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Software Announcement 203-043 February 18, 2003 IBM VSE/ESA V2.7 enhances interoperability with Linux on zSeries
(Corrected on July 10, 2003) In the Ordering information, non-US feature numbers were removed. (Corrected on May 12, 2003)
The Software requirements section was clarified.
At a glanceVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 enhances interoperability between VSE and Linux on zSeries. Designed for growth, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 helps enable integrated hybrid solutions featuring the best of VSE and Linux. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 support includes:
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 will also support S/390 Multiprise 3000, S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ Generation 5 and 6, or equivalent. OverviewMany VSE customers have a hybrid IT environment that includes several different hardware and software platforms. In such environments, interoperability is a key requirement. IBM VSE/ESA™ Version 2 Release 7 extends the focus on interoperability begun with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 and continued with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 introduces functions to enhance the combination of VSE and Linux on zSeries™ plus support and enhancements as follows:
With Linux on zSeries, VSE customers can exploit the Linux operating system on the same zSeries or S/390® server that runs their core VSE applications. By consolidating VSE and Linux (under z/VM™ or LPAR) on the same server, customers gain advantages in affordability, flexibility, scalability, and manageability. Reference: Software Announcement 202-038 , dated February 19, 2002. Key prerequisitesSome S/390 servers supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 are not supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7. Refer to the Hardware requirements , Software requirements , and Planning information sections for details.
Description
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 addresses the needs of VSE customers with growing traditional
S/390 workloads and/or those exploiting Linux on zSeries for new applications or server
consolidation. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 includes the following:
Hardware supportVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 adds support for new servers and advanced technology.
Servers:
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 supports IBM
HiperSockets:
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is designed to support high-speed TCP/IP communication
among logical partitions (LPARs) and virtual machines under z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or
later, within the same IBM VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 can communicate with other HiperSockets-capable operating systems (that is, VSE to VSE, VSE to Linux, VSE to z/VM, or VSE to z/OS™). In particular, HiperSockets enhances VSE interoperability by allowing high-speed connections between VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 and Linux on zSeries without physical cabling. By providing a "network-in-the-box," HiperSockets helps minimize network latency and maximize bandwidth capabilities. The z/Architecture™ HiperSockets function uses an adaptation of the queued direct I/O (QDIO) high-speed I/O protocol introduced with OSA-Express support. HiperSockets allows virtual machines and/or LPARs to communicate internally over the memory bus using the new internal-queued-direct I/O (IQD) channel type. In addition, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 can utilize the "guest LAN" support provided by z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or later. z/VM simulates the HiperSockets function for communication among virtual machines without real IQD channels. Using z/VM, virtual HiperSockets can be exploited by customers with S/390 Multiprise 3000, S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server Generation 5 and 6 (or equivalent servers), as well as zSeries servers within the same z/VM image. Cryptographic assist: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 supports IBM PCI Cryptographic Accelerator (PCICA) cards on zSeries servers. The PCICA card provides RSA assist for increased Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) throughput. SSL support was first introduced with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. That support is based on software encryption only. With VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 and IBM TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5, SSL will transparently use PCICA cards if available. There is no need to change any applications already using SSL. IBM TotalStorage™ Enterprise Storage Server™ (ESS) Large Volumes: IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) now offers Large Volume Support (LVS). LVS includes the ability to define 32,760 cylinder (approximately 27 GB per volume) 3390-9 volumes. Larger DASD volumes help relieve address constraints and improve disk utilization by allowing customers to consolidate several smaller disk volumes into a single larger volume. Additionally, LVS includes the ability to define "custom-sized" volumes from 1 to 32,760 cylinders. The entire 32,760 cylinders can be used by the Page Data Set, Label Area, and Lock File. VSE/POWER, Librarian, and the SAM and DAM access methods support full capacity as well. IBM Device Support Facilities (ICKDSF) Release 17 is designed to support the full capacity of ESS. VSE/VSAM is limited to 10,017 cylinders (approximately 4.5 GB). Large Volume Support is already available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6.
OSA Express in Non-QDIO Mode:
With VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7, OSA Express is usable in non-QDIO mode by TCP/IP or
SNA environments. In non-QDIO mode, OSA Express behaves like an OSA-2 adapter. The non-QDIO mode
is helpful if the OSA Express Adapter needs to be shared by TCP/IP and SNA. Support is already
available in VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6.
