I received this from a colleague, and am forwarding it to the list for
commenc. Since I don't know if Chandler is a 3000-l subscriber, I'd suggest
that you respond to him privately aw well as any pots to the list.

Thanks
Tony

>Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 08:29:53 -0800
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>
>I am new to the HP environment. I am also fairly new to the Business
>side having spent most of my years on a professional tract through
>production at daily newspapers. My current job is to set up a shop
>utilizing a HP 3000. With this, I would like to put out here what I have
>come up with so far and if any of you have any input or words of advise
>I would be happy to hear/read them.
>
>Overview/Goal:
>Lights out shop through basic automation: job scheduling and user access
>to information. Also increased User awareness and ownership of data.
>
>Current Software:
>Basic applications: Geac CIS and AIM
>Speedware and Easy Reporter for IS custom reports
>SuprTool for DB extraction
>Adager for improved DB maintenance
>VESoft and Security 3000 with MPEX for Security
>
>Now considering:
>VistaPlus/MB Spool with Windows Client for user electronic accessibility
>to standard reports.
>Maestro for Job scheduling
>ODBC (ImageSQL) and a front end such as Access, FoxPro or FileMaker Pro
>for improved direct access to the DB for custom needs.
>
>Am I overlapping in any areas? Am I missing a key component? Is there a
>more frugal but equally competent way? Any advice or input you have is
>greatly appreciated.
>
>Chandler Briggs
>
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