IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 delivers enhanced self-healing and self-optimizing
storage management through integration with the Tivoli Enterprise Portal
IBM United States
Software Announcement 207-219
September 25, 2007
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IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 key features:
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Integration with IBM Tivoli Monitoring, via the Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP) interface, can help
you create customized scenarios and alerts from a single graphical user interface (GUI)
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NOTCAT2 function extended to support both SMS and non-SMS managed disk data sets
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VSAM data sets can be specified using the selection criteria keyword DSORG
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A new test rule definition keyword, RULEDEF_TEST, helps you test your RULEDEF statements in a
simulation of the run-time mode, prior to actually running them
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: ME001).
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IBM Tivoli® Allocation Optimizer for z/OS®, V2.1 is designed to deliver self-healing and
self-optimizing storage management for the z/OS environment. It can help:
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Increase system and application availability
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Prevent and reduce costly processing delays and interruptions that can result from X37-type abnormal
ends (abends) and JOB FAILED job control language (JCL) errors that occur due to insufficient disk
space during new allocations
New in V2.1:
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Integration with the Tivoli Enterprise™ Portal (TEP) to help you create customized scenarios and
alerts from a single graphical user interface (GUI)
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Extended NOTCAT2 function that supports systems managed storage (SMS) and non-SMS managed disk data
sets
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Extended support for Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) data set types — the selection criteria
keyword DSORG supports selection by additional VSAM data set types
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Ability to test rule definition processing prior to actual implementation
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Refer to the
Software requirements
section.
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Integration with IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON® XE for Storage via Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP)
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 integrates with the IBM Tivoli Monitoring
infrastructure to enhance the efficiency and overall effectiveness of the total IBM Tivoli storage
solution. This integration delivers a single GUI via TEP, which is used by many IBM Tivoli
monitoring and management products, including IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for Storage, to help discover
and investigate problems and take immediate corrective actions. A dedicated TEP workspace for IBM
Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 shares key information with IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for
Storage to help immediately discover and investigate problems and automatically take corrective
actions.
If you have not separately purchased a license to IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1, you can obtain the
TEP-based function by acquiring a no charge, limited use license to IBM Tivoli Monitoring Services
on z/OS, V6.1 (5698-A79). This limited use license is subject to use restriction on use of the
various IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 components; including without limitation, if you have obtained
IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 under a no charge, limited use license: (a) you may not use any IBM
Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 operating systems agents, any IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 monitoring agents,
or the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Universal Agent unless you have purchased an appropriate IBM Tivoli
Monitoring V6.1 program license; and (b) you may not use the DE functionality of IBM Tivoli
Monitoring V6.1 and IBM Tivoli Monitoring Services on z/OS, V6.1 in a z/OS environment unless you
have purchased the appropriate IBM program license (such as, IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON DE on z/OS). Refer
to the License Information document for terms applicable to these programs.
TEP is a portal-based, easy-to-use GUI that integrates real-time and historical data in one
customizable workspace. TEP can help you:
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View real-time and historical data side-by-side for extensive diagnostics
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Generate reports
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Filter out unwanted data to see specific areas of interest
Key features of TEP:
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Delivers end-to-end integration through a common user interface that enables you to create your own
custom dashboards and workspaces based on key data that you want to manage
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Enables you to create customizable scenarios and alerts based on your specific needs
Integration with TEP offers the following benefits:
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Comprehensive management of mission-critical z/OS applications.
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Increased efficiency by helping to reduce the time and skill needed to prevent and reduce costly
processing delays and interruptions that can result from X37-type abends and JOB Failed JCL errors.
These abends and JCL errors can occur due to insufficient disk space during new allocations.
Extended NOTCAT2 function
The NOTCAT2 function, which handles and detects NOTCAT2 errors, is extended to support both SMS and
non-SMS managed disk data sets.
Key features:
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You can specify when the detection of the duplicate data set name should occur — at initial
allocation of the data set, before the step is performed; or, at step termination time during data
set disposition processing and after the detection of the IEF2871 message for the data set.
