Assessment Process

Sector7’s Stage One Assessment provides a comprehensive review of your environment, helping estimate migration costs and timelines with a clear, actionable project plan and budget.

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Sector7 Stage One Assessment: Understanding Your OpenVMS Migration Needs

Migrating from OpenVMS to Linux requires a deep understanding of your existing environment. Sector7’s Stage One Assessment provides a detailed analysis of your application, helping you determine feasibility, cost, and complexity before committing to a full migration.

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Comprehensive Code & System Analysis

Using our proprietary scanning tools, we analyze your entire OpenVMS environment, identifying platform-dependent elements that require remediation. This includes:

  • Application Code Analysis: Scans COBOL, FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, C, SQLMOD, and other languages for OpenVMS-specific extensions and non-portable syntax.
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  • API & Middleware Assessment: Evaluates usage of OpenVMS APIs (SYS$, LIB$, RMS, CLI$, SMG$), third-party dependencies, and database calls.
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  • System Components Review: Identifies complexities in user interfaces, batch processes, scripts (DCL), and messaging services that need adaptation.

Step-by-Step Assessment Process

  1. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – Ensures confidentiality before analysis begins.
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  2. Technical Overview Questionnaire – Helps Sector7 understand your system architecture, dependencies, and business requirements.
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  3. Automated Source Code Analysis – Uses advanced tools to detect code changes needed for a successful Linux migration.
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  4. On-Site Assessment (Optional) – Sector7 engineers visit your site to gather technical and operational details.
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  5. Assessment Report & Migration Plan – Delivers a clear roadmap, including:
    • Migration feasibility
    • Estimated cost and timeline (±30% accuracy)
    • Application inventory and complexity metrics
    • Recommended migration approach

Limited-Time Offer: Free Code Analysis

Sector7 is currently offering a free code analysis (valued at $40K) for a limited time, depending on demand. This allows you to assess migration challenges before making a financial commitment.

Ready to start? Contact Sector7 today for a Stage One Assessment and take the first step toward a seamless OpenVMS-to-Linux migration.

