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September 29, 1998 VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Includes the CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA
(Corrected on August 24, 1999) Correction made to the Ordering Information section. (Corrected on December 4, 1998)
In the Ordering Information section, order feature numbers have been
added to VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Base Programs.
At a GlanceVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Subscribe to IBM iSource, your electronic source for customized IBM information! Go to our Web site at http://www.ibm.com/isource or send an e-mail to info@isource.ibm.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the body. OverviewVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is an important step forward in the growing affinity between VSE and OS/390®. Application portability between VSE and OS/390 is greatly increased with the introduction of the CICS® Transaction Server for VSE/ESA (CICS TS VSE/ESA). What's New
CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA:
With the CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA you can implement robust,
business-critical e-business and client/server enterprise solutions
across multiple hardware platforms and operating systems. The new
functions in CICS improve application programming, system programming,
system management, and the reliability and integrity of your CICS system.
Key benefits include exploitation of ESA/390™ subsystem storage
protection; virtual storage constraint relief; extended Application
Programming Interface (API) and System Programming Interface (SPI); a
front end programming interface (FEPI); shared data table for improved
performance and availability; and the CICS Web Interface (CWI).
Security in VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4: A Basic Security Manager for sign-on and transaction security is provided. If you want more comprehensive security, an external security manager, such as CA-Top Secret** for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0, may meet your needs. Additional VSE/ESA Base Product Changes: Include the new Release 3 of DITTO/ESA with significant improvements (such as Security Manager Support, new POWER spool services and additional tape support functions). The new release 3 of High Level Assembler for MVS™, VM and VSE provides support for new diagnostic and cross-references features, and numerous language enhancements. The S/390® Open Systems Adapter Support Facility is now pre-installed in the VSE Base System. Enhancements Added Since VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3: Enhancements that were already announced include the new, priced, Network File System (NFS) feature of TCP/IP for VSE/ESA; the new, priced, feature offering enhanced IBM RAMAC® Virtual Array (IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA) support; OSA-2 Fast Ethernet support and support for the S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ — G5. New or Enhanced Optional Programs: IBM Millennium Language Extension for COBOL and PL/I, CCCA Version 2, Opti-Audit Extension, a new version of MQSeries®, and a new release of DFSORT™, DL/I VSE and VisualAge® Generator. Intended CustomersAll current VSE users, alone or in combination with VM/ESA®; OS/390 (MVS) enterprises requiring centrally managed remote unattended systems. Key PrerequisitesVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 provides support for ESA/390 servers. It is supported native, under PR/SM™ LPAR, or running as a guest under VM/ESA. Planned Availability Dates
DescriptionThe value of OS/390 affinity to VSE customers and IBM Business Partners is significant. VSE requirements can often be addressed in the most cost-effective way by reusing, or "porting" code from OS/390. Where appropriate, affinity may result in more timely availability of function, higher quality, and lower cost to the VSE customer. It can help protect customer investments in new or existing VSE applications and skills. That's because affinity helps ensure VSE assets can relatively easily be transformed into OS/390 assets if, and when, the customer chooses to do so. IBM Business Partners can sometimes expand the opportunity for OS/390 products by making them available to the VSE community. Most CICS applications for OS/390 are source compatible with CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 (CICS TS VSE/ESA). That affinity can help improve the ROI (Return on Investment) because a lower incremental investment may be needed to adapt the original OS/390 product to VSE. CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Provides the Following:Improved Reliability and Availability
Extensive Virtual Storage Constraint Relief (VSCR): The majority of the CICS nucleus and all major CICS control blocks are moved above the 16 MB line. That frees limited 24-bit address space for use by customer applications. Expanded System Management and Application Programming Support: Many significant enhancements have been made, including:
New Network Computing Capabilities
Note: Availability of the CICS Web Interface and 3270 Bridge will be announced at a later date.
For a full description, refer to Software Announcement 298-373 , dated September 29, 1998 (CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1). CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 Coexistence EnvironmentDuring the transition to CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 (CICS TS VSE/ESA), customers may want to have both CICS TS VSE/ESA and CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 active at the same time. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 accommodates that requirement by shipping CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. CICS TS VSE/ESA and CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 may run independently, or be connected by Multiple Region Option (MRO). Customers who want to use functions that are in CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 but not in CICS TS VSE/ESA can use them in the CICS coexistence environment. For example, CICS TS VSE/ESA has no MACRO level APIs, no BTAM support, no CICS internal security, and no direct control block access. In addition, programs written in RPG II, DOS PL/I (without recompile using PL/I for VSE/ESA), and C/370™ (without recompile using C for VSE/ESA) are not supported by CICS TS VSE/ESA. Security in VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4For security that was formerly provided within CICS itself ("CICS-internal security") CICS TS VSE/ESA relies on an external security manager, using OS/390-like RACROUTE interfaces. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 introduces the new Basic Security Manager (BSM) as part of VSE Central Functions, covering the most urgent security needs. A full-function External Security Manager (ESM) like CA-Top Secret Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 may be needed by customers with more comprehensive security requirements. However, any equivalent VSE-based external security manager supporting RACROUTE standards may be used alternatively. Note: Only one security manager, either the BSM or one ESM, can be activated on one VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 system. Basic Security Manager: The BSM supports Batch Signon, CICS Signon and Transaction ID security and protects VSAM files, libraries, sublibraries, and library members. For logging and reporting of BSM protected VSAM files libraries, sublibraries, and library members, VSE/ACLR can be used. CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 offers CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA which gives customers the control they need to help eliminate exposures, help ensure data integrity, and comply with auditing and reporting requirements. It offers comprehensive control, yet is flexible enough to meet the needs of changing organizations and does not impede users from doing their jobs. CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 helps customers protect key CICS resources, batch, DITTO and DL/I. With CA-Top Secret, customers can protect files, DASD and tape volumes, libraries, library members, programs, transactions, terminals, and much more. It is packaged together with the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 base product set. It is an optional, priced product licensed to IBM from Computer Associates International, Inc. IBM will license CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 to customers under IBM terms. Turbo Dispatcher Only and ESA/390 OnlyEarlier releases of VSE/ESA Version 2 gave users a choice of either the older "standard" dispatcher, or the new Turbo Dispatcher with support for uni- and n-way servers. Turbo Dispatcher is now the only dispatcher for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. The standard dispatcher is no longer available. Similarly, previous releases of VSE/ESA Version 2 supported both ESA/370 and ESA/390 servers. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 now supports ESA/390 servers only. That means VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is not supported on ESA/370 servers such as ES/4381™-9xE or ES/3090™-E/J/S models. Additional VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 EnhancementsHigh Level Assembler for MVS, VM and VSE Version 1 Release 3: Release 3 of the IBM High Level Assembler for MVS, VM and VSE in the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 base provides support for new ESA/390 instructions, new diagnostic and cross-reference features, and numerous language enhancements. The optional Toolkit feature supports these enhancements and provides some extensive enhancements to the XREF component. DITTO/ESA for VSE Version 1 Release 3: The new release of DITTO/ESA for VSE provides External Security Manager support, additional tape support and functions such as tape label processing enhancements. In addition, more POWER spool services, enhancements such as performance boost and additional information for System Catalog Services (SCS), VSAM editor improvements, and more, are provided. DL/I for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 11: DL/I for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 11 is the hierarchical database management system for VSE/ESA. It runs on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 and supports CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 for online transaction processing. It can coexist with DL/I DOS/VS Version 1 Release 10 (which supports CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3) on the same VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 system. MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1: The new MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 implements enhanced MQSeries functionality. These contain the TCP/IP support in addition to the SNA LU6.2 support, improved API support, support of larger messages and transmit batch sizes. Additionally, it provides Client support where MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 acts as a server product, and support for PL/I for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 1 or later, and C for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 1 or later, in addition to COBOL for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 1 or later. MQSeries for VSE/ESA enables you for secure and reliable communication of application messages over a wide range of platforms. All the new functions of MQSeries for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 can help companies to address Business Integration issues quickly and economically, and to maximize e-business opportunities by leveraging existing resources help to improve speed-to-market. For further information, refer to Software Announcement 298-374 , dated September 29, 1998. Miscellaneous: The following enhancements to VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 were already announced:
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 includes the following enhancements to the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 optional product set that were already announced. New or enhanced Year 2000 tools such as IBM Millennium Language Extensions for COBOL and PL/I, CCCA/VSE Version 2, and Opti-Audit extensions; new releases of DFSORT/VSE and VisualAge Generator Server. S/390 Service Update Facility: The S/390 Service Update Facility (SUF) provides an Internet-based GUI tool to help S/390 customers (VM, VSE and OS/390) obtain corrective and preventive service. Use of Web browser technology offers a common interface independent of the S/390 operating system. In most cases, the use of the S/390 Service Update Facility will enable you to:
Support will be provided for all releases of VSE/ESA Version 2. The communication between S/390 SUF and the VSE/ESA host can be established through:
IBM also strongly recommends a firewall implementation for your Internet connection. Additional information is available on the S/390 Technical Support home page, found at: To use the S/390 SUF, customers must register on the SUF home page and download the application code. The following enhancements are implemented with the new Version 2:
GeneralVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is a significant new release for VSE users. It fulfills an earlier Statement of Direction (SOD) and a Preview announcement made in October 1997. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 will continue to be available. Customers ordering VSE/ESA Version 2 after announcement of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 will have the choice of selecting either VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 or VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. The withdrawal from marketing of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 will be announced at a later time. The CICS TS VSE/ESA and CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA are available only with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. Limited AvailabilityVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is available on a limited basis in the U.S. and Europe/Middle East from December 11, 1998, until June 25, 1999, when it becomes generally available. During this period, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is available in English only. No national language versions in German, Japanese and Spanish will be available. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 will be shipped on the desired distribution medium from the SMS software distribution library. Most of the entitled new publications will be shipped from there as well. New and updated VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 and CICS TS VSE/ESA Release 1, DL/I Version 1 Release 11 and CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA publications will be shipped from development, some in draft form, some as softcopy on CD-ROM. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 will be supported via normal programming service Level 1 channels. Customers should note that during the period of limited availability, CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA will not be a general availability level. For resolution of some problems during limited availability it will be necessary to install product replacements of CICS TS VSE/ESA or update jobs instead of applying normal PTFs. Further, at the end of the limited availability period, it will be necessary to install a product replacement of CICS TS VSE/ESA via FSU. Euro Sign SupportEuro Sign Support is part of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. For VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 and VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 4 Euro Sign Support will be available by December 1998 via an APAR. Definition of Year 2000 ReadinessA product is Year 2000 ready if the product, when used in accordance with its associated documentation, is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Year 2000This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Product PositioningTogether, VSE/ESA, VM/ESA, and OS/390 offer IBM customers an exceptional selection of robust, scalable, state-of-the-art business solutions. They enable new e-business, business intelligence, server consolidation, and ERP applications. The newest technology expands upon the classic, proven S/390 strengths in low cost, large scale batch, reliable OLTP, and open client/server solutions. Historically, VSE focused primarily on solutions for small and medium S/390 customers. Alone, or in combination with VM/ESA, thousands of IBM customers worldwide depend on VSE/ESA as a key part of their I/T infrastructure. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 continues the tradition of providing dependable, cost-effective solutions for small and medium customers. However, recent developments in S/390 CMOS technology as well as in OS/390 function, packaging, and terms and conditions, make OS/390 an option some VSE users may want to consider as they plan their future IT strategy in the post Year 2000 time frame. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is an important step forward in the growing affinity between VSE and OS/390. Specifically, the proven design and code-base of CICS for MVS/ESA Version 4 provides the foundation for the CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 (CICS TS VSE/ESA).
