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May 16, 2000 IBM OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 Availability
(Corrected on June 15, 2000) Changed first paragraph under Hardware Requirements and deleted one bulleted. Changed feature numbers in the Optional Machine-Readable Material section. (Corrected on June 6, 2000)
The following sections have been corrected: OS/390 Version 2 Release 10
Product Content, Application Enablement Services, Enabling OS/390
Optional Priced Features, Ordering Information, and NLV Features
Withdrawn.
At a GlanceRelease 10 offers:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). OverviewFor OS/390® customers, IBM offers a rich set of choices in the areas of application development, deployment, and systems management. These choices have been expanded by a recent announcement: the S/390® platform now supports Linux for S/390. The long-term IBM commitment to OS/390 is not affected by this new Linux direction. S/390 customers are offered additional opportunities to leverage their OS/390 investments through Linux. New doors are opening for OS/390 customers to bring Linux-centric workloads to the platform. The current S/390 strategy supports four models of application sourcing:
Traditional OS/390 is constantly being extended and enhanced to facilitate traditional application sourcing on the platform. In Release 10, elements of OS/390 such as Language Environment® and Resource Measurement Facility (RMF™) are being augmented in alignment with the IBM application sourcing vision. OS/390 UNIX System Services OS/390 UNIX System Services builds on the core strengths of OS/390 and extends these strengths to the UNIX-based applications executing on S/390. In addition, UNIX-skilled resources can begin to leverage the extensive data and applications resident on the S/390 platform today. Linux for S/390 Separate from the OS/390 product, Linux for S/390 can execute in one of three modes:
Linux for S/390 offers S/390 customers an open operating system executing on super-reliable hardware that can be centrally managed. For more on Linux for S/390, visit: Java, EJB, and CORBA Separate from the OS/390 product, WebSphere™ Application Server for OS/390 (5655-A98) offers S/390 customers the ability to deploy Enterprise Java Beans and CORBA Business Objects on the platform. Also, IBM now offers Java 2 technology on OS/390, via the IBM Developer Kit for OS/390, Java 2 Technology Edition (5655-D35). For more on WebSphere Application Server for OS/390, visit: Key PrerequisitesRelease 10 will only run on servers that implement certain architectural enhancements. The following IBM servers have these enhancements:
For a complete description of OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 software prerequisites, refer to the OS/390 Planning for Installation (GC28-1726) publication at: Planned Availability DateDescriptionRelease 10 of OS/390 is the base for addressing the future needs of mission-critical computing. It further extends OS/390 strengths in the following areas:
Development on OS/390In addition to the reliability, availability, and security you need to build new applications, the OS/390 platform offers the flexibility necessary to port your mission-critical applications to OS/390. Release 10 offers the following functions to meet these application development needs:
Refer to the corresponding Development on OS/390 section in the Additional Information section, for more details.
Deployment on OS/390In the networked world, speed is measured in "Web years." Such an environment requires faster decision making, faster implementation, and faster adaptation to change. OS/390 can respond to these changes. Release 10 offers the following functions to ease deployment on OS/390:
Refer to the corresponding Deployment on OS/390 section in the Additional Information section for more details.
Easier Systems Management on OS/390There are many enhancements found in Release 10 to help you manage your system.
Refer to the corresponding Easier Systems Management on OS/390 section in the Additional Information section for more details.
Additional Release 10 Enhancements
DFSMS™ Enhancements In OS/390 Release 10, DFSMS continues to add enhancements to performance, availability, system throughput, and usability for data access and storage management. In addition, DFSMS in Release 10 is the first release of DFSMS that is available solely with OS/390. DFSMS is packaged and shipped with OS/390 Release 10 and offers customers the ease of installation, integration, and ease of maintenance inherent in the OS/390 product.
In addition to improvements to availability and performance, DFSMS also offers many more enhancements in:
Refer to the corresponding Additional Release 10 Enhancements section in the Additional Information section for more details.
Additional Information for Release 10For more information on Release 10 items and enhancements, refer to the OS/390 Introduction and Release Guide (GC28-1725). To view it online:
Refer to the OS/390 Introduction and Release Guide (GC28-1725) for a comprehensive look at Release 10 when it becomes available. Year 2000This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Product PositioningOS/390 Release 10 provides the functionality, performance, and Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) needed to support critical business applications like e-business and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and to respond to sudden unanticipated user demands for additional system resources. Release 10 offers additional value in improved system ease-of-use, greater product integration, and enablement of new application workloads in order to meet tomorrow's e-business needs. These new functions and logical extensions to both S/390 hardware and OS/390 software provide the best balanced solution for the future of your business. Statement of DirectionIBM plans to take the following actions in the future. Customers are encouraged to consider these plans when making their own plans for system upgrades.
Refer to the corresponding Statements of Direction section following the Additional Information section for more details. Hardware and Software Support ServicesSmoothStart™/Installation ServicesSmoothStart Services, on-site implementation and training startup services designed to help accelerate a customer's productive use of their IBM solutions, are provided by IBM Global Services or the customer's IBM Business Partner at an additional cost. For more information on SmoothStart Services, refer to Services Announcement 697-004 , dated March 25, 1997, or you may contact your IBM representative and ask for SmoothStart Services for OS/390. Reference InformationFor earlier OS/390 Version 2 information, refer to:
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Development on OS/390®Extra Performance Linkage (XPLINK) XPLINK is an enhanced function call linkage that can significantly improve the performance of your C and C++ programs by reducing function call overhead. This new linkage addresses many issues you may face in application environments that have frequent calls between small functions. XPLINK offers the following benefits to your application environment:
The primary goal of XPLINK is to make function calls as fast and efficient as possible by removing all nonessential instructions from the main path. Modern applications written in the C++ and Java™ languages tend to involve many small functions and are very call-intensive. Applications written in the C language in a modular way may also exhibit high linkage overhead. XPLINK, by reducing linkage costs by up to 50%, can improve the performance of modern applications. The performance improvement for a given application depends on how much time the application currently spends in function call overhead. XPLINK enhances the OS/390 platform for e-commerce applications. Because XPLINK conventions are as functionally rich as the current OS/390 linkage, they are being evaluated as a strategic linkage convention for the platform. Beginning with Release 10, during the transition to this more efficient linkage convention, "compatibility mode" support is provided. Program objects with the new linkage to communicate with those built with the old linkage. In this mixed linkage environment, some of the performance gains of an XPLINKed application may offset the cost of calling legacy libraries until they are rebuilt using the new conventions. Guidelines will be provided to help users evaluate and exploit the performance benefits of this new linkage in the mixed environment case. XPLINK can significantly speed up the linkage for C and C++ routines by using a downward growing stack (as opposed to the current mechanism of an upward growing stack) and by passing parameters in registers. It includes support for calls to functions in Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs) and compatibility with old code. XPLINK can also reduce the size of the program that is loaded into memory, allowing your system programmers to fit more functions into memory. This is especially effective for the typically small functions in C++. XPLINK reduces the function footprint as much as possible. A common linkage for C and C++ is introduced by XPLINK. When all functions are compiled with XPLINK, function pointers can be used without restriction. Casting of integers to function pointers will work as on other platforms. This can ease the porting of new applications to S/390. The IBM Debug Tool supports the debugging of applications that use the XPLINK linkage convention. Language Environment® Downward Compatibility OS/390 Release 10 now provides downward compatibility support through Language Environment. Assuming that required programming guidelines and restrictions (as documented in the Language Environment Programming Guide ) are observed, this support enables programmers to develop applications on higher release levels of OS/390, for deployment on execution platforms that are running lower release levels of OS/390. For example, a company may use OS/390 Release 10 (and Language Environment) on a development system where applications are coded, link edited, and tested, while using any supported lower release of OS/390 (and Language Environment) on their production systems where the finished application modules are deployed. Downward compatibility support is not the roll-back of new function to prior releases of OS/390. Applications developed exploiting the downward compatibility support must not use Language Environment function that is unavailable on the lower release of OS/390 where the application will be deployed. The downward compatibility support includes toleration PTFs for lower releases of OS/390 (specific PTF numbers can be found in the PSP buckets), to assist in diagnosis of applications that violate the programming requirements for this support. The downward compatibility support provided by Release 10 and by the toleration PTFs does not change the upward compatibility of Language Environment. That is, applications coded and link edited with one release of Language Environment will continue to execute on later releases of OS/390 Language Environment without a need to recompile or re-link edit the application, independent of the downward compatibility support.
