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Future of Classic Software. Classic Software Risks. Hardware Age OpenVMS End of Support SSDT Limitations Redesign Functionality. Hardware Age. Classic Servers in some cases 15 to 30 years old Replacement parts are rarely new Replacement parts will become increasing difficult to source.
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Classic Software Risks • Hardware Age • OpenVMS End of Support • SSDT Limitations • Redesign Functionality
Hardware Age • Classic Servers in some cases 15 to 30 years old • Replacement parts are rarely new • Replacement parts will become increasing difficult to source
OpenVMS End of Support • December 31, 2020 – Not Fiscal Year End • HP Decision – November 2016 • This date is not changing
SSDT Limitations • Limitations on simultaneous migrations • Limitations on software development
Risk Mitigation • Alternatives hardware • “New” version of OpenVMS • State Software Use/License Fee • Determine Your Path • Redesign, Munis, EFP