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Software Announcement 200-344 October 3, 2000 IBM MQSeries Adapter Offering Expands MQSeries Adapter Kernel Platform Support and Introduces a New Adapter Builder Tool
(Corrected on November 16, 2000)
Changes in the following sections: Overview, Description, and Passport
Advantage Ordering Information.
At a GlanceThe MQSeries Adapter Offering:
MQSeries Adapter Offering now includes the following products:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewNew to the MQSeries® Adapter Offering:
Following the availability of the MQSeries Adapter Builder, IBM will provide, as a starter set, a number of adapters to support packaged application environments via the Adapter Builder tool. These are intended to enable customers, business partners, and services providers to get off to a fast start with MQSeries Adapter Offering. If MQSeries messaging were the national highway network and your applications were the towns and cities connected by the highway network, then the adapters are the on-off ramps. For additional information on the MQSeries Adapter Offering, refer to Software Announcement 200-074 , dated April 4, 2000. MQSeries Family The MQSeries family consists of five key components:
DescriptionKey PrerequisitesPlatforms Supported MQSeries Adapter Builder
MQSeries Adapter Kernel
MQSeries Requirements
MQSeries Adapter OfferingThe MQSeries Adapter Offering is intended to provide all the adapters that anyone will need in today's MQSeries-based application integration environment. Adapters simplify application integration.
Depending upon how the adapter is modelled, it can contain a wide variety of functions, such as:
Adapters that you have created may be reused. Several examples of adapters are:
The MQSeries Adapter Offering is used to build and run adapters that connect applications, including pre-packaged applications such as SAP, JD Edwards, Siebel, and PeopleSoft, to each other:
Adapters provide the capability to transform data so that data from one application, for example SAP, can be understood by another application, for example BAAN.
The MQSeries Adapter Offering has two elements:
MQSeries Adapter KernelThe MQSeries Adapter Kernel consists of a set of APIs and several executable programs, in C and Java™, and several configuration files.
The MQSeries Adapter Kernel is now available on Windows NT, Windows 2000,
AIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and AS/400.
MQSeries Adapter BuilderVia an intuitive interface, the MQSeries Adapter Builder enables you to build adapters. It consists of several major components:
MQSeries Adapter Builder is available on Windows NT. The MQSeries Adapter Builder is installed on each machine where it is to be used. Definitions managed by the tool can be shared between users via the repository import/export mechanism.
A number of selected adapters to support packaged application
environments will be made available as Category 2 SupportPacs from the
MQSeries Web site.
Year 2000These products are Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with their associated documentation, they are capable of correctly processing, providing, 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. The service end date for these Year 2000 ready products is December 31, 2002. Product PositioningMQSeries FamilyThe family of products based on IBM's industry-leading MQSeries software helps companies:
The MQSeries family allows companies to maximize e-business opportunities by:
Statement of DirectionIBM intends to enhance the MQSeries Adapter Offering by embracing further platform support within the MQSeries Adapter Kernel to:
All information being released represents IBM's current intention, is subject to change or withdrawal, and represents goals and objectives. Reference InformationRefer to Software Announcement 200-074 , dated April 4, 2000.