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VX/ACMS - OpenVMS ACMS(TDF,MDF,GDF,ADF) to C++
VX/RT is a call-compatible library that enables OpenVMS applications to run without modifications on RedHat and SUSE Linux.
VX/RT APIs
VX/RT is a call-compatible library that enables OpenVMS applications to run without modifications on RedHat and SUSE Linux.
BAS$ - BASIC Runtime Support
Fully compatible BASIC runtime for OpenVMS applications on Linux, ensuring seamless execution.
VX/BASIC - OpenVMS BASIC to ANSI C
VX/BASIC is a full-featured OpenVMS BASIC to ANSI C Compiler/Transpiler®.
VX/C - OpenVMS C to ANSI C
VX/C is Sector7's automated tool for identifying, flagging and correcting OpenVMS C source code to produce portable POSIX compliant source code.
VX/CDD - OpenVMS CDD
OpenVMS CDD (Common Data Dictionary) for Linux.
VX/CLD - OpenVMS CLD Compiler
VX/CLD is a Command Line Definition (CLD) compiler that allows OpenVMS command parsing to function identically on Linux.
CLI$ - OpenVMS Command Interface
CLI interpreter replicating OpenVMS behavior, ensuring command procedures work on Linux.
COB$ - COBOL Support Routines
COBOL runtime for OpenVMS applications, preserving compatibility with system calls and logic.
VX/COBOL - OpenVMS COBOL to ANSI COBOL
VX/COBOL converts OpenVMS COBOL to ANSI COBOL allowing applications to run seamlessly on  Linux.
CONV$ - File Conversion
Converts OpenVMS file formats into Linux-compatible structures while preserving data integrity.
CVT$ - Data Conversion Utilities
Handles OpenVMS data format conversions, ensuring seamless migration to Linux systems.
VX/DCL - OpenVMS DCL
VX/DCL is a fully compatible implementation of the OpenVMS Digital Command Language (DCL) for Linux.
VX/DECFORMS - DECforms IFDL Compiler and FORMS$
VX/DECFORMS: Seamless Migration of DECforms from OpenVMS to Linux.
VX/DMQ - OpenVMS DMQ (PAMS) for x86 Linux
OpenVMS DMQ (PAMS) on Oracle MQ with VX/RT Asynchronous Backplane.
VX/DATAX - OpenVMS RMS Data exchange
VX/DATAX enables seamless data migration from OpenVMS to x86 or ARM Linux.
EDT$ - Callable Editor
Provides an OpenVMS EDT-compatible text editor for interactive and programmatic use.
VX/ESQL-FORTRAN - FORTRAN with embedded SQL to Pro*C
VX/ESQL is a powerful tool that converts Pro*Fortran source code into standard Fortran by replacing Oracle SQL calls with Pro*C procedures stored in SQLPC modules.
EXE$ - Operating System Interface
Supports OpenVMS process execution and image management on Linux environments.
VX/FDL - File Description Language Routines
VX/FDL is an implementation of OpenVMS File Description Language (FDL) for Linux.
FDL$ - File Definition Language
Provides a call-compatible implementation of OpenVMS File Definition Language (FDL$) APIs for x86 and ARM Linux.
VX/FMS - OpenVMS Forms Management
VX/FMS is a full implementation of DEC’s OpenVMS Forms Management System (FMS) for Linux.
FMS$ - Forms Management System
Implements OpenVMS compatible forms processing and user interaction handling.
FOR$ - FORTRAN Support Routines
Provides OpenVMS Fortran runtime support, preserving language features and execution behavior.
FORMS$ - DECFORMS Integration
Supports DECforms based applications, maintaining structured UI and user interaction logic.
VX/FORTRAN - OpenVMS FORTRAN to ANSI FORTRAN
VX/FORTRAN converts OpenVMS FORTRAN to INTEL FORTAN allowing you to run OpenVMS FORTRAN applications on Linux without manual code changes.
VX/JSP - OpenVMS Print & Batch
VX/JSP is a fully compatible implementation of the OpenVMS Batch and Print Queue Manager, providing both API and command-line interface support for Linux.
LBR$- Callable Librarian
Implements OpenVMS library management routines, preserving archive and module handling.
VX/LCKMGR: OpenVMS Lock Manager
VX/LCKMGR is a fully compatible OpenVMS lock management system designed for Linux environments.
LIB$ - General Routines
Provides OpenVMS general-purpose utilities, including string, math, and system functions.
VX/MMS - OpenVMS MMS to make and XML
VX/MMS parses OpenVMS MMS (Module Management System) files and converts them into XML representations, enabling automated Linux makefile generation.
VX/MSG - OpenVMS Message Compiler
VX/MSG is an OpenVMS message file compiler that translates message definitions (.msg) into an indexed memory file on Linux and Windows, ensuring full compatibility with SYS$ API calls such.
MTH$ - MATH Routines