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You can specify whether or not a currently cataloged data set, with duplicate data set name, should
be uncataloged (non-SMS managed data sets only), uncataloged and detected, or renamed, so that the
newly created data set can be successfully cataloged. When renaming a catalog with a duplicate data
set name, you can specify the new name for the data set.
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You can take advantage of enhanced event recording and reports that support the extended NOTCAT2
function.
Extended NOTCAT2 function offers the following benefits:
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Extends NOTCAT2 to support both SMS and non-SMS managed disk space
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Helps you better manage NOTCATLGD 2 errors according to your installation's specific needs
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Helps minimize processing delays
Extended support for VSAM data set types
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 delivers enhanced data set organization support that
enables you to include or exclude allocations of specific VSAM data set types.
The following VSAM data set types can be specified using the selection criteria keyword DSORG:
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VSAM key-sequenced data set
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VSAM variable-length or fixed-length relative record data set
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VSAM entry-sequenced data set
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VSAM linear data set
This delivers more precise specifications of VSAM data sets when including or excluding data sets
from IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 processing.
Test rule definition processing (run-time simulate mode)
The new function keyword, RULEDEF_TEST, enables you to test your RULEDEF statements in a simulation
of run-time mode, prior to actually running them in your production environment. Key benefits of
this are:
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You can verify if selection criteria specified on a RULEDEF INCLUDE or EXCLUDE statement are
properly defined to match your intended data set allocations.
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You can be confident that your RULEDEFs are specified appropriately.
Entitlement information
If you have the current offering listed in the table below, you are entitled to IBM Tivoli
Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1. You can move your use entitlements based on the current
Subscription and Support pricing of the replacement offering. You must be current on Subscription
and Support to be eligible for move of use entitlements. If you are not current on Subscription and
Support, you will have to pay a get-current or Subscription and Support reinstatement fee.
The use entitlement move is for the same capacity as currently licensed when moving to the
replacement offering. You are entitled to use the software on the same systems that you are
currently managing (for example, the MSU quantities will be adjusted where required).
For information on move of use entitlements, contact your IBM representative.
Existing entitlement Replacement entitlement
License S & S PID Program License S & S PID Program
PID description PID description
5698-A30 5698-S62 IBM Tivoli 5698-B13 5698-S62 IBM Tivoli
Allocation Allocation
Optimizer Optimizer
for z/OS, for z/OS,
V1.1 V2.1
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Value Unit-based pricing
Value Unit pricing for eligible IBM System z™ IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA)
programs enables a lower cost of incremental growth and enterprise aggregation. Each System z IPLA
product with Value Unit pricing, has a single price per Value Unit and a conversion matrix, called
Value Unit Exhibit, for converting from some designated measurement to Value Units. Most commonly,
Millions of Service Units (MSUs) is the measurement designated by IBM to be converted to Value
Units. Some other measurements are engines or messages. Since MSUs are the most common
measurement, that measurement will be used for the remainder of this description.
Value Unit pricing offers price benefits for you. For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit
pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is
referred to as the
required license capacity
. Each of the various Value Unit Exhibits stipulate that the larger your required license capacity,
the fewer Value Units per MSU you will need. Value Unit Exhibits are uniquely identified by a three
digit code and referred to using the nomenclature VUExxx, where xxx is the three digit code.
Subsequent acquisitions of Value Unit priced programs offer additional price benefits. The quantity
of each System z IPLA program that you have acquired is referred to as
entitled license capacity
. If you wish to grow your entitled license capacity for a System z IPLA program, the calculation
to determine additional needed Value Units is based upon the number of Value Units already acquired.
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, you should:
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Determine the required license capacity, in MSUs
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Aggregate the MSUs across the enterprise
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Convert the total MSUs to Value Units, using the applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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Multiply the price per Value Unit by the total number of Value Units to determine the total cost
To simplify conversion from the designated measurement to Value Units or vice-versa, use the Value
Unit Converter Tool. For additional information or to obtain a copy of the Value Unit Converter
Tool, visit the Value Unit Converter Tool Web site
Note that Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged,
interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units of another product.