In summary, all VSE customers should understand that VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 and the new CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA are key to the future of VSE. Hardware and Software Support ServicesSmoothStart™/Installation ServicesIBM SmoothStart or Installation Services will not be provided for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. Reference InformationRefer to:
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IBM VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Product ContentVSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Base ProgramsThe following is a complete list of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 base programs including their release/modification levels. It shows the program sequence as it appears on CFSW:
Version/
Release/ Program
Program Name Modification Number Notes
VSE Central 6.04.00 5686-066(1) New Release
Functions
VSE/EREP 3.05.00 5656-260(2)
VSE/ICKDSF 1.16.00 5746-DS2(2)
High Lev Assem 1.03.00 5696-234(1) New Release
MVS(TM), VM, VSE
IBM LE for VSE/ESA 1.04.00 5686-094
CICS(R) Transaction 1.01.00 5648-054 New Product
Server for VSE/ESA
CICS/VSE(R) 2.03.00 5686-026(2)
ACF/VTAM(R) for VSE/ESA 4.02.00 5686-065
DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.03.00 5648-099 New Release
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.03.00 5686-A04
-- Base Pak(3)
-- Application
Pak(3)
-- NFS Feature(4) New Feature
CA-Top Secret for 1.03.00 5686-A05 New Product
VSE/ESA
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Optional ProgramsThe following is a complete list of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 optional programs including their release/modification levels. This list also represents the software configurators screen layout (Product Catalog on CFSW):
Version/
Release/ Program
Program Name Modification Number Notes
Optional VSE/ESA Base Features
VSE/VSAM for VM Functional 6.01.00 5686-081
Subset
DITTO/ESA for VSE, VM Option 1.03.00 5648-099 New Release
ACF/VTAM Version 4 VM Options 4.02.00 5686-065
HLASM Tool Kit 1.03.00 5696-234 New Release
IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA 6.04.00 5686-066 New Feature
System Control
VSE/OCCF 1.05.00 5746-XC5
VSE/ACLR 1.02.01 5746-XE7
Version/
Release/ Program
Program Name Modification Number Notes
Networking
NetView(R) -- CSF 2.03.00 5686-055
Netview -- DSF 2.03.00 5686-055
VSE/DSNX 2.01.02 5686-041
BTAM/ES 1.01.00 5746-RC5
Network Control -- Current
ACF/SSP 4.07.00 5686-064 New Release
ACF/NCP for IBM 3745 7.07.00 5648-063 New Release
incl. 3746-900 ACP feature
X.25 NPSI for ACF/NCP 7.5.0 3.09.00 5688-035 New Release
EP V1 for ACF/NCP Version 7 1.14.00 5735-XXB New Release
EP V1 stand-alone for IBM 3745 1.08.00 5735-XXB
Network Control -- IBM 3720
ACF/NCP for IBM 3720/3745 5.04.00 5668-738
X.25 NPSI for ACF/NCP 5.4.0 3.04.00 5688-035
EP V1 for ACF/NCP 5.4.0 1.09.00 5735-XXB
Network Control -- IBM 3725
ACF/NCP for IBM 3725 4.03.01 5668-854
X.25 NPSI V2 for ACF/NCP 4.3.1 2.01.00 5668-719
EP V1 for ACF/NCP 4.3.1 1.06.01 5735-XXB
Year 2000 Tools and Languages/Compilers
IBM COBOL for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-068
full function
IBM COBOL for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-068
alt. function
IBM COBOL for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-068
WS feature
IBM PL/I for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-069
full function
IBM PL/I for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-069
alt. function
IBM PL/I for VSE -- 1.01.00 5686-069
WS feature
IBM C for VSE/ESA -- 1.01.00 5686-A01
full function
IBM C for VSE/ESA -- 1.01.00 5686-A01
alt. function
DOS/VS RPG II 1.03.00 5746-RG1
IBM OPTI-AUDIT for VSE 1.01.00 5697-C85
Note: The above program is not available in the People's Republic of China.
CCCA for VSE 2.01.00 5686-A07 New Version
VisualAge(R) Generator Server 1.02.00 5648-B02
VisualAge COBOL MLE 1.01.00 5686-MLE
VisualAge PL/I MLE 1.01.00 5686-MLX
Application Development
VisualLift(R) for MVS, VSE & 1.01.02 5648-109
VM on Diskette
MQSeries(R) for VSE/ESA 2.01.00 5686-A06 New Version
SDF/CICS 1.05.00 5746-XXT
SDF II 1.06.00 5746-XXT
Version/
Release/ Program
Program Name Modification Number Notes
Utilities
DFSORT(TM)/VSE 3.04.00 5746-SM3 New Release
CICSVR/VSE 1.01.00 5686-011
CICS/DDM VSE 1.01.00 5686-018
Database
DL/I VSE 1.11.00 5646-XX1 New Release
DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.00 5746-XX1
DB2(R) Server for VSE and VM 5.01.00 5648-158
-- Data Restore Feature
-- Control Center
Feature
DB2 VSAM Transparency 5.01.00 5697-B88
for VSE/ESA
DP and Business Professional Support
GDDM(R) VSE 3.02.00 5686-057
GDDM IMD 2.01.03 5668-801
GDDM PGF 2.01.03 5668-812
GDDM IVU 1.01.03 5668-723
QMF(TM)/VSE 3.03.00 5648-061
Advanced Function Printing(TM)
PSF/VSE Comp. Fonts Base 2.02.01 5686-040
AFP(TM) Font Collection SPA 1.01.00 5648-113
AFP Font Collection SPA 1.01.00 5648-113
240-UB
PPFA/370 1.01.00 5688-190
OGL/370 1.01.00 5688-191
The following products are withdrawn and no longer available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
ALERT for VSE 4.09.00 5686-072 ALERT for CICS-VSE 4.09.00 5686-079 ADSM/VSE 1.02.00 5686-073 Netview FTP 1.01.01 5686-013 VisualGen(R) Host Services 1.01.00 5648-078 The following Base Program is now moved into the VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 optional program set:
BTAM/ES 1.01.11 5746-RC5 Open Blueprint®PSF/VSE does support IBM's Intelligent Print Data Stream (IPDS™). TCP/IP for VSE/ESA does support the Line Print Request/Line Printer Daemon (LPR/LPD) industry-standard protocol from the IETF. LANRES/VSE provides distributed printing for Novell Netware and OS/2® LAN server environments, which includes, for example, conversions between AFP format and Printer Control Language (PCL). Application/Workgroup Service — Transaction Monitor: CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA provides the set of services which include transaction processing program execution, security, systems management, and transactional integrity. Its implementation is consistent with the Transaction Monitor function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Customer Information Control System (CICS) Application Program Interface from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Data Access Services — Relational Data Base: DB2 Server for VSE and VM provides the Relational Database function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Structured Query Language (SQL) industry-standard interface from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). DB2 Server for VSE and VM supports the Distributed Relational Database Architecture™ (DRDA®) protocol from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Data Access Services — Hierarchical Data Base: DL/I VSE provides the Hierarchical Database function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Data Language I (DL/I) interface from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Data Access Services — File: The CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA provides access to VSAM files on VSE from DDM source systems. Its implementation is consistent with the file function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Distributed Data Management (DDM) protocol from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Communications Services — Conversational: The CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA, as well as VTAM®/APPC, provides the capability for distributed parts of an application to "converse" with one another. Its implementation is consistent with the Conversational function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Advanced Program-to-Program Communication (APPC) protocol from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Communication Services — Messaging and Queuing: MQSeries for VSE/ESA provides the capability for distributed parts of an application or applications to communicate by exchanging messages without waiting for a reply. Its implementation is consistent with the Messaging and Queuing function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Messaging and Queuing interface from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Distribution Services — Transaction Manager: The CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA provides the ability to synchronize services and have them retain integrity. Its implementation is consistent with the Transaction Manager function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Customer Information Control System (CICS) API from IBM. It supports the Systems Network Architecture Synch Point protocol from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Transport Services: ACF/VTAM provides the ability to transport information over wide area and local area networks. Its implementation is consistent with the Transport Services function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Advanced Program to Program Network (APPN®) industry-standard protocol from the APPN Implementers Workshop to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA provides the ability to transport information over wide area and local area networks. Its implementation is consistent with the transport services function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Berkeley