Implements OpenVMS compatible mathematical functions, ensuring precision and compatibility.
OTS$ - Data Conversion Routines
Supports OpenVMS style data conversion, encoding transformations, and structured data handling.
PAS$ - PASCAL Support Routines
Enables OpenVMS Pascal applications to run on Linux while preserving language semantics.
VX/PASCAL - OpenVMS PASCAL to ANSI C++
VX/PASCAL converts OpenVMS PASCAL to beautiful C++ allowing OpenVMS PASCAL programs to compile, link and run on Linux with no manual intervention.
VX/SQLMOD- SQLMOD to Embedded SQL
VX/SQLMOD is a powerful migration tool that converts RDB SQLMOD procedures into embedded SQL in C using Oracle Pro*C or Postgres ECPG.
VX/RMS - SYS$ Routines for RMS
VX/RMS is a call-compatible library for migrating OpenVMS RMS applications to Linux without requiring source code changes.
VX/RTR - OpenVMS RTR V2 to Async RTR V3
VX/RTR: Seamless OpenVMS RTRV2 to RTRV3 Migration on Linux
VX/SMG - SMG
VX/SMG is a full implementation of DEC’s OpenVMS Screen Management Service (SMG$) for Linux.
SMG$ - Screen Management
Implements OpenVMS screen management routines for interactive and terminal-based applications.
SOR$ - Interface to SORT
Provides an OpenVMS-compatible sorting interface for structured data processing.
VX/SOR - OpenVMS SORT MERGE
VX/SOR is a complete OpenVMS SORT MERGE implementation, fully supporting the SOR$ API set, VX/DCL command line, and Linux shell execution.
SQL$ - SQL Database Interface
Supports SQL-based data access for OpenVMS applications, preserving query execution behavior.
STR$ - STRING Interface Routines
Implements OpenVMS-style string processing functions, ensuring compatibility with existing applications.
SYS$ - SYS$ Interface Routines
Implements core OpenVMS system service calls, ensuring full execution compatibility on Linux.
VX/COBOL - OpenVMS COBOL to ANSI COBOL
VX/COBOL converts OpenVMS COBOL to ANSI COBOL allowing applications to run seamlessly on  Linux.
VX/C - OpenVMS C to ANSI C
VX/C is Sector7's automated tool for identifying, flagging and correcting OpenVMS C source code to produce portable POSIX compliant source code.
VX/FORTRAN - OpenVMS FORTRAN to ANSI FORTRAN
VX/FORTRAN converts OpenVMS FORTRAN to INTEL FORTAN allowing you to run OpenVMS FORTRAN applications on Linux without manual code changes.
VX/PASCAL - OpenVMS PASCAL to ANSI C++
VX/PASCAL converts OpenVMS PASCAL to beautiful C++ allowing OpenVMS PASCAL programs to compile, link and run on Linux with no manual intervention.
VX/BASIC - OpenVMS BASIC to ANSI C
VX/BASIC is a full-featured OpenVMS BASIC to ANSI C Compiler/Transpiler®.
VX/CDD - OpenVMS CDD
OpenVMS CDD (Common Data Dictionary) for Linux.
VX/CLD - OpenVMS CLD Compiler
VX/CLD is a Command Line Definition (CLD) compiler that allows OpenVMS command parsing to function identically on Linux.
VX/DCL - OpenVMS DCL
VX/DCL is a fully compatible implementation of the OpenVMS Digital Command Language (DCL) for Linux.
VX/JSP - OpenVMS Print & Batch
VX/JSP is a fully compatible implementation of the OpenVMS Batch and Print Queue Manager, providing both API and command-line interface support for Linux.
VX/LCKMGR: OpenVMS Lock Manager
VX/LCKMGR is a fully compatible OpenVMS lock management system designed for Linux environments.
VX/MMS - OpenVMS MMS to make and XML
VX/MMS parses OpenVMS MMS (Module Management System) files and converts them into XML representations, enabling automated Linux makefile generation.
VX/SOR - OpenVMS SORT MERGE
VX/SOR is a complete OpenVMS SORT MERGE implementation, fully supporting the SOR$ API set, VX/DCL command line, and Linux shell execution.
CLI$ - OpenVMS Command Interface
CLI interpreter replicating OpenVMS behavior, ensuring command procedures work on Linux.
CONV$ - File Conversion
Converts OpenVMS file formats into Linux-compatible structures while preserving data integrity.
VX/RT APIs
VX/RT is a call-compatible library that enables OpenVMS applications to run without modifications on RedHat and SUSE Linux.
STR$ - STRING Interface Routines
Implements OpenVMS-style string processing functions, ensuring compatibility with existing applications.
LIB$ - General Routines
Provides OpenVMS general-purpose utilities, including string, math, and system functions.
COB$ - COBOL Support Routines
COBOL runtime for OpenVMS applications, preserving compatibility with system calls and logic.
SYS$ - SYS$ Interface Routines
Implements core OpenVMS system service calls, ensuring full execution compatibility on Linux.