To determine the required license capacity for the System z IPLA program
you selected, refer to the Terms and conditions section.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).
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Trademarks
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Tivoli Enterprise and System z are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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z/OS, Tivoli, OMEGAMON, and eServer are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Comprehensive education for IBM Tivoli® products is offered through Worldwide Tivoli Education
Delivery Services. A wide range of training options are available, including classes led by
instructors, learning on demand, on-site training, and blended learning solutions.
For additional information, visit
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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The following hardcopy publications are shipped with the basic
machine-readable material:
Form
Title number
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS(R), V2.1: GI11-4028
Program Directory
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1: GI11-8119
Quick Start Memo
The publications listed below can be downloaded from the following Web
site after the planned availability date.
Form
Title number
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1: SC32-9127
User's Guide
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1: SC23-7983
Monitoring Agent User's Guide
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1: SC23-7986
Monitoring Agent Planning and Configuration Guide
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 (in the U.S.) or customer number for 20 countries. A
large number of publications are available online in various file
formats, and they can all be downloaded in all countries, free of charge,
where IBM does business.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Any machine capable of running z/OS V1.7, or later.
Software requirements
To run the base product:
To run the Tivoli Enterprise™ Monitoring Agent and its TEP interface, the following software is
required:
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IBM Tivoli Monitoring Services on z/OS V6.1 or IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1
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Plus, IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1, Fix Pack 5, interim fix 2
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One of the following operating systems for the TEP interface:
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Microsoft™ Windows™
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Linux™
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UNIX®
Planning information
Direct customer support:
Direct customer support is provided by IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel. This
fee service enhances your productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support
organization. IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel helps answer questions pertaining
to usage and suspected software defects for eligible products.
Installation and technical support is provided by Global Services. For more information call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
For technical support or assistance, contact your IBM representative or visit
Packaging
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 is distributed with:
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International Program License Agreement (Z125-3301)
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License Information document (GC32-9132)
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3480 tape cartridge
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Publications (refer to the
Publications
section)
Security, auditability, and control
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 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.
Software Services
IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can
leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business
consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also,
we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched
portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry
insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
IBM Tivoli Enhanced Value-Based Pricing
IBM Tivoli software products are priced using IBM Tivoli's Enhanced
Value-Based Pricing. The Enhanced Value-Based Pricing system is based
upon the IBM Tivoli Environment-Managed Licensing Model, which uses a
managed-environment approach — whereby price is determined by what is
managed rather than the number and type of product components installed.
For example, all servers monitored with IBM Tivoli's monitoring product
(IBM Tivoli Monitoring) require entitlements sufficient for those
servers. Other IBM Tivoli products may manage clients, client devices,
agents, network nodes, users, or other items, and are licensed and priced
accordingly.
Unlike typical systems management licensing models that require
entitlements of specific software components to specific systems, the IBM
Tivoli Environment-Managed Licensing Model provides the customer
flexibility to deploy its IBM Tivoli software products within its
environment in a manner that can address and respond to the customer's
evolving architecture. That is, as the architecture of a customer's
environment changes, the customer's implementation of IBM Tivoli software
can be altered as needed without affecting the customer's license
requirements (as long as the customer does not exceed its entitlements
to the software).
Under Enhanced Value-Based Pricing, licensing and pricing of
server-oriented applications are determined based upon the server's use
in the customer's environment. Typically, such applications are licensed
and priced in a manner that corresponds to each installed and activated
processor of the server managed by the IBM Tivoli application to help
correlate price to value while offering a simple solution.
Where a server is physically partitioned, this approach is modified.