Web servicesVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 adds new, standards-based interoperability to the basic connectors introduced in VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 and VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. SOAP server/client: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) provides a foundation for application-to-application interoperability on the Web. A service requestor sends a SOAP envelope to a service provider. The service provider acts on the request and sends back a SOAP response envelope. A VSE SOAP server allows a Web service, implemented as a CICS® program, to be called from any SOAP-enabled platform. Examples of SOAP-enabled platforms might be WebSphere® Application Server, Apache Web Server, Microsoft™.NET, and so forth. A VSE SOAP client can be used by a CICS program to invoke a Web service on another SOAP-enabled platform. The VSE SOAP server/client is implemented as a CICS program using CICS Web Support (CWS). XMLAPI: SOAP is based on XML (Extensible Markup Language). XML is a flexible, application-independent, nonproprietary format. It is designed for truly portable data. The use of tags makes XML data self-describing, and the extensible nature of XML makes it possible to define new kinds of documents for specialized applications. XML is rapidly becoming the format of choice for exchange of information among various applications on the internet. XMLAPI is callable by CICS or batch programs. It allows creation or parsing of XML data streams. DL/I connector: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 adds a new DL/I connector to the existing suite of VSE e-business connectors. It is implemented as an extension of the existing Java™-based Class library. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 made VSE/VSAM, VSE Librarian, VSE/POWER queues, VSE console, and ICCF Libraries accessible from any Java-capable platform. Similarly, DL/I data is now accessible in the same way. Non-Java access (VSEScript): VSEScript allows simple access to VSE resources. The function is equivalent to the Java-based connectors first introduced with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 but is designed for those who, for whatever reason, choose not to use the Java programming language. VSEScript can be called from any program able to establish a TCP/IP connection to VSE. For example, Sockets programs, CGIs, and so forth, written in common languages such as C/C++, Visual Basic (Microsoft Office), Lotus Script (Lotus SmartSuite®), and even COBOL have the same access to VSE resources that were formerly available only to Java programs. CICS Web support (CWS): CWS is now designed to fully support client authentication. The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) authentication mechanism is based on the exchange of digital certificates. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 provides services that map client certificates to host-defined user IDs. With this support, CICS CWS applications can control client access to resources. In addition, with the application of appropriate service, client authentication is also available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. Moreover, a range of enhancements to CICS Web Support removes a number of limitations that allow more existing 3270 terminal control and BMS applications to be invoked from a Web browser without change. With VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7, these added capabilities are now available in both VSE and z/OS versions of CICS Transaction Server and contribute to z/OS affinity. These enhancements include:
With application of appropriate service, the items listed above are also available with VSE/ESA
Version 2 Release 5 and VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6.
Usability and availabilityVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 adds a number of miscellaneous improvements. Librarian 31-bit: The $IJBLBR.PHASE that currently resides in SVA-24 is split into two components. One continues to reside in SVA-24. The other is moved to SVA-31. The result is up to 184 KB of SVA-24 storage available for use by customer applications. Increase in VSE/POWER queue entries: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 increases the number of VSE/POWER spool entries to 100,000 (99,998 usable). The old limit was 32,768 (32,766 usable). The structure of the IJQFILE remains unchanged. The enhancement removes a potential bottleneck. Enhancements to VSE/POWER warm start: The VSE/POWER queue file can now be reallocated and extended during a warm start. In addition, a PNET node name can be changed during warm start as well. These two changes can help reduce potential downtime.
Addition of SSL to REXX SOCKET support:
The REXX/VSE SOCKET function now allows an SSL option in addition to the standard TCP/IP socket
capability. This gives programmers the ability to write REXX programs with standard security and
integrity.
Related productsVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 includes the following related products with enhancements. LE/VSE Version 1 Release 4 Modification 3 (a New Modification Level): Affinity between VSE and z/OS is enhanced by the addition of selected functions to Language Environment® for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 4 Modification 3 (LE/VSE V1.4.3). These include:
IBM TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 (a New Release): TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 (a new release) provides support for:
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 is the replacement for TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 4 and Version 1 Release 3. It includes significant enhancements made to TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 4 (5686-A04) since it first became available in June 2000. These accumulated enhancements include:
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 is available as a PTF for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 and VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 as well. OSA Express support requires VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6, or later. Similarly, HiperSockets and PCICA encryption are available only with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7. MQSeries® for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 Modification 2 (a New Modification Level): MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 Modification 2 includes enhancements and elimination of various restrictions.
