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DECserver in NT only environment

The Question is:

How can I upload the DECServer 90L+ software from an
NT server. (or something other than a VAX) so that I can
keep my networking infrastructure intact and migrate from
VMS.

The Answer is:

    DECserver 90L+ is factory loaded from flash RAM normally, and does not
    require reloading via MOP or BOOTP, but can be directed to do so using
    the controls on the front of the box during power-up

    When doing a firmware upgrade you are required to load from either MOP
    or BOOTP/TFTP.  WindowsNT does not currently support that, so you would
    need to:

    - Keep a VMS box around for that
    - Keep a Unix box around for that
    - Get someone to loan you one when you need it
    - Get a 3rd party to provide BOOTP/TFTP for NT

    But as long as you don't need to update the firmware, you can have
    DECserver 90L+ in an NT only environment!