Deployment on OS/390VSAM Striping IBM introduced sequential data set striping with DFSMS™ 1.1, which provided significant throughput improvements for large sequential accesses. In Release 10, VSAM can now also take advantage of data set striping. VSAM data sets can be striped across multiple volumes. It also allows VSAM applications such as DB2® to substantially reduce run times and shorten batch windows. Virtual IP Address (VIPA) Takeback VIPA Takeover function introduced in Release 8 provides for automatic takeover of a dynamic VIPA within a Parallel Sysplex® cluster when its owning stack or OS/390 image fails. When the owning stack is restored, the Dynamic VIPA is not released by the backup stack until there are no more active connections to that VIPA on the backup stack. Given that new connections are not refused, the movement of the Dynamic VIPA back to the "proper" stack is delayed. The VIPA Non-Disruptive Takeback function introduced in Release 10 moves the VIPA back to the primary owner, getting the workload back to where it belongs. New connections are handled by the primary owner, thereby allowing the workload to move back to the original stack. This takeback is non-disruptive to existing connections with the backup stack and the takeback is not delayed until all connections with the backup stack have terminated. Connection data for the new sessions is forwarded to the backup owner by the primary owner. This function can be used in conjunction with the Sysplex Distributor function to distribute connection workload to multiple backup servers during an outage of the primary owner. It also allows movement of applications servers without impacting existing workload. Data for existing connections continue to be forwarded to the old location. This allows the user to off-load work for planned maintenance outages. RACF® and TCP/IP Enhancements are made to an installation's ability to restrict which services and users run in their TCP/IP environment using RACF mechanisms. Three levels of RACF resources are provided which control user/program users' access to a TCP/IP stack, TCP or UDP port, and network. With respect to network access control, the installation can group IP addresses (or groups of addresses) to a "security zone" which is protected as a RACF resource. S/390 users must be permitted to the "security zone" before access is allowed. Sysplex Distributor Several Sysplex Distributor functions are introduced in OS/390 Release 10. These functions enhance workload distribution and availability, while ensuring that client/server specific Service Level Agreements are maintained. Sysplex Distributor helps manage workload balancing and optimize end-to-end response time in a Parallel Sysplex environment. Currently, workload distribution in the Parallel Sysplex cluster involves the use of a front-end box (channel-attached router). Also, Domain Name System (DNS)/WLM often cannot effectively distribute workload in the Parallel Sysplex cluster due to clients caching the IP address. A Sysplex Distributor enhancement in Release 10 allows Workload Manager (WLM) to balance workload across a Parallel Sysplex cluster for new connection requests, just as is done with a channel-attached router, but without requiring the router. As a result, configuration restrictions are removed, with few nodes directly connected to the routing network. The workload distribution limitations resulting from clients caching the IP address in a DNS/WLM environment are removed. Caching of IP addresses has no effect on choice of server and workload balance is maintained. With Sysplex Distributor Policy-Based Routing, differentiation of client IP addresses is considered in the routing decision to distribute incoming connection requests to different target servers within the Parallel Sysplex cluster. The network administrator can now define different policies for different clients. When the client accesses an application in S/390, the policy defined for the client determines the target server to which the user's requests will be routed. This provides for a differentiation of service for clients based on different clients' performance and connectivity needs. For example, an Internet service provider having clients accessing the same application, can assign the clients to different servers where the differentiators can be servers with different capability and/or connectivity. Another Sysplex Distributor enhancement optimizes the performance of servers by routing requests based on real-time QoS information pertaining to an individual server. This information includes the server's capacity obtained from WLM and the network quality of service information obtained from CS for OS/390 Service Policy Agent. This information is used to ensure that the server's end-to-end response time is optimized. For example, given two servers with equal CPU utilization, more incoming connection requests will be routed to the server with better network performance than the server whose routes traverse more congested paths. QDIO Support for OSA-Express Fast Ethernet and 155 ATM Ethernet LAN Emulation Queued Direct Input/Output (QDIO), a highly efficient data transfer architecture introduced to satisfy the increasing volume of TCP/IP applications and the increasing demands for bandwidth, is now supported for OSA-Express Fast Ethernet and 155 ATM Ethernet LAN Emulation, as well as OSA-Express Gigabit Ethernet. For more details, visit: Additional PCI Crypto Coprocessor Support The recently announced optional PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor (PCICC), brings additional cryptographic processing capacity and function to S/390 Parallel Enterprise G5 and G6 Servers. The PCICC feature works in conjunction with the CMOS Cryptographic Coprocessor that is standard on those servers. OS/390 will transparently route requests to the appropriate crypto engines for processing. In this release, OS/390 supports additional PCICC functions that extend the use of S/390 integrated hardware cryptography to customer OS/390 applications that today rely on the IBM 4753 Transaction Security System — an outboard, channel-attached cryptographic processor box. IBM recently announced the withdrawal from marketing of the IBM 4753. Customers who currently utilize the IBM 4753 to provide their OS/390 applications with cryptographic functions may wish to migrate their applications to S/390 integrated hardware cryptography. Customers can take advantage of higher performance, newer technology, better reliability, simpler management, and new functions provided by S/390 integrated cryptography by migrating. In order to ease the transition from IBM 4753 to S/390 integrated hardware cryptography, support is provided by OS/390 ICSF and by the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor for additional callable services and for additional key types and control vectors. In Release 10, OS/390 provides support for User Defined Extensions (UDX) so that IBM can provide customized cryptographic functions to meet unique customer needs. LDAP Enhancements LDAP (IETF RFC 2251-2256) enhancements provide better interoperation with other LDAP V3 servers across multiple platforms, increased directory storage capacity, and tools to help set up a large LDAP directory.
SMB File/Print Enhancements The SMB server provides print serving support for Windows™ clients. By allowing the SMB protocol to be used to send print requests to the OS/390 Infoprint® Server, it removes the need for additional print client code or unique printer setup steps on the user workstation. The SMB server support is integrated within the Distributed File Service (DFS) element which also provides DCE DFS client and server support. The SMB support does not require DCE but the same server can optionally support DFS clients, SMB clients, or both. In Release 10, in addition to its support for workstation access to OS/390 data stored in HFS using SMB protocols, the OS/390 DFS/SMB Server now supports workstation access to OS/390 data stored in SAM, PDS(E), and VSAM files to further expand the S/390 support for application development. The Release 10 SMB server now supports the NT LM 0.12 level of the SMB protocol dialect used by the Windows NT™ networking support, thereby providing additional password encryption, file sizes greater than 32 bits (4 GB), and other capabilities allowed by this level of the SMB protocol.
