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IBM United States
Software Announcement 201-243 August 28, 2001 Tivoli Manager for IBM MQSeries V2R4
At a GlanceSupport and benefits
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewTivoli® Manager for MQSeries® solves your systems management needs across distributed and host environments. Using Tivoli's policy-based management approach, Tivoli Manager for MQSeries manages MQSeries as a component of overall business systems. It links management to databases, applications, and other middleware that span host and distributed environments. Manage life cycle from a central location across geographically dispersed systems. Install, configure, and administer multiple MQSeries objects from a central location with simple steps. Key features of V2R4 include:
Key Prerequisites
Refer to the Software Requirements section for details. Planned Availability Dates
Tivoli support for V2R3 and V2R3.1 of Tivoli Manager for MQSeries and V2R1 and V2R2 of OS/390 components of Tivoli Manager for MQSeries will be discontinued August 31, 2002, 12 months after the planned availability of the new V2.4 of Tivoli Manager for MQSeries (5698-MQS). DescriptionTivoli Manager for MQSeries manages MQSeries messaging and queuing middleware. From a central location, it can manage thousands of MQSeries objects across geographically dispersed sites with distributed and host networks. Gain a high degree of management control of MQSeries and reduce the complexity and cost of deploying and administering MQSeries networks.
Tivoli's Manager integrates MQSeries management with that of the
underlying operating systems, databases, and networks for a comprehensive
approach to applications management.
Three Primary Areas of MQSeries Management
Configuration Management: The manager supports the definition and configuration of queue managers, queues, channels, and other MQSeries objects from a central GUI console. Different queue and channel configurations for different policy regions are easily created and distributed to the MQSeries network. Through the Clone function, a queue manager can be configured once and cloned to multiple objects. In addition, the manager provides a discovery feature that automatically detects queue managers and populates the Tivoli desktop with icons representing them. Event Management: Tivoli Manager for MQSeries provides both in- and out-of-band event monitoring to ensure the availability of MQSeries. In-band monitoring is achieved by monitoring MQSeries queue manager, channel and performance events. These events are filtered according to users' preferences and the more critical events are forwarded to the central console for display and action. Tivoli's Distributed Monitoring handles the out-of-band monitoring, which does not rely on MQSeries. Through periodic polling, monitors verify the network path between the central console and all MQSeries servers, the up-status of key MQSeries processes, and the health of the Tivoli component processes. The queue managers' operational condition is displayed live at the management console. The monitoring collections provided with the Tivoli MQSeries manager are fully extendable, allowing for the monitoring of additional user-defined events and conditions. Operational Management and Automation: All MQSeries administrative and operational commands are supported from drop-down menus on the Queue Manager icons found on the central console. In addition, the administrator is free to define new tasks and assign the appropriate level of security. Tasks can also be automated to run on a scheduled basis or as the result of an event or the correlation of several events. Using the manager's Tivoli Enterprise Console® (TEC), rules, the TEC server event correlation engine permits events from different sources, such as network routers and MQSeries channels, to be evaluated in context with one another for appropriate action. Rules can be defined to process and correlate these events and to take automated action based on predefined event conditions. A set of default rules provide a clear, accurate view of the MQSeries environment, consolidating events that span geographic distances and heterogeneous systems.
MQSeries management can be divided into domains based on business
functions or geographic regions. This allows different management
policies to be defined for MQSeries sub-regions. It also leverages the
productivity of senior administrators by allowing less critical or
routine operational tasks to be performed by more junior administrators.
Accessibility by People with DisabilitiesThe following feature supports use by people with disabilities:
Euro CurrencyThis program is not impacted by euro currency. Product PositioningFor users of MQSeries messaging software, Tivoli Manager for MQSeries provides a complete systems management solution across both distributed and host environments. This MQSeries management solution manages MQSeries as a component of overall business systems, linking the management to databases, applications and other middleware. Tivoli Manager for MQSeries management product provides life cycle management from a central location across geographically dispersed systems. National Language Support
Feature Distribution
Language Number Medium
U.S. English 5809 CD-ROM
U.S. English 5702 4-mm tape
U.S. English 5802 3480 tape cartridge
Feature Distribution
Language Number Medium
U.S. English 5809 CD-ROM
U.S. English 5702 4-mm tape
U.S. English 5802 3480 tape cartridge
Reference InformationFor details, refer to the following Software Announcements:
Letter Announce Number Date 201-344 July 10, 2001 201-202 July 10, 2001 200-100 April 25, 2000 200-017 February 15, 2000
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PublicationsA program directory (GI11-0741), and the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material.