The items above are available for MQ/VSE V2.1.1 and for MQ/VSE V2.1.2 via PTF as well. Those below are available only with MQ/VSE V2.1.2.
MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 Modification 2 is planned to be available on
February 18, 2003. At that time MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1
Modification 2 documentation can be downloaded from the VSE home page.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation ActVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is capable, 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 positioningBeginning with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5, a priority of the VSE strategy has been helping customers protect their extensive investment in VSE technology (core applications, data, IT skills, equipment, business processes, end user training, and so forth) while they implement key new applications in a three-tier, hybrid environment. Many recent VSE enhancements were designed to help customers implement integrated applications consisting of VSE/ESA and any Java-capable platform (such as Linux on zSeries). Interoperability helps customers reduce cost, disruption, and risk. At the same time, interoperability helps increase productivity and lessen time-to-market.
For example, integrated environments may include hybrid solutions based on zSeries servers running
VSE plus the user's choice of IBM VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is designed for customers with aggressive growth opportunities. "Growth" may be generated by some combination of:
Responding to growth opportunities, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 focuses on the IBM
For example, target environments may consist of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 (running on
standard engines), linked via HiperSockets to Linux on zSeries (running on IFL engines), both
running under z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or later. This powerful and flexible application
model, implemented on an IBM
Linux on zSeries is central to the VSE strategy and vision. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7
will not support 64-bit addressing. Because protection of extensive existing core VSE investments
is a key objective for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7, there is no need for 64-bit addressing
in VSE itself. Instead, many of the newer applications that require very large address spaces are
likely to be more appropriate for Linux. Therefore, the combination of VSE/ESA Version 2
Release 7, Linux for zSeries, z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or later, and IBM VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7, along with Linux for zSeries and z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or later, may be an attractive solution for larger VSE customers who do not consider themselves candidates for z/OS in the short term. Hardware and software support servicesSmoothStart™/Installation servicesIBM SmoothStart and Installation Services are not provided. Reference informationRefer to Software Announcement 202-038 , dated February 19, 2002.
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IBM VSE/ESA™ Version 2 Release 7 Product ContentVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 Base ProgramsThe following is a complete list of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 base programs including their release/modification levels.
Version/
release/ Program
Program name modification number Notes
VSE Central Functions 6.07.00 5686-066(1) New
release
High Lev Assem MVS(TM), 1.04.00 5696-234(1)
VM, VSE
VSE/EREP 3.05.00 5656-260(2)
VSE/ICKDSF 1.17.00 5747-DS2(2) New
release
IBM LE for VSE/ESA 1.04.03 5686-094 New
mod lvl
CICS(R) Transaction 1.01.01 5648-054
Server for VSE/ESA
CICS/VSE(R) 2.03.00 5686-026(3)
ACF/VTAM(R) for VSE/ESA 4.02.00 5686-065
Client/Server (CS)
Multi Domain (MD)
Inter Enterprise (IE)
DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.03.00 5648-099
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.05.00 5686-A04 New
Application Pak release
NFS Feature(4)
GPS Feature(4)
DB2(R) Server for 7.02.00 5697-F42
VSE and VM
DataPropagator(TM) 7.01.00
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 Optional ProgramsThe following is a complete list of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 optional programs including their release/modification levels.