This partitioning technique is the approach used with systems that have
either multiple cards or multiple frames, each of which can be configured
independently. For servers capable of physical partitioning (for
example, IBM System p™ Scalable POWERparallel Systems® servers, Sun
Ultra servers, and HP Superdome servers), an entitlement is required for
each processor in the physical partition being managed by the IBM Tivoli
application. For example, assume that a server has 24 processors
installed in aggregate. If this server is not partitioned, entitlements
are required for all 24 processors. If, however, it is physically
partitioned into three partitions each containing eight processors, and
IBM Tivoli products were managing only one of the three partitions, then
entitlements would be required for the eight processors on the physical
partition managed by the IBM Tivoli application.
For servers with virtual or logical partitions, entitlements are required
for all installed and activated processors on the server. For each IBM
Tivoli application managing a clustered environment, licensing is based
on the cumulative number of installed and activated processors on each
server in the cluster. Where the cluster includes physically partitioned
servers, the considerations described above concerning physically
partitioned servers apply as well.
Enhanced Value-Based Pricing recognizes the convergence of RISC/UNIX and
Microsoft Windows/Intel® technologies, in order to simplify the
customers licensing requirements, and to provide a smoother, more
scalable model. Pricing and licensing does not differentiate between
non-System z™ server platforms or operating systems. For some
products, this platform neutrality extends to System z and other host
servers as well.
IBM Tivoli Enhanced Value-Based Pricing terminology definitions
IBM Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL)
This optional facility enables additional processing capacity exclusively for Linux workload, with
no effect on the model designation of a System z or OS/390® server. Consequently, executing Linux
workload on the IBM IFL will not, in most cases, result in any increased IBM software charges for
z/OS, OS/390, VM, VSE, or TPF operating systems/applications. There is, as indicated, a charge
associated with the IFL, and there may also be a charge for applications that run on the IFL.
The IFL may be dedicated to a single Linux-mode logical partition or it may be shared by multiple
Linux-mode logical partitions. Installations should note that the Linux workspace enabled by this
facility will not support any of the S/390 traditional operating systems (OS/390, TPF, VSE, or VM).
Only Linux applications or Linux operating in conjunction with the Virtual Image Facility™, an
environment that operates within a logical partition or in native S/390® mode and provides the
capability to create multiple Linux images, are supported by the IBM IFL.
Millions of Service Units (MSU)
An MSU is defined as millions of Central Processing Unit (CPU) service units per hour; the measure
of capacity used to describe the computing power of the hardware processors on which S/390 or System
z software runs. Processor MSU values are determined by the hardware vendor, IBM, or Software
Compatible Vendors (SCVs).
For more detailed information about System z software pricing, go to
Partitions
A server's resources (CPU, memory, I/O, interconnects and buses) may be
divided according to the needs of the applications running on the server.
This partitioning can be implemented with physical boundaries (Physical
Partitions) or logical boundaries (Logical Partitions).
Physical Partitions are defined by a collection of processors dedicated
to a workload and can be used with systems that have either multiple
cards or multiple frames, each of which can be configured independently.
In this method, the partitions are divided along hardware boundaries and
processors, and the I/O boards, memory, and interconnects are not shared.
Logical Partitions are defined by software rather than hardware and
allocate a pool of processing resources to a collection of workloads.
These partitions, while separated by software boundaries, share hardware
components and run in one or more physical partitions.
Processor (per processor charging under full capacity)
In full capacity charging, Proof of Entitlements (PoE) must be acquired
for all activated processors (available for use) that are on the server
where the program or a component of the program is run.
Notes:
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IBM defines a physical processor in a computer as a functional unit that
interprets and executes instructions. A physical processor consists of
at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic and logic
units.
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Multicore technology allows two or more processors (commonly called
cores) to be active on a single silicon chip. With multicore technology,
IBM considers each core to be a physical processor. For example, in a
dual-core chip, there are two physical processors residing on the single
silicon chip.
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In the IBM System z IFL environment, each IFL engine is considered a
single physical processor.
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Threading, a technique that makes a single processor seem to perform as
two or more, does not affect the count of physical processors.
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Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate
server and charging is based upon the total number of processors on the
blade on which the program is run.