Form
Description Number
User's Guide Version 2.4 (Softcopy Only) GC31-8116
Release Notes Version 2.4 GI10-3059
Softcopy publications are available on the following Internet Web site: In addition, publications sites can be accessed through the IBMLink™ site: Technical InformationHardware Requirements
Tivoli® Manager for MQSeries® will run on any processor (or
equivalent) that supports the required software.
Software RequirementsOne of the following operating systems:
One of the following MQSeries releases:
Required Tivoli products:
Optional Tivoli products:
OS/390 required products:
For more technical/installation information refer to the Tivoli Manager
for MQSeries Version 2.4 Release Notes.
Planning InformationTivoli Manager for MQSeries is distributed with:
Security, Auditability, and ControlTivoli Manager for MQSeries uses the security and auditability features of the 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 InformationCurrent Licensees: Current licensees with support in effect will receive instructions on how to order this update. Current licensees of 5698-MQS must order distribution media for via MES by specifying the feature number for the desired distribution medium. Customers must ensure that they have previously ordered adequate Tivoli Management Points to add this product to the customer environment. If additional Tivoli Management Points are required for this product, also specify the one-time charge feature number for Tivoli Management Points for servers in the quantity desired. New Licensees: Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment will begin now. Basic License: Ordering information for 5698-MQS is unaffected by this announcement. Refer to Software Announcement 200-100 , dated April 25, 2000. For information about "Passport Advantage" and Software Maintenance, refer to Software Announcement 201-203 , dated July 10, 2001. Basic Machine-Readable Material
Feature Distribution
Language Number Medium
English 5809 CD-ROM
English 5802 3480 Tape Cartridge
English 5702 4-mm Tape
Passport Advantage Ordering Information (5698-MQS)
Program
Part
Description Number
License + SW Maint to 1st Anniv D562ZLL
License + SW Maint to 2nd Anniv D5630LL
Maintenance Renewal E169VLL
Maintenance After License D56AALL
Media Pac BJ7D6ML
Custom Build Registration OS/390 D00T1LL
International English Doc Pac BJ7D9IE
French Doc Pac BJ7D9FR
Spanish Doc Pac BJ7D9ES
Brazilian Portuguese Doc Pac BJ7D9BP
For Passport Advantage orders S/390® supply will ship only via Customized Offerings (for example, ServerPac, Systempac® and CBPDO). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, Publications) which are part of the products S/390 supply will be shipped as part of the Customized Offering delivery. Ordering availability for CBPDO will commence on September 4, 2001. 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)
Satellite Electronic Delivery 3450
for OS/390 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.
Customized OfferingsProduct media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac, SystemPac). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be shipped via the stand-alone product. Terms and ConditionsFor a limited time during the migration period to Passport Advantage, customers may acquire eligible Programs and Tivoli Support under agreements outside of Passport Advantage. Terms and conditions for Tivoli Value-Based Pricing and Passport Advantage are as follows: Agreement: For orders under 5698-MQS: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA), IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Programs and Support (IIAAPS) and the IBM Attachment for Support, IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS), IBM Addendum for Support for Tivoli Systems Products under Value-Based Pricing, and an Order Form. For orders under Passport Advantage: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA), IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement (PPA), and an IBM International Passport Advantage Enrollment Form. Transferable: Yes, except for programs acquired at a discount or allowance Usage Restriction: Yes. Usage is limited to the quantity of Tivoli Management Points acquired for a one-time charge. Upgrade Protection Applies: Covered as long as Tivoli Support or Software Maintenance is in effect Educational Allowance Available: Yes, to qualified education institution customers Percentage: 15% Licensed Program Materials Availability
Complementary Introductory Support: Not available Tivoli Support and Passport Advantage Software Maintenance
IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: No Product Web Site: A complete list of products, terminology definitions, and licensing documents are available at the following Web site: 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. Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries. 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: To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Charges for 5698-MQS are unaffected by this announcement. Refer to the following Software Announcements: Passport Advantage For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your IBM representative or your authorized IBM Business Partner. For additional information about the Passport Advantage offering, visit the following Web site: Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
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Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center
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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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