sockets interface from the University of California at Berkeley and supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) industry-standard protocol from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Systems Management: NetView/VSE provides for the manageability of hardware and software resources. Its implementation is consistent with the Systems Management function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Systems Network Architecture/Management Services (SNA/MS) protocol from IBM to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Development Tools: VisualAge Generator provides support for building distributed or client/server applications. Its implementation is consistent with the Development Tools function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the building of applications and solutions that use the standard interfaces associated with the various components and resource managers of the Open Blueprint. The applications and solutions can be distributed across the various parts of the network to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability. Subnetworking: ACF/VTAM provides the structure to let networks accommodate and exploit high-speed and highly-reliable transmission technologies. Its implementation is consistent with the Subnetworking function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the LAN (Ethernet, Token Ring) industry-standard protocol from the International Organization for Standardization and its associated technical committee (ISO/IEC). TCP/IP for VSE/ESA does support the LAN (Ethernet, Token Ring) industry standard protocol from the ISO/IEC. Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware Requirements: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 provides native support for ESA/390™ processors only. Compared to VSE/ESA Version 1, this includes exploitation of multiple processors in one Central Electronic Complex (CEC), sharing common memory. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 does not support ESA/370 or 370-mode processors. Specifically, the following processors are supported:
All Multiprocessor models are supported natively. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 can exploit up to 3-way processors, in some environments up to 4-way processors, and tolerates up to 10-way processors. ESA/390-capable models of the ES/9000® processors are also supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. Minimum Configuration: The minimum configuration for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 requires a supported ESA/390 processor with the following features:
Depending on the customer environment and the products used, the above values may not be sufficient for productive use of the system. Magnetic tape processing capabilities for customer tapes in the IBM support centers could be limited to a subset of the available tape media types. LANRES/VSE — Hardware Requirements
Note: LANRES/VSE does not support TCP/IP communications. Software Requirements: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is supported native, under PR/SM™ LPAR, or running as a guest under VM/ESA®. It runs on the VM/ESA Version 2 Release 2.0 and above. In this case, all processors are supported that are supported by the VM/ESA release used. VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is supported in the VM modes: V=V Virtual Guest
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is supported without page data set (NOPDS option). LANRES/VSE — Software Requirements
DWF for OS/2 — Software Requirements
DWF for Windows™ — Software Requirements
Compatibility: Compatibility aspects are the same as described in Software Announcement 297-413 , dated October 7, 1997 (VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3), with the following changes: ESA/370 processors are no longer supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. This means that VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is not supported by the following processors:
IBM 9332 Model 600, 9335, and 0671 Disks are not supported as system devices, but may be used for data. Limitations: Limitations are the same as described in Software Announcement 297-413 , dated October 7, 1997 (VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3), with the following changes:
The overall performance of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 depends on the individual hardware and software components and on the specific environment and setup parameters. In general, the overall CPU requirement of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is similar to VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3. This applies as long as the same environment is used, (for example, Turbo Dispatcher, and Batch or CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3), without exploitation of new functions. For those users who so far did not exploit the Turbo Dispatcher, the overhead on uni-processor VSEs is generally up to 5% to 10% (VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 1 to VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3). Actual customer experience may vary. Using the new CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 will impact CPU-times and partition capacity. The number of I/O operations will not change for comparable setups. By moving the POWER Queue File virtual storage copy above the line, more POWER space is available for using larger data blocks (DBLKs), and/or for a larger POWER Queue File, up to the former limit of 32766 entries. CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 (CICS TS VSE/ESA)Using CICS TS VSE/ESA on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4, a significant VSCR (Virtual Storage Constraint Relief) has been provided which increases the capacity of a single CICS partition. New performance related functions (separate VSAM LSR buffers for data and index, or Shared Data Tables) may at least partly compensate for the required CPU-time increase to do online work. More InformationFor more information on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 and CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA Release 1 performance, visit the VSE/ESA home page which will refer you to updated performance information after December 1998: User Group Requirements: This announcement satisfies requirements from one or more of the worldwide user group communities, which include Australasian SHARE/GUIDE (ASG), COMMON, COMMON Europe, GUIDE International, G.U.I.D.E. Europe, Japan GUIDE/SHARE (JGS), Guide Latin American (LAG), SHARE EUROPE, and SHARE Incorporated and WAVV. Requirements satisfied include:
WV1997R026 LE/VSE -- In CICS, provide exit to
supress output to CESE
REQ00044992 Provide storage-key protection with
vendor products
CUST95003 Performance of User Profile Maintenance
Dialog
RKI2220 Provide “BABY RACF” for VSE/ESA
REQ00025844 RACF(R)-like security for VSE/ESA
REQ00054714 Allow Global SETPARM variables outside
jobs
REQ00070210 ASSGN with list of 32 or more devices
CUST95006 CICS should not cancel CUST95012 CICS SVA eligible phases in 31-bit space Planning InformationPlanning for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4: ESA/370 processors are no longer supported by VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. This means that VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is not supported by the following processors:
IBM 9332 Model 600, 9335, and 0671 Disks are not supported as system devices, but may be used for data. Furthermore, consider the following:
CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 Coexistence Environment: The VSE Interactive User Interface (IUI) and VSE/ICCF now support CICS TS VSE/ESA. VSE/ICCF does not run with CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3. There is only minimal support for CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3 in IUI. Customers with applications using the DL/I database will need DL/I for VSE Version 1 Release 11 for CICS TS VSE/ESA and DL/I DOS/VS Version 1 Release 10 for CICS/VSE Version 2 Release 3. To help ensure their investments in VSE business systems and applications continue to provide value in 2000 and beyond, all elements of the customer's information system must be Year 2000 ready:
From an operating system point of view, unquestionably most VSE customers will find significant value in the latest release of VSE/ESA. More than ever, IBM encourages all VSE users to keep their VSE technology reasonably current. However, VSE also recognizes that addressing Year 2000 issues will be a significant challenge for most customers. VSE does not want to put customers in a position where they might have to choose between needed application changes and upgrading their VSE operating system at a potentially critical time simply to be on a supported version/release. Therefore, VSE plans to provide support for all the Year 2000 ready versions/releases of VSE/ESA until at least January 31, 2001. Besides the VSE/ESA operating system, the installed program products and applications must be Year 2000 ready. For details on IBM program products, visit the IBM Year 2000 home page: For planning purposes, here is the service support status or outlook for all currently announced versions and releases of VSE/ESA.
