-based customer address information directly into a form letter created in Microsoft Word. Or, you can open Microsoft Excel from your MSM database and populate a spreadsheet with current sales data.

MSM-Workstation improves application performance.
With MSM-Workstation, you can increase your system’s speed by storing read-only databases either locally on the client or remotely on the Windows server system. This lets you improve application performance without increasing maintenance complexity.

MSM-Workstation complies with industry standards.
MSM-Workstation supports a full range of industry standards, such as OLE/ActiveX and TCP/IP. This means you can develop and distribute applications that are open; you don’t lock-in your users to proprietary software. You also get more flexibility and additional capabilities that protect your software investment.

MSM-Workstation protects your MSM database.
When you develop with MSM-Workstation, the system automatically “bulletproofs” your applications. Whether you're creating local databases or packaged applications, MSM-Workstation protects your investment. Even better, these features are built-in: no setup, initialization, or configuration management is required.

MSM-Workstation supports double-byte characters.
This solution allows you to create systems for the Asian, European, and American markets by supporting single- and double-byte character sets.

Features and Benefits

• Offers a true desktop client for MSM
• Provides a complete GUI-based development environment designed specifically for Windows and MSM
• Runs in 32-bit mode as a native Windows application
• Fully integrates with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT
• Lets you distribute your applications as .EXEs-and distribute them royalty-free
• Simplifies maintenance operations by allowing you to make a single upgrade and apply the upgrade to all workstations
• Gives you complete three-tier client/server support so you can set up your applications as you like
• Opens your MSM database by providing OLE/ActiveX support
• Complies with Windows and M standards
• Protects your investment with built-in resiliency features
• Enables international applications by supporting both double- and single-byte character sets

Technical Specifications

• One Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, or Windows NT operating system
• 8 MB memory minimum; 16 MB recommended
• 15 MB available hard disk space minimum
• One high-density diskette drive

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