sunflash-Distributed to mailing list sun/NC/north-carolina sunflash-Send requests, problems to owner-sunflash@suntri.east.sun.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash Third Party Announcements SunFLASH Vol 57 #29 September 1993 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstracts 59.29.A Low Volume CD's - Low Volume CD-ROM Production Services flexible CD-ROM production services for quantities ranging from single units to literally tens of thousands. 59.29.B A Graphical Status Monitor for Sybase DBMonitor is real time graphical (X-Windows) display showing key usage statistics for the Sybase database server being monitored. It displays cpu loading, I/O loading, and idle time in the form of a pie chart. 59.29.C Book: Learning UNIX newly-revised edition of O'Reilly's basic introduction to UNIX. 59.29.D Book: Multiprocessor System Architectures is the first of its kind to bring together in one volume a coherent description of the elements that provide for the design and development of multiprocessor systems from Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation. It is the first book to introduce new technology in the area of packet switched buses and multithreaded application environments integrated in the implementation of high performance multiprocessor systems. 59.29.E Performance Tech Provides New SCSI-2 Wide 20 Mbyte/s Sbus Adapter comprehensive high performance Wide/FAST SCSI-2 Adapter family for Sun. Supports Solaris 1.1 (SunOS 4.1.x) and Solaris 2.X software that allows simple "plug and play" capability 59.29.F Free ShowMe Promotion Sun customers ordering a SPARCclassic, SPARCstation LX or SPARCstation 10 by September 30, 1993 are eligible for a free copy of the ShowMe 1.1 desktop conferencing software solution for each workstation purchased. 59.29.G WAIS videos now available The United States Geological Survey has produced the following training videotapes on the subject of Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Details -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Low Volume CD's - Low Volume CD-ROM Production Services Newsgroups: comp.newprod From: info@CDPublishing.com Org: CD Publishing Corporation Address: 4824 Fraser Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V5V 4H4 Phone: 800-333-7565 (USA) 604-874-1430 FAX: 604-874-1431 Low Volume CD-ROM Production Services CD Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce its flexible CD-ROM production services for quantities ranging from single units to literally tens of thousands. Realizing the growing demand for cost-effective access to low-volume CD-ROM runs (particularly those under 1,000 discs), we have organized our processes to excel at handling these requirements. We can produce CD's in ISO 9660 format (w/wo Rock Ridge extensions) from input media ranging from floppy, hard drive, write-once CD, tapes in various formats, to even an Internet connection! All you need to do is submit your data in the form of a file hierarchy, and we will take care of getting it onto CD-ROM for you. Manufacturing rates are based on quantity ordered and desired turnaround time, while costs for pre-production services are quoted on an individual basis based on your exact requirements. Manufacturing costs are broken down into categories for pre-mastering (from US$325), mastering (US$100 to US$1900), and production (US$1.40 to US$2.25 per disc before packaging). 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We welcome specialized production and manufacturing requests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: A Graphical Status Monitor for Sybase Newsgroups: comp.newprod From: lwiggins@interaccess.com (Dr. Leonard Wiggins) Org: Global Data Enterprises, Inc Phone: (800) 576-8070 or (708) 441-2663 DBMonitor is real time graphical (X-Windows) display showing key usage statistics for the Sybase database server being monitored. It displays cpu loading, I/O loading, and idle time in the form of a pie chart. It also shows the number of users connected and key commands being executed (ie, create database, create index, dump database, load database, etc.) It lists the name of the database server being monitored in the title bar allowing multiple servers to be monitored with the name of each being displayed. All statistics are gathered at a sample rate specified by the user. All monitored statistics may be written to a log file for later review and analysis. DBMonitor will trigger alarms for selected failures. The alarms may trigger be visual (the face of the display turns bright red when the database server goes down), audible (providing the host machine has sound capabilities), mail, and/or beeper events to alert the user to the failure. The failures which trigger alarms may be specified by the user and include database server failure, blocked processes, database load failure, and database marked suspect. Startup parameters may be specified on the command line or with environmental variables allowing startup scripts with automatic positioning of multiple displays. DBMonitor will help keep database services on-line by alerting personnel when