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IBM United States
Software Announcement 203-003
January 14, 2003
IBM VisualAge Pacbase V3.5 Reinforces Integration within WebSphere
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(Corrected on April 3, 2003)
Build facility features deleted.
(Corrected on March 18, 2003)
Multiple adjustments regarding Trial Edition.
At a Glance
A comprehensive approach for application development (AD)
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Coverage of AD needs from analysis and design to implementation
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Interface with UML modeling tools
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Model-driven development that improves productivity
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Construction and test of J2EE-compliant e-business components and integration with middle-tier
application logic
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Integration of existing applications in new e-business architectures
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Production of traditional batch and online systems
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Deployment flexibility across a variety of IBM and non-IBM platforms
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Repository-based management and reuse of components during the development process and across
projects
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Integration with WebSphere Studio Application Developer and in-depth cooperation with the WebSphere
software platform
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
Overview
VisualAge® Pacbase is a model-driven, repository-based application development (AD) environment
designed for enterprise-wide scalability, reliability, and performance.
Extended capabilities:
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Increased cooperation with WebSphere® Studio Application Developer for e-business development and
test
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Development and generation of Web services and associated XML documents
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J2EE and WebSphere compliance for generated EJB components
The VisualAge Pacbase e-business offering includes WebSphere Studio Application Developer for
Windows®, V5 Trial Edition.
VisualAge Pacbase offers life cycle coverage of AD needs from analysis and design to production and
maintenance of application components of all types: J2EE-based e-business, traditional batch, and
online. Applications can be generated and deployed on a variety of IBM and non-IBM platforms.
Key Features
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Analysis and design support for a variety of methodologies. UML support is offered via an interface
with XMI-based UML modeling tools
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An information model that formalizes the description of application components
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Proven generators that automatically produce full source code, database descriptions, and
documentation
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Integration facilities for legacy applications and services into new e-business systems
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A multiuser, multiproject repository that stores, manages, and controls enterprise AD information
Benefits
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Capitalize on corporate AD assets
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Enable development teams to share common tools, data, and practices
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Integrate COBOL and Java™ cultures and technologies
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Get the most out of e-business while leveraging the valuable content of your IT system data,
application components, and skills
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Integrate leading technologies and in-depth cooperation with the WebSphere software platform
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Encompass the entire spectrum of development and deployment requirements
Key Prerequisites
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Server Mainframe: z/OS™ or OS/390®, CICS®, z/OS or OS/390, IMS™
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Server UNIX®: AIX®, Bull Escala AIX, Compaq TRU64 UNIX, HP-UX, Linux, Sun Solaris
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Server Windows NT®, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional Edition
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Workstations running on Windows
Planned Availability Date
January 17, 2003
Description
Analysis and Design Facility
VisualAge Pacbase offers powerful information management capabilities to help capitalize and enrich
corporate AD know-how. It provides the flexibility that analysis and design teams want, and helps
achieve consistency and validity of specifications, reusability, and quality of information
throughout the AD life cycle.
Pacdesign is the VisualAge Pacbase analysis and design component for supporting a variety of
methodologies including YSM, Merise, SSADM, and OMT.
UML support is offered via the interface with XMI-based UML modeling tools, enabling modelers and
designers to take advantage of UML unified approach. Continuity is ensured along the development
process and teams benefit from consistency between UML and VisualAge Pacbase concepts. The
VisualAge Pacbase repository is directly fed with the data coming from the design phase, providing
developers with the basics of the implementation model. At construction time, developers reuse
objects defined at the upper level ensuring consistency with the software architecture design.
e-business Build Facility
VisualAge Pacbase offers extensive support for building e-business applications. It provides:
VisualAge Pacbase meets enterprise needs for openness, flexibility, and interoperability. Combining
VisualAge Pacbase with WebSphere Studio Application Developer, development teams produce e-business
applications that comply with Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) specifications. In addition,
VisualAge Pacbase remains open to third-party technologies and provides a COM/OCX facility to
address client development with a COM-compliant tool.
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Model-Driven Development
VisualAge Pacbase offers a structured approach to development based on the use of an information
model. This information model is dedicated to e-business needs and integrated in the development
cycle. It offers a high level of expression that closely models business processes, gives clear
dispatching and structuring of the data necessary for development, and formalizes the description of
application components.
The VisualAge Pacbase information model helps to simplify development and increase productivity and
quality. Teams can focus on functional characteristics rather than technical issues. They leverage
a standard architecture to guide in the description of the future systems. They then benefit from
proven generation capabilities to automatically produce documented source code including COBOL
server components and Web services.