Version/
release/ Program
Program name modification number Notes
Optional VSE/ESA Base Features
IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA 6.07.00 5686-066 New
release
HLASM Tool Kit 1.04.00 5696-234
VSE/VSAM for VM 6.01.00 5686-081
Functional Subset
DITTO/ESA for VSE, VM Option 1.03.00 5648-099
Version/
release/ Program
Program name modification number Notes
ACF/VTAM(R) Version 4 4.02.00 5686-065
VM Options
Client/Server (CS)
Multi/Domain (MD)
Inter/Enterprise (IE)
DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.02.00 5697-F42
Data Restore Feature 7.01.00
Control Center Feature 7.01.00
QMF(TM) for VSE 7.02.00
QMF for Windows(R) 7.02.00
System control and networking
VSE/ACLR 1.02.01 5746-XE7
Database and utilities
DL/I VSE 1.11.00 5746-XX1
CICSVR/VSE 1.02.00 5686-011
DB2 VSAM Transparency 5.01.00 5697-B88
for VSE/ESA
DFSORT(TM)/VSE 3.04.00 5746-SM3
DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.00 5746-XX1
Network control -- Current
ACF/SSP 4.08.01 5686-064
ACF/NCP for IBM 3745 including 7.08.01 5648-063
3746-900 ACP feature
X.25 NPSI for ACF/NCP 3.09.00 5688-035
Version 7
EP V1 for ACF/NCP Version 7 1.14.00 5735-XXB
Network control -- IBM 3720
ACF/NCP for IBM 3720/3745 5.04.00 5668-738
X.25 NPSI for ACF/NCP 5.4.0 3.04.00 5688-035
EP V1 for ACF/NCP 5.4.0 1.09.00 5735-XXB
Network control -- IBM 3725
ACF/NCP for IBM 3725 4.03.01 5668-854
X.25 NPSI V2 for ACF/NCP 4.3.1 2.01.00 5668-719
Languages and compilers
IBM COBOL for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-068
full function
IBM COBOL for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-068
alt. function
IBM PL/I for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-069
full function
IBM PL/I for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-069
alt. function
IBM C for VSE/ESA -- 1.01.00 5686-A01
full function
IBM C for VSE/ESA -- 1.01.00 5686-A01
alt. function
DOS/VS RPG II 1.03.00 5746-RG1
CCCA for VSE 2.01.00 5686-A07
VisualAge(R) Generator Server 1.02.00 5648-B02
Version/
release/ Program
Program name modification number Notes
Application development
MQSeries(R) for VSE/ESA 2.01.02 5686-A06 New
mod lvl
SDF/CICS 1.05.00 5746-XXT
SDF II 1.06.00 5746-XXT
DP and Business
Professional support
GDDM(R) VSE 3.02.00 5686-057
GDDM IMD 2.01.03 5668-801
GDDM PGF 2.01.03 5668-812
GDDM IVU 1.01.03 5668-723
Advanced Function Printing(TM)
PSF/VSE Comp. Fonts Base 2.02.01 5686-040
AFP(TM) Font Collection 2.01.01 5648-B33
S/390(R) -- NL features
PPFA/370 1.01.00 5688-190
OGL/370 1.01.00 5688-191
The following programs are withdrawn and no longer available with the package VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7:
Version/
release/ Program
Program name modification number
NetView(R) V2 VSE/ESA 2.03.00 5686-055
CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA 1.03.00 5686-A05
Technical informationSpecified operating environmentHardware requirementsVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 will operate on:
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 support for IBM Specifically, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 does not support 64-bit real or virtual addresses. Therefore z/VM, with its support for 64-bit real and virtual (allowing 64-bit virtual machines such as Linux for zSeries and z/OS™) addressing, is a compelling option for most VSE customers using zSeries servers. Support for S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ Generation 5 and 6, S/390 Multiprise 3000, or equivalent 31-bit servers is in basic mode, in LPAR, or under z/VM V3, or later.
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 HiperSockets support requires an IBM
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 hardware encryption assist requires a Peripheral Component
Interconnect Cryptographic Accelerator (PCICA), or equivalent. Those customers with z/VM require
z/VM Version 4 Release 2, or later.
Software requirementsFor VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 customers using VM, z/VM V3, or later, is required to exploit state-of-the-art IBM virtualization technology for one or more of the following reasons:
z/VM V4.1, or later, is required by customers planning to use z/VM in combination with Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL), or who want the affordability advantages of engine-based pricing offered by International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Terms and Conditions. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 customers (running under z/VM) who want to exploit HiperSockets, and/or hardware encryption assist, require z/VM V4.2, or later. Note: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 will not run under z/VM V3 on servers not listed in the section on VSE/ESA V2.7 hardware requirements. To use HiperSockets for high-speed interoperability between VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 and Linux on zSeries, corresponding Linux exploitation is required. Linux on zSeries is not provided by IBM. Linux must be obtained from distributors. For the most current information on Linux distributors, refer to: Compatibility: Compatibility aspects are the same as described in Software Announcement 298-372 , dated September 29, 1998, for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. Limitations: Limitations are the same as described in Software Announcement 298-372 , dated September 29, 1998, with the following changes:
User Group Requirements: This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies requirements from one or more of the worldwide user group communities. Groups include Australasian SHARE/GUIDE (ASG), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE International, GUIDE/SHARE Europe (GSE), and WAVV. Requirements satisfied include:
Planning informationCustomer responsibilities: The Fast Service Upgrade (FSU) process is available for customers migrating from VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5 or VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 to VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7. The following servers are not supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7:
Customers should be aware that VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 will be the last VSE release to support the older technology. Those who plan to retain any of these older S/390 servers should immediately order the latest refresh of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6, whether or not their current production VSE system is based on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. Information on the status of VSE/ESA and related programs can be found at: TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5: Each feature of TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 (Application Pak, NFS, GPS) requires a unique user access key. The license order for TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 can be placed either together with any other program with the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 product set or alone at a later point in time. SSL for VSE is also key protected and only usable with the key for the Application Pak. It cannot be used in demo mode and not together with the (formerly available) Base Pak. The user access key will always be generated and delivered automatically from IBM whenever an order is placed for one of these features. Customers who do not wish to use TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 from IBM are requested to run product delete jobs (that are provided with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7) after system installation, to delete the product from their system. Important Note: Customers who have Connectivity Systems' "TCP/IP for VSE" installed on their VSE system should read the TCP/IP for VSE/ESA — IBM Program Setup and Supplementary Information (SC33-6601) for important configuration instructions, and should note that product access keys from IBM and Connectivity Systems are different and are not interchangeable. DB2 Server for VSE and VM Version 7 Release 2: DB2 Server for VSE and VM V7 uses an access/usage protection method that requires a password 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 and VM V7. 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.