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Education SupportThe following classes are available on the following dates:
Course Course Availability Title Number Dates MQSeries(R) Adapter Offering Technical Course Location: IBM, Newport Introduction SW300 December 5, 2000 Workshop SW301 December 6, 7, 8, 2000 Visit the following Web site for additional information: The appropriate curriculum includes enhancements described in this announcement. Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available. For MQSeries courses, refer to the Web site: For education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments, call IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322). PublicationsThe following books contain information pertaining to IBM MQSeries Adapter Offering. Order from country program libraries upon planned availability by contacting your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
MQSeries Adapter Kernel: GC34-5855
Quick Beginnings
MQSeries Adapter Builder: GC34-5882
Using the Control Center
Displayable Softcopy Publications Manuals are offered as HTML and PDF files with the program package CD-ROM. MQSeries publications are also offered in displayable softcopy form on an IBM Online Books CD-ROM collection kit entitled, Transaction Processing and Data Collection (SK2T-0730). Obtaining the Kit Note: The kit is updated on a regular basis, but not necessarily at the same time as availability of a new product or publication release. Copies of the CD-ROM can be obtained for a fee through the Publication Notification System (PNS). The PNS is available at: MQSeries is a member of the International Middleware Association (IMWA) and the Electronic Messaging Association (EMA). MQSeries Adapter Offering interface supports Business Object Documents (BODs), message format standards defined by the Open Applications Group, Inc. (OAG). Technical InformationMQSeries Adapter Kernel for MultiplatformsAIX® PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year 2000-compliant RS/6000® hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider. Any hardware capable of running other trademarked AIX systems from IBM or other vendors that have passed a set of certification tests for compliance with the AIX application binary and programming interfaces. For further details on the AIX Multiple Vendor Program (MVP), refer to:
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are SNA LU6.2 and TCP/IP.
Windows NT™ PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-compliant Intel® Pentium™ II (or higher) process-based IBM PC machine, or compatible, that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are NetBIOS, SNA LU6.2, TCP/IP and SPX.
AS/400® PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-compliant AS/400 hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are SNA LU6.2 and TCP/IP.
Sun Solaris PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-compliant UltraSPARC hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are SNA LU6.2 and TCP/IP.
HP-UX PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-compliant hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are SNA LU6.2 and TCP/IP.
Windows™ 2000 PlatformHardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-compliant Intel Pentium II (or above) process-based IBM PC machine or compatible, that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software shown below, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Connectivity:
Network protocols supported are NetBIOS, SNA LU6.2, TCP/IP and SPX.
MQSeries Adapter Builder
Hardware Requirements:
Any Year-2000-compliant Intel Pentium II (or above) process-based
IBM PC machine or compatible, that is explicitly compatible and fully
capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding
supporting software shown below, and any associated applications
unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility
between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
MQSeries Adapter Kernel for MultiplatformsAIX Platform
Windows NT Platform
AS/400 Platform
Sun Solaris Platform
HP-UX Platform
Windows 2000 Platform
MQSeries Adapter Builder
Interoperability: For details on MQSeries family platforms, messaging links, gateways and interfaces, MQSeries Integrator platforms, MQSeries Workflow platforms, and additional information, refer to: Direct Customer Support: Direct customer support is provided by SupportLine. This fee service can enhance your productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. SupportLine helps answer questions pertaining to usage and suspected software defects for eligible products. Installation and technical support is provided by Global Services. For more information, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). IBM Adapter and Integration Services: IBM Adapter and Integration Services for MQSeries provides customers, Business Partners, and service providers with implementation and consultancy services to build adapters that interface applications to MQSeries so they can be integrated with other applications in the enterprise or beyond. The Adapter and Integration Services teams are part of the IBM worldwide Application and Integration Middleware Services organization and have implemented adapters to many of the popular packaged applications. Starting from a reference definition, similar to a blueprint, of how a particular application can be interfaced to MQSeries, the team is able to rapidly build an adapter tailored to a customer's specific requirements. For services information related to IBM Adapter and Integration Services, contact an IBM representative or visit: SmoothStart™ Services: SmoothStart Service for MQSeries provides customers with planning and installation services for MQSeries Solutions to ensure that their MQSeries environment is quickly up and running. An IBM specialist spends a week, or longer, depending on customer requirements, working with the customer's technical and programming staff to increase productivity and accelerate implementation of MQSeries licensed software in the customer business environment. Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions: IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions is a customized service designed to help you with a plan to implement an MQSeries Solution within your organization. With this service, you can customize how the plan is created; IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions can create the plan for you by collecting the necessary business requirements and infrastructure information, or can work with your staff to create the MQSeries plan. In addition, IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions can assist in designing your system network architecture, developing deployment and application migration plans, and recovery planning of MQSeries objects and data. Design Services for MQSeries Applications: IBM Design Services for MQSeries Applications helps you produce high- and low-level designs for your MQSeries applications including assistance in modifying or writing applications to take full advantage of your MQSeries environment. This offering can be customized and may include assistance in evaluating your test plans and making sure your applications perform effectively. For additional services information, contact a Global Services representative or visit: Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance from the Finance Industry Support Center through a telephone response line. To obtain customer eligibility and registration procedures, contact the appropriate support center. MQSeries Adapter Builder: Shipped on one CD-ROM. The program package also contains:
IBM MQSeries Adapter Kernel for MultiplatformsShipped on one CD-ROM. Contains support for the following platforms:
The program package also contains:
Also available as applicable:
This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM
license agreement, and License Information (LI). The license and LI will
be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT for future reference.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the operating system. In addition, MQSeries implements a level of security, including access control of queues and authorization identification between message queue managers. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationMQSeries Adapter Builder
Program package with PoE for one Server Install. Separate additional
PoEs also available.