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When a server is shipped with six processors, but two of them are
inactive, four processors are active for the customer.
Managed Processor (charging under full capacity in the managed
environment)
Charges are based on the active processors on the machines in the
computing environment affiliated with the program rather than on the
server where the program is run. The managed processors which require
PoE are defined in the License Information's program unique terms.
Notes:
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IBM defines a physical processor in a computer as a functional unit that
interprets and executes instructions. A physical processor consists of
at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic and logic
units.
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Multicore technology allows two or more processors (commonly called
cores) to be active on a single silicon chip. With multicore technology,
IBM considers each core to be a physical processor. For example, in a
dual-core chip, there are two physical processors residing on the single
silicon chip.
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The program may not run on some or all of the processors for which PoEs
are required for the program's valuation method.
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In the IBM System z IFL environment, each IFL engine is considered a
single physical processor.
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Threading, a technique that makes a single processor seem to perform as
two or more, does not affect the count of physical processors.
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Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate
server and charging is based upon the total number of processors on the
blades with which the program is affiliated.
Server
A server is a computer system that executes requested procedures,
commands, or applications to one or more users and/or client devices over
a network. A PoE must be obtained for each server on which the program,
or a component of the program, is run or for each server managed by the
program. Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a
separate server.
Standby or backup systems
For programs running or resident on backup machines, IBM defines three
types of situations: cold, warm, and hot. In the cold and warm
situations, a separate entitlement for the copy on the backup machine is
normally not required and typically no additional charge applies. In a
hot backup situation, the customer needs to acquire another license or
entitlements sufficient for that server. All programs running in backup
mode must be solely under the customer's control, even if running at
another enterprise's location.
As a practice, the following are definitions and allowable actions
concerning the copy of the program used for backup purposes:
Cold -
A copy of the program may reside, for backup purposes, on a machine as
long as the program is not started. There is no additional charge for
this copy.
Warm -
A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine and
is started, but is idling, and is not doing any work of any kind. There
is no additional charge for this copy.
Hot -
A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine, is
started, and is doing work. The customer must acquire a license or
entitlements for this copy and there will generally be an additional
charge.
Doing work includes, for example, production, development, program
maintenance, and testing. It also could include other activities such as
mirroring of transactions, updating of files, synchronization of
programs, data or other resources (for example, active linking with
another machine, program, database, or other resource, and so on), or any
activity or configurations that would allow an active hot switch or other
synchronized switch over between programs, databases, or other resources
to occur.
In the case of a program or system configuration that is designed to
support a high availability environment by using various techniques (for
example, duplexing, mirroring of files or transactions, maintaining a
heartbeat, active linking with another machine, program, database, or
other resource, and so on), the program is considered to be doing work in
the hot situation and a license or entitlement must be purchased.
Value Units
A Value Unit is a pricing charge metric for program license entitlements
which is based upon the quantity of a specific designated measurement
used for a given program. Each program has a designated measurement.
The most commonly used designated measurements are processor cores and
MSUs. However, for select programs, there are other designated
measurements such as users, client devices, and messages. The number of
Value Unit entitlements required for your specific implementation of the
given program must be obtained from a conversion table associated with
the program. You must obtain a proof of entitlement (PoE) for the
appropriate number of Value Unit entitlements for your implementation.
The Value Unit entitlements of a given program cannot be exchanged,
interchanged, or aggregated with Value Unit entitlements of another
program.
Product and licensing Web sites
A complete list of IBM Tivoli products is available at
IBM Tivoli product licensing documents are available at
Pricing example
The following pricing example applies to IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1.
The product is licensed in VUE007.
The scales below are used to calculate the equivalent number of Value Units for a specified number
of MSUs.
In the example below, the customer is managing 1,500 MSUs:
MSUs Value Units/MSU Value Units
Base 3 1.00 3.00
Tier A 42 .45 18.90
Tier B 130 .36 46.80
Tier C 140 .27 37.80
Tier D 1,185 .20 237.00
Total 1,500 343.50
When calculating the total number of Value Units, the sum is rounded up to the next integer. So the
customer will need to license 344 Value Units in this example.
