IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries delivers grid computing infrastructure to IBM 
xSeries servers
IBM United States
Software Announcement 203-349
December 16, 2003
 ENUS203-349.PDF (24KB)
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Develop and deploy grids quicker and easier using the OGSI standards. IBM has the experience, tools, and capabilities to plan and deploy successful grid projects while helping to leverage IT resources to fuller capacity.
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries offers:
- Ability to extend the availability of applications
- More compute power to improve core business application performance
- A more complete development environment
- Support for multiple platforms to help meet the needs for heterogeneous environments
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
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Enterprises that deploy, manage, and control grid computing and developers who create products that assist in managing and deploying grids have a new, high-powered tool to assist them. IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries®, available on xSeries servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, delivers an innovative set of grid services built with the Open Grid Services Architecture (OGSA). OGSA is an open set of standards and protocols that enable communication across heterogeneous, geographically dispersed environments.
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries is a licensed program that can enable rapid deployment and integration of business applications and processes in a grid.
With grid computing, you can virtualize entire data centers, sharing and managing distributed computing resources as if these resources were a single, unified computing instance.
IBM provides samples, superior to those available in Globus Toolkit, to show developers how to implement a grid and which types of applications can be dispatched to a grid. IBM Grid Toolbox includes object code for multiple IBM platforms that has been tested on the applicable IBM servers.
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries includes certain integrated IBM middleware that provides an integrated run-time environment, and an IBM data management solution for reliability and scalability.
User-centered, comprehensive technical documentation helps guide grid developers and administrators with how-to's, examples, tutorials, and reference information — all in a single, easy-to-navigate location.
Additionally, IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries offers:
- Integrated run-time environment, which includes the embedded version of WebSphere® Application Server — Express V5.0.2.
- Integrated database technologies from IBM Cloudscape V5.1 for storing and using working grid code.
- A Java™-based user interface to simplify management across platforms. IBM Grid Services Manager allows you to manage grid services based on the Open Grid Services Infrastructure (OGSI) standards, even those not created using IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries.
- A toolbox written to open standards, which includes compiled versions of open source code.
- A user-friendly installation process.
Note:
Middleware provided with IBM Grid Toolbox V3 supports that product only and cannot be used to host
or deploy user-built applications.
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Supported servers and client systems running supported operating systems
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| Planned availability date |
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December 19, 2003
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| Description |
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IBM is one of the first IT vendors to deliver a product to allow businesses to develop, deploy, and benefit from grid computing implementations using the OGSI standards.
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries provides building blocks for the emerging grid computing
environment in which the virtualized, integrated, open, and autonomic attributes of xSeries servers
offer tremendous value for on demand businesses of all sizes.
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| Reference information |
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Refer to Software Announcement 203-352 , dated December 16, 2003.
Refer to Software Announcement 203-348 , dated December 16, 2003.
Trademarks
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Product information is available through the Offering Information Web site at:
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with this program; however the following product information is available from the Web:
IBM Grid Toolbox for Multiplatforms Version 3
This includes installation, configuration, and usage information and is
available in both HTML and PDF formats. You can find this in the IBM
Information Center located at:
The IBM Publications Center:
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. Payment options for orders are via credit card or customer number. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded free of charge.
The IBM Publications Notification System:
The Publications Notification System (PNS) enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order number/product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive notifications by e-mail of all new publications defined in their profiles. These may then be ordered/downloaded via the Publications Center.
Displayable softcopy publications: Not available
Source file publications:
Not available
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Hardware requirements
Before continuing with installation, verify the following minimum hardware requirements:
- 2.0 GHz processor speed
- 1 GB of RAM
- 500 MB free space in the /opt directory for the product installation
Software requirements
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 or SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
Planning information
Availability of national languages
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries® will support U.S. English only for input, processing, and display, and all messages and panels will be U.S. English only.
Direct customer support: IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries is offered with warranty coverage as well as fee-based options for a complete support package. The warranty terms entitle license holders access to information about product fixes, Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs), as well as access to electronically download any available product PTF on the components covered.
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries product PTFs will be available from an ibm.com site. Refer to the License Information (LI) and README files included with the product for further details on component coverage.
Customer responsibilities: The IBM will offer support for IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries via a special bid contract. Contact the IBM ITS Sales organization in your country for options and details.
Packaging: The IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries program package includes:
- IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries on CD-ROM
- IBM International Program Licensing Agreement (IPLA) and License information (softcopy)
This program, when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and 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 control
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries uses the security and audit capability features of the systems in which it is installed.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
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IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries is offered as no charge. The unit of order is normally based on the active number of processors in the server or cluster running the licensed product for the supported operating environment.
Ordering part numbers
Part
Program name number
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries 52P1214
-- Product media package
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for Linux on xSeries 52P1263
-- Electronic download
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| Terms and conditions |
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Agreement: IBM International Program License Agreement. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage®, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance.
License information form number: L-JADK-5SSJAW
Limited warranty: Yes
Warranty: This program has a one year warranty from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer is access to databases (read Web sites) for program information, FAQs, including any known fixes to defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure.
Copy and use on home/portable computer: No
Volume orders (IVO): No
Passport Advantage applies: No
Software Maintenance applies: No
IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel: No
AIX®/UNIX® Upgrade Protection applies: No
Entitled Upgrade for current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection licensees: No
iSeries™ Software Subscription applies: No
Variable charges apply:
No
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| Prices |
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The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
One-
Part time
Program name/description number charge
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for 52P1214 N/C
Linux on xSeries --
Product media package
IBM Grid Toolbox V3 for 52P1263 N/C
Linux on xSeries --
Electronic download
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Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal
without notice.
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative.
To identify your local IBM representative, 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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