Note "support" requires both a Year 2000 ready VSE/ESA release and Year 2000 ready hardware. Beginning December 31, 1999, regardless of the support status of a specific version or release, VSE/ESA will be considered not supported if used with a processor that is not Year 2000 ready. To determine if a processor is Year 2000 ready, visit the IBM Year 2000 home page: Also, refer to the IBM publication The Year 2000 and 2-Digit Dates: A Guide for Planning and Implementation (GC28-1251). Similarly, beginning December 31, 1999, regardless of the support status of a specific version or release, VSE/ESA will be considered unsupported if used with version and release of VM/ESA that is not Year 2000 ready. VM/ESA Version 2 Release 2 and later are Year 2000 ready. However, visit the IBM VM/ESA home page: http://www.vm.ibm.com or the IBM Year 2000 home page: As with hardware, refer to the IBM publication The Year 2000 and 2-Digit Dates: A Guide for Planning and Implementation (GC28-1251). NetView FTP for VSE Version 1 (5686-013): This program is withdrawn from marketing as of December 31, 1997. However, customers who need Year 2000 support for this program can order APAR PQ15642 through regular service channels. Packaging: Depending on the order, VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 will be packaged as follows:
Changes in VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
The following programs/features are on the VSE/ESA Extended Base tape, stacked one after the other on the medium.
Depending on the order, the package will contain one or more additional tapes/cartridges for the VSE/ESA optional programs, stacked one after the other on the medium. Program directories for the component programs, base and optional, are contained in the package, as well as the entitlement set of publications of the ordered programs. The program directory for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 has the following IBM form number: GI10-0485. Note: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 is not packaged on the IBM 3590 tape cartridge. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA and LE for VSE/ESA: TCP/IP for VSE/ESA and LE for VSE/ESA will be shipped on the base tape/cartridge. Users who only need the C Language Run-Time Support (RTS), which is part of LE for VSE/ESA, can customize their system according to this need. TCP/IP for VSE/ESA will be shipped enabled for demo mode only. This allows you to test the entire function sets on your VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 system in a functionally limited way (not suited for any production purposes). The different function sets must be enabled via user access keys. CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0: CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 is always shipped with your VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 SIPO order. It is key protected and requires a unique user access key. CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 requires CA90s Services for VSE (CA90s) Version 1 Release 4 (or higher) as prerequisite. CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 can run in demo mode without user access keys but still requiring CA90s. "Demo mode" means all functions in CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 can be used, however, resources are not protected. If a security violation occurs, it will be reported with a console message only. Customers who already have CA90s installed on their system need to check the required level for use with CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA, Version 1 Release 3 Modification 0 by contacting Computer Associates International, Inc. (CAI Inc.) as described below. Customers who do not have CA90s installed on their system must order it from CAI Inc. Ordering from CAI Inc.
The customer will be registered and licensed for CA90s by CAI Inc. who will also provide services for CA90s. CA90s is a Computer Associates International, Inc. product, not an IBM product. IBM does not assume any responsibility for CA90s either expressed nor implied. CA90s is free of charge. For further information, refer to Software Announcement 298-350 , dated September 29, 1998. Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced programs use the security and auditability features of its components. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationSubsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Current Licensees: IBM is now accepting orders for current licenses on a limited basis. For more information, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. Current licensees of VSE/ESA Version 2 must reorder this release via MES. Ordering instructions are scheduled to be mailed from IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) to all current licensees in March 1999. New Licensees: Orders for new licenses may be configured in CFSW, syslinked to AAS, and entered into AAS beginning of September 29, 1998. Shipment will commence on the planned availability date. Orders that ship after the planned availability date will receive VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4. New users of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 should specify:
Type Model
5690 VSE (SIPO SPO)
5686 066
5686 065
5648 099
5696 234
5747 DS2
5656 260
5686 094
5686 A04
5686 A05
5686 054
Basic License: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Single Version Charging: To elect Single Version Charging, the customer must notify and identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program and the designated machine the programs are operating on. Version-To-Version Upgrade Credit: To upgrade from a prior program acquired for a one-time charge to a replacement program using a Version-To-Version upgrade credit, the customer must notify and identify to IBM the applicable prior program and replacement program participating in the upgrade credit. Basic Machine-Readable Material for 5690-VSE System Program Order: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Basic machine-readable material for the individual licensed base programs will be shipped in 9/6250 bpi tape reels, 3480 tape cartridges or 4-mm DAT as part of the 5690-VSE system program order. Users of PC Server S/390 can order a starter CD-ROM at no additional charge. Order feature numbers for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 base programs (U. S. English) to be specified under 5690-VSE) are:
2200 Magnetic Tape 9/6250 bpi 2201 3480 Tape Cartridge 2202 4-mm DAT NLV Spanish order feature codes for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 base programs (to be specified under 5690-VSE) are:
2600 NLV Spanish on Magnetic Tape 9/6250 bpi 2601 NLV Spanish on 3480 Tape Cartridge 2602 NLV Spanish on 4-mm DAT Order feature number for VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 optional programs (HIGH-LEVEL IDENTIFIERS, to be specified under 5690-VSE) are:
3401 9/6250 bpi Magnetic Tape 3405 3480 Tape Cartridge 3431 4-mm DAT VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Base Programs: U.S. English Language
Order
Feature
Program Number
Description Number (4) Note
VSE Central 5686-066
Functions 6.4.0
VSE/EREP 3.5.0 5656-260 (1)
VSE/ICKDSF 1.16.0 5746-DS2 (1)
High Lev Assembler 5696-234 2204
for VSE 1.3.0
IBM LE for VSE 1.4.0 5686-094 2205
CICS Transaction Server 5648-054 2206
for VSE/ESA 1.1.0
CICS/VSE 2.3.0 5686-026 (1)
ACF/VTAM for 5686-065
VSE/ESA 4.2.0
Client/Server 2209
MultiDomain 2210
InterEnterprise 2211
DITTO/ESA for VSE 1.3.0 5648-099 2208
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA 1.3.0 5686-A04
Base Pak 2212 (2)
Application Pak 2213 (2)
(incl. Base Pak) 2214
NFS Feature 5522 (3)
CA-Top Secret 5686-A05
for VSE/ESA 1.3.0
VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 Base Programs: Spanish Language1
Order
Feature
Program Number
Description Number (2) Note
VSE Central Functions 5686-066 2604
6.4.0
VSE/EREP 3.5.0 5656-260 (3)
VSE/ICKDSF 1.16.0 5746-DS2 (3)
High Lev Assembler for 5696-234 2605
VSE 1.3.0
IBM LE for VSE 1.4.0 5686-094 2612
CICS Transaction Server 5648-054 2607
for VSE/ESA 1.1.0
CICS/VSE 2.3.0 5686-026 (3)
ACF/VTAM for 5686-065
VSE/ESA 4.2.0
Client/Server 2609
MultiDomain 2610
InterEnterprise 2611
DITTO/ESA for 5648-099 2606
VSE 1.3.0
TCP/IP for 5686-A04
VSE/ESA
Base Pak 2613 (4)
Application Pak 2614 (4)
(incl. Base Pak)
NFS Feature 2615 (5)
CA-Top Secret for 5686-A05 5523
VSE/ESA 1.3.0
Basic License for Optional Programs: The optional programs are available under the VSE/ESA package offering (5690-VSE). To order, specify the order feature number under the 5690-VSE program number.