Easier Systems Management on OS/390Ease-of-Use: Simplifying Your IT Environment Ease-of-use is important to you and your customers. This is why OS/390 designers and developers followed the User-Centered Design (UCD) approach when creating these tools to make your IT shop more efficient. The UCD approach involves users in all phases of product development. Continuous user input ensures that the team has a good understanding of what users do and want to do, and how well the designs satisfy their needs. The UCD approach was used to develop the following capabilities for OS/390:
Automatic Alter for CF Structures (Auto Alter) This function supports the automatic tuning of CF structure size and ratios of structure objects in response to changing structure object usage. Its improved systems management reduces the effort to manage CF structure size for CF structure users. Auto Alter allows the sysplex to dynamically manage CF structure storage resources by automatically altering the size and/or internal geometry of the structures. Auto Alter automatically tunes these CF structures in response to observed constraints and threshold conditions. It redistributes storage resources to structures where they are needed in real-time, taking them away from structures where they are not needed. It allows more efficient utilization of the CF "real estate." The result: reducing costs and helping to ease the system programmer's "structure sizing" burden significantly. The installation can define a structure's minimum and maximum sizes, and Auto Alter is then at liberty to expand or contract the structure only within those customer-specified boundaries. The installation also controls the "threshold" percent full against which a structure is to be managed by Auto Alter, and if desired, the installation has the ability to turn off the Auto Alter function for a structure. Structure Full Monitoring support was shipped in OS/390 Release 9. That support provided an ability for the system to monitor structures, detect over-threshold conditions, and call attention to them via messages, but taking actions to relieve the conditions was done either manually or via message-based automation. With the support for Auto Alter, however, the system can take actions to relieve these conditions automatically, within limits stated by the installation. Quality of Service (QoS) OS/390 Release 8 introduced Differentiated Services (DS) QoS support in TCP/IP. The support provided a way to set the IP TOS byte and to police TCP throughput by defining parameters for each policed connection. QoS support provided service differentiation specified in QoS policies that are managed by the OS/390 UNIX Service Policy Agent. The QoS Enforcements enhancements in Release 10 enhance the ability of network administrators to control and allocate the traffic flow into their network. For Differentiated Services, Release 10 provides a way to define the QoS level in the policies managed by the Policy Agent in terms of traffic parameters such as mean rate, peak rates and burst sizes, in addition to the current parameters such as window sizes and number of connections. When traffic exceeds requested QoS parameters, options are provided in QoS policies to either discard packets or change their TOS setting. The aggregate of traffic is policed to ensure that it does not exceed the requested traffic profile, and that each connection receives its "fair share" of traffic. It also provides a way to police Enterprise Extender (EE) traffic by invoking adaptive rate-based (ARB) congestion control. The QDIO Queue Management function in Release 10 provides a Service Level Agreement implementation that manages QDIO queues using a mechanism (Random Early Slowdown) that immediately relieves congestion on outbound QDIO write priority queues for MPCIPA devices. It does so by reducing the TCP congestion window for TCP connections and by reducing the windows used by adaptive rate-based (ARB) congestion control for Enterprise Extender traffic. As the name implies, RES seeks to slow down traffic flow from randomly selected connections after congestion is detected on an outbound QDIO queue. Note that RES functions within a priority queue to minimize the impact of low priority traffic on high priority traffic. The VTAM® display command has also been enhanced to display the current congestion state of the VTAM TRLE for this MPCIPA device. Resource Measurement Facility (RMF™) enhancements can help monitor your system performance. Parallel Sysplex
New S/390 Workloads
SDSF Enhancements SDSF in Release 10 provides several enhancements to simplify systems management in a Parallel Sysplex environment. The SDSF Initiator and Printer panels can now display a device defined to any JES in the MAS, regardless of the system the user is logged on to. Similarly, when browsing the SYSLOG or a job's output, users now see the most recent data, regardless of the system they are logged on to. The new System Requests panel displays outstanding operator messages (WTORs) and eventual action messages (such as tape mounts) in an easy-to-use format. Action characters simplify replying to messages. Users can filter, sort and arrange the panel to suit their needs. In addition, users can filter, by system, the outstanding operator messages displayed on the SDSF SYSLOG and Operlog panels. Other improvements to SDSF include support for new function in OS/390 JES2, additional columns on the Printer panel, support for mixed-case system commands, new codepages, and the OS/390 SDSF Configuration Assistant. The new sysplex function on the Initiator, Printer, Output Data Set, and SYSLOG panels requires the installation of MQSeries for OS/390 Version 2 Release 1. If MQSeries is not installed or available, the panels operate as they did in prior releases. The other SDSF enhancements do not require MQSeries. IP Sec Enhancements through On-Demand Tunnels As the number of virtual private networks (VPNs) grows, it is critical that the administrative burden associated with establishing security associations is lessened without compromising the security of the network. With the initial IKE offering in Release 8, a tunnel (security association) could be initiated by either the other host (typically a client) or explicitly by a S/390 administrator. When security is required by the policy for outbound data and a security association does not exist, the data is discarded. IP Sec policy can be specified so that with the VPN On-Demand Tunnels function in Release 10 security associations are set up on demand and without the previously needed administrative actions to set up the security associations in advance. Additional Release 10 EnhancementsFTP Enhancements The IBM Communications Server FTP server function is enhanced to fully support a Web browser FTP client. They include:
Several usability enhancements have been made to the FTP server command security exit routines to:
This new routine can also be used to generate messages to the console/syslog when a file transfer has completed. Also, additional sample exits are provided to:
Telnet Enhancements TN3270E Client Resource Pooling reduces the administrative burden associated with administering Telnet clients to connect to specific LUs. Currently each TN3270 client must be defined specifying the exact LU name to use to connect to a host application. With the TN3270E Client Resource Pooling function, the client specifies a group name which contains a list of LUs that are compatible with the host application. Telnet chooses an LU name from that group, removing the need for each client to individually assign and administer a specific LU to many clients. When a client uses the TN3270 server, currently no information regarding the TN3270 client's IP address is provided to various VTAM user exits and applications. The TN3270 Address Visibility function in Release 10 allows a number of VTAM user exits and applications to obtain the benefits that result from knowing the IP address of a TN3270 client, such as:
Note: The following vendors plan to exploit the TN3270 Address Visibility function:
Similar to VTAM's autologon support currently provided in a SNA 3270 environment, the Enhanced SLU Simulation function in Release 10 extends autologon support to TN3270 LUs, providing for automatic session setup when the application becomes available to the client. The SSL TN3270 Negotiation enhancement allows the use of SSL TN3270 negotiation to determine the use of SSL based on enterprise security policy. The decision to use SSL can be based on IP address, hostname, or link. By allowing a mix of SSL and non-SSL traffic for a single port, multiple ports are no longer needed and client configuration is simplified. DFSMS Enhancements DFSMS/MVS®, now called DFSMS, is part of OS/390 with Release 10. DFSMS introduces new functions that provide:
Improved Availability
Improved System Throughput
Removable Media Management Enhancements with DFSMSrmm™
Distributed File Service/Server Message Block (DFS/SMB) Besides the SMB support enhancements, Release 10 delivers incremental performance and RAS improvements that apply for customers that use either the SMB File/Print Server, the DCE DFS support, or both. Included is the support for large files with a size greater than 4 GB. Statements of Direction
Workload Manager in Goal ModeWorkload Manager (WLM) in goal mode continues to grow in its role and importance on the S/390 platform. Each new release of the operating system and supporting subsystems brings further exploitation of WLM goal mode for improvements and efficiencies in system performance and workload balancing. Goal mode is critical to the implementation of many of our strategic solutions to be delivered over the next 1-2 years. Consequently, the operating system release scheduled for availability in the second half 2001 will be the last release to support WLM compatibility mode. Goal mode will be the only supported mode starting with the operating system release scheduled for the first half 2002. A number of functions which have been considered by some customers to be inhibitors to the migration from WLM compatibility to goal mode will be addressed in the Release 10 time frame via APAR service. These items include:
To aid customers in their migration, a Goal Mode Migration Tool is available at no charge starting the first half 2000. The Goal Mode Migration Tool can be accessed from the WLM Web page at: A quick start policy developed by Cheryl Watson of Watson & Walker, Inc. is also available from the Web site.
Release Migrations and Coexistence in the FutureStarting with the operating system release planned to be made available in the first half 2001, IBM intends to converge on a consistent migration and coexistence design policy applicable to all customer configurations. This policy will be applicable to all single system/single image configurations and all multisystem configurations, regardless of whether resource sharing is present. This consistent migration and coexistence policy is planned to be based on the current OS/390 coexistence policy of four consecutive OS/390 releases. When you migrate from the operating system release planned to be made available in the first half 2001 (or from any subsequent release made available after this release), the release you migrate to should be within four consecutive releases to be fully supported. That is, the migration forward and backout should be made within four consecutive releases.
Architectural Level SetIn the operating system release planned to be available in the first half 2001, IBM intends to exploit architectural enhancements which were introduced with the S/390 Multiprise® 3000 Server and with G5 of the S/390 servers. The architectural enhancements provide performance and functional enhancements and reliability improvements. To exploit these enhancements, simulations or dual paths within OS/390 were needed to enable OS/390 to run on servers without the enhancements. The benefits of this architectural level set include:
The release of the operating system planned to be available the first half 2001 will only run on servers that implement the architectural enhancements, and will not run on servers that have not implemented them. The following IBM servers have these enhancements:
IBM makes this statement at this time to provide additional planning time for the first half 2001 release of the operating system. The architectural enhancements that will be required by the operating system release scheduled for availability in first half 2001 can be found at:
Transactional VSAMTransactional VSAM Services allows VSAM dataset sharing in batch/online and batch/batch environments. It will be available through an extended Early Support Program at the time Release 10 is available. Transactional VSAM supports recoverable VSAM datasets to allow batch programs and CICS online applications to concurrently share data for read and write processing. This capability will allow CICS applications to stay online along with many batch update applications to help meet the 24/7 data availability requirement. Transactional VSAM exploits the Automatic Restart Manager (ARM). Transactional VSAM services will be restarted on another system by ARM in the case of a system failure. To participate in the Early Support Program for Transactional VSAM, you must install OS/390 Release 10. For information on how to participate in the Early Support Program for Transactional VSAM, send an e-mail to DFSMSESP@us.ibm.com.
