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Software Announcement 201-326 November 13, 2001 IBM DB2 Server for VSE & VM, Version 7 Release 2 Delivers a Solid Base for Building e-business Solutions
At a GlanceThis new version offers:
DB2 Server for VSE & VM, Version 7 Release 2 fully exploits and functions with the optional DB2 features at the Version 7 Release 1 level, including Data Restore, Control Center, RXSQL and QMF™. For details regarding optional features, refer to Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). OverviewVSE and VM customers can have a powerful relational database solution enabling e-business and business intelligence solutions for the enterprise with:
Visit the DB2 Server for VSE & VM Web site for additional product information at: Key PrerequisitesDB2 Server for VSE & VM, Version 7 Release 2 runs on any platform that runs the VSE/ESA (5690-VSE) Version 2 Release 3 Modification 1, and later, or VM/ESA® (5654-030) Version 2 Release 3, and later, operating systems. The VSE DB2-based connectors are only available on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5, and later. DB2 Connect® (5648-B95, 5648-B96) Version 6 Release 1, or later, is required for the VSE DB2-based connectors. DescriptionSecurity Enhancements
Migration Utility
Auto Restart TCP/IP
Archive Tape Handling
GETMAIN and FREEMAIN Calls Under CICS
SHOW DBCONFIG and SHOW INITPARM Changes
SHOW SQLDBGEN Operator Command
New Code Page Support
Improved Packaging with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 (V2R6)
Replacement NoticeDB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 is the replacement for DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R1. Upon availability of DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2, DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R1 will no longer be marketed. Product PositioningThe DB2 Server for VSE & VM program is the DB2 Family member that provides relational database support for the VSE/ESA, VM/ESA, and z/VM™ operating system environments. It is the basis for a robust e-business environment, because of its reliability, scalability, manageability, and interoperability with e-business platform applications, through DB2 Connect and WebSphere™. Hardware and Software Support ServicesSmoothStart™/Installation ServicesSmoothStart and Installation Services are not provided. Reference InformationSoftware Announcement 201-325 , dated November 13, 2001.
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Education SupportCall IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments, or visit the IBM Web site: To enroll in IBM internal classes, visit this Web site: The following classes will be offered by The Fillmore Group, an IBM Business Partner, in its Baltimore, Maryland facility. For more information on the availability dates for the following DB2® Server for VSE & VM, V7 courses, contact The Fillmore Group at fillmore@ws1.tfg-rdbms.com.
Course Course Title Number DB2 Server for VSE & VM System U4501 Administration -- Basic DB2 Server for VSE & VM System U4502 Administration -- Advanced DB2 Server for VSE & VM Performance U4505 Monitoring and Tuning DB2 Server for VSE & VM V7 Tools U4508 Exploiting DB2 Server for VSE & VM for U4509 Business Intelligence and e-Commerce DB2 Server for VSE & VM Application U4510 Designer & Programmer Workshop Visit the following Web site for additional information including scheduling and enrollment: Technical InformationHardware RequirementsDB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 will run on any IBM processor, with the conditional swapping and extended precision floating-point features, supported by one of the following operating systems:
DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 will support all DASD devices supported by the operating systems through VSAM data management facilities (in VSE/ESA) or by VM DASD Block I/O Facilities (in VM/ESA and z/VM). DB2 Server for VM takes advantage of DFSMS/VM® in the VM environment. The DB2 Data Spaces Support option will support all current DASD devices supported by the VM Paging Subsystem. DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 will support, through VSE/ESA, VM/ESA, or z/VM, tape-handling devices supported by those operating systems. ISQL will support 3270 compatible terminals. The DBS Utility supports a terminal interface through ICCF and CMS. In a VM environment, results from ISQL, the interactive facility for DB2 Server for VM, may be printed on any system printer supported by VM, or any remote printer through the RSCS Networking supported by the operating system.
In a VSE environment, ISQL results may be printed on any system-supported
printer using VSE/POWER supported by the VSE/ESA operating systems. Any
IBM 3270 Information Display System terminal printer supported by the
Basic Mapping Support facility of CICS/VSE® or Transaction Server can
print the ISQL results.