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Generation and Deployment for Multiple Platforms
VisualAge Pacbase improves the flexibility of deployment due to independence from any specific
environment. COBOL backend servers and the code necessary to use standard middleware can be
generated for the following platforms:
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IBM
z/OS or OS/390/CICS server
Databases supported: Adabas, DB2®, DL/1, and Oracle
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IBM
IMS or OS/390/IMS server
Databases supported: DB2 and DL/1
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IBM
VSE/CICS server
Databases supported: DB2, DL/1, SQL/DS™, and Oracle
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IBM
AIX server
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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IBM
NUMA-Q® DYNIX® server
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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IBM
OS/400® server
Database supported: DB2
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Bull
GCOS7/TDS server
Databases supported: IDS2, Interel/RFM, and Oracle
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Bull
GCOS8/TP8 or DMIV-TP server
Databases supported: IDS2, Interel/RFM, and Oracle
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Bull
Escala AIX server
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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Compaq
TRU64 UNIX server
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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Compaq
Non-Stop Himalaya server
Database supported: Non-Stop SQL and Oracle
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Compaq
Non-Stop Integrity server
Databases supported: Non-Stop SQL, Oracle, and Sybase
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HP-UX
server
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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Linux
server
Database supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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Microsoft™
Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional Edition server
Databases supported: DB2,
Oracle, SQL/Server, and Sybase
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Sun
Solaris server
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
Protocols Middleware
Protocols Client Platform
UNIX
Windows AIX Solaris OS/390 Linux
IBM z/OS or OS/390/CICS
CPI-C X
ECI X
EXCI X
TCP/IP Socket X X X X X
MQSeries(R) X X X X
MQ-CICS Bridge X X X X
IBM z/OS or OS/390/IMS
CPI-C X
IMS Connect X X X X X
MQSeries X X X
MQ-IMS Bridge X X X X
IBM VSE/CICS
CPI-C X
IBM and Bull AIX
ECI X
TCP-IP Socket X X X X
MQSeries X X X X
Tuxedo X X
IBM NUMA-Q DYNIX (Sequent(R))
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
IBM OS/400
TCP-IP Socket X X X X
Bull GCOS7-TDS
TDS-TCP/IP X X
Bull GCOS8-TP8
GTEA X X
Compaq TRU64 UNIX
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
Protocols Client Platform
UNIX
Windows AIX Solaris OS/390 Linux
Compaq Non-Stop Himalaya and Integrity
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
Tuxedo X X
HP HP-UX
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
Linux
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP
CPI-C (TX-Series) X
ECI (TX-Series) X
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
MQSeries X X X X
Tuxedo X X
Sun Solaris
TCP/IP Socket X X X X
MQSeries X X X X
Tuxedo X X
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Service Test Facility
VisualAge Pacbase offers a facility for testing the overall behavior of the server components
produced, independent from the development of the middle-tier logic and the presentation layer.
This tool is an excellent vehicle for productivity and reliability. It also ensures better role
integration among multibackground teams, and can be used by any of the development staff, whatever
their task and skills (COBOL server component, Java developers).
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Web Services Development
VisualAge Pacbase enables you to develop Web services based on open, cross-platform standards: UDDI,
SOAP, and WSDL. It provides a top-down approach to define, model, and generate all components
needed for publication, test, and execution of Web services: Java, WSDL, XML schema, and
documentation. Developers can leverage and reuse information stored in the repository to increase
development productivity and consistency.
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Integration with WebSphere Studio Application Developer
VisualAge Pacbase closely complements WebSphere Studio Application Developer, the J2EE environment
designed to produce the middle-tier Java application logic and the presentation layer of e-business
systems.
Consistency is achieved through the generation of a proxy object as a JavaBean or Enterprise
JavaBean component. This proxy object enables all developers to share a common set of services
while providing a clear division of responsibilities between developer profiles.
Generated from the VisualAge Pacbase repository, the proxy object provides developers in WebSphere
Studio Application Developer with the view of the server they need. It facilitates client
construction by enabling the direct access and use of data, services, and events available on the
server. It improves reliability by enabling automatic reuse of information defined in the VisualAge
Pacbase repository. It simplifies development by hiding complex mechanisms for exchange between
remote components.
Developers from WebSphere Studio Application Developer directly access the VisualAge Pacbase proxy
object. They also benefit from the service test facility in being able to visualize the behavior of
remote components and simplify their own tasks. VisualAge Pacbase proxy object may also be
completed using Eclipse JDEE.
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Integration of Application Assets
VisualAge Pacbase enables organizations to reuse existing assets into new e-business applications
and offers various integration options. This flexible and pragmatic approach helps protect
investments with minimal outlay, while favoring the cultural growth of the company.
