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IBM United States
Software Announcement 200-300 September 12, 2000 Maximize Your e-business Opportunities with IBM Tools for Database Application Environments
(Corrected on October 30, 2000)
Text regarding product support was clarified.
At a GlanceMaximize your e-business opportunities with database application management products that will provide the smooth and efficient support your business deserves.
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). OverviewEfficient database management is the key to success in today's rapidly evolving e-business world. IBM can guide you on your way to cost-effective utilization of your database management environments with these new and repositioned tools:
Let IBM give you the edge by providing you with the ability to:
Simplify your business procedures and increase revenue with added business value. To learn more about these offerings, refer to the Description section of this announcement. Key Prerequisites
Planned Availability Dates
DescriptionIBM DB2 Bind ManagerUse of DB2 Bind Manager can pay major dividends in change management, since it will automatically detect production application changes requiring a bind. This frees DBAs from analyzing bind impacts and allows them to concentrate only on the changes that affect the SQL structure. Consistency checking may be done between an existing DBRMLIB and a DB2 subsystem using the DBRM Checker function of DB2 Bind Manager. DBRM Checker will identify DBRMs by plan that have consistency tokens inconsistent with those in the DB2 catalog tables. You can determine which of the DBRMs you need to bind. An application may have hundreds of packages (that is, DBRMs) making up one plan. If you only changed one, then you only need to bind that one package.
Using the Path Checker function of DB2 Bind Manager, you can quickly
determine whether a bind of a DBRM will result in a changed access path.
This is usually done when a new release (or version) of DB2 is installed,
service is applied, or you are migrating a large application from one
system to another. You've spent many hours fine tuning the SQL for
performance only to have the optimizer select a path you didn't expect.
By using Path Checker, you can see the effects of doing a bind (or having
done a bind). Path Checker does an EXPLAIN into your plan table of the
"new" DBRM and gives you a report on those that changed. You can then
use any EXPLAIN tool to look at the result and determine whether you need
to take action or not.
IBM DB2 Web Query ToolPrior to today's announcement of DB2 Web Query Tool, connecting to enterprise data most likely involved a huge amount of effort and, let's face it, grief. Complex configurations, obscure procedures, and in-depth user training were necessary preparation steps in order to access and finally be productive using enterprise data. The resulting time, effort, expense, and, above all, waiting created a latency — a gap between opportunity and action that cost your organization every time it happened, perhaps thousands of times a day. DB2 Web Query Tool changes this old paradigm and helps eliminate the pain previously associated with data access. With DB2 Web Query Tool, end users and administrators have a single, powerful tool for bringing data access into the e-business age with speed, reliability, and simplicity. DB2 Web Query Tool sets a new standard for business responsiveness because now anyone in your organization can take robust data access for granted, virtually anywhere and at anytime. Less latency; less waiting; and less waste means more opportunity to you and your organization.
With the trusted architecture of DB2, DB2 Web Query Tool enables
pervasive connectivity over the Internet to every desktop from the novice
user to the expert.
IBM IMS Program Restart FacilityIBM's new IMS Program Restart Facility automatically assigns the most recent checkpoint ID to jobs that are being restarted because of an earlier abnormal termination. Using this automatic restart tool will ensure that no amended job is started with a valid but incorrect checkpoint ID or worse, without any checkpoint ID being allocated. This program is designed to prevent the costly and time-consuming database recoveries that can arise from manual restart errors. Extended restart support sets aside the checkpoint records in the IMS log required for a checkpoint restart and automatically makes them available to the job requiring a restart. No manual JCL changes are required to provide the correct log data set names.
A number of additional benefits can be utilized. However, JCL or
application programming changes may be necessary.
IBM IMS ConnectIMS Connect provides enhanced IMS TCP/IP support including:
IMS Connect requires the IMS TM feature, but much of the above function in IMS Connect (other than asynchronous output support) can be used with terminals, applications, and data still running under IMS V5 or V6. Customers can thus successfully choose the IMS Connect ahead of a full migration to IMS V6 or IMS V7. Future enhancements to IMS TCP/IP support will only be provided through IMS Connect for IMS V7. IBM also provides access to IMS from the S/390® LINUX® operating system through IMS Connect. IMS Connect can be used by an application running on Linux/390 or any other S/390 system in the enterprise. Additionally, IMS Connect provides enhancements for IMS V7 through the service process. This includes Local Support, without TCP/IP, when communicating from a Web-serving application to IMS in a S/390 environment.
