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Software Announcement 202-129 June 4, 2002 IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms Enhances the Entry and Enterprise Options for WebSphere MQ Integrator
At a GlanceIntegrate, link, and control information flow between your business systems, with:
Open, yet secure ... WebSphere MQ Integrator cross-platform middleware is scalable and manageable. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewWebSphere® MQ Integrator® Broker for Multiplatforms, central to the IBM WebSphere software platform, helps you:
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms is available on the following platforms:
What's New WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms enhances the flexibility and appeal of WebSphere MQ Integrator. You can specify WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms if you want an enterprise broker product without the Rules and Formatter. Greater pricing flexibility includes a choice to buy a restricted license version if you are a departmental or small- to medium-sized business buyer. With this choice, you retain all of the WebSphere MQ Integrator traditional strengths in message management, information connectivity, and high scalability. Span the divide between business processes and provide consistent information within and between enterprises. Business Integration The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration products and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers. WebSphere MQ Integrator delivers business integration through information connectivity. It enables:
DescriptionWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for MultiplatformsWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms technology is a powerful information broker that selects and distributes information to the applications, databases, and people that need it. Users can implement realtime, application-to-application message transformation, and intelligent message routing quickly and easily. It is flexible. Applications can be added, extended, or replaced within information flows. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms is a cross-platform middleware application integration engine — a powerful information broker — that manages:
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms is architected with a library of nodes produced by IBM and delivered with the product. In addition, further plug-in nodes and parsers can be downloaded. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms does not contain the Rules and Formatter found in WebSphere MQ Integrator Customers, Business Partners, or other third parties may add to these functions by developing plug-ins used with this open framework concept. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms uses WebSphere MQ to send and receive messages between applications. With WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms, operations are performed on the messages. These operations could include:
Message formats can be self-defining, using XML, or defined using an
IBM-provided format repository or third-party message dictionaries.
Predefined templates mean WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for
Multiplatforms can exchange information with major packaged applications.
BenefitsWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms offers flexibility for customers who do not need the Rules and Formatter but require all the other functions provided by WebSphere MQ Integrator. In addition, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms provides the following benefits:
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms includes a full license
for MQSeries®, a restricted copy of DB2® Enterprise Edition plus the
ability to install WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms on a
variety of platforms. Refer to the
Licensing
section for details.
FeaturesImproved Message Repository Manager (MRM): WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms includes a new version of the MRM with significantly enhanced support for XML messages and support for industry-standard "tag delimited" message formats such as SWIFT, EDI, and AL3 (ACORD). Extensions to the Logical Model
New XML Mapping Layer: A new "XML layer" in the data model allows the following aspects of the mapping between the logical model and physical XML to be defined:
In addition, the range of supported identifiers includes any valid XML element name, without the ":" character (in other words, it must start with a letter or underscore and can continue with letters, digits, underscores, hyphens, or full stops). Tagged Format Support: A new Tag Wire Format (TWF) layer in the message model allows the physical mapping to be defined for tag-delimited strings:
Specializations of this TWF layer are provided with preset values for:
Enhanced Support for Plug-in Node Developers: The plug-in node API enables customers and Business Partners to write additional input nodes for IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator V2.1. A new set of Java objects and classes is provided to support the development and deployment of plug-in nodes written in Java. This new interface provides access to the full range of function required for the development of new plug-in nodes. New ESQL Features: ESQL has been enhanced with the following functions. The SELECT function now allows arbitrary restructuring of message trees, even those with nested repetitions. The SQL standard CREATE PROCEDURE, CREATE FUNCTION, and CALL statements are introduced. Database stored procedures defined to the broker by the CREATE PROCEDURE statement can be invoked by the CALL statement. This allows stored procedures to have proper parameter type matching and to return output values. Field references may now contain expressions for the type, name, and index of fields, allowing fields whose names are not known until runtime to be accessed without the slow EVAL statement.