ShopZ: ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades including z/VM SDOs and VSE/ESA SIPOs. Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders. In the case of fully entitled upgrades, it offers a fully automated process, with no IBM intervention required. Additionally, ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensures any corequisite or prerequisite conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. For more details (including geographical availability), refer to the ShopzSeries Web site at: Packaging: Depending on the order, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 will be packaged as follows:
Depending on the order, the package will contain one or more additional cartridges for the VSE/ESA optional programs, stacked one after the other on the medium. Program directories and the publication entitlement sets of the ordered VSE/ESA base and optional programs will be shipped with the VSE/ESA package. The Program Directory for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 has IBM form number GI11-2681. Note: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is no longer available on 3480 tape cartridges (uncompressed), 6250 bpi magnetic tape reels, and 4 mm DAT cartridges. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is available on 3480 tape cartridges (compressed) and 3590 tape cartridges only. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA and Language Environment® (LE) for VSE/ESA: TCP/IP for VSE/ESA and LE for VSE/ESA will be shipped on the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 base tape/cartridges. Users who only need Language Run-Time Support (RTS), which is part of LE for VSE/ESA, can customize their system according to this need. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA will be shipped enabled for demo mode only. This allows you to test the entire function set on your VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 system in a functionally limited way (not suited for any production purposes). The different features must be enabled via user access keys. SSL for VSE is also key protected and only usable with the key for the Application Pak. It cannot be used in demo mode and not together with the (formerly available) Base Pak. The TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 5 documentation is available on the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 CD-ROM (SK2T-0060) or from the Internet. For further information, refer to the VSE home page: Security, auditability, and controlThis program uses the security and auditability features of the operating system software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering informationCurrent licenseesCurrent licensees of VSE/ESA Version 2 will be sent a program reorder form that can be returned directly to IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment.
Reorder forms are scheduled to be mailed by two weeks after planned availability. Reorder forms
returned to IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment will be processed within 10 workdays of receipt.
When a new release is available, the prior release will no longer be available.
New licenseesOrders for new licenses can be placed now. Registered customers can access IBMLink™ for ordering information and charges. Shipment will not occur before the availability date. Unless a later date is specified, orders entered before the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date of one week following availability. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
New users of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 should specify:
Type Model
5690 VSE (SIPO SPO)
5686 066
5686 065
5648 099
5696 234
5747 DS2
Type Model
5656 260
5686 094
5686 A04
5648 054
5697 F42
Basic license: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. When VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 is available, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6 will no longer be available. Entry support license (ESL): To order an ESL, 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.
ESL OTC
Program Feature
number Description number
5686-066 VSE Central Function V6 0908
ESL machines can be determined by referring to the IBM Entry End User/390 Attachment (Z125-4379). Workload license charge (WLC) basic license: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Flat workload license charge features
FWLC FWLC feature feature number description 4900 IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA 4901 VSE Central Functions Growth opportunity license charge (GOLC): To order a GOLC software, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the GOLC monthly charge feature number from the table below. Also, specify the feature number for the desired distribution medium.
