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PARSEC Resources for OpenVMS

You expect service, and we deliver. In the early years of OpenVMS, we were training the OpenVMS engineering group. That speaks to why our techs are among the elite in the industry. Bringing PARSEC OpenVMS services to your business will be a decision you won’t regret.

Whether you are running the latest version of OpenVMS on an Integrity server, an older version on an Alpha, or a very old version of VMS on a VAX, we can help. But that’s not all — we know our stuff across most major platforms so you can count on us for much more.

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PARSEC OpenVMS Credentials

  • Trained HPE's own engineers

In the early years of OpenVMS, PARSEC was training the OpenVMS engineering group directly.

  • Supported since V1

VAX/VMS through the latest Integrity releases — four decades of unbroken coverage.

  • Post-HPE EOL specialists

HPE walked away. We didn't. PARSEC continues full support for all OpenVMS versions and architectures.

  • Products built for OpenVMS

OSM and OpenVMS Password Policy — developed in-house by PARSEC engineers.

Version Coverage

V1.x – V7.3

All major and minor releases including V5.x, V6.x, and V7.x maintenance streams

Hardware Platforms

MicroVAX · VAX 6000 · VAX 8000

11/780, 11/750, MicroVAX II, MicroVAX 3100, VAXstation series and all VAX-family hardware

PARSEC Products & Notes

vtVAX Emulation Available

Run VAX/VMS workloads on modern x86 hardware via PARSEC's vtVAX emulation platform — no legacy hardware required.

vtVAX

OSM

Password Policy

Version Coverage

V6.2 – V8.4

Including V7.x and V8.x releases on Alpha — the longest-running and most widely deployed OpenVMS architecture

Hardware Platforms

AlphaServer · AlphaStation

DS/ES/GS series AlphaServers, AlphaStation workstations — DEC, Compaq, and HP-era hardware all supported

PARSEC Products & Notes

vtAlpha Emulation Available

Migrate Alpha workloads to modern x86 infrastructure via vtAlpha — preserving your OpenVMS environment without legacy hardware dependency.

vtAlpha

OSM

Password Policy

Version Coverage

V8.2 – V8.4-2L3

All Integrity releases including the final V8.4-2L3 patch kit — the most current OpenVMS release on Itanium

Hardware Platforms

HPE Integrity Servers

rx-Series, BL-Series blade servers — all Itanium-based HPE Integrity platforms supported across all OpenVMS Integrity releases

PARSEC Products & Notes

x86 Migration Path Available

OpenVMS x86-64 is now available. PARSEC can assist with Integrity-to-x86 migration planning, testing, and deployment when you're ready to move.

OSM

Password Policy

x86 Migration

Why PARSEC for OpenVMS

The deepest OpenVMS bench in the industry.

Not just on the supported platforms list — PARSEC has been the OpenVMS community’s technical home for four decades.

40+

Years on OpenVMS

PARSEC has supported OpenVMS since VAX/VMS V1. We’ve outlasted every vendor transition — DEC to Compaq, Compaq to HP, HP to HPE — and we’re still here after HPE’s EOL announcement.

We Trained HPE's Engineers

In the early years of OpenVMS, PARSEC was training the OpenVMS engineering group itself. That institutional depth lives in every support call, consulting engagement, and training course we deliver today.

All Three Architectures

VAX, Alpha, and Integrity are three fundamentally different hardware generations. PARSEC engineers are credentialed across all three — not just the most common one. Running a VAX in 2026? We’ve seen it.

We Build for OpenVMS Too

Online System Manager (OSM) and OpenVMS Password Policy are PARSEC-developed products — built by the same engineers who support your environment. We don’t just support OpenVMS. We invest in it.

OpenVMS Services

Everything your OpenVMS environment needs.

Six services, all delivered by engineers who know OpenVMS — not generalists reading from a runbook.

OpenVMS Telephone Support

When you call PARSEC for OpenVMS support, a senior engineer answers — not a Tier 1 script. We walk you through resolution by phone, email, or screen-share, with full case tracking from first contact through close. Choose the SLA that fits your environment.
  • Direct-connect senior engineer
  • 1-hour to 4-hour response tiers
  • Full case tracking & reporting
  • Phone, email & screen-share
  • 9×5 or 24×7 SLA options
  • VAX, Alpha & Integrity coverage
  • Post-incident documentation
  • All EOL versions supported
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OpenVMS Telephone Support

SLA options, response tiers, and coverage details for OpenVMS environments.
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OpenVMS Remote System Monitoring

Proactive health checks and performance monitoring for your OpenVMS environment — delivered via secure remote access by engineers who know what normal looks like on OpenVMS. Scheduled reports, trend analysis, and early warning before issues become outages.
  • Scheduled health checks
  • Log review & anomaly detection
  • Weekly, monthly & quarterly reports
  • OpenVMS-specific metrics
  • Performance & capacity reporting
  • Storage utilization tracking
  • Proactive issue identification
  • OSM integration available
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OpenVMS Remote System Monitoring

