MQIntegrator, a Solutions Package for MQSeries Users

Software Announcement
May 19, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 298-136

Table of Contents:



At a Glance

MQIntegrator is real-time, application-to-application message transformation and routing that offers:

  • Flexibility and ease-of-use for rapidly adding, extending, or replacing applications

  • Intelligent routing for seamless integration of applications, databases, and networks 
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Overview

IBM and New Era of Networks, Inc., (NEON) jointly sell and market NEON's MQIntegrator.

MQIntegrator enables MQSeries (R) users to implement quickly and easily powerful, real-time, application-to-application message transformation, and intelligent message routing capabilities.

The flexibility and ease-of-use of MQIntegrator lets companies rapidly add, extend, or replace applications within their business information flows. As a tool, it also accommodates custom-built or predefined application libraries.

MQIntegrator supports custom-built or predefined application libraries. It offers scalable data transformation and intelligent transaction routing seamlessly integrating applications, databases, and networks.

Business effectiveness across an enterprise can be achieved with MQIntegrator by tighter integration with leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, legacy applications, and shrink-wrapped software.

These results may be realized regardless of hardware or network constraints, and enable the use of community messaging standards for cross-enterprise trading systems.

For more details on these products, refer to:

http://www.software.ibm.com/ts/mqseries/eai

or

http://www.neonsoft.com



Intended Customers

Companies that want a solution for automating application integration within and beyond the enterprise. This is regardless of operating platforms, database providers, or systems configurations.



Key Prerequisites

  • MQIntegrator for Windows NT (R) and SQL Server, V1.0, requires Microsoft (TM) Windows NT, V4.0, and SQL Server, V6.5

  • MQIntegrator for Windows NT and Oracle, V1.0, requires Microsoft Windows NT, V4.0, and Oracle, 7.3.2

  • MQIntegrator for AIX (R) and Oracle, V1.0 requires AIX, V4.1.5, and Oracle, 7.3.2



Planned Availability Date

May 22, 1998: Program Package

May 31, 1998: Application Integration Libraries

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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com



DESCRIPTION



Year 2000

This is a third-party product. New Era of Networks (NEON) has represented to IBM that these products are Year 2000 ready. However, IBM does not itself make any representations nor give any warranty as to the Year 2000 readiness of this product. Contact NEON with any questions.



STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION

IBM intends to expand their MQIntegrator offering by adding products that will run in the following additional environments:

  • MVS/ESA (TM)

  • HP-UX

  • Sun Solaris
All information released in this Statement of Direction represents IBM current intention, goals, and objectives and is subject to change or withdrawal.

Trademarks 

      MVS/ESA is a trademark of International Business Machines
      Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
      MQSeries and AIX are registered trademarks of International
      Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
      countries or both.
      Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
      Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION



PUBLICATIONS

Publications are available as supplied by New Era of Networks Inc. (NEON), the program supplier.

Displayable Softcopy Publications: Publications are available as supplied by NEON, the program supplier.

Source File Publications: Publications are available as supplied by NEON, the program supplier.

Open Blueprint (R): The MQSeries (R) consistent, cross-platform API is the Message Queue Interface (MQI), a component of the Open Blueprint.

MQSeries is a member of the Message-Oriented Messaging Association (MOMA) and the Electronic Messaging Association (EMA).



TECHNICAL INFORMATION



Specified Operating Environment

Hardware Requirements: These programs are available from IBM as distributed by NEON, the program supplier:

Hardware for Server Products

  • Intel-based systems, various manufacturers
  • RS/6000 (TM) processors
Hardware for Database Administration Applications
  • Intel-based systems, various manufacturers
Software Requirements: These programs are available from IBM as distributed by NEON, the program supplier:

Operating Systems for Server Products

  • Microsoft (TM) Windows NT (R) Server, V4.0
  • AIX (R), V4.1.5
Operating Systems for Database Administration Applications
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, V4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, V4.0
Compatibility

Messaging Connectivity

The following list shows the platforms supported by MQSeries products or platforms for which MQI support is available. For further details, refer to the MQSeries homepage at Internet URL:

  • MVS/ESA (TM) -- Server
  • VSE/ESA (TM) -- Host
  • Tandem NSK -- Server
  • IBM TPF 4.1 -- Client
  • VM V2R3 -- Client
  • Pyramid DC/OSx -- Server/Client
  • DYNIX/ptx -- Server/Client
  • OS/400 (R) V3R2 (IMPI) -- Server
  • OS/400 V4R1 (RISC) -- Server
  • OS/400 V4R2 (RISC) -- Server
  • SINIX -- Server/Client
  • DEC OpenVMS VAX -- Server/Client
  • DEC OpenVMS AXP -- Server/Client
  • DEC UNIX (R) -- Client
  • Stratus VOS -- Client
  • AIX -- Server/Client
      Bull DPX/20 Bull Estrella Bull Escala Apple Network Server Hitachi SR4300 Motorola PowerStack Thomson PowerEngine
  • HP-UX -- Server/Client
      Status Continuum
  • NCR (AT&T GIS) -- Server/Client
  • SunOS -- Server/Client
  • Solaris -- Server/Client
  • SCO OpenSrvr UNIX -- Host (MQ (TM) V1)
  • SCO OpenSrvr UNIX -- Client (MQ V2)
  • SCO UnixWare -- Host (MQ V1)
  • SCO UnixWare -- Client (MQ V2)
  • Linux -- Client
  • HP MPE -- Client
  • Windows NT -- Server/Client
  • Windows (TM) 95 -- Host (small footprint)
      Windows NT Windows 3.1
  • Windows 95 -- Client
  • Windows 3.1 -- Client
  • OS/2 (R) -- Server/Client
  • DOS -- Client
      WinOS/2
  • MacOS -- Client
  • Java (TM) -- Client
Host is a queue manager which connects to server or host platforms only. Server is a queue manager which can connect to clients, servers, or host platforms. Clients connect to server platforms only.

Limitations

MQIntegrator: Available in U.S. English only. GUI only available on Intel-based machines.



Planning Information

Processor Tables: These products are sold in four editions:

  • Workgroup Server (small system)
  • Departmental Server (medium system)
  • Enterprise Server (large system)
  • Super Large Server (extra large system)
The following lists the hardware processor model against these editions:

Intel-Based Systems Processor Tables

  • Workgroup Server
    • 386 (1-4 processors)
    • 486 (1-4 processors)
    • Pentium (TM) (1-2 processors)
    • Pentium Pro (1 processor)
    • Pentium II (1 processor)
  • Departmental Server
    • Pentium (3-4 processors)
    • Pentium Pro (2-4 processors)
    • Pentium II (2-4 processors)
RS/6000 Processor Tables
  • Workgroup Server
    • CXX
    • E30
    • F3L
    • F40
    • IntelliStation (TM)
    • M20
    • M22W
    • 2XX
    • 397, 3XX
    • 4XX
    • 43P
  • Departmental Server
    • F50, FXX
    • GXX
    • 595, 5XX
  • Enterprise Server
    • J50, JXX
    • R50, RXX
    • S70 (1-8 processors)
    • SP (TM) (1-32 processors)
    • 6XXSP(1-32 processors)
    • 9XX
    • Any server (except S70, SP, or 6XX SP) with more than 8 processors
  • Super Large Server
    • S70 (more than 8 processors)
    • SP (more than 32 processors)
    • 6XX SP (more than 32 processors)
You must provide the minimum hardware and software environments in which the licensed programs operate.

You must identify the Program Package edition that you need to purchase -- Workgroup Server, Departmental Server, Enterprise Server, or Super Large Server.

Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by hardware or software. PD is complete only when the cause of the problem is identified. This assessment includes examination of available symptoms using the PD procedures documented in the product.

Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program (SCP), an application program, or another source. Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and support responsibility.

Shipment: Direct delivery to the customer from NEON.

Packaging Information: As supplied by NEON, the program supplier.



Security, Auditability, and Control

MQSeries uses the security and auditability features of the workstation operating system.

In addition, MQSeries implements a level of security including access control of queues and authorization identification between message queue managers.

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.



ORDERING INFORMATION

Program Package and Optional features available in 1-packs only.



New Licenses

Orders for new licenses will be accepted now and scheduled for shipment by the program supplier beginning now. Refer to the Terms and Conditions section below.

