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Software Announcement 203-064 March 4, 2003 IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2 Integrates, Automates, and Manages Business Processes
At a Glance
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewIBM WebSphere® Business Integration Server V4.2 is the IBM business integration solution for process integration, workforce management, and enterprise application connectivity. New in V4.2
For more information on IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2, related products, and services, visit: Key PrerequisitesAvailable on the following platforms:
Planned Availability DatesIBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2.1 (HP-UX support)
DescriptionNew in WebSphere InterChange Server
New in WebSphere Business Integration Toolset
New in WebSphere MQ Workflow
WebSphere MQ Integrator® Broker supports WebSphere MQ V5.3 and DB2 V8.1. IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server WBI, a comprehensive business integration platform, helps enable businesses to implement very rapid solutions to specific integration problems, then grow with the requirements to solve complex business integration problems requiring a wide variety of integration capabilities. WBI Server can be used to:
WBI Server is designed to:
Comprehensive tooling is included for the technology components to generate the artifacts required for a comprehensive enterprise integration solution, (including, for example, process collaborations, workflows, message flows, and business objects). The overall architecture enables projects to be designed and implemented based on the concept of separation of function.
This means that WBI Server is particularly suited for solving integration problems through incremental implementation. The advanced architecture of WBI Server gives companies the greatest opportunity to reuse packaged application business logic or in-house application logic, as well as any process routines previously built to implement middleware logic. IBM WBI Server is now comprised of the following components:
Also included are the following components from IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters:
Limited use licenses for IBM DB2 V8.1 and IBM WebSphere MQ V5.3 are included for the needs of the WBI Server components. Full licenses should be purchased for any other purpose than specified in the license. A broad range of optional complimentary products that accelerate the delivery of WBI Server solutions are recommended. Accelerators for Your Business Success IBM provides a wide range of complementary products and support packs that make the implementation of WBI solutions faster and smoother and that can help organizations realize a faster return on their integration investments. IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters Connecting to popular commercial application packages is an important and frequent requirement of integration projects. The WBI Adapters pull information from the various systems that support business activities, such as packaged and legacy applications, databases, customer-facing Web sites, trading partners' systems, and even public information stores on the Web. IBM WebSphere Business Integration Collaborations Businesses in many industries are using WBI to solve a wide range of business challenges. What we have learned is that there is a set of six common application areas that occur in many industries.
These operational areas are likely to require significant integration of processes and applications that run across a range of critical business functions. IBM offers a range of tested and proven business-savvy collaborations that provide a ready-to-use set of best-practices processes to resolve common business issues associated with these areas. When combined with the application-savvy WBI Adapters from IBM, they provide a complete solution for a range of business issues. IBM customers in many industries have solved their integration challenges using IBM ready-to-use collaborations. IBM WebSphere Business Integration for Industries For selected industries, IBM has developed a number of specialized implementations of WBI by making available prebuilt integration for the finance, retail, insurance, distribution, manufacturing, e-commerce and telecommunications, electronics (RosettaNet), and healthcare (HIPAA).
This prebuilt integration includes industry-specific business objects and
templates for business process collaborations, workflows, and
applications adapters for packaged application solutions that are widely
used in that industry. These industry-specific business objects and
templates leverage the foundation provided in the WBI platform. WBI for
Industries provides a solution focused on specific industry requirements
and can further accelerate project implementation and help improve the
return on investment of the integration project.
Accessibility by People with DisabilitiesThese offerings do not fully support use by people with disabilities. However, these offerings are largely compatible with the accessibility features included with the operating systems. Product PositioningWebSphere Business Integration is a comprehensive business integration platform that enables businesses to implement very rapid solutions to specific integration problems, and then grow with the requirements to solve complex business integration problems requiring a wide variety of integration capabilities. WBI provides, in one offering, a business integration platform that can be used to:
A business integration platform can help you meet a wide range of integration needs:
These diverse needs imply a wide spectrum of integration requirements from straightforward application connectivity to full business process integration and include extending solutions beyond the traditional boundaries of the enterprise. Application connectivity addresses the requirements for connecting various applications, allowing information to be shared and used across the heterogeneous application systems typically found in the enterprise. Business process integration allows the business to control and coordinate activities across various process constituents, people and applications, internal and external to the enterprise, in ways that fully and efficiently implement defined business processes. With WBI Server V4.2 businesses can start small, scale rapidly, support multiple platforms, and implement a reusable open integration infrastructure that spans departmental initiatives, and evolves as more projects emerge, becoming the integration backbone of whole enterprise. With IBM's open, modular, standards-based WebSphere middleware, businesses can decide which project to implement first, and achieve the end-to-end integration with a phased approach. WebSphere Business Integration Toolset provides comprehensive tooling to generate the artifacts required for an enterprise integration solution, (including, for example, process collaborations, workflows, message flows, and business objects). The WBI overall architecture enables projects to be designed and implemented based on the concept of separation of function:
This means that WBI V4.2 is particularly suited for solving integration problems through incremental implementation. The advanced architecture of WBI gives companies the greatest opportunity to reuse packaged application business logic and in-house application logic, as well as any process routines previously built to implement middleware logic. Reference InformationFor more information on the individual products included as part of IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2, refer to:
For information on IBM WebSphere Business Integration Modeler and Monitor V4.2.3, refer to Software Announcement 203-062 , dated March 4, 2003.