GOLC
GOLC feature
category number
H30 0300
H50 0301
H70 0302
zSeries entry license charge (zELC): To order zELC software, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the zELC monthly charge feature number from the table below. Also, specify the feature number for the desired distribution medium.
zELC
feature
z800 models number
0A1 -- 1 engine 4001
0B1 -- 1 engine 4002
0C1 -- 1 engine 4003
001 -- 1 engine 4004
0A2 -- 2 engines 4005
002 -- 2 engines 4006
003 -- 3 engines 4007
004 -- 4 engines 4008
0E1 -- 1 engine 4009
0X2 -- 2 engines 4010
Basic machine-readable material 5690-VSE system program order: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Basic machine-readable material for the individual licensed base programs will be shipped on 3480 or 3590 tape cartridges as part of the 5690-VSE system program order. Order feature numbers for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 base programs (U.S. English) (to be specified under 5690-VSE) are:
Feature number Description 2198 3480 Tape Cartridge (compressed) 2199 3590 Tape Cartridge NLV Spanish order feature numbers for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 base programs (to be specified under 5690-VSE) are:
Feature
number Description
2598 NLV Spanish on 3480 Tape Cartridge
(compressed)
2599 NLV Spanish on 3590 Tape Cartridge
Order feature number for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 optional programs (high-level identifier, to be specified under 5690-VSE) is:
Feature number Description 3433 3590 Tape Cartridge Order feature number for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 optional programs (high-level identifier, to be specified under 5690-VSE) is:
Feature number Description 3405 3480 Tape Cartridge (compressed) VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 Base Programs5
Order
Program feature
number Description Note number(6)
5686-066 VSE Central Functions 6.7.0 (7)
5696-234 High Lev Assembler for VSE 1.4.0 (7) 2204
5656-260 VSE/EREP 3.5.0 (8)
5747-DS2 VSE/ICKDSF 1.17 (8)
5686-094 IBM LE for VSE 1.4.3 2205
5648-054 CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA 1.1.1 2206
5686-026 CICS/VSE 2.3.0 (9)
5686-065 ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA 4.2.0
Client/Server 2209
MultiDomain 2210
InterEnterprise 2211
5648-099 DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.3.0 2208
5686-A04 TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.5.0
Application Pak 2213
NFS Feature (10) 2214
GPS Feature (10) 8520
5697-F42 DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.2.0 2539
DataPropagator 7.1.0
Basic license for optional programs of 5690-VSE: The optional programs are available under the VSE/ESA package offering (5690-VSE). To order, specify the order feature number under the 5690-VSE program number.
Order
Program feature
number Description number(11)
5648-063 ACF/NCP 3745 7.8.1
Base, Tiers 1-5 2232
5648-099 DITTO/ESA for VM 1.3.0 2234
5648-B02 VA Generator Server for MVS, 2216
VM and VSE 1.2.0
NLS UC English 2360
NLS Spanish 2362
5648-B33 AFP Font Collection 2.1.1 2397
5668-719 X.25 NPSI 2.1.0 2266
5668-723 GDDM-IVU 1.1.3 2267
5668-738 ACF/NCP 3745+3720 5.4.0
Base-Tier 1 2268
Tier 2 2269
Tier 2.5 2270
Tier 3 2271
Tier 4 2272
Tier 5 2273
5668-801 GDDM-IMD 2.1.3 2276
5668-812 GDDM-PGF 2.1.3 2277
5668-854 ACF/NCP 3725 4.3.1 2280
5686-011 CICSVR/VSE 1.2.0 2283
5686-040 PSF/VSE 2.2.1 2285
5686-057 GDDM/VSE Base 3.2.0 2292
NLS Spanish 2298
5686-064 ACF/SSP for VSE 4.8.1 2305
5686-065 ACF/VTAM for VM Feature 4.2.0
Client/Server 2306
MultiDomain 2307
InterEnterprise 2308
ACF/VTAM APPC feature 2309
5686-066 IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA 2370
5686-068 COBOL for VSE 1.1.0
Full Function Feature 2310
Alternate function 2311
Order
Program feature
number Description number(11)
5686-069 PL/I for VSE 1.1.0
Alternate function 2314
Full Function Feature 2313
5686-081 VSAM for VM 7420
5686-A01 IBM C for VSE/ESA 1.1.0
Alternate Function 2317
Full Function 2316
5686-A06 MQSeries for VSE/ESA 2.1.2 2351
5686-A07 CCCA for VSE/ESA 2.1.0 2318
5688-035 X.25 NPSI 3.4.0
VSE Base 2321
VSE Tier 2 2322
VSE Tier 2.5 2323
VSE Tier 3 2324
VSE Tier 4 2325
VSE Tier 5 2326
5688-035 X.25 NPSI 3.9.0 2327
5688-190 PPFA/370 1.1.0 2328
5688-191 OGL/370 1.1.0 2329
5696-234 HLASM Toolkit 1.4.0 2330
5697-B88 DB2 VSAM Transparency for VSE/ESA 2331
5697-F42 DB2 Server for VSE and VM 7.2.0
