IBM TXSeries for Multiplatforms V5.1 improves compatibility with CICS Transaction Server for z/OS
and interoperability with WebSphere Application Server
IBM United States
Software Announcement 204-060
April 13, 2004
 ENUS204-060.PDF (58KB)
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If you would like to make the best use of personnel skills and reuse or extend programs written in
COBOL, PL/I, and C++, then you will be interested in TXSeries V5.1. This distributed
enterprise-class transaction server integrates well with other front and back-end servers.
TXSeries can be deployed in a number of roles within an enterprise architecture. Typical
application configurations consist of multiple tiers which may include a Web Server/Web Application
Server (WebSphere), a Gateway/Routing Server (which could be TXSeries), an Enterprise Information
Server (which could be TXSeries), and a Database Server. TXSeries is especially suitable for
multiple site and country deployments, where its high degree of compatibility with CICS or IMS
enable integration with applications running in the corporate datacenter.
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TXSeries™ for Multiplatforms (TXSeries) V5.1 is IBM's CICS® application server and Encina®
application server for AIX®, HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows™ systems. TXSeries builds on CICS
Transaction Server's core strengths of scalability, security, transactional integrity, and system
reliability for the development, deployment, and management of heterogeneous, business-critical,
n-tier applications. With TXSeries, you can:
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Build new applications using traditional languages including COBOL, PL/I, C, and C++
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Reuse existing applications
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Extend applications to the Web and Web services via the CICS Transaction Gateway and WebSphere®
Application Server (sold separately)
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Access data and applications in various back-end systems including CICS and IMS™
V5.1 delivers:
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Fuller support of the CICS Family API (adding to the very significant set already supported)
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Enhancements in CICS administration, management, and monitoring
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Improvements in performance and Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS)
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Optional use of Oracle 9i as the CICS File Manager (DB2® and the Encina SFS remain options as
well)
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A new standards-based Encina Java™ 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Connector built on the
production-proven DE-Light Gateway and Client
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Availability, scalability, and recovery of applications from failure
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Compatibility with a wide range of current database managers and programming languages
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TXSeries V5.1 for Windows
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Windows 2000 Professional SP3, or
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Windows 2000 Server SP1®, or
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Windows XP Professional SP1, or
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Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1
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IBM DCE 2.2 with ECO 6
TXSeries V5.1 for AIX
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AIX V5.1 + ML4 or AIX 5.2
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IBM DCE 3.2.0.4
TXSeries V5.1 for Solaris
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Sun Solaris 8 or Sun Solaris 9
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IBM DCE 3.2.0.4
TXSeries for HP-UX
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HP-UX Operating Environment 11i
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DCE HP/9000 1.8 HP-UX
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April 27, 2004: Electronic software delivery
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June 4, 2004: Media and documentation
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TXSeries for Multiplatforms (TXSeries) V5.1 delivers significant
enhancements that strengthen its role as an application server for
high-performance, transactional applications in a traditional online
transaction processing (OLTP) or e-business configuration. It operates
on AIX 5L, HP-UX 11.11, Solaris 8 and Solaris 9, and Windows 2000 and
Windows XP with updated levels of the specified operating environment
including DB2 8.2, Oracle 9i, Informix™ 9.3, Sybase 12.5, and
Microsoft™ SQL Server 2000. WebSphere MQ V5.3 may be used to
support messaging functions. Updated support for programming languages
includes Java 2 Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4, together with current
C, C++, COBOL, and PL/I compilers.
New in TXSeries CICS V5.1
Fuller support of the CICS Family API
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RETURN ... IMMEDIATE.
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INPUTMSG and INPUTMSGLEN options on RETURN, LINK, and XCTL.
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IP socket support similar to that used by CICS applications on IBM
zSeries® operating systems. This is provided as samples, which
customers may modify as desired.
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WRITE OPERATOR.
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The DISABLED condition is now supported with the WRITEQ TD, READQ TD, and
DELETEQ TD commands.
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Password Expiry Management including the VERIFY PASSWORD and CHANGE
PASSWORD commands.