Value Units for non MSU-based S/390 processors:
System Value Units/System
MP3000 H30 6
MP3000 H50 8
MP3000 H70 12
ESL models 2
Value Units for IBM 9672 processors are based upon the full capacity of these systems. This is
applicable to all System z systems measured on MSU capacity. Information on MSU capacities can be
found in the 'IBM System/370™, System/390® and zSeries Machine Exhibit', Z125-3901.
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The program in this announcement has Value Unit-Based pricing.
Program
number Program name Value Unit Exhibit
5698-B13 IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for VUE007
z/OS, V2.1
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to
satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the
required license capacity
. Your required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
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The System z IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
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Whether your current mainframes are full capacity or sub-capacity
Value Unit Exhibit VUE007
MSUs MSUs
minimum maximum Value Units/MSU
Base 1 3 1.00
Tier A 4 45 0.45
Tier B 46 175 0.36
Tier C 176 315 0.27
Tier D 316 + 0.20
Value Units for mainframes without MSU ratings:
Hardware Value Units/machine
MP3000 H30 6
MP3000 H50 8
MP3000 H70 12
ESL models 2
Ordering z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze
your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new
configuration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order (including
determination of whether all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the
U.S. and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact
your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM
ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
New licensees
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
Basic license
Ordering information for 5698-xxx MSU-based System z offerings:
Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs Value Units/MSU
Base 1-3 1.00
Tier A 4-45 .45
Tier B 46-175 .36
Tier C 176-315 .27
Tier D 316+ .20
When running on the z/OS platform, IBM Tivoli Monitoring Services on z/OS, V6.1 may be a corequisite
to IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 if you want to use the Tivoli Enterprise
Monitoring Agent (TEMA) for IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS, V2.1 and do not already have
IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 in your enterprise. To obtain a limited use, no charge license for IBM
Tivoli Monitoring Services on z/OS, V6.1, you must place a separate order for program number
5698-A79 and agree to the terms of the IBM license for that program.
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also,
specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only
option in CFSW.
Program name:
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS
Program PID:
5698-B13
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014BBP IBM Tivoli Allocation Basic OTC, per Value Unit
Optimizer for z/OS
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S014BBR English 3480 tape cartridge
Subscription and Support PID:
5698-S62
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S0114LX IBM Tivoli Allocation Basic ALC, per Value Unit SW S & S
Optimizer for z/OS no charge, decline SW S & S
per MSU SW S & S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S0114LW English Hardcopy publication
Ordering information for On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS is eligible for On/Off CoD with a temporary use charge
calculated based on MSUs per-day usage.
Program name:
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS
Program PID:
5698-B13
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014BBP IBM Tivoli Allocation Basic OTC, per MSU-day TUC
Optimizer for z/OS
Subscription and Support
Subscription and Support must be ordered to receive voice technical support via telephone during
normal business hours, and future releases and versions, at no additional charge. The capacity of
Subscription and Support (for example, Value Units or number of processors) must be the same as the
capacity ordered for the product licenses.
To order, specify the Subscription and Support program product number and the appropriate license or
charge option.
IBM is also providing Subscription and Support for these products, via a separately purchased
offering, under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Software
Maintenance. This offering:
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Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to include technical support
via telephone during normal business hours.
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Entitles customers to future releases and versions, at no additional charge. Note that the customer
is not entitled to new products.
When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will automatically renew annually unless
cancelled by the customer.
Customized Offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac,
SystemPac®).
CBPDO and ServerPac are offered for Internet delivery, where ShopzSeries product ordering is
available. Internet delivery of ServerPac may help improve automation and software delivery time.
For more details on Internet delivery, refer to the ShopzSeries help information at
Media type for this software product is chosen during the Customized
Offerings ordering process. Based on your customer environment, it is
recommended that the highest possible density tape media is selected.