Order
Feature
Program Number
Description Number **
VA Generator Server for MVS, 5648-B02
VM and VSE 1.2.0 2216
NLS UC English 2360
NLS German 2361
NLS Spanish 2362
NLS Japanese 2363
NLS Korean 2364
NLS Chinese 2365
NLS Portuguese 2366
Swiss German 2367
QMF/VSE Base 3.3.0 5648-061 2217
NLS French 2218
NLS Spanish 2219
NLS German 2220
NLS Italian 2221
NLS Swiss French 2222
NLS Swiss German 2223
NLS UC English 2224
NLS Braz. Portuguese 2225
NLS Canad. French 2226
NLS Japanese 2227
NLS Korean 2228
Order
Feature
Program Number
Description Number **
NLS Simplified Chinese 2229
ACF/NCP 3745 7.7.0 5648-063
Base, Tiers 1-5 2232
DITTO/ESA for VM 1.3.0 5648-099 2234
VisualLift for MVS, VSE, VM 5648-109
& OS/390(R) 1.1.2 on Diskette 2236
AFP Font Collection 1.1.0 5648-113
VSE Fonts 2237
VSE Fonts UB 2238
DB2 Server for VSE 5.1.0 5648-158 2253
UC English 2254
German 2255
French 2256
Japanese 2257
Chinese 2258
Data Restore Feature 2259
Control Center 2260
UC English 2261
German 2262
French 2263
Japanese 2264
Chinese 2265
X.25 NPSI 2.1.0 5668-719 2266
GDDM-IVU 1.1.3 5668-723 2267
ACF/NCP 3745+3720 5.4.0 5668-738
Base-Tier 1 2268
Tier 2 2269
Tier 2.5 2270
Tier 3 2271
Tier 4 2272
Tier 5 2273
GDDM-IMD 2.1.3 5668-801 2276
GDDM-PGF 2.1.3 5668-812 2277
ACF/NCP 3725 4.3.1 5668-854 2280
VA COBOL MLE 1.1.0 5686-MLE 2319
NLS Japanese 2368
VA PL/I MLE 1.1.0 5686-MLX 2320
NLS Japanese 2369
CICSVR/VSE 1.1.0 5686-011 2283
CICSDDM (VSE) 1.1.0 5686-018 2284
PSF/VSE 2.2.1 5686-040 2285
VSE/DSNX 2.1.2 5686-041 2287
NetView for VSE 2.3.0 5686-055
CSF NV/VSE Base, ENU, EXT 2288
DSF NV/VSE Base, ENU 2289
CSF NV/VSE Japan. 2290
DSF NV/VSE Japan. 2291
GDDM/VSE Base 3.2.0 5686-057 2292
NLS Danish 2293
NLS French 2294
NLS Italian 2295
NLS Norwegian 2296
NLS German 2297
NLS Spanish 2298
NLS Swedish 2299
NLS Brazil. Portuguese 2300
NLS Canad. French 2301
NLS Japanese 2302
NLS Korean 2303
NLS Traditional Chinese 2404
+ Simplified Chinese
ACF/SSP for VSE 4.7.0 5686-064 2305
ACF/VTAM for VM Feature 4.2.0 5686-065
Client/Server 2306
MultiDomain 2307
InterEnterprise 2308
Order
Feature
Program Number
Description Number **
ACF/VTAM APPC Feature 2309
IXFP/SnapShot for VSE/ESA 5686-066 2370
COBOL for VSE 1.1.0 5686-068
Full Function Feature 2310
Alternate Function 2311
Workstation Feature 2312
PL/I for VSE 1.1.0 5686-069
Full Function Feature 2310
Alternate Function 2314
Full Function Feature 2313
Workstation Feature 2315
VSAM for VM 5686-081 7420
IBM C for VSE/ESA 1.1.0 5686-A01
Alternate Function 2317
Full Function 2316
CCCA for VSE/ESA 2.1.0 5686-A07 2318
X.25 NPSI 3.4.0 5688-035
V3R4 VSE Base 2321
V3R4 VSE Tier 2 2322
V3R4 VSE Tier 2.5 2323
V3R4 VSE Tier 3 2324
V3R4 VSE Tier 4 2325
V3R4 VSE Tier 5 2326
X.25 NPSI 3.9.0 5688-035 2327
PPFA/370 1.1.0 5688-190 2328
OGL/370 1.1.0 5688-191 2329
HLASM Toolkit 1.3.0 5696-234 2330
DB2 VSAM Transparency for 5697-B88 2331
VSE/ESA
IBM Opti-Audit 1.1.0 5697-C85 2332
EP 1.6.1 5735-XXB 2333
EP 1.8.0 5735-XXB 2334
EP 1.9.0 5735-XXB 2335
EP 1.14.0 5735-XXB 2336
BTAM-ES 1.1.0 5746-RC5 2338
DOS/VS RPG II 1.3.0 5746-RG1 2337
DFSORT/VSE 3.4.0 5746-SM3 2339
VSE/OCCF 1.5.0 5746-XC5 2340
VSE/ACLR 1.2.1 5746-XE7 2341
SDF/CICS 1.5.0 5746-XXT 2342
NLS Japanese 2343
SDF II Base 1.6.0 5746-XXT 2344
NLS Japanese 2345
NLS Spanish 2346
NLS German 2347
NLS Swiss German 2348
DL/I DOS/VS 1.10.0 5746-XX1 2349
DL/I VSE 1.11.0 5746-XX1 2350
MQSeries for VSE/ESA 2.1.0 5686-A06 2351
The following products are withdrawn and no longer available on VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
VisualGen Host Serv. 1.1.0 5648-078 1023
NLS German 1151
NLS Spanish 1152
NLS Swiss German 1153
NLS UC English 1154
NLS Braz. Portuguese 1155
NLS Japanese 1156
NLS Korean 1157
NLS Chinese 1158
Order
Program Feature
Description Number Number
ALERT for VSE 4.9.0 5686-072 1125
ADSM 1.2.0 5686-073 1119
AIX(R) Client (V3) 1602
AIX Client (4.1 1812
AIX Client (4.2 1813
DOS Client (2.1) 1603
-- Japanese 1550
-- Swedish 1551
-- Italian 1552
-- Spanish 1553
-- German 1554
-- French 1555
Novell Client 1610
OS/2 V1 Client 1611
OS/2 V2 Client 1558
-- Japanese 1559
-- Swedish 1561
-- Italian 1562
-- Spanish 1616
-- German 1564
-- French 1618
Windows Client 1566
-- Japanese 1640
-- Swedish 1568
-- Italian 1569
-- Spanish 1570
-- German 1571
-- German 1571
-- French 1645
OS/2 V1 DBCS Client 1573
OS/2 V2 DBCS Client 1574
ALERT for CICS-VSE 4.9.0 5686-079 1129
Netview FTP 1.1.1 5686-013 1047
The following feature numbers are withdrawn and no longer available after September 29, 1998:
VSE Central Functions (5686-066) LIOCS Volume 1 8110 LY33-9116 LIOCS Volume 2 DRM 8118 LY33-9157 TNL to LY33-9157 LN33-9368 LIOCS Volume 3 8123 LY33-9118 LIOCS Volume 4 SAM for DASD 8119 LY33-9159 DRM TNL to LY33-9159 LN33-9369 MSHP DRM 8054 LY33-9153 System Utility DRM 8055 LY33-9114 Supervisor (external) 8111 LY33-9164 Logical Transients DRM 8112 LY33-9165 IPL and Job Control DRM 8113 LY33-9166 Error Recovery Transients 8115 LY33-9167 Serviceability Aids DRM 8116 LY33-9168 Linkage Editor DRM 8114 LY33-9169 Librarian DRM 8117 LY33-9182 VSAM Logic of AMS 8135 LY24-5195 TNL to LY24-5195 LN33-9366 VSAM Space Mgmt SAM Logic 8109 LY24-5204 VSAM Backup/Restore DRM 8124 LY33-9125 VSAM Logic 8134 LY33-9130 TNL to LY33-9130 LN33-9375 ICCF DRM 8133 LY33-9120 TNL to LY33-9120 LN33-9376 POWER DRM 8122 LY33-9163 REXX/VSE Diagnosis Reference 8136 LY33-9189 Preparing a Product for VSE 8121 LY33-9188 VSE/ESA Quick Reference 8169 GX33-9026 Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to specify the delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders, and should be ordered against 5690-VSE. Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, and for future updates, specify feature numbers 3470 to ship media only, and 3480 to ship media updates only. In the future if publication updates were required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480, and publications will ship with the next release for the program.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470
shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Update Shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72 hour delivery from the time IBM Software Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) receives the order. SMS will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Optional Machine-Readable Material for 5686-066 VSE Central Function: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium. Optional machine-readable material for the individual licensed base program will be shipped on 9/6250 bpi magnetic tape reels, 3480 tape cartridges, or 4-mm DAT as part of the 5690-VSE system program order. Order feature numbers for source code of VSE Central Functions Version 6 Release 4 Modification 0 (5686-066) are:
Feature Number 5239 Magnetic Tape 9/6250 bpi 5237 3480 Tape Cartridge 5238 4-mm DAT Entitled Publications for Licensees of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4As announced in Software Announcement 294-519 , dated September 13, 1994, online books will become the primary distribution format for IBM publications. Licensees of VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4 automatically receive the CD-ROM, Online Library Omnibus Edition: VSE Collection Kit SK2T-0060, at no additional charge. With Version 2 Release 4, the VSE Collection Kit also contains printable PDF files of all updated VSE unlicensed publications, in addition to the BOOK files for each publication. The VSE Collection Kit contains all formerly licensed VSE/ESA publications in BOOK format, as well. Many VSE/ESA publications continue to be available as printed books at no additional charge. Feature numbers are available for ordering priced printed books. Unlicensed Documentation: For VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4, a memo, program directory and one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material:
Publication
Title Number
VSE/ESA Keeping You Informed G511-4224
VSE/ESA Licensed Program Specif. GC33-6700
VSE/ESA System Upgrade & Service SC33-6702
VSE/ESA Planning SC33-6703
VSE/ESA Installation SC33-6704
VSE/ESA Administration SC33-6605
VSE/ESA Operation SC33-6706
VSE/ESA Messages and Code Vol 1 SC33-6796
VSE/ESA Messages and Codes Vol 2 SC33-6798
VSE/ESA Messages and Codes Vol 3 SC33-6799
VSE/ESA Programming and Workstn Gd SC33-6709
VSE/ESA Guide for Solving Problems SC33-6710
VSE/ESA Guide to System Function SC33-6711
VSE/ESA System Control Statement SC33-6713
VSE/ESA System Utilities SC33-6717
VSE/ESA Turbo Dispatcher Gde + Ref. SC33-6797
VSE/VSAM Commands SC33-6731
VSE/VSAM User's Guide SC33-6732
VSE/POWER Administration + Op. Guide SC33-6733
VSE/ICCF Admin & Operation SC33-6738
REXX/VSE Reference Guide SC33-6642
TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Users Guide SC33-6601
Planning for the S/390 OSA feature GC23-3870
VSE/ESA S/390 OSA S/F User's Guide SC28-1946
ICKDSF User's Guide and Reference GC35-0033
OLTEP Installation and Operations GC33-6156
TNL to SY33-9105 SN33-9363
OLTEP Diagnoses Reference SY33-9105
LE/VSE Enhancements SC33-6778
LE/VSE Debugging GD & Run-Time Msgs. SC33-6681
LE/VSE Install.& Customization Guide SC33-6682
HLASM Install.& Customization Guide SC26-3494
VSE/ESA Softcopy Collection Kit SK2T-0060
The following publications are withdrawn and no longer available with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
VSE/ESA Version 2 General Information GC33-6626
VSE/ESA Version 2 General Information: GC33-6627
What's New
VSE/ESA 2.1.0 Library Guide GC33-6619
VSE/ESA 2.1.0 Master Index SC33-6620
VSE/ESA 2.2.0 Quick Reference GX33-9026
Using the VSE Workdesk SC33-6622
Publication
Title Number
VSE/ESA Distributed Workstation Feature SC33-6538
User's Guide
VSE/ESA Distributed Workstation Feature SC33-6549
User's Guide
VSE/ESA 2.3 Enhancements SC33-6629
VSE/ESA Version 2 General Information GC33-6626
VSE/ESA Version 2 General Information GC33-6627
VSE/ESA 2.1.0 Library Guide GC33-6619
The following publications can be ordered for an additional charge by specifying the 8xxx feature number for VSE Central Functions (5686-066):
Publication
Group
Publication Feature
Title Number Number Price
Preparing a Product for SC33-6331 8263 $ 0.00
VSE
VSE/ESA Diagnosis Tools SC33-6614 8264 9.85
VSE/ESA Extended SC33-6621 8265 9.60
Addressability
LANRES Guide & SC33-6623 8266 7.30
Reference
(Netware Support)
LANRES Guide & SC33-6624 8267 7.40
Reference
(OS/2 Support)
ICCF -- Primer SC33-6637 8268 13.75
REXX/VSE User's SC33-6641 269 11.25
Guide
LANRES Messages & SC33-6665 8270 3.25
Codes
Networking Support SC33-6708 8271 *
VSE/ESA Unattended SC33-6712 8273 *
Node Support
VSE/ESA System Macro SC33-6715 8274 *
User's Guide
VSE/ESA System Macro SC33-6716 8275 *
Reference
VSE/POWER -- Remote SC33-6734 8276 *
Job Entry
VSE/POWER -- Networking SC33-6735 8277 *
VSE/POWER -- Application SC33-6736 8278 *
Programming
ICCF -- User's Guide SC33-6739 8279 *
The following publications can be ordered for an additional charge by specifying the 8xxx feature number for VSE Central Functions Spanish NLV (5686-066):
Publication
Group
Publication Feature
Title Number Number Price
VSE/ESA Unattended SC10-9549 8260 $30.50
Node Support
VSE/ESA Extended SC10-9552 8261 28.35
Addressability
VSE/ICCF Primer SC10-9556 8262 21.35
VSE/ICCF Primer SC10-9556 8262 21.35
VSE/ESA Extended Adres. SC10-9552 8261 28.35
VSE/ESA Unattended SC10-9549 8260 30.50
Node Sup.