To order a basic license, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the one-time-charge (OTC) feature and the desired quantity (maximum 250) corresponding to the number of copies. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium, which also identifies operating system software and supporting database software used by the customer.



Program Packages and Optional Application Integration Libraries

Medium Feature Number: 5003 (CD-ROM) 

                                                     OTC
                                                   Feature
Description                                         Number


Machine Type/Model:  5620-BKI


MQIntegrator for Windows NT and SQL Server, V1.0


Program Package
  Workgroup Server Edition                           0001
  Departmental Server Edition                        0002


MQIntegrator for Windows NT and Oracle, V1.0


Program Package
  Workgroup Server Edition                           0003
  Departmental Server Edition                        0004


MQIntegrator for AIX and Oracle, V1.0


Program Package
  Workgroup Server Edition                           0005
  Departmental Server Edition                        0006
  Enterprise Server Edition                          0007
  Super Large Server Edition                         0008
                                                     OTC
                                                   Feature
Description                                         Number


Machine Type/Model:  5620-BKJ


NEONaccess


Workgroup Server Edition                             0005
Departmental Server Edition                          0006
Enterprise Server Edition                            0007
Super Large Server Edition                           0008


MQIntegrator S.W.I.F.T. Application Integration Libraries


Securities Settlement and                            0013
  Reconciliation (with ISITC)
Securities Trade Initiation                          0014
  and Confirmation
Corporate Actions                                    0015
Securities Lending                                   0016
Foreign Exchange                                     0017
Loan/Deposits (Money Market)                         0018
Interest Rate Swaps                                  0019
Forward Rate Agreements                              0020
  (FRAs)
Basic Payments                                       0021
Systems Messages                                     0022


MQIntegrator SAP Application Integration Libraries


MQIntegrator SAP A.I.L.                              0033
  Package


MQIntegrator PeopleSoft Application Integration Libraries


General Ledger                                       0035



Optional Service

                                                     OTC
                                                   Feature
Description                                         Number


MQIntegrator Program Package Service


WinNT&SQL Program Package
  Service
    Workgroup Server Edition                         0001
    Departmental Server Edition                      0002
WinNT&Orc Program Package
  Service
    Workgroup Server Edition                         0037
    Departmental Server Edition                      0038
AIX&Orc Program Package
  Service
    Workgroup Server Edition                         0039
    Departmental Server Edition                      0040
Program Package Service
  Enterprise Server Edition                          0003
  Super Large Server Edition                         0004


NEONaccess Service


Edition Service
  Workgroup Server                                   0009
  Departmental Server                                0010
  Enterprise Server                                  0011
  Super Large Server                                 0012
MQIntegrator S.W.I.F.T. Application Integration Libraries
Services


                                                     OTC
                                                   Feature
Description                                         Number


Securities Settlement                                0023
  and Reconciliation
  (with ISITC)
Securities Trade Initiation                          0024
  and Confirmation
Corporate Actions                                    0025
Securities Lending                                   0026
Foreign Exchange                                     0027
Loan/Deposits (Money Market)                         0028
Interest Rate Swaps                                  0029
Forward Rate Agreements                              0030
  (FRAs)
Basic Payments                                       0031
Systems Messages                                     0032


MQIntegrator SAP Application Integration Libraries'
Service


MQIntegrator SAP A.I.L.                              0034
  Package Service


MQIntegrator PeopleSoft Application Integration Libraries'
Service


General Ledger                                       0036

Customization Options: None



TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These products are available for end-user installation under the supplier's (NEON) license terms.

For orders to be processed, customers need to sign a NEON contract accepting the software license terms and conditions. The IBM representative is responsible for ensuring that the contract is signed and returned to NEON. Send contract to:

    Len Goldstein
    New Era of Networks Inc. (NEON)
    7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 230
    Englewood, CO 80111
The product will not be shipped to the customer until NEON has received the signed contract.

The downloadable draft NEON contract, can be found:

Licensing: Supplier's License terms apply -- Customer has to sign NEON contract accepting software license terms and conditions

Limited Warranty: Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, provided by supplier.

Volume Orders: Not applicable

Educational Allowance: Yes, to qualified educational institutions



CHARGES

The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.