Monitoring scope, reporting cadence, and delivery model for OpenVMS.
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OpenVMS Remote System Administration

PARSEC acts as your dedicated OpenVMS system administrator — or supplements your existing team. Full or partial sysadmin services delivered remotely via VPN or secure access, by engineers who know OpenVMS administration inside out.
  • User & access management
  • OS patch deployment
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cluster administration
  • Backup & recovery operations
  • Security & compliance tasks
  • Capacity planning
  • Incident response
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OpenVMS Remote System Administration

Scope of services, access model, and engagement options.
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OpenVMS Hosting

Fully managed hosting for OpenVMS workloads — physical hardware, emulated environments via vtVAX and vtAlpha, and hybrid configurations. PARSEC’s hosting infrastructure is purpose-built for OpenVMS, not retrofitted from a generic cloud platform.
  • Physical VAX, Alpha & Integrity
  • Single-tenant & bare-metal
  • OpenVMS Cluster support
  • HIPAA, SOX, PCI aligned
  • vtVAX & vtAlpha emulation
  • HA & DR replication
  • Hybrid cloud bridges
  • Disaster recovery hosting
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PDF · Data Sheet

OpenVMS Hosting

Infrastructure model, platform coverage, and compliance posture.
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OpenVMS Consulting

Project-based OpenVMS engineering for defined deliverables. From system audits and crash dump analysis to storage migrations, security hardening, and cluster design — PARSEC consultants step in to deliver solutions from simple to complex.
  • System & security audits
  • Storage & SAN migrations
  • Security hardening
  • Multi-platform integration
  • Crash dump analysis
  • OpenVMS Cluster design
  • Scripting & automation
  • Modernization & migration
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OpenVMS Consulting

Engagement model, service categories, and delivery approach.
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OpenVMS Training

PARSEC has been training OpenVMS engineers since before V1 — including HPE’s own engineering group. Our instructors don’t teach from textbooks. They teach from production experience on VAX, Alpha, and Integrity environments, delivering knowledge that translates directly to your environment.
  • VM100 — Utilities & Commands
  • VM220 — Advanced Sysadmin
  • VM240 — Security & Compliance
  • VM290 — Immersion (10 days)
  • Denver & E-Learning delivery
  • VM210 — System Administration
  • VM230 — TCP/IP Networking
  • VM260 — Performance Management
  • VM310 — Programming Features
  • On-site & custom enterprise
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OpenVMS Training Catalog

Course tracks, delivery formats, and enterprise engagement options.
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OpenVMS Training

Taught by engineers. Learned in production.

PARSEC has been training OpenVMS engineers since the platform’s earliest days — including HPE’s own engineering staff. Every instructor is an active OpenVMS consultant. Every course reflects real production environments.

OpenVMS Administration

VM100 · OpenVMS Academy Utilities and Commands

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Core

VM210 · OpenVMS Academy System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Core

VM220 · OpenVMS Academy Advanced System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Advanced

VM230 · OpenVMS Academy TCP/IP Networking

5 days · $4,400 · Denver

Specialty

VM280 · OpenVMS Academy Fast Track System Administration

5 days · $3,850 · Denver & E-Learning

Fast Track

OpenVMS Programming

VM310 · OpenVMS Academy Programming Features

5 days · $4,400 · Denver & E-Learning

Programming

U3729S · OpenVMS v8.3 Internals for System Managers

5 days · $4,400

Advanced

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Instructor-Led

Live instruction from active OpenVMS consultants. Public and private sessions available.

Virtual Delivery

Remote instructor-led training — same content, same instructors, no travel required.

On-Site

PARSEC instructors come to you. Ideal for team training and knowledge continuity programs.

Custom Enterprise

Role-based and environment-aligned curriculum built around your specific OpenVMS setup.

Client Testimonials

From the OpenVMS community.

Don’t crawl, don’t walk, RUN to sign the contract. I trust PARSEC with billions of dollars of data — need I say more?

Bruce M.

IT Executive · Automotive Industry

The OpenVMS training PARSEC provided was unlike anything else available. The instructors brought real production knowledge — not just theory. Our team left with skills they could apply immediately.

Judy C.

Systems Manager · OpenVMS Training Graduate

OpenVMS Community & Resources

More than support — a home for OpenVMS.

PARSEC has been part of the OpenVMS community for four decades. These resources reflect that depth.

Undocumented Features

A curated collection of undocumented OpenVMS behaviors — compiled by PARSEC engineers over four decades. Not supported, not guaranteed, but genuinely useful.
Browse Undocumented Features

Coverage Beyond Vendor EOL

Think you know OpenVMS? Test your knowledge with the PARSEC OpenVMS IQ Quiz — a community favorite for engineers who want to prove their depth.
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Hall of Fame

Recognizing the engineers, architects, and administrators who have made outstanding contributions to the OpenVMS community over the years.
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