Coexistence PolicyAs described under Statement of Direction for Release Migration and Coexistence, IBM intends to converge on a consistent migration and coexistence policy that is applicable to all customer configurations. This consistent migration and coexistence policy is planned to be based on the current OS/390 coexistence policy of four consecutive OS/390 releases. When you migrate from the operating system release planned to be made available in the first half 2001 (or from any subsequent release made available after this release), the release you migrate to should be within four consecutive releases to be fully supported. That is, the migration forward as well as backout should be made within four consecutive releases. In recognition that some enterprises could not remain current in their software production systems due to year 2000 preparations, IBM previously extended the ordering capability for OS/390 Release 6 as well as the coexistence support for OS/390 Release 2 through OS/390 Release 6. Today, for those enterprises who have upgraded or plan to upgrade to OS/390 Release 6 in 2000, IBM wants to assure that you will not need to immediately follow that upgrade with another upgrade this year to OS/390 Release 9. An additional special provision is being provided that supports coexistence between OS/390 Release 6 and OS/390 Release 10. Prior to this provision, OS/390 Release 6 coexisting with Release 10 would not be supported since Release 10 falls outside the four OS/390 release coexistence period allowed. Previously, OS/390 Release 6 was only supported from a coexistence standpoint with OS/390 Releases 7, 8, and 9. This information is being provided to you early, so that you may take this into account in your release planning. For OS/390 Release 6 customers who wish to take advantage of this special provision, it is important to place your order for OS/390 Release 10 while it is still available. For additional information, refer to the paper Planning Guide for Multisystem Customers: OS/390 Coexistence and Planning Considerations Through the Year 2000 available at
Architectural Level Set for Release 10Generation 2 of S/390 Servers OS/390 Release 10 will exploit ESA/390™ architectural enhancements which were implemented on selected IBM S/390 servers. OS/390 Release 10 (September 2000) will run only on servers that implement the architectural enhancements, and will not run on servers that have not implemented them. The following IBM servers have these enhancements.
The following IBM servers do not have these enhancements and will not be able to run Release 10.
The architectural enhancements that will be required by Release 10 can be found at:
OS/390 Withdrawn FunctionThe following functions are removed in Release 10:
WebSphere Application Server for OS/390 A new S/390-based program product, the WebSphere Application Server for OS/390 (5655-A98), has joined the WebSphere Family as the strategic deliverable for deployment of Web applications on S/390. The first release of this product, WebSphere Application Server for OS/390 Release 3.02, will provide servlet and Java Server Page (JSP) functionality equivalent to that of distributed systems. It will also add support for the Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) programming model. The WebSphere Application Server (WAS) element is removed from OS/390 in Release 10. Service support will continue through March 2002 for the levels of this element (WAS V 1.1 and WAS V1.2) that were included in prior releases of OS/390. No new functionality will be provided to these integrated elements. It is strongly recommended that customers acquire and install the new WebSphere for OS/390 product to ensure synchronized support for new levels of servlet, JSP and EJB programming specifications, Web application tools (for example, VisualAge® for Java and WebSphere Studio) and other enhancements to the WebSphere Family of products. Base HTTP server functionality, via existing Domino Go technology, will continue to be delivered integrated in OS/390 as part of the IBM HTTP Server element. Selected Functions within the C/C++ Complier
For more information, visit: As mentioned in the OS/390 Version 2 Release 9 Software Announcement 200-030 , dated February 29, 2000, here is a restatement of those functions withdrawn from OS/390 effective with Release 10.
Products and Features Related to OS/390Withdrawn Service Delivery As part of the IBM strategic direction to reduce the number of S/390 service deliverables, IBM announces the elimination of the Cumulative Service Tapes (CUM), manufactured for a subset of stand-alone products available today that run on OS/390. The CUM service tape has been selected for this reduction due to its downlevel content, which requires customers to order more recent service in order to bring the product to a current service level. Starting in September 2000, IBM offers software products via customized offerings instead of the stand-alone product media options available today. Replacing the traditional stand-alone deliverable with an enhanced Custom Built Product Delivery Offering (CBPDO) provides a more complete, up-to-date product with service package than ever before. This change also improves product installation with the following data on a single logical tape:
Installation Enhancements CBPDO currently provides service for all releases of each product licensed under your customer number, as well as non-integrated service for the ordered products. Starting in September 2000, CBPDO is being changed to allow service to be limited to either the ordered products for all SRELs, or to selected releases of OS/390 for MVS™ SREL orders. This change allows you to customize the service in your order to your specific needs as well as reduce the overall size of the deliverable. When requesting service for the ordered products only, your order will include the products you selected as well as all the non-integrated service applicable to these products. Your order will not include service for any other products licensed under your customer number. When requesting service for specific releases of OS/390, your order will include service only for the releases you select, as well as all releases of the non-OS/390 products licensed under your customer number. In addition the order will include all the non-integrated service for any products you have selected. Further details of this enhancement may be obtained upon availability of the OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 Planning For Installation publication. Euro Sign Support OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 includes support for the EuroSign. About Tivoli SecureWay™ Branding The Tivoli SecureWay product family provides a thorough security management and access control solution that enables e-business success. Available either as stand alone products or as part of an extensive portfolio of Tivoli products, Tivoli SecureWay management software brings together point products and policies and best practices established by services providers, into a comprehensive, integrated environment for managing security in todays e-business. For more information about Tivoli SecureWay, visit: UNIX 98 Branding OS/390 has already delivered certain key functions meeting immediate customer needs that are associated with UNIX 98 branding. Additional UNIX 98 functions which deliver customer and application vendor value are planned for roll out over multiple future OS/390 releases. Announcement References For earlier OS/390 Version 2 information, you can find announcements on the Web at: Refer to:
Other announcements referenced in this document include:
OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 Product Content OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 elements are listed below. OS/390 elements that are also available as stand-alone products are listed with the release level used in OS/390.
You have the ability to replace an OS/390 base function with a commercially available product that provides a similar function. Contact an IBM representative for qualification and pricing information. All OS/390 integrated testing results and performance claims are voided with such replacement. OS/390 delivers optional features that have a high affinity to the base OS/390 system.
Enabling OS/390 Optional Priced FeaturesOS/390 optional priced features use an OS/390 product registration service, together with product policy statements, to determine whether or not the OS/390 priced feature has been ordered and should run. OS/390 optional priced features that are ordered concurrently with OS/390 will be shipped by IBM together with policy statements in PARMLIB which enable the ordered priced features. OS/390 priced features which have not been ordered will also be shipped with OS/390, but with policy statements which disable the unordered features. If the customer subsequently enables any of the optional priced features, those features also become subject to the payment terms of the customer's existing OS/390 license as described in OS/390 Program Licensed Specifications (GC28-1728). Customers must notify IBM when they enable an optional feature that was shipped disabled from IBM. A detailed description of the enablement support for OS/390 features is available in OS/390 Planning for Installation (GC28-1726). This publication is available at the OS/390 Installation: The OS/390 priced features which support this enablement capability in OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 are:
Program ServicesCentral service for suspected defects in OS/390 code is provided by the IBM Support Center within the customer's geography. Central service, including the IBM Support Center, for DSLO licenses is provided through the customer location designated for the basic license. On-site (local) support, although available, is provided as part of the IBM portfolio of fee-based services. Service PolicyIBM intends to provide service support for each release of OS/390 for three years following its general availability date. If a release is not in the list to be withdrawn, it will continue to be supported until further announce. The current practice of providing at least twelve months written notice prior to the withdrawal of a service for a version or release will continue for OS/390. Recognizing the special circumstances for year 2000 preparations, OS/390 Version 1 Release 1 and Release 2 were considered current for almost five years. However, it was announced in September of 1999 that OS/390 Version 1 Release 1 and Release 2 will effectively end currency on January 31, 2001. (For more information, refer to Software Withdrawal Announcement 999-275 , dated September 21, 1999.) OS/390 Version 1 Release 3 and Version 2 Release 4 have also been extended beyond three years of service currency. However, it was announced in March 2000 that OS/390 Version 1 Release 3 and Version 2 Releases 4 and 5 will effectively end currency on March 31, 2001. (For more information, refer to Software Withdrawal 900-040 , dated March 7, 2000.) PTF distributions, including Recommended Service Upgrades (RSUs), will continue to be available monthly as part of the OS/390 service support. RSU integration testing for a release will be performed for five quarters after the general availability date for that release. All statements regarding the future direction and intent of IBM are subject to change or withdrawal without notice and represent goals and objectives only.
OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA Availability with Year 2000 InformationOS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA, previously announced in OS/390 Version 2 Release 4, has replaced the HOLDDATA that is delivered on ESOs, CBPDO, and Corrective Service Orders. (Refer to Software Announcement 297-355 , dated September 9, 1997 to review the HOLDDATA announcement in Release 4.) In addition, OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA includes information to ease identification of missing Year 2000 service. OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA improves the content, timeliness, and consistency of HOLDDATA. These improvements make it easier to identify and analyze missing critical service on any level of an OS/390 or MVS system. ++HOLDs are created for HIPER (High Impact and Pervasive) and Year 2000 APARs in addition to PE (PTF in Error) APARs. Additional information is provided that includes the fixing PTF number, when available, any HIPER reason flags and a YR2000 flag for any Year 2000 APARs. OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA is cumulative and complete. This allows Enhanced HOLDDATA to be a single source of HOLDDATA to serve multiple systems. There is no need to collect and compile ERROR HOLDDATA from multiple sources. The content covers the entire OS/390 and MVS platform of IBM SMP/E-managed products with one consistent source of HOLDDATA. Note: Coverage of the entire platform with a single HOLDDATA source does not negatively affect processing HOLDDATA since SMP/E ignores data for products that are not listed in the SMP/E environment. Timeliness of OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA is improved by providing daily updates available via the Internet at: The updated files are also available via ServiceLink and through the S/390 Service Update Facility. The files available on the Internet and ServiceLink are the same files that are delivered on orders built that day. HOLDDATA can be kept current by downloading and receiving the most recent file. Subsequent updates of the Web data can be downloaded and received on top of existing HOLDDATA without concern about regression of HOLDDATA, provided the time span of the latest Enhanced HOLDDATA overlaps any previously RECEIVEed HOLDDATA. Automation of data retrieval is possible through the use of Batch FTP and job scheduling. OS/390 Enhanced HOLDDATA is currently provided on all ESOs, CBPDO, Corrective service orders, orders placed via the S/390 Service Update Facility, directly through the S/390 Service Update Facility and via ServiceLink. Fee-Based Software Services OfferingsNote: OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 is also available through the SystemPac fee-based offering. Enhancements for OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 SystemPac Orders: SystemPac offers the capability of building a system with integrated subsystems in both copy by data set format and full volume dump/restore format. The full volume dump/restore format provides the capability of an OS/390 installation without using the dialog. Installation is done via pack restore using DFSMSdss or FDR (if the vendor product is selected in the order). IBM products and selected Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products can be included with the SystemPac. After the delivery of the SystemPac, Selective Follow-On Service tapes (Hipers and PTFs resolving PEs) can be shipped at specified intervals and frequencies based upon your selection at ordering time. In addition, SystemPac also comes with the option of having SecureWay Communications Server for OS/390 and WebSphere Application Server enabled. These features, coupled with the enablement of UNIX System Services in full function mode, allow you the ease of tailoring the default set up provided to match your standard for Internet access upon restored and IPL'ed. SystemPac and its Selective Follow-On service tapes can be delivered using the 3590 media. For details, visit: Customers ordering the Release 10 SystemPac are now able to take advantage of the following new enhancements:
For more information on SystemPac, contact IBM at 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). To get details about the CustomPac related family of offerings, you can also access: Education SupportKeep up-to-date on new OS/390 releases with the OS/390 Update Information Service . This distributed learning (DL) training gives you the technical details on each new OS/390 release level to help you decide when to migrate. The OS/390 Update Information Service is available in two delivery formats: CD-ROM and via the Internet. The Internet version is available in the U.S. only. Customers who subscribe to this service receive training shortly after each new OS/390 release is made available. This DL training lets you ask questions via e-mail to an IBM expert. Answers to frequently asked questions are summarized in a FAQ data base. Subscribing to the OS/390 Update Information Service gives you:
Why Distributed Learning (DL) Training? DL gives you the convenience of training at your desktop at your own pace. DL education is also a cost-effective alternative to traditional classroom training: no travel costs or productivity loss due to time away from the office. Plus, you have a handy reference for technical questions that need an immediate answer. How to Order The OS/390 Update Information Service on OS/390 Release 10 will be available shortly after OS/390 Release 10 becomes available. For a demo of this exciting new way to stay current on OS/390, visit: In the U.S. and Canada, call 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) to order a CD-ROM subscription. In the U.S., to order a Web or CD-ROM subscription, visit: and enter the Web user ID Order Number or the CD-ROM Order Number in the search window at the top of the page. Below are the order numbers for subscriptions.
Number of CD-ROMs CD-ROM Web User ID or Web Order Order User IDS Number Number 5 EW01A EW011 10 EW01B EW012 15 EW01C EW013 Technical InformationHardware Requirements: Any processor that supports Enterprise Systems Architecture (ESA) with the required architectural enhancements (identified at: http://www.ibm.com/s390/OS390/plug.html ) enables you to run basic OS/390. Some examples are listed below.
Additional hardware may be required for certain, specific functions.
Software Requirements: The OS/390 base is an IPL-able system. There are no hard requirements in order to IPL. Specific functions may require additional products not included in OS/390 base, or in the optional features of OS/390. Refer to information provided below, as well as OS/390 Planning for Installation (GC28-1726) for a listing of specific PTF numbers. Minimum Levels of Related Products In order to determine the minimum levels of IBM stand-alone products that run with OS/390 Version 2 Release 10, refer to OS/390 Planning for Installation (GC28-1726). This publication is also available at: Print Services Facility™: If you decide to use the Print Services Facility (PSF) with OS/390 Version 2 Release 10, the minimum required level is PSF for OS/390 Version 3 (5655-B17). Java for OS/390: OS/390 Release 10 requires Java for OS/390 at the 1.1.8 level or later. Java for OS/390 includes support for IEEE 754 native instruction execution, exploitation of native operating system services for security enhancements, and continued performance enhancements. For complete information, visit the Java for OS/390 Web site at: Performance Considerations: Additional information on OS/390 performance will be available at general availability. You should consult your marketing representative at or after general availability. User Group Requirements: Over 529 requirements have been either fully or partially satisfied by the first nine releases of OS/390. This announcement of OS/390, Version 2 Release 10, satisfies or partially satisfies many more requirements from IBM customers and one or more of the worldwide user group communities, which include Australasian SHARE/GUIDE (ASG), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE International, G.U.I.D.E. Europe, Japan GUIDE/SHARE (JGS), Guide Latin American (LAG), SHARE EUROPE, and SHARE Inc. Information on the specific User Group Requirements (numbers and descriptions) can be found at: Planning InformationDirect Customer Support: Installation and technical support is provided by the S/390 Support Family of offerings. For more information on available services, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). Packaging: When ordering OS/390 Unpriced Optional (encryption controlled) features, IBM recommends:
For example, to obtain encryption support (security) for IBM HTTP Server for OS/390, you must specify the following security feature:
Refer to the Ordering Information sections in the previous and current OS/390 announcements for specific details on feature numbers. As the cryptographic export regulations are changing, for the most current export regulations, visit: System IntegrityIBM will accept APARs where the installation of OS/390 introduces an exposure to system integrity. Security, Auditability, and ControlData security and auditability in the OS/390 environment are enhanced by the functions available in the RACF part of the optional SecureWay Security Server for OS/390 feature. B1/C2 Security: The most recent MVS system formally evaluated by IBM and the US government using the B1 Trusted Computer Systems Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC) comprised MVS/ESA 3.1.3, RACF 1.9, and selected other MVS components in a non-networking configuration. Since then MVS and the evaluated components have undergone many changes. MVS has grown to include Parallel Sysplex technology and UNIX functionality and has further evolved into OS/390 with the incorporation of many new components. Over the years the nature of networking has changed and the importance of networking has grown, with increased usage of TCP/IP communications and connection of OS/390 systems to the Internet and extranets to conduct e-business. Although IBM has not undertaken further formal security evaluations of OS/390, we maintain our strong focus on security during the design, development and testing of OS/390. While we continue to consider the B1-related requirements when making enhancements to the key components from the earlier-evaluated package, for the newer components of OS/390 we have focused mainly on those security aspects that we consider more important to our commercial customer set: the functions of user authentication, access control, auditing, and object reuse required by the C2 level of the TCSEC. Also, IBM continues its security commitment with its Security APAR process, described below. Security APARs: IBM accepts Security APARs for OS/390. Security APARs are for reporting problems in existing security mechanisms where the problem descriptions do not meet the precise definition of system integrity, but do constitute an exposure to the security of the system as a whole or to an IBM product which runs on the system. This information was originally announced in Software Announcement 289-581 , dated October 24, 1989. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Customer FinancingIBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: Ordering InformationCurrent LicenseesNotes
The following information only provides new and changed ordering information for OS/390 Version 2 Release 10. For ordering information previously announced for OS/390 Version 2 Releases 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 refer to:
For OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 price proposals, the CFSW configurator stand-alone path for 5647-A01 will be updated to support Release 10 on May 16, 2000. Most OS/390 media is only shipped via OS/390 Customized Offerings (ServerPac, SystemPac and CBPDO). CFSW configuration and order entry capability for ServerPac, SystemPac, and CBPDO for OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 will be available beginning September 15, 2000. Production of OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 orders will begin on the general availability date, September 29, 2000. Shipment dates for orders will be based on order sequence, Customized Offering selected, production capability, and customer-requested arrival date. Due to the amount of customization of ServerPac orders, shipments will begin approximately two weeks after general availability. Due to the amount of additional customization of SystemPac orders, shipments will begin approximately four weeks after order and data input verification. For CBPDO orders, shipments will begin one week after general availability. Delivery commitments are not made until confirmed by the AAS. Note: For all OS/390 orders, the current customer install base of the OS/390 Customized Offering 5751-CSx (not the install base of 5645-001 or 5647-A01) must be retained to determine the OS/390 version/release level most recently ordered.