Software RequirementsDB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 fully exploits and functions with the optional DB2 features at the V7R1 level, including Data Restore, Control Center, RXSQL, and QMF™. In the VM environment, the DB2 Server for VM program product works with the following IBM licensed programs:
In the VSE/ESA environment, the DB2 Server for VSE program product and its features work with the following IBM licensed programs:
Optional:
The DB2 Server for VSE & VM licensed program will work with these products, and subsequent releases and modification levels, unless otherwise stated. Any level of COBOL, PL/I, C, or Assembler current with the operating system can be used. The level of FORTRAN required is one supported by the VS FORTRAN compiler with the LANGLVL (77) option specified or defaulted. Compatibility: DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7.2 is upwardly compatible with DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7.1. User Group Requirements: This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies nine requirements from one or more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups 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 Incorporated. Requirements satisfied include:
Planning InformationCustomer Responsibilities: A copy of the DB2 Universal Developer's Edition is shipped automatically with the DB2 Server for VSE & VM program. This program is licensed for installation and use by an individual user in association with the licensed use of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 or DB2 Server for VSE & VM. You may only use this program for evaluating, demonstrating, testing, and developing application programs. In addition, this program does not entitle customers to receive technical support. For more information on the use of this program, refer to the License Information (LI) booklet supplied in the program package. If you want to perform multiple installations and/or distribution of the components of this program, you must contact IBM or your software reseller to obtain the appropriate licenses. You can obtain additional copies of this program by ordering any of the following part numbers:
Part
Number
DB2 Universal Developer's 20P4145
Edition Version 7.2
English
DB2 UDE Version 7.2 License without 20P5248
Media (1 Developer License)
For more information, refer to Software Announcement 201-128 , dated April 24, 2001. DB2 Server for VSE, V7R2 uses an access/usage protection method that requires a key to enable the software function:
The password key will always be generated and delivered automatically from IBM accordingly whenever an order is placed for DB2 Server for VSE & VM. Software Key Management: In exceptional cases (off-line situations), it may be necessary to contact the IBM Registration Center by telephone, fax, mail, or e-mail as appropriate. Note, the IBM Registration Center cannot handle product/license orders. You may contact them only if you already have a license for your software program.
Packaging: If ordered, customers will receive the following for the specified operating system environment:
Usage RestrictionA copy of the DB2 Universal Developer's Edition is shipped automatically with the DB2 Server for VSE & VM program. This program is licensed for installation and use by an individual user in association with the licensed use of VSE/ESA V2R6 or DB2 Server for VSE & VM. You may only use this program for evaluating, demonstrating, testing, and developing application programs. In addition, this program does not entitle customers to receive technical support. For more information on the use of this program, refer to the LI booklet supplied in the program package. If you want to perform multiple installations and/or distribution of the components of this program, you must contact IBM or your software reseller to obtain the appropriate licenses. You can obtain additional copies of this program by ordering any of the following part numbers:
Part
Number
DB2 Universal Developer's 20P4145
Edition Version 7.2 English
DB2 UDE Version 7.2 License without 20P5248
Media (1 Developer License)
For more information, refer to Software Announcement
201-128
, dated April 24, 2001.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the host operating system. 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. 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 LicenseesCurrent licensees of DB2 Server for VSE & VM (5697-F42) will be sent a program reorder form that can be returned directly to IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF). Reorder forms are scheduled to be mailed by December 28, 2001. Reorder forms returned to IBM SDF will be processed within 10 workdays of receipt.
When Version 7 Release 2 is available, Version 7
Release 1 will no longer be available.
New LicenseesOrders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment will begin on December 14, 2001. Orders that ship after December 14, 2001, will receive IBM DATABASE 2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2. New users of IBM DATABASE 2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 should specify machine type/model 5697-F42. Basic License: All feature numbers can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. Note: The group can be determined by referring to either the Exhibit for IBM System/390® Machines (Z125-3901) or the Exhibit for Non-IBM Machines (Z125-3902) (Z125-4073) associated with the IBM Customer Agreement (Z125-4575). Entry Support License (ESL): To order an ESL license, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the applicable ESL one-time charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. All feature numbers can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. ESL machines can be determined by referring to the IBM Entry End User/390 Attachment (Z125-4379). Single Version Charging: To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program and the designated machine the programs are operating on. Basic Machine-Readable Material: All feature numbers can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to specify the 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
Feature
Description Number
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 SDF receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. DSLO License: All feature numbers can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. Ordering a DSLO feature will result in IBM maintaining a record of this customer location as a DSLO user only. All material for the DSLO license will be provided through the basic license location. If a user selects DSLO, no other feature numbers are valid for this order and no program materials or updates will be shipped. Extended License Charge (ELC) Basic License: To order a basic license, specify the appropriate program and feature number, if required, for asset registration. Specify the applicable ELC features. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Processors with assigned capacity above 80 MSUs will now have DB2 Server for VSE & VM software prices based on the CPU service unit capacity of the processor. The ELC price structure will have a Base Charge for 80 MSU capacity and an incremental Per MSU charge for all additional MSUs above the 80 MSU base. All feature numbers can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. Unlicensed Documentation: One copy of each of the following publications is supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