Transaction Processing SupportPacsEach SupportPac™ supplies a particular function or service that can be used with one or more of the WebSphere MQ products. New SupportPacs are available:
Visit the Transaction Processing SupportPacs library: Product PositioningIntegration is fundamental to business. You need to integrate applications both existing and new to realize your e-business goals. The WebSphere MQ Integrator and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms represents the IBM response to this market nee The WebSphere MQ Integrator and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms address business and application integration by helping you manage information, connectivity, and flow. This allows you to:
System connectivity is typically enhanced into application integration by developers who write code to capture, evaluate, translate, and reformat data from source applications to a format understood by destination applications. This can be simplified at design, development, and maintenance stages by using WebSphere MQ Integrator, rather than traditional programming techniques, saving time, effort, and costs for your organization. Positioning Business Integration The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration products and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers. Business integration is one of the capabilities delivered by the WebSphere software platform, along with user reach and experience and foundation and tools. Business integration can be achieved through one of four styles of integration:
WebSphere MQ Integrator delivers business integration through information connectivity. It enables:
WebSphere MQ , which integrates over 35 platforms, provides the base messaging functions for servers and clients, and assures once-only message delivery. WebSphere Data Interchange allows you to transform WebSphere MQ Integrator messages into EDI Formats quickly and efficiently. MQSeries Everyplace™ brings the benefits of assured message delivery and dependable security to the failure-prone environment of mobile working. WebSphere Adapters provide the framework and tools to build and customize adapters for existing, newly packaged, or custom-developed applications. The WebSphere adapters simplify information exchange with popular packaged software such as that from J.D. Edwards and SAP. WebSphere MQ Integrator (formerly MQSeries Integrator) is a powerful information broker that includes a one-to-many connectivity model plus transformation, intelligent routing, and information flow modelling across multiple, disparate business systems. MQSeries Workflow , a business process management system, enables the definition, execution, and swift change of complete business processes that span systems, applications, and people. WebSphere Partner Agreement Manager enables businesses that trade with each other to agree on public processes by consensus and automate and integrate their interactions. WebSphere Business Integrator provides an end-to-end business process integration solution that leverages all the products listed above, enabling the creation, execution, and management of processes that span diverse applications and enterprises. Statement of DirectionIt is IBM's intention that WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms also be released on the Compaq Non-Stop Kernel (Compaq NSK) during fourth quarter of 2002. This will be the culmination of a partnership between IBM Japan and Compaq Japan. When completed, this release of WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms will enable IBM to establish the benchmark for business integration on Compaq NSK ahead of direct competition in 2003. All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Reference InformationFor further information on previous announcements regarding WebSphere MQ Integrator, refer to the following Software Announcements:
Announcement
Letter Number Date
201-315
November 6, 2001
201-140
May 8, 2001
200-071
April 4, 2000
For more information on WebSphere MQ family enhancements, refer to the following Software Announcements:
Announcement
Letter Number Date
299-149
June 15, 1999
200-070
April 4, 2000
For information on Business Application Adapters and Connectors, refer to the following Software Announcements:
Announcement
Letter Number Date
202-067
April 2, 2002
201-141
May 8, 2001
201-034
February 13, 2001
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Education SupportThe appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the enhancements described in this announcement. Details of the education support will be provided by planned availability through separate education announcement. Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available. For WebSphere® MQ courses, access: Call IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. PublicationsThe Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to subscribe can visit the PNS Web site location at: The IBM Publications Center Portal: The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publication Center. The following books are available for WebSphere MQ Integrator® Broker for Multiplatforms (PDF files are available on CD):
Order
Title Number
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for GC34-6180
HP-UX Installation Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for GC34-6179
Solaris Installation Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for GC34-6178
AIX(R) Installation Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for GC34-6177
Windows NT(R)/Windows(R) 2000
Installation Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker GC34-6167
Introduction and Planning
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6168
Using the Control Center
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6171
Administration Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker GC34-6169
Messages
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6170
Programming Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6172
ESQL Reference
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6173
Problem Determination Guide
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6174
Working with Messages
Updated PDF files can be downloaded from the Web after availability. Other WebSphere MQ family books are included on the MQSeries® V5.2 CD supplied with this product. Hardcopy books can be ordered from country program libraries after planned availability. To order, contact your IBM representative, for WebSphere MQ Integrator books. Related Books: MQSeries Family
Order
Title Number
MQSeries Planning Guide GC33-1349
MQSeries Application Programming Guide SC33-0807
MQSeries Application Programming SC33-1673
Reference
MQSeries Application Programming SX33-6095
Reference Summary
MQSeries Programmable System SC33-1482
Management
MQSeries Command Reference SC33-1369
MQSeries Intercommunication SC33-1872
MQSeries Introduction to Messaging and GC33-0805
Queuing
Order
Title Number
MQSeries Messages GC33-1876
MQSeries System Administration SC33-1873
MQSeries Using C++ SC33-1877
MQSeries Clients GC33-1632
MQSeries Queue Manager Clusters SC34-5349
MQSeries Brochure G511-1908
MQSeries Using Java(TM) SC34-5456
MQSeries Administration Interface SC34-5390
Programming Guide and Reference
MQSeries Business Partner Directory GC34-5440
Additional hardcopy documentation can be ordered separately for a fee. Displayable Softcopy Publications: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals are available in PDF format. The U.S. English PDFs are provided as a searchable Adobe Acrobat PDF package. This package comprises of a set of panels, books, and index files linked together to provide a stand-alone method of searching the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms library, using Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. Technical InformationHardware RequirementsAny Year-2000-ready vendor hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, the corresponding supporting software, and associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider.