Program Reorder FormA Program Reorder Form will not be offered to current licensees of OS/390 Version 2 to obtain Release 10. In the past the PRF was used to obtain deliverables, refreshed from previous releases within Version 2, that are not shipped via OS/390 Customized Offerings (ServerPac, SystemPac, CBPDO). These deliverables include hardcopy publications, tapes, diskettes, CD-ROMs. Since OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 has issued new feature numbers for OS/390 BASE, a prompt will occur at ORDER ENTRY time for the numbers. This will allow the order to include the Release 10 level of hardcopy publications, CD-ROMs, and diskettes. In addition to the new OS/390 Release 10 feature numbers offered, (refer to the Feature Numbers Added section of this announcement), other features will have to be considered. Current licensees who wish to order a feature that is NEW to OS/390 between their Version 2 Releases 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and Version 2 Release 10 need to consider the following features:
.--------------------------------+------+----+----+------. | |9/6250|3480|4-mm| | |OS/390 Function Description |Tape |Cart|DAT |Notes | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |IBM Communications Server |5786 |5787|5788|(1,2) | | Security Level 1 | | | | | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |IBM Communications Server |5789 |5790|5791|(1,2) | | Security Level 2 (DES) | | | | | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |IBM Communications Server |5792 |5793|5794|(1,3) | | Security Level 3 (TDES) | | | | | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |IBM HTTP Server NA Secure |5507 |5508|5509| (3) | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |Open Crypto Services Facility |5795 |5796|5797| (3) | | Security Level 3 (RC2/RC4/RC5,| | | | | | DES, TDES support) | | | | | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |System SSL Security Level 3 |5731 |5753|5506|(3,4) | | (RC2/RC4, TDES support) | | | | | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |Infoprint Server |5040 |5041|5042| (5) | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |Infoprint Server JAPAN |5111 |5112|5337| (5) | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |Infoprint Server SPANISH |5525 |5526|5398| (5) | |--------------------------------+------+----+----+------| |Notes: | |(1) Includes feature number content formerly known as | | eNetwork (TM) or SecureWay Communications Server | | Security Levels 1,2,3 in Release 7, 8, and 9 prior | | to Release 7 known as TCP/IP Kerberos, IP Security. | |(2) The IBM Communications Server Security Level 1 and | | Level 2 features are mutually exclusive. Only one | | needs to be ordered for you to obtain additional | | security function over what is provided in the | | OS/390 base. | |(3) Triple DES encryption can now be shipped outside the| | U.S. and Canada to all customers except governments.| | For government customers, a special export license | | is required which must be obtained and provided to | | your IBM representative PRIOR to order submission. | | The definition of a government customer does NOT | | include: | | o Utilities (including telecommunications companies | | and Internet service providers) | | o Banks and financial institutions | | o Transportation | | o Broadcast or entertainment | | o Educational organizations | | o Civil health and medical organizations | | o Retail or wholesale firms | | o Manufacturing or industrial entities not engaged | | in the manufacture or distribution of items or | | services related to munitions | |(4) System SSL Security Level 3 was formerly known as | | System SSL Crypto | |(5) Infoprint Server is formerly known as OS/390 | | Print Server, which includes IP PrintWay (TM), | | NetSpool(TM) and OS/390 Print Interface. | '--------------------------------------------------------' New LicenseesNotes
For OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 price proposals, the CFSW configurator stand-alone path for 5647-A01 will be updated to support Release 10 on May 16, 2000. Most OS/390 media is only shipped via OS/390 Customized Offerings (ServerPac, SystemPac and CBPDO). CFSW configuration and order entry capability for ServerPac, SystemPac, and CBPDO for OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 will be available beginning September 15, 2000. Production of OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 orders will begin on the general availability date, September 29, 2000. Shipment dates for orders will be based on order sequence, Customized Offering selected, production capability, and customer-requested arrival date. Due to the amount of customization of ServerPac orders, shipments will begin approximately two weeks after general availability. Due to the amount of additional customization of SystemPac orders, shipments will begin approximately four weeks after order and data input verification. For CBPDO orders, shipments will begin one week after general availability. In all cases, no delivery commitments are to be made to the customer until confirmed arrival dates are in AAS. Note: For all OS/390 orders, the current customer install base of the OS/390 Customized Offering 5751-CSx (not the install base of 5645-001 or 5647-A01) must be retained to determine the OS/390 version/release level most recently ordered. Availability date will be assigned a schedule date of one week. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
New users of OS/390 should specify:
Type Model 5647 A01 New licensees should also consult the following announcements for recent changes to pricing information:
Basic LicenseTo order a basic license,specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Refer to:
When OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 is available, OS/390 Version 2 Release 9 will no longer be available. Basic Machine-Readable MaterialFeatures Added to Release 10 Marketing, effective May 16, 2000. Basic Features
Feature Number
OS/390 3480 4-mm
Function Cartridge DAT
Release 10 Base 6113 6112
Features Withdrawn from Release 10 Marketing, effective end of day September 14, 2000. Basic Features
Feature Number
OS/390 3480 4-mm
Function Cartridge DAT
Base (V2R4-R9) 5802 5700
Licensing Features Withdrawn The 6250 licensing features are all being withdrawn with Release 10, effective May 16, 2000. The 6250 media type will still be available in OS/390 Customized Offerings (ServerPac, CBPDO, SystemPac). Note: Customer orders should be configured using the 3480 licensing features. A list of these feature numbers and their corresponding elements is below. Base Features
6250 Licensing Element Feature Name 5801 Base For more information, refer to:
Optional Machine-Readable MaterialFeature Numbers Added to Release 10 Marketing, effective May 16, 2000. NLV Features
Feature Number
OS/390 Release 10 3480 4-mm
NLV Function Cartridge DAT
R10 Brazilian/Portuguese Base (PTB) 6079 6080
R10 Canadian French Base (FRC) 6099 6135
R10 Danish Base (DAN) 6108 6109
R10 Dutch Base (NLD) 6111 6110
R10 French Base (FRA) 6117 6116
R10 German Base (DEU) 6118 6119
R10 Italian Base (ITA) 6154 6155
R10 Japanese R10 Base 6124 6125
R10 Upper Case English Base (ENP) 6115 6114