Existing business services, developed using traditional technology, can integrate into new
e-business systems and take benefit from the VisualAge Pacbase e-business model.
Traditional transactional applications, developed with VisualAge Pacbase, also integrate into new
e-business systems. VisualAge Pacbase offers specific generation functions to facilitate the
integration process.
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Web Application Models
This module is included in the e-business offering and may be ordered separately.
Web Application Models
Reusing information coming from VisualAge Pacbase repository or relational databases, Web
Application Models generates presentation and navigation components based on application
models.
Traditional Build Facility:
VisualAge Pacbase provides genuine support for development and automates the production of
complete applications. It provides:
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Model-driven development
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A Developer workbench to cover the production process for batch transaction processing and reporting
as well as online applications
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Repository-based management and reuse of components
The information model guides development and ensures automatic reuse of components. Application
structure is independent of technological constraints, which facilitates the adaptability of
applications.
VisualAge Pacbase automatically generates 100% of the source code, database descriptions, and
documentation (online and hard copy). Applications can run on a wide range of platforms, operating
systems, ThinkPad monitors, and databases including:
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IBM
z/OS or OS/390/CICS
Databases supported: Adabas, DB2, DL1, IDMS, and Oracle
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IBM
z/OS or OS/390/IMS
Databases supported: DB2, and DL1
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IBM
VSE/CICS
Databases supported: DB2, DL1, and Oracle
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IBM
AIX/CICS6000
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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IBM
NUMA-Q DYNIX
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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IBM
CICS OS/2™
Databases supported: DB2 and Oracle
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IBM
OS/400
Database supported: DB2/400
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Bull
GCOS7/TDS
Databases supported: IDS2, Interel/RFM, and Oracle
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Bull
GCOS8/TP8 or DMIV-TP
Databases supported: IDS2, Interel/RFM, and Oracle
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Bull
GCOS6/TM6-TP (no databases supported)
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Bull
GCOS6 DTF/DFC vision (no databases supported)
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Bull
AIX
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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Compaq
VMS
Database supported: Oracle
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Compaq
Alpha Open VMS
Database supported: Oracle
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Compaq
TRU64 UNIX
Databases supported: Oracle and Sybase
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Compaq
Non-Stop Himalaya
Databases supported: Non-Stop SQL, Oracle, and Sybase
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Compaq
Non-Stop Integrity
Databases supported: Non-Stop SQL, Oracle, and Sybase
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HP
HP-MPE
Database supported: Allbase SQL
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HP
HP-UX
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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ICL
VME/TPMS Linux (no databases supported)
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Microsoft
Windows NT, 2000, or XP Professional Edition
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and SQL
Server
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Sun
Solaris
Databases supported: DB2, Oracle, and Sybase
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Unisys
2200 Series TIP
Databases supported: DMS and RDMS
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Unisys
A Series MCP/COMS
Databases supported: DMS II and Oracle
Management Facility
Using the VisualAge Pacbase central repository, organizations can capitalize on corporate AD
know-how, ensure data administration, and master management and maintenance of development projects.
The VisualAge Pacbase central repository offers an elaborate storage structure, including the
functions necessary for managing and controlling the information throughout the application life
cycle.
Its organization facilitates the sharing and reuse of information and allows several projects to be
managed in parallel. Powerful features allow the management of versions and cross-references of
information. This integrated environment facilitates increased developer productivity and quality
along the development, maintenance, and delivery of distributed applications components.
The VisualAge Pacbase repository can take advantage of third-party tools for complementary
configuration management functions such as source code management and software distribution,
simplifying the delivery process.
One of the main benefits of the VisualAge Pacbase repository becomes evident when application
evolution or maintenance is required. You can trace information at any time, enabling you to
perform powerful impact analysis when implementing changes. Existing customers report significant
productivity gains at maintenance time.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
VisualAge Pacbase V3.5 is capable as of December 20, 2002, when used in accordance with IBM's
associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly
interoperates with it.
Product Positioning
Today's market offers a variety of application development tools. VisualAge Pacbase perfectly fits
organization needs when they want:
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A comprehensive environment with a structured and consistent model-driven approach to application
development
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To capitalize on corporate data, know-how, and skills to gradually move to the leading technologies
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To develop projects of any size without constantly changing their procedures or tools
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To implement and generalize best in-house development practices within their teams
Statement of Direction
IBM intends to provide in-depth integration of VisualAge Pacbase core functions into the
Eclipse-based WebSphere Studio Workbench, the IBM open tool platform and integration technology.
Tools based on the WebSphere Studio Workbench naturally interoperate and share common services and
facilities.
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal
without notice.
Hardware and Software Support Services
SmoothStart™/Installation Services
SmoothStart or Installation Services are not provided for VisualAge Pacbase V3.5.