Software RequirementsMessage Broker, User Name Server, and Command Assistant: One of the following:
Control Center and Configuration Manager
Java Requirements
Databases One of the following:
Transactional support is available in this release on the following databases:
Refer to the WebSphere MQ Home Page for the latest information: Search for product 5724-D07 WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms V2.1 Interoperability: For details on WebSphere MQ family platforms, messaging links, gateways, and interfaces, WebSphere MQ Integrator platforms, WebSphere Data Interchange, WebSphere MQ Workflow platforms, and additional information, access: Performance Considerations: Major performance improvements are included in the string class, parser, and MRM components within this release of the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms. Improved message flow rates within the product reduce the associated CPU costs. Refer to published Performance Information available from the WebSphere MQ Web site: Planning InformationWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for MultiplatformsUse of Components on Separate Machines: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms consists of several components:
Each component may be installed on only a single machine at any one time under the terms and conditions of the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms license, except for the control center, which may be installed on multiple machines provided they are all used in conjunction with the same message broker machine.
The message broker component determines how Capacity Unit requirements
are calculated. Calculations must be made using the appropriate type of
processor for the operating system in use.
Capacity Unit (CU) Requirements for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms ProductsThe charge unit for WebSphere MQ Integrator servers is based on CUs, with each processor group requiring a certain number of CUs. Single Processor Entry Charge (One CU): Customers with limited need for information brokering can purchase and use a single CU of WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms. Examples are use by a department, a small or medium business for a pilot project, or as a node in a distributed broker architecture. The restrictions of the single CU license are:
A connection to an end point is defined as a bidirectional communication path between WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms and a single instance of an application, application adapter, client device, gateway, proxy, or other message broker. Should you then wish to migrate to an unlimited license for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms, you move to the standard Processor Group List below: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms Processor Group List
Total MQSeries
Description CUs Required
Intel(1) Uniprocessor Machines 2
Intel 2-way SMP Machines 4
RISC 1-2 Processors per box/SP(TM) Node
Intel/RISC 3-8 Processors per box/SP Node 8
Intel/RISC 9-23 Processors per box/SP Node 16
Intel/RISC 24 or more Processors 30
per box/SP Node
Customers ordering a new license of a WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms server product should use the CU table.
PA Media Packs: Passport Advantage customers can download ESD image of WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms and receive a media pack. Customer Responsibilities: You must provide at least the minimum hardware and software environments in which the licensed programs operate. Customers must identify the machine on which they will install the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms product, and purchase the required number of CUs with their order. Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by hardware or software. PD is complete only when the cause of the problem is identified. This assessment includes examination of available symptoms using the PD procedures documented in the product. Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program (SCP), an application program, or another source. Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and support responsibility. Packaging: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms media consists of multiple CD-ROMs. It contains program code and PDF files of the publications for viewing online. The CD-ROMs also contain the complete appropriate WebSphere MQSeries programs necessary to run WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms on the specified platforms and restricted versions of DB2 Universal Database® Enterprise Edition V7.2 customized to install with WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms. Customers may also use the product with DB2 V6.1 or DB2 V7.1 and can move to a full version of DB2 V7.2 at any time for an additional charge. Refer to:
The WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms contains:
Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) Passport Advantage Customers can download ESD images from the following Web site: Business Partners can download the above images from the following Web site: This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable
IBM license agreement, and License Information (LI), if appropriate, and
will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the
program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory such as
LICENSE.TXT for future reference.