Order
Title Number Language
DB2 Server for VM
IBM Database 2 Server GC09-2982 English
for VSE & VM LPS
Program Directory for GI10-4998 English
IBM Database 2 Server
for VM
Program Directory for GI10-5000 English
IBM DB2 DataPropagator
Capture for VM
Memo to Users DB2 Server GI10-5007 English
for VM
Memo to Users IBM DB2 GI10-5009 English
DataPropagator
Capture for VM
Documentation kit SK3T-5257 English
CD-ROMs & NLS
DB2 Server for VSE & VM LC09-2907 English
Diagnosis Guide &
Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-4768 English
Training Brochure
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-2995 English
Overview
Universal Developer's LK3T-5242 English
Edition
QMF for Windows Try/Buy Kit LCD4-3781 English
& NLS
SNAP-IX Brochure GC09-4762 English
DB2 Server for VSE
IBM Database 2 Server for GC09-2982 English
VSE & VM LPS
Program Directory for GI10-4999 English
IBM Database 2 Server
for VSE
Program Directory for GI10-5001 English
IBM DB2 DataPropagator
Capture for VSE
Memo to Users DB2 GI10-5008 English
Server for VSE
Memo to Users IBM DB2 GI10-5010 English
DataPropagator
Capture for VSE
Documentation kit CD-ROMs SK3T-5257 English
& NLS
DB2 Server for VSE & VM
Diagnosis Guide & LC09-2907 English
Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-4768 English
Training Brochure
DB2 Server for VSE & GC09-2995 English
VM Overview
Universal Developer's LK3T-5242 English
Edition
QMF for Windows Try/Buy Kit LCD4-3781 English
& NLS
SNAP-IX Brochure GC09-4762 English
Order
Title Number Language
DB2 for VSE Guest Sharing
Program Directory for IBM GI10-4999 English
Database 2 Server for VSE
Memo to Users DB2 GI10-5008 English
Server for VSE
The following optional publications will be available after product availability:
DB2 Server for VM
DB2 Server for VM GC09-2984 English
Messages and Codes
DB2 Server for VM SC09-2980 English
System Administration
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2889 English
Application Programming
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2888 English
Database Administration
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2983 English
Database Services Utility
DB2 Server for VSE & VM LC09-2907 English
Diagnosis Guide and
Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2990 English
Interactive SQL Guide
and Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2890 English
Master Index and Glossary
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2986 English
Operation
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-2995 English
Overview
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-2987 English
Performance Tuning
Handbook
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2988 English
Quick Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2989 English
SQL Reference
DB2 Server for VSE
DB2 Server for VSE GC09-2985 English
Messages and Codes
DB2 Server for VSE SC09-2981 English
System Administration
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2889 English
Application Programming
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2888 English
Database Administration
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2983 English
Database Services Utility
DB2 Server for VSE & VM LC09-2907 English
Diagnosis Guide and
Reference
Order
Title Number Language
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2990 English
Interactive SQL Guide
and Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2890 English
Master Index and Glossary
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2986 English
Operation
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-2995 English
Overview
DB2 Server for VSE & VM GC09-2987 English
Performance Tuning
Handbook
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2988 English
Quick Reference
DB2 Server for VSE & VM SC09-2989 English
SQL Reference
Additional copies of unlicensed publications will be available for a fee after December 14, 2001. These copies may be ordered via direct order or you may contact your IBM representative. The DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R2 unlicensed publications can be ordered using bill-of-forms number:
Memo-to-users, Program Directories, licensed publications, and the publications for DB2 Server for VSE & VM optional features are not included in the above bill-of-forms. Displayable Softcopy Publications: Publications for DB2 Server for VSE & VM are offered in displayable softcopy form. A subset of DB2 Server for VSE & VM publications are translated into French, German, and Japanese. These translated publications and all unlicensed manuals are included except for:
The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on CD-ROM, where PDF and HTML versions of the library are provided. Note: The DB2 Server for VSE & VM Master Index & Glossary publication will not be available in HTML version. These displayable manuals can be viewed using an HTML browser installed on your system. The PDF versions can be viewed or printed, using the Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0. Licensed Documentation: The DB2 Server for VSE & VM Diagnosis Guide and Reference (LC09-2907) will be available from IBM by December 14, 2001. One copy is supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material.
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 for DB2 Server for VSE & VM, V7R1, are as previously announced in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: Yes Licensing: The following apply to products ordered with ELCs:
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. All prices information can be found in Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. OTC: Customers who pay a OTC for a licensed program receive enhancements and future releases, if any, at no additional charge. Significant new function may be offered as an optional feature and charged for separately. Variable Charges: The applicable graduated OTC if applicable or graduated MLC will be based on the group of the designated machine on which the licensed program is licensed for use. If the program is designated to a processor in a group for which no charge is listed above, the charge of the next higher group listed applies. For upgrades of OTC licenses to a machine in a higher group, the upgrade charge will be the difference in the then current charges between the two groups. For downgrades of OTC charge licenses to a machine in a lower group, there will be no adjustment or refund of OTC paid. For upgrades or downgrades of MLC licenses, the MLC applicable to the higher or lower group will apply. Entry Support License OTC: An OTC authorizes use only on IBM Entry End User/390 Machines. For additional product information, refer to Software Announcement 200-292 , dated September 5, 2000. Order Now
Use Priority/Reference Code: LE001
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.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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