Trademarks
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IMS, z/OS, SQL/DS, CICS OS/2, and SmoothStart are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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VisualAge, WebSphere, CICS, OS/390, AIX, DB2, NUMA-Q, OS/400, MQSeries, and Sequent are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries.
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DYNIX is a registered trademark of Sequent Computer Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM
Corporation.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Education Support
Contact IBM Learning Services for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments at 1-800-722-1886.
Technical Information
Hardware Requirements
Following are the
minimum
hardware requirements for VisualAge® Pacbase, depending on server and workstation environments.
Architecture
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Server located on the following platforms:
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z/OS™ or OS/390® CICS®
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z/OS or OS/390 IMS™
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UNIX® (AIX®, Bull Escala, Compaq TRU64 UNIX, HP-UX, Linux, or Sun Solaris)
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Windows NT®, 2000, or XP Professional Edition
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Developer workbench running Windows®
VisualAge Pacbase z/OS or OS/390 CICS Server
VisualAge Pacbase z/OS or OS/390 IMS Server
VisualAge Pacbase AIX Server
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Machine:
RS/6000®, Bull Escala
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Memory:
For the first 20 users, 48 MB of total memory (RAM) is required. An additional 24 MB is required
for each set of 20 additional users.
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Disk space:
The disk space required is based on:
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Installation:
250 MB to ensure correct installation of VisualAge Pacbase.
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System:
140 MB required for the VisualAge Pacbase programs (not including the VisualAge Pacbase
repository).
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VisualAge Pacbase repository size:
This size depends on the amount of data. For example, 100,000 VisualAge Pacbase records correspond
to 45 MB.
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VisualAge Pacbase management:
Five times the size of the repository should be available for management.
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Installation drive:
CD-ROM drive.
VisualAge Pacbase TRU64 UNIX Server
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Machine:
Compaq TRU64.
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Memory:
For the first 20 users, 48 MB of total memory (RAM) is required. An additional 24 MB of memory is
required for each set of 20 additional users.
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Disk space:
The disk space required is based on:
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Installation:
250 MB to ensure correct installation of VisualAge Pacbase.
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System:
140 MB required for the VisualAge Pacbase programs (not including the VisualAge Pacbase
repository).
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VisualAge Pacbase repository size:
This size depends on the amount of data. For example, 100,000 VisualAge Pacbase records correspond
to 45 MB.
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VisualAge Pacbase management:
Five times the size of the repository should be available for management.
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Installation drive:
CD-ROM drive.
VisualAge Pacbase HP-UX Server
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Machine:
HP 9000 Series 800.
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Memory:
For the first 20 users, 48 MB of total memory (RAM) is required. An additional 24 MB of memory is
required for each set of 20 additional users.
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Disk space:
The disk space required is based on:
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Installation:
250 MB to ensure correct installation of VisualAge Pacbase.
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System:
140 MB required for the VisualAge Pacbase programs (not including the VisualAge Pacbase
repository).
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VisualAge Pacbase repository size:
This size depends on the amount of data. For example, 100,000 VisualAge Pacbase records correspond
to 45 MB.
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VisualAge Pacbase management:
Five times the size of the repository should be available for management.
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Installation drive:
CD-ROM drive.
VisualAge Pacbase Sun Solaris Server
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Machine:
Sun UNIX machine.
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Memory:
For the first 20 users, 48 MB of total memory (RAM) is required. An additional 24 MB of memory is
required for each set of 20 additional users.
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Disk space:
The disk space required is based on:
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Installation:
250 MB to ensure correct installation of VisualAge Pacbase.
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System:
140 MB required for the VisualAge Pacbase programs (not including the VisualAge Pacbase
repository).
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VisualAge Pacbase repository size:
This size depends on the amount of data. For example, 100,000 VisualAge Pacbase records correspond
to 45 MB.
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VisualAge Pacbase management:
Five times the size of the repository should be available for management.
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Installation drive:
CD-ROM drive.
VisualAge Pacbase Linux Server
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Machine:
PC capable of supporting Linux/UNIX/Red Hat 6.0, or compatible.
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Memory:
For the first 20 users, 48 MB of total memory (RAM) is required. An additional 24 MB of memory is
required for each set of 20 additional users.
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Disk space:
The disk space required is based on:
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Installation:
250 MB to ensure correct installation of VisualAge Pacbase.
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System:
140 MB required for the VisualAge Pacbase programs (not including the VisualAge Pacbase
repository).
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VisualAge Pacbase repository size:
This size depends on the amount of data. For example, 100,000 VisualAge Pacbase records correspond
to 45 MB.
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VisualAge Pacbase management:
Five times the size of the repository should be allocated for management.