Currently offered media types are:
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CBPDOs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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ServerPacs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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SystemPacs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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*
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3592 is highest density media. Selecting 3592 will ship the fewest
number of media.
Once a product becomes generally available, it will be included in the
next ServerPac and SystemPac monthly update.
Production of software product orders will begin on the planned general
availability date.
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CBPDO shipments will begin one week after general availability.
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ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks after inclusion in ServerPac.
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SystemPac shipments will begin four weeks after inclusion in SystemPac
due to additional customization, and data input verification.
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The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and
convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any
transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents
such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM
International Passport Advantage® Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for
Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License
Information document and PoE govern your use of the program. PoEs are
required for all authorized use.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance:
The following agreement applies for maintenance and does not require
customer signatures:
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IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011)
This program is licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA)
and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance,
which provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of
the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of
the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that
includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal
business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect.
S/390 and System z IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel is
an option if you desire added services.
Limited warranty applies:
Yes
Limited warranty:
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified
operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The
warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does
not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that
IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the
results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on
known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at
no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Handbook for
further information at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the
original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program support:
Enhanced support, called Subscription and Support, includes
telephone assistance, as well as access to updates, releases, and
versions of the program as long as support is in effect. You will be
notified of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice.
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are
the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for
it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its
PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the
program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for
instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's
On/Off CoD software offerings, this term does not apply since these
offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer:
You may not copy and use this program on another computer without
paying additional license fees.
Other terms
Volume orders (IVO):
No
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies:
No
Usage restriction:
Yes. Usage is limited to the quantity of Value Units licensed.
For additional information, refer to the License Information document
that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
Software Maintenance applies:
No. For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational
Support Services — SoftwareXcel offering will provide support for those
operating systems and associated products that are not available with the
newly announced Software Maintenance offering.
This will ensure total support coverage for your enterprise needs,
including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists of
products supported under both the current and revised SoftwareXcel
offering, visit
For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support
Services, refer to Services Announcement
601-023
, dated July 10, 2001.
IBM Operational Support Services — SoftwareXcel:
Yes
System i™ Software Maintenance applies:
No
Variable charges apply:
No
Educational allowance available:
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education
institution customers.
Sub-capacity terms and conditions
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to
satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required license capacity. Your
required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
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The System z IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
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Whether your current mainframes are full capacity or sub-capacity
For more information on the Value Unit Exhibit for the System z IPLA program you selected, refer to
the Ordering information section.
Program
number Program name Terms
5698-B13 IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS z/OS-based
Full-capacity mainframes:
In cases where full capacity is applicable, the following terms apply.
Execution based, z/OS based, full-machine based: The required capacity of a System z IPLA program
with these terms equals the MSU-rated capacity of the machines where the System z IPLA program
executes.
For more information on mainframe MSU-rated capacities, visit
Reference based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA
program with these terms equals the license capacity of the applicable
monthly license charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the
parent program.
Sub-capacity mainframes:
In cases where sub-capacity is applicable, the following terms
apply.
Execution based: The required capacity of a System z IPLA sub-capacity
program with these terms equals the capacity of the LPARs where the
System z IPLA program executes.
z/OS based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program with
these terms equals the license capacity of z/OS (and z/OS.e) on the
machines where the System z IPLA program executes.
Reference based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program
with these terms equals the license capacity of the applicable monthly
license charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the parent
program.
Full-machine based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA
program with full-machine-based terms equals the MSU-rated capacity of
the machines where the System z IPLA program executes.
For more information on mainframe MSU-rated capacities, refer to
The System/370, System/390, and System z Machine Exhibit
(Z125-3901), or visit the Mainframes section of the System z Exhibits Web
site
For more information on sub-capacity System z IPLA terms and conditions,
refer to Software Announcement
204-184
, dated August 10, 2004.
For additional information for products with reference-based terms,
System z IPLA sub-capacity programs with reference-based terms adds value
to the parent program across the environment, regardless of where in the
environment the System z IPLA program executes.