Control Center 7.1.0 2500
Data Restore 7.1.0 2502
QMF for VSE 7.2.0
NLS English 2510
NLS English Upper Case 2509
NLS Spanish 2511
QMF for Windows 7.2.0
NLS English 2525
NLS Spanish 2526
5735-XXB EP 1.9.0 2335
5735-XXB EP 1.14.0 2336
5746-RG1 DOS/VS RPG II 1.3.0 2337
5746-SM3 DFSORT/VSE 3.4.0 2339
5746-XE7 VSE/ACLR 1.2.1 2341
5746-XXT SDF/CICS 1.5.0 2342
5746-XXT SDF II Base 1.6.0 2344
NLS Spanish 2346
5746-XX1 DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.0 2349
5746-XX1 DL/I VSE 1.11.0 2350
The following feature numbers are withdrawn and no longer available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7:
Order
Program feature
number Description number(12)
5686-A05 CA-TopSecret for VSE/ESA 5522
5690-VSE 3480 Tape Cartridge Spanish NLV 2601
5690-VSE 4mm DAT Cartridge Spanish NLV 2602
The following feature numbers are withdrawn and no longer available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7:
Order
Program feature
number Description number(13)
5686-055 Netview for VSE
CSF NV/VSE Base, ENU, EXT 2288
DSF NV/VSE Base, ENU 2289
The following feature numbers are withdrawn and no longer available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7:
Order
Program feature
number Description number
5690-VSE 3480 Tape Cartridge English 2201
5690-VSE 4mm DAT Cartridge English 2202
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)
Feature
Description number
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Satellite Electronic Delivery 3450
Update shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Optional machine-readable material: To order, select the feature number for the desired distribution medium. Optional machine-readable material for the individual licensed base programs will be shipped on 3480 or 3590 tape cartridges as part of the 5690-VSE system program order.
Feature
number Distribution medium
5812(14) 3480 Tape Cartridge (compressed)
Optional source code of
VSE Central Functions
6099(14) 3590 Tape Cartridge
Optional source code of
VSE Central Functions
5802 VSE/ESA Service Option,
3480 Tape Cartridge (compressed)
6119 VSE/ESA Service Option,
3590 Tape Cartridge
DSLO license: 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 Extended License Charge features. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Processors with assigned capacity above 80 MSUs will now have VM and VSE 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.
ELC
feature
Description number
ELC Including 80 MSU, 2032
Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU, 2933
Per Usage Additional Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU, 2034
Per Block of 50 MSU Additional Quantity
Terms and conditions licensing: The following apply to products ordered with Extended License Charges (ELC):
Unlicensed documentation: Unlicensed documentation within the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 library is available as Adobe PDF files, BookManager® files, or printed books. They have been defined as either "Basic" or "Optional."
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. The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number or 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 at: Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publications Center. Some publications updated for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 are available as PDF files, which may be printed.
Adobe PDF files: Publications that are available in PDF format are provided on the IBM Online Library Omnibus Edition: VSE Collection CD-ROM (supplied with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 at no additional charge) and on the IBM Web site at: Or from the Publications Center at: You can view a PDF file using the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from the Adobe Web site at: You can also print the entire publication or just the section in which you are interested. BookManager files: Publications that are available in BookManager format are provided on the IBM Online Library Omnibus Edition: VSE Collection CD-ROM (supplied with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 at no additional charge). BookManager files are also available from the IBM Web site at: Or from the Publications Center at: The BookManager files can be read by either BookManager READ (a separately orderable product) or IBM Softcopy Reader (supplied on the CD-ROM).