there is a failure. It gives operations personnel or DBA's the ability to routinely monitor database services while performing other tasks. It can help balance server loading in a multiple server environment and help determine of adaquate resources are being provided. DBMonitor is currently available for all Unix platforms running X-Windows. Its price is $450 for single copy (to monitor a single database server) with discounts available for multiple server licenses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Book: Learning UNIX Org: O'Reilly & Associates Learning the UNIX Operating System By Grace Todino, John Strang & Jerry Peek 3rd Edition, 108 pages, ISBN: 1-56592-060-0, $9.95 US We have published a newly-revised edition of our basic introduction to UNIX. It has been updated for the newest versions of UNIX. This third edition also includes new information on common commands for using networks, window systems, and electronic mail. Table of Contents 1: Getting Started 2: Using Window Systems 3: Your UNIX Account 4: File Management 5: Redirecting I/O 6: Multi-tasking 7: Where to Go From Here Appendices A: Reading List B: Reference --------------------------------------------------------------------- This and other O'Reilly books are available in North America, Japan, and South and Central America through bookstores or directly from the publisher. To contact: FAX (707/829-0104), phone 707/829-0515 (800/998-9938 in US & Canada), e-mail (order@ora.com), access our gopher catalog by "telnet gopher.ora.com. login as gopher", or write O'Reilly & Associates, 103 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA., 95472, US. GSA # GS-02F-6095A Beginning 11 August 1993, O'Reilly books will have new international distributors: * UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (except Germany) through International Thomson Publishing, Berkshire House, 168-173 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA, UK. 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Telephone 61-2-979-5944, Fax: 61-2-997-3348, e-mail: woods@tmx.mhs.oz.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Book: Multiprocessor System Architectures Sun Microsystems, Inc. introduces MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES: A technical survey of Multiprocessor/Multithreaded Systems using SPARC, Multi-level Bus Architectures and Solaris (SunOS) Available October 1993 A SunSoft Press/PTR Prentice Hall Publication ISBN 013-089137-1 Price $42.00 500 pages =========================================================================== Multiprocessor System Architectures by Ben Catanzaro - is the first of its kind to bring together in one volume a coherent description of the elements that provide for the design and development of multiprocessor systems from Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation. It is the first book to introduce new technology in the area of packet switched buses and multithreaded application environments integrated in the implementation of high performance multiprocessor systems. Multiprocessor System Architectures - is a reference text for design engineers as well as a hands-on design guide to multiprocessor systems that provides both hardware and software engineers with a coherent understanding of the problems and solutions to multiprocessor system design. This book is also appropriate as a supplemental text for a graduate-level computer architecture class or as the primary text for a class on multiprocessor system design utilizing a behavioral simulator. ============================================================================= About the book's contents: . Reviews design considerations associated with multiprocessor systems and presents practical solutions . Provides an indepth study on the Scalable Processor ARChitecture (SPARC) . Details the various SPARC implementations available today and provides details of Sun system designs using chosen implementations . Introduces and details various multi-level bus architectures including MBus (a processor-level interconnect bus) and XBus/XDBus (packet switched buses) . Details practical approaches to multiprocessor system implementation and issues related to multiprocessing, cache coherency and cache protocols . Discusses the use of the SPARC MPSAS Behavioral Simulator to model SPARC multiprocessor systems with many design examples . Focuses on the software aspects of multiprocessor system implementations through the Solaris/SunOS two-level multithreaded model . Introduces and details components of the Solaris/SunOS multithreaded architecture such as threads, lightweight processes, synchronization, scheduling, preemption, and real-time facilities . Introduces multithreaded programming and examines the various programming facilities available to software developers along with numerous application code examples . Examines several multiprocessor system implementations by highlighting tightly coupled, shared-memory model architectures and the performance enhancements furnished through multi-level bus implementations such as MBus and XDBus . Offers a glimpse of future