What are OpenVMS systems?

OpenVMS systems refer to a family of operating systems originally developed by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for use in mission-critical and high-availability environments. OpenVMS stands for Open Virtual Memory System and is known for its stability, security, and support for multi-user and multitasking operations. It has been widely used in industries such as banking, healthcare, and manufacturing for running enterprise applications and managing large-scale databases. Today, OpenVMS continues to be maintained and developed, supporting modern hardware and virtualization technologies.