An environment is defined as either a single or standalone machine or a
qualified Parallel Sysplex®. You may have one or more different
environments across the enterprise. To determine the required license
capacity for each System z IPLA program with referenced-based terms, each
environment should be assessed separately.
When a System z IPLA sub-capacity program with reference-based terms is
used in a qualified Parallel Sysplex environment, the required license
capacity of the System z IPLA program must equal with the license
capacity of the parent program across the Parallel Sysplex. Qualified
Parallel Sysplex refers to one:
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That meets the criteria defined in Hardware Announcement
198-001
, dated January 13, 1998.
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Where MLC pricing is aggregated across the Sysplex
Sub-capacity eligibility:
To be eligible for sub-capacity charging on select System z IPLA
programs, you must first implement and comply with all terms of either
sub-capacity Workload License Charges (WLC) or sub-capacity Entry
Workload License Charges (EWLC). To implement sub-capacity WLC or EWLC,
a machine must be System z (or equivalent). On that machine:
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All instances of the OS/390 operating system must be migrated to the z/OS
(or z/OS.e) operating systems
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Any licenses for the OS/390 operating system must be discontinued
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All instances of the z/OS operating (or z/OS.e) systems must be running
in z/Architecture™ (64-bit) mode
For that machine, you must create and submit a Sub-Capacity Report to IBM
each month. Sub-Capacity Reports must be generated using the
Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT). For additional information or to
obtain a copy of SCRT, visit the System z Software Pricing Web site
You must comply with all of the terms of the WLC or EWLC offering,
whichever is applicable:
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The complete terms and conditions of sub-capacity WLC are defined in the
IBM Customer Agreement — Attachment for System z Workload License
Charges (Z125-6516).
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The complete terms and conditions for sub-capacity EWLC are defined in
the IBM Customer Agreement — Attachment for IBM eServer System z 890
and 800 License Charges (Z125-6587).
Additionally, you must sign and comply with the terms and conditions
specified in the amendment to the IPLA contract —
Amendment for IBM System z9™ and eServer zSeries Programs Sub-Capacity
Pricing
(Z125-6929). Once the amendment is signed, the terms in the amendment
replace any and all previous System z IPLA sub-capacity terms and
conditions.
Sub-capacity utilization determination
Sub-capacity utilization is determined based on the utilization of an eligible operating system and
machine (for example, z/OS running in z/Architecture (64-bit) mode on a System z (or equivalent)
server).
On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, you must be enabled for temporary capacity on the
corresponding hardware, and the required contract, Attachment for Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM
eServer On/Off Capacity on Demand — Software (Z125-6611) must be signed prior to use.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve
higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive,
no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These
services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but
complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry
points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to
gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It
monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined
timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early
knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in
higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service
Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions
or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting
enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Information on charges is available at Web site
In the Electronic tools category, select the option for Purchase/upgrade
tools.
Pricing for 5698-xxx MSU-based System z offerings:
Program name:
IBM Tivoli Allocation Optimizer for z/OS
Program PID:
5698-B13
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S014BBP IBM Tivoli Allocation Basic OTC, per Value Unit
Optimizer for z/OS Basic OTC, per MSU-day TUC
Subscription and Support PID:
5698-S62
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S0114LX IBM Tivoli Allocation Basic ALC, per Value Unit SW S & S
Optimizer for z/OS No charge, decline SW S & S
Per MSU SW S & S registration
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 2Z1
Reference: ME001
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.
Trademarks
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Tivoli Enterprise, System p, System z, Virtual Image Facility,
System/370, System i, z/Architecture, System z9, and Electronic Service
Agent are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States or other countries or both.
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Tivoli, z/OS, Scalable POWERparallel Systems, OS/390, S/390, zSeries,
eServer, System/390, SystemPac, Passport Advantage, and Parallel Sysplex
are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States or other countries or both.
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Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States
and other countries.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.
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