PAS$ - PASCAL Support Routines
Enables OpenVMS Pascal applications to run on Linux while preserving language semantics.
FORMS$ - DECFORMS Integration
Supports DECforms based applications, maintaining structured UI and user interaction logic.
OTS$ - Data Conversion Routines
Supports OpenVMS style data conversion, encoding transformations, and structured data handling.
MTH$ - MATH Routines
Implements OpenVMS compatible mathematical functions, ensuring precision and compatibility.
BAS$ - BASIC Runtime Support
Fully compatible BASIC runtime for OpenVMS applications on Linux, ensuring seamless execution.
EXE$ - Operating System Interface
Supports OpenVMS process execution and image management on Linux environments.
FOR$ - FORTRAN Support Routines
Provides OpenVMS Fortran runtime support, preserving language features and execution behavior.
EDT$ - Callable Editor
Provides an OpenVMS EDT-compatible text editor for interactive and programmatic use.
FMS$ - Forms Management System
Implements OpenVMS compatible forms processing and user interaction handling.
LBR$- Callable Librarian
Implements OpenVMS library management routines, preserving archive and module handling.
SMG$ - Screen Management
Implements OpenVMS screen management routines for interactive and terminal-based applications.
SOR$ - Interface to SORT
Provides an OpenVMS-compatible sorting interface for structured data processing.
CVT$ - Data Conversion Utilities
Handles OpenVMS data format conversions, ensuring seamless migration to Linux systems.
SQL$ - SQL Database Interface
Supports SQL-based data access for OpenVMS applications, preserving query execution behavior.
FDL$ - File Definition Language
Provides a call-compatible implementation of OpenVMS File Definition Language (FDL$) APIs for x86 and ARM Linux.
VX/SMG - SMG
VX/SMG is a full implementation of DEC’s OpenVMS Screen Management Service (SMG$) for Linux.
VX/FMS - OpenVMS Forms Management
VX/FMS is a full implementation of DEC’s OpenVMS Forms Management System (FMS) for Linux.
VX/DECFORMS - DECforms IFDL Compiler and FORMS$
VX/DECFORMS: Seamless Migration of DECforms from OpenVMS to Linux.
VX/DATAX - OpenVMS RMS Data exchange
VX/DATAX enables seamless data migration from OpenVMS to x86 or ARM Linux.
VX/FDL - File Description Language Routines
VX/FDL is an implementation of OpenVMS File Description Language (FDL) for Linux.
VX/RMS - SYS$ Routines for RMS
VX/RMS is a call-compatible library for migrating OpenVMS RMS applications to Linux without requiring source code changes.
VX/DMQ - OpenVMS DMQ (PAMS) for x86 Linux
OpenVMS DMQ (PAMS) on Oracle MQ with VX/RT Asynchronous Backplane.
VX/ACMS - OpenVMS ACMS(TDF,MDF,GDF,ADF) to C++
VX/RT is a call-compatible library that enables OpenVMS applications to run without modifications on RedHat and SUSE Linux.
VX/RTR - OpenVMS RTR V2 to Async RTR V3
VX/RTR: Seamless OpenVMS RTRV2 to RTRV3 Migration on Linux
VX/ESQL-FORTRAN - FORTRAN with embedded SQL to Pro*C
VX/ESQL is a powerful tool that converts Pro*Fortran source code into standard Fortran by replacing Oracle SQL calls with Pro*C procedures stored in SQLPC modules.
VX/SQLMOD- SQLMOD to Embedded SQL
VX/SQLMOD is a powerful migration tool that converts RDB SQLMOD procedures into embedded SQL in C using Oracle Pro*C or Postgres ECPG.
VX/CDD - OpenVMS CDD
OpenVMS CDD (Common Data Dictionary) for Linux.
VX/CLD - OpenVMS CLD Compiler
VX/CLD is a Command Line Definition (CLD) compiler that allows OpenVMS command parsing to function identically on Linux.
VX/DATAX - OpenVMS RMS Data exchange
VX/DATAX enables seamless data migration from OpenVMS to x86 or ARM Linux.
VX/JSP - OpenVMS Print & Batch
VX/JSP is a fully compatible implementation of the OpenVMS Batch and Print Queue Manager, providing both API and command-line interface support for Linux.
VX/LCKMGR: OpenVMS Lock Manager
VX/LCKMGR is a fully compatible OpenVMS lock management system designed for Linux environments.
VX/MMS - OpenVMS MMS to make and XML
VX/MMS parses OpenVMS MMS (Module Management System) files and converts them into XML representations, enabling automated Linux makefile generation.
VX/MSG - OpenVMS Message Compiler
VX/MSG is an OpenVMS message file compiler that translates message definitions (.msg) into an indexed memory file on Linux and Windows, ensuring full compatibility with SYS$ API calls such.
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