Printed books: All VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 publications and some of the other publications are available as printed books and are orderable from the Publications Center. Publications changed for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 are identified as new editions. All other publications are the same level provided with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 6. For VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7, a memo, a program directory, and one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
VSE/ESA Licensed Program Specific GC33-6700 X
The Program Directory for VSE/ESA GI11-2681 X
Version 2 Release 7
VSE/ESA System Upgrade and Service SC33-6702 X X
VSE/ESA Planning SC33-6703 X X X
VSE/ESA Installation SC33-6704 X X X
VSE/ESA Administration SC33-6705 X X X
VSE/ESA Release Guide SC33-6718 X X X
VSE/ESA Technical Newsletter G225-4508 X
VSE/ESA e-business Connectors SC33-6719 X X X
Users Guide
VSE Collection CD-ROM SK2T-0060
DB2 Server CD Document Kit SK3T-5257
DB2 Server Overview GC09-2995 X
Memo to Users DB2 Servers GI10-5008 X
Program Directory DB2 Server GI10-4999 X
QMF for Windows Try/Buy LCD4-3781 X
The first copy of the following publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for LE V1R4M3 for VSE/ESA (5686-094):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
Licensed Program Specifications GC33-6683 X
The first copy of the following publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for CICS Transaction Server VSE/ESA V1R1 (5648-054):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
Enhancements Guide GC34-5763 X X X
Release Guide GC33-1645 X X X
Migration Guide GC33-1646 X X X
System Definition Guide SC33-1651 X X X
Customization Guide SC33-1652 X X X
Licensed Programming Specification GC34-5464 X
Operations and Utilities Guide SC33-1654 X X X
CICS-supplied Transactions SC33-1655 X X X
Program Directory GI10-2508 X X
The first copy of the following publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for DITTO/ESA V1R3 (5648-099):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
Licensed Programming Specification GH19-8223 X
Memo to Users GI10-0433 X
Installation + Customization Guide GC26-9598 X
The first copy of the following publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA V4R2 (5686-065):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
Licensed Program Specification GC31-6490 X
Network Implementation Guide SC31-6494 X X
Operation SC31-6495 X X
Resource Definition Reference Guide SC31-6498 X X
The first copy of the following additional publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for DB2 Server for VSE and VM V7R2 (5697-F42):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
DB2 Server Diag Guide & Reference LC09-2907 X
DB2 Server for VSE and VM LPS GC09-2982 X X
DB2 Server SNAP-IX Brochure GC09-4762 X X
DB2 Universal Developers Education LK3T-5242
Memo to Users Data Propagator VSE GI10-5010 X
Program Directory Data Propag, VSE GI10-5001 X
The first copy of the following additional publications is supplied, at no additional charge, to licensees of basic material for TCP/IP for VSE/ESA V1R5 (5686-A04):
Order Format
Title number PDF BKM Print
TCP/IP Licensed Program Specification GC33-6594 X
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the program 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.
Displayable softcopy publications: All unlicensed online books are also available on CD-ROM SK2T-0060, the IBM Online Library Omnibus Edition: VSE Collection. The VSE Collection also contains libraries for most of the products that run on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7. This will be available in the United States and Canada at the general availability of the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 product and 30 days after general availability in other countries. For a list of kit contents, contact your IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. One copy of the CD-ROM Collection Kit will be shipped automatically with the product at no additional charge. Additional copies of the CD-ROM Collection Kit must be ordered separately for a fee from the IBM Publications Center at: The online books can be used with the BookManager READ licensed programs in any of the READ-supported environments. You may now use the SoftCopy Librarian (SCL) to obtain and manage bookshelves over the Internet, from the IBM PUBLIB Web site, as well as from other Web sites that provide support for the SoftCopy Librarian. Both Version 3 and Version 4 of SoftCopy Librarian are now included on all collection kits for the IBM Online Library. This free program improves softcopy management on a z/OS or OS/390® host or server, as well as on LANs and workstations. It includes the SCRT, and runs on Windows 95 or later, and Windows NT® 4.0 or later, workstations. V4 is the Java™ version of SCL and provides a new interface and new functions. For an introduction, refer to the SoftCopy Librarian chapter in Installing, Managing, and Using the Online Library (GC31-8311) (available as hardcopy book, or PDF format only). For details, refer to the softcopy version of the SoftCopy Librarian User's Guide (GC23-3414), which is in the IBM Online Library Reference Bookshelf on any disc in this collection. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Source file publications: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 manuals are not offered in source file form. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 base programs: Microfiche material is no longer offered. Viewing Program Listings (VPL) online has replaced the need for microfiche. With the VPL system, entitled users all around the world are able to view both Program Temporary Fix (PTF) and base program listings electronically, 24 hours a day. VPL can be accessed via ServiceLink and DialIBM. For details, ask your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 7 optional programs: May be available, as announced, with the individual Software Announcements. 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. IBM electronic services
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