MQSeries Adapter KernelProgram Package with PoE for one Server Install and use of two adapters. Separate additional PoEs also available.
Part
Description Number
MQSeries Adapter Builder 0781336
Program Package
1 x Adapter Builder Server Install 0781337
PoE
MQSeries Adapter Kernel for 0784763
Multiplatforms Program
Package
1 x Adapter Kernel Server Install 0784764
PoE
2 x Adapter Use Entitlement POE 0784765
Part
Description Number
MQSeries Adapter Builder Program CW86AIE
Package -- Electronic Delivery
MQSeries Adapter Kernel for CW86BNA
Multiplatforms Program Package
-- Electronic Delivery
Passport Advantage
Part
Description Number
MQSeries Adapter Kernel, V1.1 Media BD80PNA
Package
MQSeries Adapter Builder, V1.0 BD8HSNA
Media Package
VPO Install MQSeries Adapter Builder D48ELML
Server Install
VPO Install/SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48EPML
Server Install 1 Anniv
VPO Install/SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48ETML
Server Install 2 Anniv
VPO SW Sub Rnwl MQS Adapter Builder E18EUML
Server Install
VPO SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder Server D48EVML
Server Install 1 Anniv
VPO SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder Server D48EWML
Install 2 Anniv
CO Install/SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48EYML
Server Install 1st Anniv
CO Install/SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48EZML
Server Install 2nd Anniv
CO SW Sub Rnwl MQS Adapter Builder E18F0ML
Server Install
CO SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48F1ML
Server Install 1st Anniv
CO SW Sub MQS Adapter Builder D48F3ML
Server Install 2nd Anniv
CO Supt MQS Adapter Builder Server AS8F5ML
Install 1st Anniv
CO Install/SW Sub/Supt MQS Adapter D48F6ML
Builder Server Install 1st Anniv
CO Install/SW Sub/Supt MQS Adapter D48F7ML
Builder Server Install 2nd Anniv
CO SW Sub/Supt MQS Adapter Builder D48F8ML
Server Install 1st Anniv
CO SW Sub/Spt Rnwl MQS Adapter E18F9ML
Builder Server Install
Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IPLA PoEs are required for all authorized use. License Information Form Number
Program Services: Available until December 31, 2002 Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: Yes AIX/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No PricesThe prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Program Package
Number or PID
Part Charge Unit
Program Name Number Description OTC(1)
MQSeries Adapter 0781336 Program $34,995
Builder Package
MQSeries Adapter 0781337 PoE Server 31,495
Builder Server Install
Install
MQSeries Adapter 0784763 Program 9,995
Kernel for Package
Multiplatforms
MQSeries Adapter 0784764 PoE for 8,995
Kernel for Run-time
Multiplatforms Server
Server Install Install
2 x Adapter Use 0784765 PoE for 2 x 3,000
Entitlement Adapter Use
Contact your sales channel for Support Line pricing information. Select and enter the applicable charge:
Passport Advantage Note: For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site: Customer Financing: IBM 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: Order Now
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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