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Education SupportA modular set of courses are available via the IBM Training Partner Program for:
Refer to the following Web site to access IBM WebSphere Business Integration education: The following classes are available:
Course
Number Course Title
BI102 WBI Server -- One Day Introduction
BI101 WBI Server -- Implementing
Interchange Server
BI103 WBI Server -- Advanced Implementing
Interchange Server
BI140 WBI Toolset -- Advanced Mapping
BI141 WBI Toolset -- Advanced
Cross-Referencing
BI145 WBI Toolset -- Collaboration Development
BI201 WBI Adapters -- SAP
Refer to the following Web site for WebSphere MQ courses: Follow the links to Education to access WebSphere MQ education, professional certification, and computer-based training. Cross-platform courses are available from IBM Learning Services. To determine course availability, refer to: Select the country of your choice, and click "Go" . Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. Offering InformationProduct information will be available through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: And, through the Passport Advantage Web site at: PublicationsPublications are provided with each component of IBM WebSphere Business Integration (WBI) Server V4.2. Links to these documentation sets can also be accessed from: Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware RequirementsRecommendations for hardware requirements are supplied for guidance only. Specific hardware configuration will be dependent on the exact IBM WBI Server V4.2 configuration implemented and production loadings. The following minimum system requirements are recommended for server components:
The following minimum system requirements are recommended for buildtime components:
Software RequirementsThe software requirements for IBM WBI Server V4.2 depends on which of the elements of the product components are being used and whether singly or in combination on a particular server. The general specification of software requirements for use in combination on a single server are: Operating systems supported in a combined environment:
And for combined administrative, configuration and operational data:
Each of the products may, however, can be run on its own server and a
summary of the software requirements for each of the run time components
is described below.
IBM WebSphere InterChange Server V4.2Windows Environment
AIX Environment
Solaris Environment
HP-UX Environment
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Toolset V4.2Windows Environment
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters
Refer to the
IBM WebSphere InterChange Server V4.2
in the Software Requirements section.
IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms V2.1The following requirements apply to Message Broker Servers, User Name Servers, and the Command Assistant. Windows Environment
AIX Environment
Solaris Environment
HP-UX Environment
Transactional support is available in this release on the following databases:
The following requirements apply to the Broker Control Center and the Configuration Manager . Windows Environment
AIX Environment
Solaris Environment
HP-UX Environment
IBM WebSphere MQ Workflow V3.4The following requirements apply to WebSphere MQ Workflow Servers. Windows Environment
AIX Environment
Solaris Environment
HP-UX Environment
The following requirements apply to WebSphere MQ Workflow Clients. Windows Environment
AIX Environment
Solaris Environment
HP-UX Environment
Planning InformationCustomer Responsibilities: The customer must provide the minimum hardware and software environments on which the licensed programs reside. The customer must identify the machines on which they will install IBM WBI Server V4.2. The customer or program provider will identify the number of processors in each machine and then calculate the total number of processor license units (PLUs) required. Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by hardware or software. PD is complete only when the cause of the problem is identified. This assessment includes examination of available symptoms using the PD procedures documented in the product. Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program (SCP), an application program, or another source. Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and support responsibility. Direct Customer Support: For support, new customers with Passport Advantage contracts should call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). For technical support or assistance, go to the following Web site or contact your IBM representative for additional assistance.