Enhancements in administration, management, and monitoring
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PERFORM SNAP and PERFORM SHUTDOWN are now supported.
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INQUIRE TASK CURRENTPROG is now supported.
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TXSeries CICS can now be configured to manage an unlimited number of CICS
Universal Client (CUC) connections configured for one TXSeries CICS IP
listener port. A new attribute "TCPProcessCount" has been added to LD
stanza entries. This can greatly simplify the CTG.INI configuration file
for each CUC.
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TXSeries CICS can now be configured so that operators can start and stop
CICS regions without root authorization.
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The CICS Monitoring Facility (CMF) provides more information including
the following:
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The UNIX® process ID of the associated task
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Elapsed clock time for transactions waiting in the scheduler
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Total elapsed clock time spent in the CICS scheduler for transactions
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EXEC CICS DELAY time
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Display the User Transaction ID for a CRTE transaction
Improved support of Micro Focus COBOL
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X/Open XA interface XA support is available for Microsoft SQL Server when
using Micro Focus COBOL applications. This uses the Microsoft Open
Database Connectivity (ODBC) Driver.
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The CICS-supplied transaction CADB provides better integration when
animating Micro Focus COBOL applications. Now debugging can be
configured based on a Terminal, SysID, Transaction or a Program, and CADB
itself can be configured on a per-user or per-key basis (default is
per-user basis).
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Cross-session animation is supported. With cross-session animation, the
animator process runs as a separate standalone process. Cross-session
animation allows users to start/stop debugging (animation) dynamically.
Since the decision to debug/animate can be made dynamically, the users
can effectively make use of the CADB transaction to decide which programs
to debug. Using this feature, users can also keep their programs
compiled for debugging and only decide at runtime to enable debugging.
Also, animator can be run on any telnet window or X-Window.
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It is no longer necessary to have root authorization to compile the Micro
Focus COBOL support file "cicsprCOBOL" on UNIX platforms using
cicsmkcobol. The Micro Focus COBOL support file can now be created by
any user belonging to CICS group (added in PTF3 of V5.0).
Performance improvements
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Region start-up time has significantly improved for regions employing
many application servers.
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Enhanced mutex handling should provide general improvements on UNIX
systems, especially on multi-processor machines.
Improved support of resource managers
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Oracle 9i joins DB2 and the Encina SFS as a supported CICS File Manager
for TXSeries CICS. Using a COBOL external file handler support provided
by TXSeries, it is possible for Micro Focus COBOL batch programs to
access the same files that CICS online transactions access (but not
concurrently). IBM COBOL's SMARTdata Utilities also provide an external
file handler for the SFS.
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Linking with DB2 has been clarified and made more consistent.
Applications should now use libdb2.a in all circumstances (rather than
db2.o).
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Microsoft's ODBC driver is now used for database connectivity to
Microsoft SQL Server. Users can write their application programs (both
XA and non-XA) in C, Micro Focus COBOL, and Visual Age COBOL (IBM COBOL)
to perform database operations through ODBC API calls.
The maximum size of each region shared memory pools (region pool,
task-shared pool, and task-private pool) has increased from approximately
256 MB to 2 GB.
The CICS C++ Foundation Classes have been integrated into TXSeries (AIX
and Windows). These classes present CICS facilities as C++ objects.
Diagnostic improvements (RAS)
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At start-up, the system environment variables and their values are output
in a file in the CICS region directory. During abnormal termination, the
environment variables and their values will also be placed in the
system/transaction dump.
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The console now lists the interim fix level during region start-up.
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Console and symrec messages now include region name, Process ID (PID),
and Transaction ID (TID) where appropriate to simplify problem diagnosis.
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Time-stamps are easier to correlate among the console, symrecs, and trace
log files.
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Changes to CICS runtime resources (adds, deletes, updates) are recorded
in console messages.
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When a transaction ABENDs, the console records the application program
name, transaction ID, and ABEND code on the first ABEND as well as the
last ABEND code in the chain.
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EXEC CICS command options (EI tracing) are now included in trace logs.