Program Packages and Optional Application Integration Libraries

                                          OTC
                                          Feature
Description                               Number       OTC


Machine Type/Model:  5620-BKI


MQIntegrator for Windows NT and SQL Server, V1.0


Workgroup Server Edition                  0001         $100,000
  Program Package
Departmental Server Edition               0002          200,000
  Program Package


MQIntegrator for Windows NT and Oracle, V1.0


Workgroup Server Edition                  0003          100,000
  Program Package
Departmental Server Edition               0004          200,000
  Program Package


MQIntegrator for AIX and Oracle, V1.0


Program Packages:
  Workgroup Server Edition                0005          100,000
  Departmental Server Edition             0006          200,000
  Enterprise Server Edition               0007          300,000
  Super Large Server Edition              0008          400,000


Machine-Type/Model:  5620-BKJ


NEONaccess


Workgroup Server Edition                  0005           35,000
Departmental Server Edition               0006           35,000
Enterprise Server Edition                 0007           35,000
Super Large Server Edition                0008           35,000


MQIntegrator S.W.I.F.T. Application Integration Libraries


Securities Settlement and                 0013           15,000
  Reconciliation (with ISITC)
Securities Trade Initiation               0014           15,000
  and Confirmation
Corporate Actions                         0015           15,000
Securities Lending                        0016            5,000
Foreign Exchange                          0017            5,000
Loan/Deposits (Money Market)              0018            5,000
Interest Rate Swaps                       0019           12,500
Forward Rate Agreements                   0020            2,500
 (FRAs)
Basic Payments                            0021            7,500
Systems Messages                          0022            2,500


MQIntegrator SAP Application Integration Libraries


MQIntegrator SAP A.I.L.                   0033           85,000
  Package


MQIntegrator PeopleSoft Application Integration Libraries


General Ledger                            0035           20,000



Optional Service

                                          OTC
                                          Feature
Description                               Number       OTC


Machine Type/Model:  5620-BKJ


MQIntegrator Program Package Service


WinNT&SQL Workgroup Server                0001          $18,000
  Edition Program Service
WinNT&SQL Departmental Server             0002           36,000
  Edition Program Package
  Service
WinNT&Orc Workgroup Server                0037           18,000
  Edition Program Package
  Service
WinNT&Orc Departmental Server             0038           36,000
  Edition Program Package
  Service
AIX&Orc Workgroup Server                  0039           18,000
  Edition Program Package
  Service
AIX&Orc Departmental Server               0040           36,000
  Edition Program Package
  Service
AIX&Orc Enterprise Server                 0003         54,000
  Edition Program Package
    Service
AIX&Orc Super Large Server                0004         72,000
  Edition
    Program Package Service


NEONaccess Service


Workgroup Server Edition                  0009            6,300
    Service
Departmental Server Edition               0010            6,300
    Service
Enterprise Server Edition                 0011            6,300
    Service
Super Large Server Edition                0012            6,300
    Service


MQIntegrator S.W.I.F.T. Application Integration Libraries
Services


Securities Settlement and                 0023            2,700
  Reconciliation (with ISITC)
Securities Trade Initiation               0024            2,700
  and Confirmation
Corporate Actions                         0025            2,700
Securities Lending                        0026              900
Foreign Exchange                          0027              900
Loan/Deposits (Money Market)              0028              900
Interest Rate Swaps                       0029            2,250
Forward Rate Agreements                   0030              450
  (FRAs)
Basic Payments                            0031            1,350
Systems Messages                          0032              450


MQIntegrator SAP Application Integration Libraries'
Service


MQIntegrator SAP A.I.L.                   0034           15,300
  Package Service


MQIntegrator PeopleSoft Application Integration Libraries'
Service


General Ledger                            0036            3,600

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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.



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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

Trademarks 

      RS/6000, MVS/ESA, VSE/ESA, MQ, IntelliStation, SP, and
      800-IBM-CALL are trademarks of International Business Machines
      Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
      Open Blueprint, MQSeries, AIX, OS/400, and OS/2 are registered
      trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
      the United States or other countries or both.
      Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
      Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
      Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
      Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
      UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
      countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.