Packaging:
This is a Passport Advantage offering only. IBM WBI Server V4.2 is
distributed only via electronic distribution and a single physical media
pack. Support for all specified operating systems and languages are
provided in this media pack. This program when downloaded from a Web
site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and License
Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at
the time of installation of the program. The license and LI will be
stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT for future reference.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the operating system. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationThis product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product Group: WebSphere
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2 (5724-E41)
Product Category:
Business Integration Server
Per Processor ChargesIn response to your feedback, it is simpler to do business with IBM. You will now pay for IBM software licenses on a per-processor basis for IBM WBI Server V4.2. This is a change from the per-capacity unit model of charging for software. You should expect no general increase or decrease in net costs. However, any change in cost will depend on your unique circumstances, relating to the number of processors in your machine. The change is effective now for all new orders, but does not affect existing licenses until the next Software Maintenance renewal. If you do not have a Software Maintenance contract, you are not affected by this change and should continue using your programs under the capacity-unit terms. Further information is available at: Charges: Charges for authorized use of the program are based on Processor License Units (PLUs). The use of the program on any server machine requires one PLU to be acquired (from IBM or an IBM Business Partner) for each processor contained in the server machine on which any copy of the program is to run. PLUs are required for every server machine on which the program is installed. You are also required to obtain a corresponding number of additional PLUs if the program installation is moved to a server machine with a greater number of processors, or if any additional processors are added to the server machine on which the program is installed. Failure to comply with the requirement for the appropriate number of PLUs will constitute a material breach of the terms of this license and will automatically terminate your rights in connection therewith. For Software Maintenance renewals for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, and new software purchases for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, you are eligible for special bid on the software. Contact your IBM representative. Also refer to the license information supplied with your updated copy of the program. Transferability: Users who upgrade from an earlier release of the program under Passport Advantage can use their existing capacity units and then acquire additional PLUs to satisfy the requirements given below. The capacity units from the previous release will be converted to PLUs (at a rate of two capacity units to one PLU) and counted as all or part of the customer entitlement. Any "spare" capacity units can be used towards other program entitlement, at the time of renewal reconciliation, but are not refundable. Capacity units for the products announced as moving to PLUs will be withdrawn from marketing on May 5, 2003. Users should retain their original product and capacity units as Proof of Entitlement (PoE). Note that the pricing is based on the number of processors in the server machine, regardless of whether they are all being used to execute the program. Migration: Existing and new customers may acquire updated media packs soon after the products become generally available under the new terms. Migration for customers who have existing capacity unit license entitlements will be at the time of Software Maintenance renewal. A standard conversion rate of two capacity units to one processor license unit will be used. In the majority of situations, this conversion will ensure that users have the correct number of entitlements. However, where machines have five or more processors (and in a few other cases), the standard conversion will not give the required number of licenses. In this case, when contacted by IBM, you should discuss acquiring additional entitlements so that you are correctly licensed under the new pricing model. You will not be charged for additional licenses granted under this process, but the Software Maintenance renewal prices will be amended, based on the number of entitlements needed.
For Software Maintenance renewals for deployments on servers of five
processors and greater, and new software purchases for deployments on
servers of five processors and greater, you are eligible for special bid
on the software.
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2
The licensee may install and use all the program products and components
included in the program media pack only as part of a WebSphere Business
Integration Server V4.2 business solution. The licensee is entitled to
install WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2 on up to three server
machines, provided that the combination of the installations comprise
only one copy of WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2. PLUs must be
purchased for the server machine that has the most Symmetrical
Multiprocessor (SMP) Units. This machine is known as the Reference
Server. Other machines, if used, are called Associated Servers. The
licensee may install any combination of components of WebSphere Business
Integration Server V4.2 on the Reference Server. The licensee may
install other components of WebSphere Business Integration Server V4.2,
not installed on the Reference Server, on an Associated Server without
additional charge. No component product may be installed on more than
one server machine (Reference Server or Associated Server).
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Toolset V4.2IBM WebSphere Business Integration Toolset requires a concurrent user license to install and use one copy of each component of the toolset on a single machine. One concurrent user license of IBM WebSphere Business Integration Toolset is provided with IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server. You must acquire additional concurrent user licenses to allow additional users to simultaneously use the installed copy of the toolset or to install additional copies of the toolset on a separate machine.
When you use IBM WebSphere Business Integration Toolset to create a
program, it imbeds IBM licensed software into your program. You may use
the imbedded IBM licensed software only in conjunction with a licensed
IBM WebSphere InterChange Server.
IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter ComponentsIBM WebSphere Business Integration Server provides one license for each of the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters included in the offering along with one IBM WebSphere Business Integration Data Handler for XML license for use with each adapter. A license for the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapter Framework is also included with each licensed adapter. The following charge units are provided by this offering:
Passport Advantage
Part
Program Name/Description Number
IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server (Per Processor)
License and SW Maintenance D526ULL
1 Anniv Date
License and SW Maintenance D526VLL
2 Anniv Date
SW Maintenance Renewal to 1 Anniv. E00P1LL
SW Maintenance After-License to D526WLL
1 Anniv Date
Tradeup Licenses
IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server Trade up from IBM WebSphere
InterChange Server or IBM
CrossWorlds Interchange Server
(Per Processor)
License and SW Maintenance D526XLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server Trade up from IBM WebSphere
MQ Workflow or IBM MQSeries
Workflow (Per Processor)
License and SW Maintenance D526YLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server Trade up from IBM WebSphere
MQ Integrator Broker for
Multiplatforms (Per Processor)
License and SW Maintenance D526ZLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM WebSphere Business Integration
Server Trade up from IBM WebSphere
MQ Integrator (Per Processor)
License and SW Maintenance D5270LL
1 Anniv Date
Passport Advantage Customer: Media Pack Entitlement Details Customers with active Maintenance or Subscription for the products listed below are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Part
Description Number
IBM WebSphere Business Integration AF03KML
Server V4.2 Multiplatform,
Multilingual Media Pack
IBM WebSphere Business Integration AF03LML
Server V4.2.1 Multiplatform,
Multilingual Media Pack
(Includes support for HP-UX)
Withdrawal of Previous Passport Advantage Part Numbers: The following International Program License Agreement (IPLA) software part numbers are being replaced or obsoleted by this announcement. The effective withdrawal date is May 5, 2003. Orders for these part numbers will not be accepted after the stated effective date of withdrawal, nor will normal marketing activities or educational support be available unless previous agreement exists between the customer and IBM. Withdraw from Marketing Information
Part
Program Name/Description Number
WebSphere Business Integration V4.1 AF02SIE
MP MEDIA PK Int English
WebSphere Business Integration V4.1.1 AF02TML
MP MEDIA PK Int Multilingual
IBM WebSphere Business Integration V4.1
(Per Capacity Unit)
License and SW Maintenance D51GILL
1 Anniv Date
License and SW Maintenance D51GJLL
2 Anniv Date
SW Maintenance Renewal to E00E4LL
1 Anniv Date
SW Maintenance After-License to D51GKLL
1 Anniv Date
Tradeup Licenses:
IBM CrossWorlds Interchange Server V4.x
(Per Capacity Unit)
License and SW Maintenance D51GNLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM MQSeries Workflow V3.3.2
(Per Capacity Unit)
License and SW Maintenance D51GLLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker
for Multiplatforms V2.1
(Per Capacity Unit)
License and SW Maintenance D51GPLL
1 Anniv Date
IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator V2.1
(Per Capacity Unit)
License and SW Maintenance D51GMLL
1 Anniv Date
Terms and ConditionsThis product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Licensing: IBM IPLA. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. License Information Form Number
Program Services: Program services will be available for a period of at least one year following the effective marketing withdrawal date which will be announced at a future date. Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the Program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: For details on license information and usage restrictions, refer to: IBM WebSphere MQ is included in this offering for the sole purpose of assured message delivery between the components of IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server. One copy of IBM WebSphere MQ may be installed and used on the server or servers on which IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server is licensed. The following license restrictions apply to the IBM DB2 Universal Database license included with this offering:
Software Maintenance Applies: Yes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the products announced in this letter is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and/or electronic access into the IBM support organizations. IBM includes Software Maintenance with each program acquired during the coverage period. The coverage period means the period commencing on the date you acquire the program up to the first or second anniversary date, depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries. The coverage period for Software Maintenance acquired in the two months preceding an anniversary date will be extended to the next applicable anniversary date. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your (1) routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions; and (2) code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at: Software Maintenance does not include assistance for (1) the design and development of applications, (2) your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or (3) failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. For more information, about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement 201-202 , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: No Other Support: Passport Advantage AIX/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No PricesFor Passport Advantage Information and prices, contact your IBM representative or your authorized Business Partner. Additional information is available on the Passport Advantage Web site at: Passport Advantage For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized IBM Lotus Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site: Global FinancingIBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Our offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at: Order NowTo 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).
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a minimum processor speed of 1 GHz, or dual processors each with a
minimum speed of 667 MHz (for high availability)