technology . Provides the latest MBus specification that includes all the electrical and mechanical specifications needed for the design of MBus based systems . Provides an MBus Design Guide that conveys significant aspects of designing MBus modules ============================================================================= Book Order Information: Multiprocesssor System Architectures by Ben Catanzaro ISBN 0-13-089137-1 $42 U.S. Pub date Oct 1993 Published by SunSoft Press/PTR Prentice Hall CUSTOMERS can purchase SunSoft Press books through: 1) their local bookstores worldwide 2) SunExpress at 1-800-USA-SUNX 3) PTR Prentice Hall/Neodata at tel 515-284-6751, fax 515-284-2607 DEPARTMENT and COMPANY orders greater than 10 copies, please contact: Corporate Sales Tel: (201) 592-2498 PTR Prentice Hall Fax: (201) 592-2249 Prentice Hall Bldg. 113 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 For international orders, please call: Simon & Schuster International Customer Service 200 Old Tappan Road Old Tappan, NJ 07675 USA Attn: Joanne Edwing Tel: 201-767-4990 FAX: 201-767-5625 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Performance Tech Provides New SCSI-2 Wide 20 Mbyte/s Sbus Adapter From: dlt@pt.com (Don Turrell) Contact: Marty McFadden-North America Contact: Barry Watkins-Outside No. America Org: Performance Computer Phone: 716.256.0200 Fax: 716.256.0791 Email: wpg@pt.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST COMPREHENSIVE WIDE/FAST SCSI-2 ADAPTER FAMILY FOR SBus ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Performance Computer group of Performance Technologies, Inc. has introduced the first comprehensive high performance Wide/FAST SCSI-2 Adapter family for Sun and Sun Compatible platforms. The new Model PT-SBS440 SCSI-2 Wide/FAST Adapters build on the Company's broad and well-known product offering for SCSI-2, 8 bit Narrow/FAST SBus interface products. The new Wide/FAST Adapters provide a high performance interface between today's Sun platforms and the emerging new 16 bit SCSI drives now becoming available. The PT-SBS440 models are also an effective interface for a growing number of RAID Disk arrays that have 16 bit SCSI capability. The extension of the current Narrow/FAST 8 bit SCSIbus technology to 16 bit Wide/FAST allows the SCSIbus rates to increase from 10 MBytes/sec to a full 20 MBytes/sec. The new Performance Computer Wide SBus SCSI Adapters support these rates with up to 15 devices on one SCSIbus. Through innovative mechanical design, the PT-SBS440 is available in 16 bit (Wide) or optional 8 bit (Narrow) SCSI versions with _both_ Single-ended and Differential SCSI interface capability. The Single-ended module utilizes the high reliability Forced Perfect Termination (FPT) scheme being written into the SCSI-3 Specification and found on Performance Computer's current 8 Bit Narrow/FAST SCSI SBus Adapters. Through the unique mechanical architecture, a new PT-SBS440 can be upgraded in the field from an 8 bit SCSI model to a full 16 bit SCSI model at a modest cost. The module can also be field modified to accommodate changes between Single-ended and Differential SCSI connections. In addition to the extended "Wide" SCSIbus capability, the PT- SBS440 Adapter includes a robust high performance SBus interface. This interface to the SPARC[tm] platform is accomplished through a new third generation SBus ASIC which assures sustained high data throughput rates between the SCSIbus and SBus. The interface ASIC also supports the scalable 64 bit SBus interface specification soon to be available on new Sun platforms. Each PT-SBS440 is supplied with Solaris[tm] 1.1 (SunOS 4.1.x) and Solaris 2.X software that allows simple "plug and play" capability. The Performance Computer software also supports the technique pioneered on the Company's Narrow/FAST SCSI adapters known as Adaptive Synchronous Negotiation (ASN[tm]). This interactive feature dynamically tunes the software to allow the SCSI subsystem to run at the maximum SCSI speed which produce no errors. The PT-SBS440 SCSI-2, FAST/Wide Adapter for SBus is priced at $995 (Single-ended, 16 bit Wide SCSI). The Differential version of the Wide/FAST Adapter is priced at $1095. Initial customer shipments of production units will begin in early October 1993. The Performance Computer Group of Performance Technologies designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of products and systems for SBus and VMEbus. The Company has sales offices and distributors across North America and is represented by agents throughout the world. ASN is a trademark of Performance Computer. Performance Computer acknowledges that other product and company names mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered tradenames of their respective holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Free ShowMe Promotion FAX: 01 415 962 9421 Phone: 800-647-8333 Contact: SunSolutions Sales Manager John Quist Phone: 01 415/336-5286 e-mail: john.quist@Eng.sun.com. ######################################################################## # # # SEPTEMBER 30 IS THE LAST DAY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FREE