IMS Connect also provides Unicode support for IMS V7 through the service
process. This provides the ability to send Unicode application data to
an IMS host application capable of dealing with Unicode, such as a
Java™ application running in IMS.
Subscription and SupportBase support for these products is included as part of the one-time charge for the product and is provided by the IBM Support Center via mail or fax. It is subject to the terms of the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) contained in the program package and includes resolution of defects in the IBM program. This support is available until the end-of-service date listed in this announcement. IBM is also providing enhanced subscription and support for these products via a separately purchased offering under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS). This offering:
New License Agreement for Selected S/390 Software
IBM is announcing selected S/390 software products with revised
provisions. These products are licensed under the IPLA, and support is
provided under the Agreement for Acquisition of Support and its Addendum
(Z125-6336). These programs have a one-time license charge for use of
the program and an ongoing recurring charge for enhanced support that
includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal
business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. SupportLine is an option
for those customers who desire added services.
Year 2000
These products are Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with their
associated documentation, they are 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 products properly
exchange accurate date data with them.
Euro CurrencyThese programs are not impacted by euro currency.
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Offering InformationProduct information will be available on day of announcement through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: PublicationsOne copy of the following publications is supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
Order
Title Number
IBM DB2(R) Bind Manager (5655-D38)
License Information GC27-0898
User's Guide SC27-0899
IBM DB2 Web Query Tool (5655-E71)
License Information GC27-0970
User's Guide SC27-0971
IBM IMS(TM) Program Restart Facility
V2 (5655-E14)
License Information GC27-0911
User's Guide SC27-0910
IBM IMS Connect (5655-E51)
License Information GC27-0947
User's Guide SC27-0946
Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware RequirementsDB2 Bind Manager and DB2 Web Query Tool are designed to operate on any hardware supporting DB2 V5 or later. IMS Program Restart Facility is designed to operate on any hardware supporting the IMS V5, 6, and 7 operating environments.
IMS Connect is designed to operate on any hardware supporting the IMS V5,
V6, or V7 TM feature. IMS Connect provides valuable benefits when using
IMS V5 or V 6. However, asynchronous, local support, and Unicode
support require IMS V7.
Software RequirementsThe products in this announcement will operate on any software configuration containing the prerequisite IMS or DB2 versions.
In addition, IMS Connect requires OS/390® V2.6, or later.
Planning InformationIBM DB2 Bind Manager is distributed with the following content:
IBM DB2 Web Query Tool is distributed with the following content:
IBM IMS Program Restart Facility V2 is distributed with the following content:
IBM IMS Connect is distributed with the following content:
Note:
IMS Connect User Guide
is available on Web only as PDF file. Hardcopy
User's Guide
is not shipped as part of distribution package.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the host operating system software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationIBM DB2 Bind Manager is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. Subscription and Support for IBM DB2 Bind Manager is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. IBM DB2 Web Query Tool is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. Subscription and Support for IBM DB2 Web Query Tool is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. IBM IMS Program Restart Facility V2 is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. Subscription and Support for IBM IMS Program Restart Facility V2 is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. IBM IMS Connect is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. Subscription and Support for IBM IMS Connect is a product which has one charge unit — MSUs. Basic License: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration, the appropriate charge feature numbers and quantities, and the feature number of the desired distribution medium. New Customers: Specify the appropriate one-time charge (OTC) feature numbers with the desired quantity represented by the sum of Service Units in Millions (MSUs) ratings of the designated machines.
One-
Time
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
DB2 Bind Manager 5655-D38
1 -- 45 MSUs 0007
46 -- 175 MSUs 0008
176 -- 315 MSUs 0009
316+ MSUs 0010
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0011
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0012
DB2 Web Query Tool 5655-E71
1 -- 45 MSUs 0018
46 -- 175 MSUs 0019
176 -- 315 MSUs 0020
316+ MSUs 0021
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0022
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0023
One-
Time
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
IMS Program Restart Facility 5655-E14
1 -- 45 MSUs 0018
46 -- 175 MSUs 0019
176 -- 315 MSUs 0020
316+ MSUs 0021
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0028
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0029
IMS Connect 5655-E51
1 -- 45 MSUs 0018
46 -- 175 MSUs 0019
176 -- 315 MSUs 0020
316+ MSUs 0021
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0022
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0023
Example 1: For IMS Connect, machines with 200 MSUs would order feature 0020, quantity 200. Example 2: For IMS Connect, machines with 300 MSUs would order feature 0020, quantity 50, and feature 0022 quantity 1. Subsequent orders for additional MSUs are considered independent transactions. MSU quantities previously ordered are not accumulated to determine an ordering tier. Example 3: For IMS Connect, to add 50 additional MSUs, a new order would be placed for feature 0019, quantity 50. Trade-in Customers: The products in this announcement are available at a one-time upgrade price for those customers currently licensed for selected competitive products. Customers must provide an original proof of purchase (front of user manual, front of cartridge insert, or, copy of purchase invoice/bill of sale). Specify the appropriate OTC trade-in feature numbers with the desired quantity represented by the sum of MSUs of the designated machines.