Security, Auditability, and ControlWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms uses the security and audibility features of the workstation or server operating system. In addition, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms implements a level of security including access control of queues and authorization between message queue managers. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administration procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationWebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms uses a Charge Unit called a Capacity Unit (CU). Multiple CUs need to be purchased depending on the applicable processor group on which WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms is installed. Ordering Instructions
For example: If you have two servers in Tier 2 and two servers in Tier 3, the total number of CUs required = 24 (2*4 plus 2*8) A CU Calculator is also available on the WebSphere MQ Web site. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms V2.1 Media Pack delivers support for the following platforms:
Passport Advantage Customer: Media Pack Entitlement Details Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed below are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Part
Description Number
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker BA05UML
for Multiplatforms V2.1 English
Capacity Unit Media Pack
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker BA05VML
for Multiplatforms V2.1
Multilingual Capacity Unit
Media Pack
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker D51BSLL
for Multiplatforms V2.1
Capacity Unit LIC/SW
MAINT 1 ANNIV
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker D51BTLL
for Multiplatforms V2.1
Capacity Unit LIC/SW
MAINT 2 ANNIV
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker E00CJLL
for Multiplatforms V2.1
Capacity Unit LIC/SW
MAINT RNWL 1 ANNIV
WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker D51BULL
for Multiplatforms V2.1
Capacity Unit S/W MAINT AFT
LIC 1 ANNIV
Entitled Maintenance Offerings
Part Sub ID(2)
Description Number Description
WebSphere BA05UML WebSphere
MQ Integrator Integratr
Broker, V2.1 Brokr
Muliplatform CU
Media Pack,
English
WebSphere BA05VML WebSphere
MQ Integrator Integratr
Broker, V2.1 Brokr
Multiplatform, CU
Media Pack,
Multilanguage
Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include software maintenance. This software license includes software maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. License Information Form Number: L-AFOS-59BCDL Program Services: Available until December 31, 2003 Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: Single Processor (One-CU) Entry Licence Option: A Single Processor (one-CU) Entry License option for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms allows you to benefit from all of the capabilities offered by WebSphere MQ Integrator, except that you are licensed only to build and deploy a production system with a maximum of three connections to back-end applications and channels. MQSeries: The program includes a copy of MQSeries. For each Proof of Entitlement (PoE), you are authorized to install and use MQSeries in association with your use of the program. You are authorized to install two copies of MQSeries for use with the program. You are authorized to use MQSeries only with messages generated for the program, and not for other purposes. To use MQSeries for other purposes, you must acquire a separate nonrestricted PoE for an MQSeries software product that authorizes such use. DB2: The program includes a copy of DB2 Universal Database ("DB2"). For each PoE, you are authorized to install and use DB2 in association with your use of the program. You are authorized to install one copy of DB2 for use with the program. You are authorized to use DB2 only for the storage and management of data generated by the program, and not for other data management purposes. To use DB2 for other purposes, you must acquire a separate nonrestricted PoE for a DB2 Universal Database software product that authorizes such use. Microsoft Data Access Components: The program includes a copy of Microsoft Data Access Components ("MDAC"). Use of MDAC by you is subject to the terms of the "End User License Agreement for Microsoft Software", a copy of which is included with the program on the Supplemental CD-ROM. In particular, you are granted no right or license to redistribute MDAC. If you wish to acquire the right or a license to redistribute MDAC, you should contact Microsoft Corporation to obtain the necessary authorization. At the time of publication, Microsoft Corporation can be contacted for this purpose via its Web page: Note: Microsoft Corporation reserves the right to delete the MDAC download and to change, move, or remove the referenced Web page at any time, at its sole option. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of any other agreement you may have with IBM or any of its affiliated companies collectively IF:
Use of Hewlett-Packard Java RTE V1.3 (for HP-UX only): The HP-UX version of the program includes a Java Runtime Environment ("RTE") supplied by Hewlett-Packard ("HP"). Any use of the HP RTE is subject to the HP software licensing and warranty terms set out in the IBM License Information. Users of the program will be asked to indicate their acceptance of the HP license and warranty terms, when installing the program. If the HP license and warranty terms are not acceptable, then you should return the program immediately to your supplier, for a full refund of any money paid by you for it. Software Maintenance Applies: Yes Software maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the products announced in this letter is provided by the software maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organizations. IBM includes software maintenance with each program acquired during the coverage period. This is the period commencing on the date you acquire the program up to the first or second anniversary date, depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries. The coverage period for software maintenance acquired in the two months preceding an anniversary date will be extended to the next applicable anniversary date. While your software maintenance is in effect, IBM provides assistance for your:
IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. This assistance is not available to your end users. IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For further details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at: Software maintenance does not include assistance for:
For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement 201-202 , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: Complimentary Products: IBM provides licensed copies of complimentary products in our product boxes. The Complimentary Products cannot be upgraded through the originally ordered product. They can be upgraded separately as individual products. If a fully licensed product is required, contact IBM or your reseller. In addition, complimentary products do not entitle customers to receive service support. Other Support: Passport Advantage 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. Passport Advantage : For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized Lotus® Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage at: Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at: Use the Select a Country menu to find a contact in your location or country. Order Now
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