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Installation drive:
CD-ROM drive.
VisualAge Pacbase Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional Edition
VisualAge Pacbase Developer workbench
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Processor:
Intel® Pentium® III 450 MHz, or compatible
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Pointing device:
Mouse
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Monitor:
VGA graphic monitor
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Memory:
256 MB required, 512 recommended
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Initial disk space for developer workbench:
100 MB
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Initial disk space for Web Application Models:
100 MB without WebSphere® Studio Application Developer
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Network adapter
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CD-ROM
Software Requirements
The following shows the
minimum
software requirements for VisualAge Pacbase, depending on server and workstation environments.
Architecture:
The VisualAge Pacbase architecture requires the following components:
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Server located on the following platforms:
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z/OS or OS/390 CICS
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z/OS or OS/390 IMS
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UNIX (AIX, Bull Escala, Compaq TRU64 UNIX, HP-UX, Linux, or Sun Solaris)
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Windows NT, 2000, or XP Professional Edition
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Developer workbench running Windows
VisualAge Pacbase z/OS or OS/390 CICS Server
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System:
CICS/ESA V4.1 (5655-018), or later, or CICS Transaction Server Release 1 (5648-054), or later
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Communications software:
CPIC, or TCP-IP
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COBOL Products:
IBM COBOL for OS/390 and VM, V2.1.1 (5648-A25), or later, required to run generated COBOL
applications
VisualAge Pacbase z/OS or OS/390 IMS Server
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System:
IMS/ESA V6 (5648-A25), or later
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Communications software:
IMS Connect
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COBOL Products:
COBOL for OS/390 and VM, V2.1.1, or later, required for running generated COBOL applications
VisualAge Pacbase AIX Server
VisualAge Pacbase TRU64 UNIX Server
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Operating system:
Compaq TRU64 UNIX 5.1, or later
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Communication software:
TCP/IP (Socket interface and NFS service) or other network software adapted to the hardware
configuration.
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Micro Focus COBOL run time:
Application Server 2.xx
VisualAge Pacbase HP-UX Server
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Operating system:
HP-UX 10.20, or later
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Communications software:
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TCP/IP (Socket interface and NFS service)
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Other network software adapted to the hardware configuration
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Micro Focus HP-UX COBOL run time:
V11.30, or later
VisualAge Pacbase Solaris Server
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Operating system:
Solaris 2.7, or later
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Communications software:
TCP/IP (Socket interface and NFS service) or other network software adapted to the hardware
configuration
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Micro Focus COBOL run time:
Application Server 2.xx
VisualAge Pacbase Linux Server
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Operating system:
Red Hat V6.0, or compatible
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Communications software:
TCP/IP (Socket interface and NFS service) or other network software adapted to the hardware
configuration
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Micro Focus COBOL run time:
V4.1 or later
VisualAge Pacbase Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Edition Server
VisualAge Pacbase Developer Workbench
Generated Applications
VisualAge Pacbase generates applications that can run on various target environments. Compilers,
appropriate to these environments, are required to execute the applications.
Web Application Models
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WebSphere Studio Application Developer for Windows, V5
Compatibility:
VisualAge Pacbase V3.5 is upwardly compatible with VisualAge Pacbase V3.
Planning Information
Packaging:
The VisualAge Pacbase package contains the following elements:
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Licensed Program Specifications stating the additional terms and conditions related to use
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Distribution Medium corresponding to the VisualAge Pacbase server development environment and
additional modules purchased
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VisualAge Pacbase Workstation component CD-ROM
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Corresponding installation manual (paper)
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VisualAge Pacbase documentation CD-ROM
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For e-business offering customers:
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WebSphere Studio Application Developer for Windows, V5 Trial Edition
Security, Auditability, and Control
The announced program uses the security and auditability features of the hardware and software in
use. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security
features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and
communication facilities. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and
communication facilities.
Ordering Information
Current Licensees
Current licensees of VisualAge Pacbase must order this release via MES. Ordering instructions are
scheduled to be mailed from IBM Paris Laboratory to all current licensees by December 17, 2002.
VisualAge Pacbase V2.5 and V3.0 may still be ordered.
For existing customers, conditions for a new version delivery are defined in the License Program
Specifications regarding the version currently operating.
For any migration of VisualAge Pacbase, the IBM representative must contact the IBM Paris Lab at the
following Internet address: vapacmkt@fr.ibm.com
Specific rules concerning an upgrade to V3.5 are defined below.
From V2.5 to V3.5
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WorkStation Control Module
is included in Repository.