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CICS system resources can be monitored including consumption of
application server process heap memory, task-shared pool, task-private
pool, and process file-descriptors for CICS transactions. This is
configurable through an environment variable; the output is placed in a
separate file in the CICS region directory
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When a CICS application server process produces a core image on the UNIX
systems in case of abnormal terminations, CICS automatically retrieves
the stack trace from the core file using the showProcInfo tool supplied
by TXSeries Encina. The formatted core output is placed in a separate
file in the CICS region directory.
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The process data segment consumed by each CICS application server process
can be monitored periodically. CICS writes warning messages to the
region's console as configured in the region definition (RD) stanza
provided for this purpose.
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CICS application server process will be recycled upon receiving ASRA or
ASRB ABENDs. This reduces the chance that left-over ASRA/ASRB-induced
corruption of the cicsas process heap could result in subsequent
ASRA/ASRB transaction abends for the same application server ID.
The following features were added in TXSeries CICS V5.0 PTFs and are
included in TXSeries CICS V5.1:
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TXSeries CICS can run on the AIX 5L 64-bit kernel.
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CICS Screen Design Aid (cicssda), which provides a visual BMS map editor
for AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris systems.
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CICS C++ Foundation Classes for AIX.
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CICS program search path simplified region configuration and enables
administrators or application developers to quickly switch between sets
of CICS application programs.
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The pathname attribute of a Program Definition may include the language
extension of the program to be loaded. This minimizes the impact of a
common developer error.
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An External Authentication Manager simplifies integration of TXSeries
CICS with other user identity management systems including LDAP, RACF®,
and the Windows Domain or Active Directory.
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On Windows systems, CICS generates a stack walk and minidump at the time
of receiving any exception.
New in TXSeries Encina V5.1
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A new Encina/DCE Java Connector provides a JCA 1.0-compliant Connector
for J2EE applications. This uses the production-proven DE-Light Gateway.
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Improved Signal handling when using the Java Native Interface (JNI) in
Encina applications. Encina now takes advantage of Signal Chaining
support in Java 1.4.
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Significant improvements in Enconsole performance, particularly over
low-bandwidth, high-latency networks.
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The Release/Acquire feature for Encina volumes is used, as the name
suggests, when a data volume is transferred from one server to another.
The following changes have been made for V5.1:
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In an Encina Monitor cell environment, it is now possible to release and
acquire SFS volumes using enccp commands (rather than using the sfsadmin
commands).
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In the earlier release, the sfsadmin commands were used to
acquire/release the volumes, but the monitor cell repository was not
automatically updated with the changes of state in the volumes. This has
been fixed.
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The CMFREE() API has been added to prevent memory leaks in DPL
programming.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
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Supports interfaces commonly used by screen readers
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Can be operated using only the keyboard
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Does not require the user to make responses within time limits
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Has command-line interfaces to allow for customization of display attributes such as color,
contrast, and font size
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Communicates all information independent of color
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Supports interfaces commonly used by screen magnifiers
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Provides documentation in an accessible format
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Does not flash the screen at rates that could induce epileptic seizures
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Has accessible command-line or text file-based interfaces for core functions provided by GUI
Section 508 of the U.S. rehabilitation act
TXSeries for Multiplatforms is capable as of April 27, 2004, 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.
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TXSeries CICS, part of IBM's CICS family of products, is the CICS Transaction Server for AIX, HP-UX,
Solaris, and Windows systems. You can optimize cost, performance, and qualities of service by
choosing the appropriate set of CICS products for your business needs.
TXSeries CICS provides a high degree of compatibility and interoperability with CICS Transaction
Server for z/OS® and VSE. TXSeries has been proven in enterprise applications over nearly a
decade. If you have smaller applications on VSE, you may find TXSeries CICS an attractive option.
TXSeries CICS can be used for application-owning regions or terminal-owning regions. ISVs may wish
to reach new markets by making their CICS or COBOL-based applications available for AIX, HP-UX,
Solaris, and Windows systems.