One-
Time
Trade-In
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
DB2 Bind Manager -- Trade-In 5655-D38
1 -- 45 MSUs 0013
46 -- 175 MSUs 0014
176 -- 315 MSUs 0015
316+ MSUs 0016
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0017
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0018
One-
Time
Trade-In
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
DB2 Web Query Tool 5655-E71
-- Trade-In
1 -- 45 MSUs 0026
46 -- 175 MSUs 0027
176 -- 315 MSUs 0028
316+ MSUs 0029
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0030
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0031
IMS Program Restart 5655-E14
Facility -- Trade-In
1 -- 45 MSUs 0022
46 -- 175 MSUs 0023
176 -- 315 MSUs 0024
316+ MSUs 0025
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0026
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0027
IMS Connect -- Trade-In 5655-E51
1 -- 45 MSUs 0024
46 -- 175 MSUs 0025
176 -- 315 MSUs 0026
316+ MSUs 0027
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0028
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0029
Subscription and Support: To receive voice technical support via telephone (voice support for defects during normal business hours) and future versions and releases at no additional charge, subscription and support must be ordered. To order, specify the support program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify the annual support charge feature number with the desired quantity represented by the sum of MSUs of the designated machines. Once subscription and support is ordered, the charges will automatically renew annually unless cancelled by the customer.
Annual
Support
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
Subscription and Support 5655-E98
for DB2 Bind Manager
1 -- 45 MSUs 0004
46 -- 175 MSUs 0001
176 -- 315 MSUs 0005
316+ MSUs 0002
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0006
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0003
Annual
Support
Charge
Program Feature
Description Number Number
Subscription and Support 5655-E91
for DB2 Web Query Tool
1 -- 45 MSUs 0006
46 -- 175 MSUs 0005
176 -- 315 MSUs 0003
316+ MSUs 0001
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0004
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0002
Subscription and Support for 5655-E17
IMS Program Restart Facility
1 -- 45 MSUs 0003
46 -- 175 MSUs 0006
176 -- 315 MSUs 0004
316+ MSUs 0001
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0005
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0002
Subscription and Support 5655-E34
for IMS Connect
1 -- 45 MSUs 0001
46 -- 175 MSUs 0006
176 -- 315 MSUs 0004
316+ MSUs 0002
176 -- 315 MSUs (quantity 250) 0005
316+ MSUs (quantity 250) 0003
Basic Machine-Readable Material
Feature
Environment Number Distribution Medium
DB2 Bind Manager (5655-D38)
OS/390 5801 9/6250 tape
OS/390 5802 3480 tape cartridge
OS/390 5260 4-mm DAT cartridge
DB2 Web Query Tool (5655-E71)
OS/390 5809 CD-ROM
IMS Program Restart Facility (5655-E14)
OS/390 5801 9/6250 tape
OS/390 5802 3480 tape cartridge
OS/390 6124 4-mm DAT cartridge
IMS Connect (5655-E51)
OS/390 5801 9/6250 tape
OS/390 5802 3480 tape cartridge
OS/390 6135 4-mm DAT cartridge
Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order with delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders. Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470
shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Update Shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. PoEs are required for all authorized use. For the subscription and support offering — IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Programs and Support (Z125-5790), or IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support (Z125-6011), or IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Programs and Support (Z125-5599) with the Attachment for Support and its Addendum for Support for Database Tools (Z125-6336). Program Services: Available until November 30, 2003 Money-Back Guarantee: Two-month, money-back guarantee Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage Applies: No Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: No AIX®/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No AS/400® Software Subscription Applies: No Educational Allowance Available: Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers. Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: LE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@us.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center
Dept. LE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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