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Batch and Online build facilities
is exchanged for Traditional build facility
Each Pacbench seat is split up into a Developer
Workbench and a Traditional Development Principal target seat. For each seat:
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The first Additional target or/and first Additional Database are exchanged for a Development
bi-target extension.
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The next logical Additional targets or/and one Additional Databases are exchanged for a Development
multi-target extension.
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Client Server build facilities is exchanged for e-business build facility
Each Pacbench/CS seat is split up into a Developer Workbench and an e-business Development
Principal target seat. For each seat:
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The first logical Additional CS target or/and first logical Additional Database CS are exchanged for
an e-business Development bi-target extension.
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The next logical Additional targets or/and one logical Additional Databases are exchanged for an
e-business Development multi-target extension.
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Pacbase Web Connection:
This feature is integrated in e-business build facility. Each customer who owned this feature
will get five e-business Development Principal target seats. No PLC will be charged.
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Endevor interface
is exchanged for Add Configuration Management Interface.
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Pacbase Access and Update Facilities
is split up into Pacbase Access Facility and Pacbase Update Facility.
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Quality Control Extensibility
is included in Pacbase Quality Control.
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Production Environment
is exchanged for SCM tools Interface (PEI functions + Generic interface SCM).
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RACF® Interface and Top Secret Interface
are exchanged for Security Interface.
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DSMS Access Facility
is exchanged for DSMS Utilities.
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Pacbase Automatic Windowing:
This feature is withdrawn.
From V3 to V3.5
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Traditional Build facility
The combination of one operating system batch target, one ThinkPad monitor target and one
database batch target is exchanged for a traditional development principal target seat. For
each seat:
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The first additional operating system batch target or/and first additional ThinkPad monitor target
or/and first additional database batch target are exchanged for a development bitarget extension.
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The next additional operating system batch targets or/and next additional ThinkPad Monitor targets
or/and next additional database batch targets are exchanged for a development multitarget extension.
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e-business build facility
The combination of one operating system e-business target, one ThinkPad Monitor e-business
target, one database e-business target, one e-business middleware target and one e-business client
target is exchanged for an e-business development principal target seat. For each seat:
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The first additional operating system e-business target or/and first additional ThinkPad monitor
e-business target or/and first additional database e-business target or/and first additional
e-business middleware target or/and first additional client target are exchanged for an e-business
development bitarget extension.
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The next additional operating system e-business targets or/and next additional ThinkPad monitor
e-business targets or/and next additional database e-business targets or/and next additional
e-business middleware targets or/and next additional client targets are exchanged for an e-business
development multitarget extension.
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Pacbase Web Connection:
This feature is integrated in e-business build facility. Each customer who owned this feature
will get five e-business development principal target seats. No PLC will be charged.
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Quality Control Extensibility
is included in Pacbase Quality Control.
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DSMS Access Facility and DSMS Update Facility
are exchanged for DSMS Utilities.
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Rational Rose interface
is exchanged for UML interface.
Shared Upgrading Rules:
Existing customers, when ordering the V3.5, have to specify the number of users authorized to use
developer workbench in read only mode. No PLC will be charged. After the upgrade time, all
additional seats in read only mode will be charged.
Existing customers with dumb terminals, when ordering the V3.5, have to specify the number of
developers authorized to use the TUI interface. No PLC will be charged. After the upgrade time,
all additional seats will be charged.
For each developer workbench associated with a traditional build facility, a terminal user interface
will be delivered with no charge.
To order VisualAge Pacbase Version 3.5, refer to the
Basic License
section.
New Licensees
Orders for new licenses can be placed now.
Registered customers can access IBMLink™ for Ordering Information and Charges.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
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Orders entered after the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date for the week
following order entry.
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Orders entered with a scheduled date before the planned availability date will be shipped VisualAge
Pacbase V3.
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Orders entered with a scheduled shipment date after planned availability will be shipped VisualAge
Pacbase V3.5. Unless a later date is specified, an order is scheduled for the week following order
entry.
New users of VisualAge Pacbase V3.5 should specify machine type/model 5655-F37.
Basic License:
To order a basic license, specify the program number 5655-F37 and feature number 9001 for asset
registration. When VisualAge Pacbase Version 3.5 is available, VisualAge Pacbase V3 will no
longer be available for new customers.
SYSPLEX pricing is not applicable to this product.
No secondary licenses for this product.
Repository Tools
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Repository:
The repository is a prerequisite for the VisualAge Pacbase offering, except for the Web Application
Models, Pactables, and DSMS modules. The repository is priced per development site. Specify
feature PLC/ALC 0051/0052.