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IBM recognizes the significance and benefits of the Linux operating system to CICS customers who
have chosen TXSeries for their applications. It is IBM's intention to release a CICS offering on
the Linux platform in 2005 in order to provide:
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A strategic migration path for TXSeries CICS customers wishing to maximize business value by
consolidating heterogeneous distributed transactional application workloads to a single Linux
operating environment.
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An entry-level CICS transaction server offering that enables cost-effective execution of new
mixed-language transactional solutions that can be readily migrated to any CICS platform to support
future increases in business demands.
CICS for Linux will provide improved installation, configuration, and administration, but without a
DCE prerequisite.
All statements regarding IBM's plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal
without notice.
Trademarks
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TXSeries, IMS, and Informix are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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CICS, AIX, Encina, WebSphere, DB2, SP1, zSeries, the e-business logo, RACF, and z/OS are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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Windows and Microsoft are 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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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
TXSeries™ V5.1 for AIX®
Any IBM pSeries® hardware
capable of running AIX V5.1 (5L) + ML4 or AIX V5.2 with the required memory and disk space for a
given configuration. Memory and disk space requirements are dependent upon TXSeries component
configuration.
Encina(R) Encina CICS(R)
Description server client server
Disk space 1 GB 1 GB 350 MB
for files
Recommended 150 MB 64 MB 160 MB
swap space
Recommended 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
RAM
TXSeries V5.1 for Windows™ systems
Any Intel™ Pentium™ II, or faster, 32-bit processor-based machine, or equivalent, such as AMD,
capable of running Windows 2000 Professional, Server, Advanced Server, or Windows XP with the
required memory and disk space for a given configuration. Memory and disk space requirements are
dependent upon TXSeries component configuration.
Minimum system requirements are:
Encina Encina CICS
Description server client server
Disk space 1 GB 1 GB 350 MB
for files
Recommended 100 MB 64 MB 160 MB
swap space
Recommended 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
RAM
TXSeries V5.1 for Solaris
Any Sun SPARC or UltraSPARC desktop or server machine capable of running Solaris V8 or V9 with the
required memory and disk space for a given configuration. Memory and disk space requirements are
dependent upon TXSeries component configuration.
Minimum system requirements are:
Encina Encina CICS
Description server client server
Disk space 1 GB 1 GB 350 MB
for files
Recommended 150 MB 64 MB 160 MB
swap space
Recommended 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
RAM
TXSeries V5.1 for HP-UX 11i
Any HP PA-RISC hardware capable of running HP-UX 11i with the required memory and disk space for a
given configuration. Memory and disk space requirements are dependent upon TXSeries component
configuration.
Minimum system requirements are:
Encina Encina CICS
Description server client server
Disk space 1 GB 1 GB 350 MB
for files
Recommended 150 MB 64 MB 160 MB
swap space
Recommended 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
RAM
Software requirements
Operating systems
TXSeries V5.1 for AIX
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AIX V5.1 + Maintenance Level 4
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AIX V5.2
TXSeries V5.1 for Windows
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Windows 2000 Professional SP3
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Windows 2000 Server SP1®
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Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1
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Windows XP Professional SP1
TXSeries V5.1 for Solaris
TXSeries V5.1 for HP-UX
32-bit and 64-bit kernel support
32-bit 64-bit
Platform kernel kernel
AIX V5.1 and V5.2 Yes Yes
Windows systems Yes No
Solaris V8 and V8 Yes Yes
HP-UX 11i (11.11) Yes Yes
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V5.1 consists of 32-bit processes; all libraries linked with TXSeries
(including those running in a 64-bit kernel) must be 32 bit.