SHOWME # # PROMOTION THIS QUARTER # # # ######################################################################## SPECIAL SHOWME PROMOTION ------------------------ Sun customers ordering a SPARCclassic, SPARCstation LX or SPARCstation 10 by September 30, 1993 are eligible for a free copy of the ShowMe 1.1 desktop conferencing software solution for each workstation purchased. To get a free copy with each workstation, the user must include a special part number on the purchase order with Sun or participating Sun-authorized resellers. Please ask your reseller for details. SHOWME: THE INTUITIVE DESKTOP CONFERENCING SOLUTION ---------------------------------------------------- ShowMe is the powerful and easy-to-use desktop conferencing software solution that will increase the effectiveness of your daily communications and reduce the need for costly, time-consuming travel. ShowMe allows SPARCstation users to collaborate on documents and images in real time over TCP/IP-based local and wide area networks. The product brings users together on the network for a meeting in a matter of seconds. Anything displayed on the workstation, can be picked up and placed on the ShowMe conference board for everyone to see and discuss - slide presentations, documents, drawings, files and images. All conference participants can use the on-screen markers to make annotations, draw diagrams, or paint and gesture. KEY SHOWME FEATURES AND BENEFITS -------------------------------- - Intuitive graphical user interface makes ShowMe easy to learn and use. - Multipoint conferencing enables a conference among multiple participants and locations. - On-screen markers enable each participant to express ideas and opinions visually, through pointing, gesturing or annotation. - Multi-purpose conference board with "Active Window" can be used as a whiteboard, allowing almost anything from your desktop screen to be displayed on the conference board for collaboration. - Late-joiner capability lets you bring colleagues into a conference at any time. - Save and print conference functions provide a record of the conference for future reference or collaboration. - Local and wide area TCP/IP network support enables conferencing among participants anywhere in the world. - On-line help facility allows quick and easy access to product information. - Floating network license makes ShowMe easily accessible and economical throughout the organization. SHOWME HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ----------------------------------------- Hardware: SPARC architecture based systems Operating system: ShowMe 1.1 runs on either Solaris 2.x or Solaris 1.x Window environment: OpenWindows 3.x Memory: 16MB recommended Network protocol: TCP/IP Distribution media: CD-ROM WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU ------------------------ If you would like an information packet on ShowMe 1.1, please fax a request to 01 415 962 9421 or call 800-647-8333. If you have any questions, please contact SunSolutions Sales Manager John Quist at 01 415/336-5286, e-mail address john.quist@Eng.sun.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: WAIS videos now available From: duhring@wais.com (John Duhring) The United States Geological Survey has produced the following training videotapes on the subject of Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS): Publication Series Number OF 93-251. Introduction to Wide Area Information Servers, by E. J. Christian. 1993. One VHS videotape, approximately 35 minutes $20.00. This videotape provides an overview of a new information search and retrieval technology that has wide applicability in making earth science information more accessible to the public as well as to researchers. This introductory training material explains how the new technology facilitates information retrieval and demonstrates some typical uses. Publication Series Number OF 93-252. Special Interest Group on Wide Area Information Servers: Conference Held March 19, 1993, by E. J. Christian. 1993. One VHS videotape, approximately 2 hours $20.00. This videotape is a record of a conference held at the USGS in Reston, Virginia that provides valuable training on this new information technology. The conference speakers and demonstrators provide various perspectives on this emerging technology and why it is important. Sixteen demonstrators also show how it is being applied in a variety of situations, most of which are very pertinent to science and technical organizations. Publication Series Number OF 93-253. Wide Area Information Servers Class: Indexer and Server, by E. J. Christian. 1993. Two VHS videotapes, approximately 3.5 hours $40.00. This technical training class delves into specifics of how one might use public domain software to establish information sources that would be accessible through Wide Area Information Servers. The class presumes familiarity with computer programming concepts. Familiarity with the Unix operating system and the "C" programming language is required for the more technical discussions. 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