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Configuration Management
SCM Tools Interface:
This interface is priced per development site. Specify the pricing feature and the logical supply
feature 6088. PLC/ALC 0043/0044
Additional Configuration Management Interface:
The SCM Tools Interface is a prerequisite for ClearCase or Endevor Interface. This additional
Configuration Management Interface is priced per development site. Specify the pricing feature and
the logical supply feature corresponding to the selected interface. PLC/ALC: 0003/0004
Logical
Supply
Interface Feature
ClearCase 6004
Endevor 6019
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Security Interface:
This Interface is priced per development site. Specify the pricing feature and the logical supply
feature corresponding to the selected interface.
PLC/ALC: 0053/0054
Logical
Supply
Interface Feature
RACF 6070
Top Secret 6091
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Other Modules:
These modules are all priced per development site. Specify the pricing features and the logical
supply features corresponding to the selected modules.
Logical
Supply
Modules PLC/ALC Feature
Extensibility 0013/0014 6021
In-Depth Extractor 0015/0016 6022
Journal Statistics 0019/0020 6023
Pacbase Access Facility 0027/0028 6047
Pacbase Update Facility 0031/0032 6049
Pacbase Quality Control 0029/0030 6048
PacImpact 0037/0038 6051
PacTransfer 0041/0042 6069
Rename and Move Entity 0049/0050 6072
Sub-Network Comparison 0055/0056 6089
Analysis and Design Facility
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Pacdesign:
Pacdesign is dedicated to analysis and design including Merise, YSM, SSADM, and OMT methodologies.
It is priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and
the appropriate number of seats. In addition, specify the logical supply feature 6215.
PLC/ALC: 0035/0036
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UML Interface:
This interface with XMI-based UML modeling tools is priced on an usage level, based on the number of
seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the appropriate number of seats. In addition,
specify the logical supply feature 6203.
PLC/ALC: 0047/0048
Build Facility
VisualAge Pacbase enables to develop applications that run on multiple target environments. Every
target is defined as a combination of several components:
The selection and registration of the various components that constitute every target environment
(operating system, ThinkPad monitor, middleware, database) will be done at installation time, when
implementing the access control keys of the product.
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Developer Workbench:
This component provides the environment (workstation and tools) for building applications. It is
priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the
appropriate number of seats. In addition, specify the logical supply feature 6005.
PLC/ALC: 0017/0018
e-business Build Facility
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e-business Development Principal Target:
This feature allows to implement one target environment. After registration at installation time,
this target environment cannot be modified. This feature is priced on a usage level, based on the
number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the appropriate number of seats. In
addition, specify the logical supply feature 6204.
PLC/ALC: 0107/0109
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e-business Development Bitarget Extension
This feature is combined with the principal target feature and allows to implement one additional
target environments. After registration at installation time, these target environments cannot be
modified. One of the two target environment will be specified as principal target environment.
This feature is priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing
feature and the appropriate number of seats. This number of seats can't be greater than the number
of seats specified for the e-business development principal target module. In addition, specify the
logical supply feature 6206.
PLC/ALC: 0103/0105
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e-business Development Multitarget Extension:
This feature is combined with the principal target and the bitarget features, it allows to implement
multiple additional target environments, with no limitation on the number of environments. One of
the multiple target environment will be specified as principal target environment. This feature is
priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the
appropriate number of seats. This number of seats can't be greater than the number of seats
specified for the e-business development bitarget extension module. In addition, specify the
logical supply feature 6205.
PLC/ALC: 0099/0101
Web Application Models
This module is integrated to the e-business offering. The Repository is not a prerequisite for this
component. It is priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing
feature and the appropriate number of seats. In addition, specify the logical supply feature 6209.
PLC/ALC: 0095/0097
Traditional Build Facility
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Traditional Development Principal Target:
This feature allows to implement one target environment. After registration at installation time,
this target environment cannot be modified. This feature is priced on a usage level, based on the
number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the appropriate number of seats. In
addition, specify the logical supply feature 6208.
PLC/ALC: 0119/0121
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Traditional Development Bitarget Extension:
This feature is combined with the principal target feature and allows to implement one additional
target environments. After registration at installation time, these target environments cannot be
modified. One of the two target environment will be specified as principal target environment.
This feature is priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing
feature and the appropriate number of seats. This number of seats can't be greater than the number
of seats specified for the traditional development principal target module. In addition, specify
the logical supply feature 6211.
PLC/ALC: 0111/0113
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Traditional Development Multitarget Extension:
This feature is combined with the principal target and the bitarget features, it allows to implement
multiple additional target environments, with no limitation on the number of environments. One of
the multiple target environment will be specified as principal target environment. This feature is
priced on a usage level, based on the number of seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the
appropriate number of seats. This number of seats can't be greater than the number of seats
specified for the traditional development bitarget extension module. In addition, specify the
logical supply feature 6210.