New versions and releases of software in the specified operating environment may be supported after
planned availability of TXSeries V5.1. The most up-to-date information will be available on the
TXSeries Web site at
Prerequisites for TXSeries V5.1 for AIX
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IBM DCE 3.2.0.4 (supplied with TXSeries)
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Java™ 2 SDK 1.4.1 (supplied with TXSeries)
Supported Software
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IBM Communications Server 6.1.0.4
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IBM CICS Transaction Gateway 5.0
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IBM Global Security Kit Runtime Toolkit 6e (supplied with TXSeries)
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IBM WebSphere® MQ 5.3 CSD 5
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Databases
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IBM DB2® 7.2 and 8.1
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Informix™ Dynamic Server 2000 9.3 and 9.4
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Oracle 8i V8.1.7 R3, and 9i R2
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Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 12.0 and 12.5
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Languages
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IBM C for AIX V6
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IBM Visual Age C++ V6
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IBM Visual Age COBOL 1.1.1.5
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IBM Visual Age PL/1 1.1.1.4
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Micro Focus Server Express COBOL 2.2 SP1
Prerequisites for TXSeries V5.1 for Windows
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IBM DCE 2.2 EC0 6 (supplied with TXSeries)
Supported software
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IBM Communications Server for Windows 6.11 and 6.12
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IBM CICS Universal Client 5.0
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IBM CICS Transaction Gateway 5.0
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IBM Global Security Kit Runtime Toolkit 6e (supplied with TXSeries)
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IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3 CSD 5
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Databases
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IBM DB2 V7.2 FP8 and V8.1 FP3
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Oracle 8i V8.1.7 and 9i V9.2.0.2
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Microsoft™ SQL Server Standard Edition 2000 SP3
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Languages
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IBM Visual Age COBOL 3.0.7
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IBM Visual Age PL/1 for Windows V2.1.10
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Java 2 SDK 1.4.1 (supplied with TXSeries)
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Microsoft Visual C and C++ 6.0 SP5
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Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Enterprise Edition Version 2002
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Micro Focus Net Express COBOL 4.0
Prerequisites for TXSeries for Solaris
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IBM DCE 3.2.0.4 (supplied with TXSeries)
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Java 2 SDK 1.4.2_04 (supplied with TXSeries)
Supported software
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IBM CICS Transaction Gateway 5.0
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IBM Global Security Kit Runtime Toolkit 6e (supplied with TXSeries)
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IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3 CSD 5
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Dataconnection SNAP-IX for Solaris 7.0.2.4
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Databases
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IBM DB2 7.2 and 8.1
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Informix Dynamic Server 2000 9.3 and 9.4
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Oracle 8i V8.1.7 R3, and 9i R2
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Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 12.0 and 12.5
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Languages
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Sun ONE Studio 7 Compiler (C and C++ V5.4)
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Micro Focus Server Express COBOL 2.2 SP1
Prerequisites for TXSeries V5.1 for HP-UX
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DCE HP/9000 B.11.11.10 (V1.8) (purchased separately)
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Java 2 JRE 1.4.1 (supplied with TXSeries).
Note:
customers wishing to develop Java applications using the Encina J2EE
Connector or the DE-Light Java classes will need to get the Java2 SDK
from HP.
Supported software
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IBM CICS Transaction Gateway V5.0
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IBM Global Security Kit Runtime Toolkit 6e (supplied with TXSeries)
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IBM WebSphere MQ 5.3 CSD 5
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HP-UX SNAPlus2 R6.11.11.001
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Databases
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IBM DB2 7.2 and 8.1
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Informix Dynamic Server 9.3 and 9.4
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Oracle 8i V8.1.7 R3 and 9i R2
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Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 12.0 and 12.5
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Languages
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HP aCC C++ C.03.30.45
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HP C/ANSI C B.11.11.06
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Micro Focus Server Express COBOL 2.2 SP1
Limitations
Some features are not available for all platforms:
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CICS Java programming support is available for AIX, Solaris, and Windows
systems.
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CICS Screen Design Aid (cicssda) is available for AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris
systems.
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CICS C++ Foundation classes are available for AIX and Windows.
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DCE Directory and Security servers are not provided for Windows.
TXSeries is not supported in environments in which the DCE Directory and
Security servers are running on Windows systems.
The following features have been removed from TXSeries:
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Tivoli® GEM support: Customers are advised to write their own agents
for monitoring interesting events in TXSeries.
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Encina and WebSphere interoperability component: After evaluating
customer feedback, the wstild tool and Bridge Server feature has been
removed from Encina and replaced with a standards-based Encina Java
Connector.