R10 Korean Base (KOR) 6156 6123
R10 Norwegian Base (NON) 6127 6126
R10 Spanish Base (ESP) 6129 6128
R10 Swedish Base (SVE) 6130 6131
R10 Swiss German Base (DES) 6133 6132
R10 Simplified Chinese Base (CHS) 6102 6138
R10 Traditional Chinese Base 6106 6134
Feature Numbers Withdrawn from Release 10 Marketing, effective end of day September 14, 2000. Priced Optional Features
Feature Number
OS/390 3480 4-mm
Function Cartridge DAT
DFSMS dss, hsm, rmm 5976 5713
DFSMS dss, rmm 5017 5723
VisualLift(R) ADE 5010
Feature Numbers Withdrawn from Release 10 Marketing, effective end of day September 14, 2000. Unpriced Optional Features
Feature Number
3480
OS/390 6250 Cartridge/ 4-mm
Function Tape Compressed DAT
IBM HTTP Server Export 5511 5512
Secure(10)
IBM HTTP Server France 5514 5515
Secure(10)
System SSL Security 5044 5045
Level 2(10)
Product Library on Tape 7003 7004/7005 7006
Feature Numbers Withdrawn from Release 10 Marketing, effective end of day September 14, 2000. NLV Features
OS/390 Version Feature Number (2 Rel 4-9) 3480 4-mm NLV Function Cartridge DAT Brazilian/Portuguese 6728 6729 Base (PTB) Canadian French Base (FRC) 6794 6796 Danish Base (DAN) 6701 6702 Dutch Base (NLD) 6746 6747 French Base (FRA) 6755 6756 German Base (DEU) 6704 6705 Italian Base (ITA) 6713 6714 Japanese Base 6768 6769 Upper Case English 6094 6095 Base (ENP) Korean Base (KOR) 6749 6750 Norwegian Base (NON) 6737 6738 Spanish Base (ESP) 6716 6717 Swedish Base (SVE) 6740 6741 Swiss German Base (DES) 6725 6726 Simplified Chinese Base (CHS) 6743 6744 Traditional Chinese Base 6752 6753 Optional Media Features Withdrawn (Including NLV) The 6250 licensing features are all being withdrawn with Release 10, effective May 16, 2000. The 6250 media type will still be available in OS/390 Customized Offerings (ServerPac, CBPDO, SystemPac). Note: Customer orders should be configured using the 3480 licensing features. A list of these feature numbers and their corresponding optional elements is below. Priced Optional Media Features Withdrawn
6250
Licensing
Element Name Feature
BDT FTF 5871
BDT SNA NJE 5881
BookManager Build 5891
C++ With Debug 5962
C++ Without Debug 5036
DFSMS dss, hsm, rmm 5975
DFSMS dss, rmm 5016
DFSMS dss, hsm 5024
DFSMS rmm 5026
DFSMS dss 5028
6250
Licensing
Element Name Feature
DFSORT 5949
GDDM-PGF 5012
GDDM-REXX 5988
HCM 5754
HLASM Toolkit 5503
Infoprint Server 5040
JES3 5000
RMF 5034
SDSF 5735
SOMobjects(TM) ADE 5002
SecureWay Security Server 5030
VisualLift ADE 5010
R6 Print Server 5772
Unpriced Optional Media Features Withdrawn
6250
Licensing
Element Name Feature
IBM HTTP Server NA Secure 5507
IBM HTTP Server Export Secure 5510
IBM HTTP Server France Secure 5513
OCSF Security Level 3 5795
IBM Communications Server 5786
Security Level 1
IBM Communications Server 5789
Security Level 2
IBM Communications Server 5792
Security Level 3
IBM Communications Server Network 5851
Print Facility
System SSL Security Level 2 5043
System SSL Security Level 3 5731
R6 DCE User Privacy CDMF 5018
R6 DCE User Privacy DES/CDMF 5831
R6 Domino Go Webserver NA 5766
R6 Domino Go Webserver Export 5769
R6 Domino Go Webserver France 5775
R6 IP Security CDMF 5747
R6 IP Security DES/CDMF 5744
R6 IP Security TDES 5782
R6 LE Data Decryption 5821
R6 OCSF France 5718
R6 OCSF Security Level 1 5516
R6 OCSF Security Level 2 5798
R6 Print Server Spanish 6150
R6 Print Server Japan 6706
R6 Security Server LDAP (DES) 5778
R6 TCP/IP Kerberos Non-DES 5841
R6 TCP/IP Kerberos DES 5861
NLV Optional Media Features Withdrawn
6250
Licensing
Element Name Feature
Brazilian/Portuguese Base (PTB) 6727
Brazilian/Portuguese BookMgr Build 6733
Canadian French Base (FRC) 6763
Canadian French BookMgr Build 6764
Danish Base (DAN) 6700
Dutch Base (NLD) 6745
French Base (FRA) 6754
French BookMgr Build 6760
German Base (DEU) 6703
German BookMgr Build 6709
Italian Base (ITA) 6712
Japanese Base 6767
Japanese C++ Debug 6776
Japanese C++ No Debug 6779
Japanese SOM ADE 6782
Japanese SDSF 6087
Japanese DFSORT 6090
Japanese RMF 6791
Japanese Security Server 6788
Japanese Infoprint Server 5111
Upper Case English Base (ENP) 6093
Korean Base (KOR) 6748
Norwegian Base (NON) 6736
Spanish Base (ESP) 6715
Spanish BookMgr Build 6721
Spanish Infoprint Server 5525
Swedish Base (SVE) 6739
Swiss German Base (DES) 6724
Simplified Chinese Base (CHS) 6742
Traditional Chinese Base (CHT) 6751
Release 6 Features Withdrawn from Marketing, end of day September 14, 2000.
Feature Numbers
OS/390 Version 2 3480 4-mm
Release 6 Function Cartridge DAT CD-ROM
R6 DCE User Privacy 5019 5724
CDMF
R6 DCE User Privacy 5832 5704
DES/CDMF
R6 Domino Go 5767 5768
Webserver NA
R6 Domino Go 5770 5771
Webserver Export
R6 Domino Go 5776 5777
Websercer France
R6 IP Security CDMF 5748 5749
R6 IP Security 5745 5746
DES/CDMF
R6 IP Security TDES 5783 5784
R6 LE Data Decryption 5822 5703
R6 OCSF France 5719 5720
R6 OCSF Security 5517 5717
Level 1
R6 OCSF Security 5701 5702
Level 2
R6 Pre-Configured 5819
CD-ROM
R6 Print Server 5773 5774
R6 Print Server Spanish 6151 6152
R6 Print Server Japan 6707 6708
R6 Security Server 5779 5780
LDAP (DES)
R6 TCP/IP Kerberos 5842 5705
Non-DES
R6 TCP/IP Kerberos 5862 5707
DES
Triple DES Feature Information Triple DES encryption can now be shipped outside the US and Canada to all customers except governments. For government customers, a special export license is required which must be obtained and proved to your IBM Representative PRIOR to order submission. The definition of a government customer does NOT include:
This is pertinent to the following elements:
NLS FeaturesThere are no new media feature numbers for NLS, refer to the previous announcement of OS/390 Version 2. Unlicensed DocumentationA memo, program directories, and one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material: Basic/Unlicensed Hardcopy Publications
Order
Title Number
MVS Conversion Notebook GC28-1747
MVS JCL Reference GC28-1757
MVS Planning: Workload Management GC28-1761
MVS System Codes GC28-1780
MVS System Commands GC28-1781
MVS System Messages V1 GC28-1784
MVS System Messages V2 GC28-1785
MVS System Messages V3 GC28-1786
MVS System Messages V4 GC28-1787
MVS System Messages V5 GC28-1788
JES2 Commands GC28-1790
JES2 Messages GC28-1796
JES2 Migration GC28-1797
JES3 Commands GC28-1798
JES3 Migration GC28-1799
JES3 Messages GC28-1804
Security Server Planning & Migration GC28-1920
C/C++ Comp Run Migration SC09-2359
DFSMS Acc M. Serv. for Catalogs SC26-7326
DFSMS Migration SC26-7329
ISPF Planning & Customization SC28-1298
DCE Planning SC28-1582
SMP/E Messages SC28-1738
MVS I&T Reference SC28-1752
JES2 I&T Reference SC28-1792
JES3 I&T Reference SC28-1803
UNIX System Services Planning SC28-1890
Language Environment Migration SC28-1944
Communications Server IP Migration SC31-8512
Communications Server Messages IP V1 SC31-8517
Communications Server SNA Migration SC31-8622
Communications Server SNA Messages SC31-8569
Communications Server Messages IP V2 SC31-8570
Communications Server Codes SC31-8571
Communications Server Messages IP V3 SC31-8674
Notes
Optional Unlicensed Hardcopy Publications: Specifying the appropriate feature number will supply the following optional unlicensed material. These products will be available from IBM at general availability for a fee.