PLC/ALC: 0091/0093
Other Modules
These modules are priced per development site. Specify the pricing features and the logical supply
features corresponding to the selected modules.
Pactables
PLC/ALC: 0039/0040
Logical
Target Environment Supply
Distribution Medium Feature
Bull Escala AIX 6052
Bull GCOS7 -- Cartridge 6053
Bull GCOS7 -- CTM6 6054
Bull GCOS8 6055
Compaq Non-Stop Integrity 6057
Compaq TRU64 UNIX 6056
HP-UX 6058
AIX 6059
z/OS/CICS -- Cartridge 6060
z/OS/CICS -- DAT 6061
z/OS/IMS -- Cartridge 6062
z/OS/IMS -- DAT 6063
VSE/CICS 6064
Sun Solaris 6066
Windows 2000 6067
Windows NT 6068
DSMS
PLC/ALC: 0007/0008
Logical
Target Environment Supply
Distribution Medium Feature
Bull Escala AIX 6006
Compaq TRU64 UNIX 6008
HP-UX 6009
AIX 6010
z/OS/CICS -- Cartridge 6011
z/OS/CICS -- DAT 6012
z/OS/IMS -- Cartridge 6013
z/OS/IMS -- DAT 6014
Sun Solaris 6016
Windows 2000 6017
Windows NT 6018
DSMS Utilities:
The DSMS module is a prerequisite. Specify the logical supply feature 6207.
PLC/ALC: 0115/0116
Existing Customers
Text User Interface Terminal:
This interface is dedicated
only
to customers of VisualAge Pacbase V2.5, or prior releases or versions. It allows access to the
repository through a Text User Interface. It is priced on a usage level, based on the number of
seats needed. Specify the pricing feature and the appropriate number of seats. In addition,
specify the logical supply feature 6090.
PLC/ALC: 0063/0064
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 on which the programs operate.
Basic Machine-Readable Material:
To order, select the distribution medium corresponding to the VisualAge Pacbase server
development environment needed. The various VisualAge Pacbase components are shipped depending on
this medium.
Development Feature Distribution
Environment Number Medium
z/OS/CICS Server 6080 3480 Cartridge
z/OS/CICS Server 6081 DAT 4 mm
z/OS/IMS Server 6082 3480 Cartridge
z/OS/IMS Server 6083 DAT 4 mm
AIX Server 6079 CD-ROM
Bull Escala AIX 6073 CD-ROM
Server
Compaq TRU64 UNIX 6077 CD-ROM
Server
HP-UX Server 6078 CD-ROM
Linux 6084 CD-ROM
Sun Solaris Server 6085 CD-ROM
Windows NT 6087 CD-ROM
Windows 2000 and 6086 CD-ROM
XP Server
Customization Options:
None. This is an IBM Paris Laboratory distributed product.
Unlicensed Documentation:
One copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic
machine-readable material according to ordering feature configuration:
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Installation manual (paper) of the distribution medium corresponding to the VisualAge Pacbase
environment and additional modules purchased.
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VisualAge Pacbase Documentation CD-ROM.
Displayable Softcopy Publications:
The VisualAge Pacbase documents are offered in softcopy form. All unlicensed manuals are
included. The manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on
CD-ROM.
These displayable manuals can be used with the Adobe Acrobat Reader licensed programs in any of the
supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with
the files.
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.
Customized Offerings
Most product media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (that is, CBPDO, ServerPac,
Systempac®). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be
shipped via the stand-alone product.
Terms and Conditions
The terms for VisualAge Pacbase V3.5 are available in Software Announcement
201-038
, dated February 20, 2001.
IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) terms are unaffected by this announcement except as noted:
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WebSphere Studio Application Developer for Windows V5 Trial Edition will be delivered with the
e-business offering of VisualAge Pacbase V3.5. Customers may use this trial code only for internal
evaluation, testing, and demonstration purposes. The evaluation period begins on the date that
customers agree to the terms of trial code and ends after 60 days. Customers can purchase WebSphere
Studio Application Developer at any time via IBM Passport Advantage. To learn more, visit:
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There will be no support for WebSphere Studio Application Developer for
Windows V5 Trial Edition.
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Customers who want to change the repository development platform should
order new server components.
IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line:
No
Prices
Contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner for pricing information for this
announcement.
Order Now
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business
Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: The Americas Call Centers
Dept. YE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
Reference: YE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the
mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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z/OS, IMS, and IBMLink are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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VisualAge, CICS, OS/390, AIX, CICS/ESA, System/390, IMS/ESA, RS/6000, WebSphere, RACF, and Systempac
are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or
other countries or both.
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Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Windows NT and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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