ClearPath for MCP ClearPath Libra Series, Operating Environments

ClearPath MCP Servers support up to eight independent partitions that can run these six different operating systems – simultaneously in different partitions:

• ClearPath MCP and
• Virtual Machine for ClearPath MCP (MCPvm)
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
• Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux

These environments can be totally independent or they can be integrated:

• Internally within one server
• Externally with heterogeneous environments using industry-standard integration technologies

Unisys ClearPath Servers, MCP Operating System

The premier MCP operating environment puts ClearPath Servers in a class by themselves. No other servers deliver their robust scalability, availability, data integrity and secure ultra-high-volume transaction processing capabilities. New software and middleware that extend MCP power and flexibility – and enhance their ability to integrate with virtually any hardware and software technology – reaffirm the Unisys commitment to ongoing development of our business-critical MCP mainframe servers.

ClearPath MCP is a complete operating environment for ClearPath Servers that includes all of the software needed to operate an enteprise-class server. The MCP operating system is at the heart of the operating environment. It is a "kernel" that handles input and output, processes runs, allocates system resources, manages files and data and provides a library of useful subroutines.

Transaction Server (formerly COMS), is a transaction manager and application server designed especially for and highly integrated with the ClearPath MCP operating environment. Transaction Server is extremely versatile and can process transactions from a variety of clients, including Web and mobile devices as well as traditional terminal-oriented devices. It can also participate in distributed "global" transactions and message queuing.

Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP (formerly DMSII) is a mature, proven database management system that is highly scalable and reliable. Enterprise Database Server can be used by applications running in a variety of operating environments, including ClearPath MCP, Java, Microsoft Windows and Linux.

Unisys offers a complete portfolio of software for ClearPath MCP Servers that includes software for the following areas:

• Security
• Application development tools
• System tools and utilities
• Performance monitoring
• Database, query and reporting tools
• Communications and networking
• Middleware
• Systems management

ClearPath MCP clients enjoy 100 percent code and data compatibility from our laptop to our most powerful Libra 600 Series model – now and into the future.

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Platforms for all kinds of prepackaged, special-purpose applications, Microsoft operating environments are renowned for their ease of use and features that boost the personal productivity of all system users.

Novell SUSE and Red Hat Linux Operating Systems

Unisys provides worldwide services and support for these Open Source operating systems running on ClearPath Servers.