Feature
Library Title Number
OS/390 Hardcopy Unlicensed Publications 8007
List of Hardcopy Unlicensed Publications
Order
Title Number
HLASM Toolkit Installation Guide GC26-8711
ISPF Messages & Codes GC28-1326
OS/390 MVS Product Management GC28-1730
OS/390 LANRES Installation Guide GC28-1736
MVS Dump Output Messages GC28-1749
OS/390 HCD Planning GC28-1750
OS/390 MVS Routing & Descriptor GC28-1778
Codes
OS/390 HCD Messages GC28-1849
RMF Messages & Codes GC28-1948
TSO/E Messages GC28-1978
OS/390 Infoprint Server G544-5696
Introduction
ICSF Messages SC23-3977
OS/390 Distributed File Service SMB SC24-5882
Administration Guide and Reference
OS/390 DFSMSdfp(TM) Advanced SC26-7330
Services
OS/390 DFSMS Storage Administration SC26-7331
Reference
OS/390 DFSMS Macro Instructions for SC26-7337
Data Sets
OS/390 DFSMSdfp Using Data Sets SC26-7339
OS/390 DFSMS Utilities SC26-7343
OS/390 DFSMSrmm Guide & Reference SC26-7333
OS/390 DFSMSrmm Implementation SC26-7334
and Customization
HLASM Programming Guide SC26-4941
DFSORT Messages & Codes SC26-7050
OS/390 NFS Customization and SC26-7253
Operations
OS/390 DFSMS Program Management SC27-0806
OS/390 DCE Configuring and Getting SC28-1583
Started
DCE Messages and Codes SC28-1591
OS/390 Distributed File Service (DFS)
Configuring and Getting Started SC28-1722
OS/390 Distributed File Service SC28-1724
Messages and Codes
BDT Messages & Codes SC28-1745
OS/390 SMP/E Commands SC28-1805
OS/390 SMP/E Reference SC28-1806
OS/390 HCD User's Guide SC28-1848
OSA/SF User's Guide SC28-1855
UNIX System Services Messages SC28-1908
and Codes
Security Server Messages and Codes SC28-1918
Language Environment Programming SC28-1939
Guide
OS/390 Language Environment SC28-1941
Customization
Language Environment Debug Messages SC28-1942
OS/390 RMF User's Guide SC28-1949
OS/390 Communications Server SNA SC31-8563
Network Implementation
OS/390 Communications Server SNA SC31-8565
Res Def
OS/390 Communications Server SNA SC31-8567
Operations
OS/390 Communications Server IP SC31-8725
Configurator Guide
OS/390 Communications Server IP SC31-8726
Configurator Reference
Order
Title Number
GDDM Messages SC33-0869
GDDM V3R2 Customization SC33-0871
DFSORT R14 Installation and SC33-4034
Customization
OS/390 ISPF User's Guide Vol1 SC34-4791
OS/390 ISPF User's Guide Vol2 SC34-4792
BookManager Read/MVS Installation and SC38-2035
Customization
OS/390 DFSMS Installation Exits SC26-7392
Notes
You can also obtain books through the Publication Ordering System on the Web. You can select the appropriate country and order books online. The prices for the books are displayed in your local currency. The Publication Ordering System can be found at: Additional copies of the unlicensed publications (those in the basic set, 8007, and some others as well) will available for a fee after general availability. These copies may be ordered from your IBM representative, or by direct order. Displayable Softcopy Publications OS/390 publications are offered in displayable softcopy form, in both BookManager and PDF format. The displayable publications are part of the basic machine-readable material and are shipped on CD-ROM. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Displayable publications on the OS/390 Collection (SK2T-6700) and the OS/390 Version 2 Licensed Product Library (LK2T-2499) can be used with:
The IBM Readers are included at no charge on the CD-ROMs. Beginning in June 2000, the new IBM Softcopy Reader is available on various IBM Online Library CD-ROMs. The code is included in a zip file, along with instructions for installing the code and information about where to get help. The latest level of the code is also provided for downloading as a self-extracting zip file from URL: The Infoprint Server for OS/390, with the Infoprint Server Transforms, allows you to print high quality copies of the PDF format books. Displayable publications on the OS/390 V2R10.0 PDF Library Collection (SK2T-6718) can be used with one of the Adobe Acrobat readers to view and print high-quality hardcopy books that look very similar to the printed books ordered from IBM. This collection contains PDF files for unlicensed Version 2 Release 10 books for the OS/390 base and optional features. The OS/390 V2 Licensed Product Library (LK2T-2499) contains PDF files as well as BookManager files for the current OS/390 Version 2 licensed books. Basic Softcopy Publications on CD-ROM
Order Feature
Title Number
OS/390 V2 Licensed Product Library LK2T-2499
OS/390 Collection SK2T-6700
OS/390 V2R10.0 PDF Library Collection SK2T-6718
Note: Beginning with the Release 10 update, automatic shipments of updated copies of the OS/390 Collection and the OS/390 V2 Licensed Product Library are sent only to Release 9 and later customers who have the OS/390 base feature number in their profiles. All customers will still be able to purchase the updated collections. The OS/390 V2R10.0 PDF Library Collection and its refresh are only auto-shipped to OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 licensees. Note: OS/390 softcopy publications are no longer being delivered on tape. The OS/390 product books continue to be delivered in both BookManager and PDF softcopy formats on CD-ROM. All of the OS/390 non-licensed books are also available on the Internet by clicking on "Library" at: For those customers who want to upload BookManager softcopy and create softcopy repositories, the SoftCopy Librarian is our strategic tool for uploading and managing BookManager files on an OS/390 (or MVS) host or server, as well as on LANs and workstations. SoftCopy Librarian, a free program that is provided on CD-ROM collections, outperforms the previous Softcopy Receiver Tool (SCRT) for uploading books and also provides you with management functions for your bookshelves and book files. The latest version of the SoftCopy Librarian can be downloaded from the following site:
SoftCopy Librarian runs on Windows 95, or later, and Windows NT 4.0, or later, workstations. The OS/2 version of the SoftCopy Librarian is available for downloading from:
Softcopy Optional Unlicensed Publications Subscriptions to the following CD-ROMs may be ordered for a fee by specifying the feature numbers listed:
Order Feature
Title Number
S/390 Redbooks SK2T-2177 8005
Collection(11)
OS/390 SecureWay SK2T-2180 8004
Security Server
RACF Information
Package(12)
Note: When the S/390 Redbooks Collection and the OS/390 SecureWay Security Server RACF Information Package are ordered as features of OS/390, the special subscription price includes automatic shipment of all updates made while the product version is in service. The S/390 Redbooks Collection contains over 300 technical bulletins, in BookManager and PDF format, that are related to the S/390 platform. The bulletins are redbooks produced by the International Technical Support Center (ITSO) and orange and yellow books produced by the Washington Systems Center and Networking Systems Center. The OS/390 SecureWay Security Server RACF Information Package includes over 600 unlicensed online books, in BookManager format, from a wide variety of S/390 operating system and software product libraries that reference RACF and Security Server. It also includes ITSO redbooks (technical bulletins related to RACF system security), flyers, education course listings, sample code, PDF (Portable Document Format) files for multiple releases of SecureWay Security Server for OS/390 and RACF manuals, and more. Licensed DocumentationOptional Licensed Publications There are no Optional Licensed hardcopy publications available with this release. Licensed publications are provided in softcopy as part of the basic package on the OS/390 Version 2 Licensed Product Library CD-ROM. The order number for the OS/390 Collection on CD-ROM is SK2T-6700. Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Terms and ConditionsThe terms and conditions of OS/390 Version 2 (5647-A01) are unaffected by this announcement. ChargesCurrent charges are unaffected by this announcement. Contact your IBM representative for charges information. Order Now
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