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Encina OTS and OCCS support for Orbix: This CORBA support has been
removed from Encina. The Encina OTS-inspired APIs over DCE transport
remain part of Encina.
Refer to the TXSeries V5.1 Release Notes for more information.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
The license for TXSeries V5.1 includes the following statement regarding DCE:
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The Program optionally requires the use of the Cell Directory and Security Services server modules
of the IBM Distributed Computing Environment V3.2 ("DCE"), and the Program therefore includes a copy
of DCE. You are licensed to install one copy of each of the DCE Cell Directory and DCE Security
Services server modules with each Program license acquired. The DCE Runtime Services client modules
may be copied as necessary to support any user whose use of DCE Runtime Services client modules
requires the Program's server function in order to execute. Separate DCE licenses are required for
the use with any product other than the Program of: (i) the DCE Cell Directory and DCE Security
Services server modules contained in IBM DCE; or (ii) the DCE Runtime Services client modules.
In Service discontinuance
903-217
, dated November 4, 2003, IBM announced that support will be withdrawn on
April 30, 2006, for the following products:
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IBM DCE 3.2 for AIX
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IBM DCE 3.2 for Solaris
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IBM DCE 2.2 for Windows
Service discontinuance 903-217 is relevant to stand-alone DCE user applications. TXSeries
applications that make use of DCE services are not affected. The DCE products listed above are
included as part of TXSeries V5.1, and support for these DCE products is included as part of
TXSeries support.
Packaging
The media pack for
TXSeries for Multiplatforms V5.1
contains:
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TXSeries V5.1 for AIX CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for AIX Supplemental CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for Solaris CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for Solaris Supplemental CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for Windows Systems CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for Windows Systems Supplemental CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 for HP-UX CD-ROM
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TXSeries V5.1 Documentation CD-ROM
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DCE V3.2 for AIX CD-ROM
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DCE V3.2 for Solaris CD-ROM
Note:
The IBM DCE for Windows V2.2 client runtime and ADK is included on the TXSeries V5.1 for Windows
Systems CD-ROM.
Security, auditability, and control
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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Program
Program name number Form number
TXSeries for 5724-B44 L-JRON-5WJFSV
Multiplatforms
Limited warranty applies:
Yes
Warranty:
This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized
Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from acquisition, is
access to data bases (read Web sites) for program information, FAQs, including any known fixes to
defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at their leisure.
Program Technical Support:
Technical Support of a program product will be available for a minimum of three years from the
general availability date, as long as your Software Maintenance is in effect. This Technical
Support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for
product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program
product. Software Maintenance also provides you with access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program. Customers will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with
12 months notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM, including an extension of
support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or Business Partner. This
extension may be available for a fee.
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
Copy and use on
home/portable
Product name computer?
TXSeries for Multiplatforms No
Volume orders (IVO):
No
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at
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 one year of Software Maintenance with the initial license
acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software
Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option that is
available.
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
iSeries™ software subscription applies:
No
Educational allowance available:
Not applicable
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Passport Advantage
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM
Business Partner. For additional information about the Passport Advantage offering, visit the
following Web site
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
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IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put
you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution
that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on
the IBM . You should benefit
from greater system availability due to faster problem resolution and pre-emptive monitoring. IBM
Electronic Services is comprised of two separate but complementary elements: IBM Electronic
Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent™.
IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the
multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support.
By using the news page, it enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in
resolving technical problems.
The IBM Electronic Service Agent is no-additional charge software that resides on your IBM system. It is designed to
proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to IBM on a periodic
customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system inventory, hardware
error logs and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM maintenance service
agreement or within the IBM Warranty period, the Service Agent automatically reports hardware
problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service
that maintains higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected
through the Service Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they
are helping answer your questions or diagnosing problems.
To learn how IBM Electronic Services can work for you, visit
Trademarks
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TXSeries, Informix, iSeries, and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks
of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or
other countries or both.
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Passport Advantage, AIX, pSeries, the e-business logo, CICS, Encina, SP1,
WebSphere, DB2, and Tivoli are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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