The first copy of the following publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for LE Version 1 Release 4 Modification 0 for VSE/ESA (5686-094):
Publication
Title Number
Licensed Program Specifications GC31-6683
The following publications can be ordered for an additional charge by specifying the 8xxx feature number for IBM Language Environment Version 1 Release 4 Modification 0 for VSE/ESA (5686-094):
Publication
Group
Publication Feature
Title Number Number Price
LE Fact Sheet GC33-6679 8280 $ 0.50
LE Concepts Guide GC33-6680 8281 4.70
LE Programming Guide SC33-6684 8284 21.25
LE Programming SC33-6685 8285 14.74
Reference
Writing Interl. Commm. SC33-6686 8282 15.00
Application
LE Run-Time Migration SC33-6687 8283 5.90
Guide
C Run-Time Programming SC33-6688 8286 41.50
Guide
C Run-Time Library SC33-6689 8287 17.25
Reference
The first copy of the following publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for CICS TS VSE/ESA Release 1 (5648-054):
Publication
Title Number
Release Guide SC33-1645
Migration Guide GC33-1646
System Definition Guide SC33-1651
Customization Guide SC33-1652
Resource Definition Guide SC33-1653
Appl. Programming Guide SC33-1657
System Prog. Reference SC33-1659
Application Prog. Reference SC33-1658
Problem Determination Guide SC33-1663
Licensed Programming Specification GC34-5464
Operations and Utilities GD SC33-1654
CICS-supplied Transactions SC33-1655
Program Directory GI10-2508
Security Guide SC33-1942
Memo to Current Users GI10-2510
Trace Entries Handbook SC33-6108
The first copy of the following publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for DITTO/ESA Version 1 Release 3 (5648-099):
User's Guide and Reference SH19-8221 Introducing DITTO/ESA Rel.3 GH19-8222 Licensed Programming Specs GH19-8223 Reference Summary SX11-6110 Program Directory GI10-0426 The first copy of the following publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for ACF/VTAM for VSE/ESA Version 4 Release 2 (5686-065):
Licensed Program Specification GC31-6490
Glossary for V4R2 GC31-6558
Migration Guide GC31-8072
Release Guide GC31-8090
Overview VTAM V4R2 for VSE/ESA GC31-8114
Publication
Title Number
Messages & Codes SC31-6493
Network Implementation Guide SC31-6494
Operation SC31-6495
Resource Definition Ref. SC31-6498
Planning for NetView, NCP,VTAM SC31-8063
Planning for Integrated Network SC31-8062
Planning Aids: Checklist SX75-0092
Operation Quick Reference SX75-0205
The first copy of the following additional publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for TCP/IP for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 3 (5686-A04):
TCP/IP Licensed Program Specs GC33-6594 TCP/IP Memo to Licensees GI10-0482 The first copy of the following publications is supplied at no additional charge to licensees of basic material for CA-Top Secret for VSE/ESA Version 1 Release 3 (5686-A05):
Installation Guide SC33-7974 Command Functions Guide SC33-7975 Control Options Guide SC33-7976 Implementation: CICS Guide SC33-7977 Messages and Codes Guide SC33-7978 Planning Guide SC33-7979 Report and Tracking Guide SC33-7980 User Guide SC33-7981 Licensed Program Specification SC33-7982 Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the program will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Displayable Softcopy Publications on CD-ROM for VSE/ESA (5690-VSE): The VSE Collection Kit SK2T-0060, offers a wide range of online books for VSE/ESA. It contains over 685 manuals, and libraries are added as new VSE-related programs are made available. Besides manuals for VSE/ESA base programs, the CD-ROM also has online books for VSE/ESA optional programs. In addition, special versions of READ/2, READ for Windows, and READ/DOS are on the CD-ROM. Thus, BookManager® READ does not need to be acquired separately. A first copy of the CD-ROM is delivered automatically with the system at no additional charge. Additional copies carry a charge.
Form
Title Number
Online Library Omnibus Edition: SK2T-0060
VSE Collection
Ordering Online Library Collections: Order a single update or an ongoing SLSS subscription of online library collections through normal publication ordering channels using the order number of the collection (for example, SK2T-0060 for the VSE Collection ). Call the IBM toll-free number, 800-879-2755, use PUBORDER on IBMLink™, or contact an IBM representative, or an IBM Business Partner. Or, send an order form to IBM by fax, e-mail, IBM Mail Exchange or direct mail as follows:
Order online library collections use the ordering systems normally used to order IBM hardcopy publications. Specify the appropriate order numbers listed above. To order collections for a specific country, do one of the following:
Feedback and Additional Information: For specific questions, customer feedback on the IBM Online Library or more information about the collections, contact the Softcopy Center by:
To view IBM Online Library books on the Internet, select "The Library" at: To view the contents (catalogs) of the collections, select your country at: and then select "IBMManuals" and "Softcopy."For announcements of updated collections, select your country at: on the World Wide Web and then select the IBMLink menu choice InfoLinkCenter SOFTPUBS ONLINELIBRARY NEWSOFTCOPY.To get a price comparison of a hardcopy collection, choose "Country Selection" at: and then select "Publications and Information" and "CD-ROMs." Select a particular collection and select the "structured overview" link at the bottom of the panel to view the price comparison.The VSE Online Library Collection Kit is part of the VSE base publications entitlement set, you will get the most updated level of publications, as well as the online books on CD-ROM shipped with the VSE/ESA system. Licensed Documentation for VSE/ESA Version 2 Base Programs: Microfiche material is no longer offered. Viewing Program Listings (VPL) online has replaced the need for microfiche. With the VPL system entitled users all around the world are able to view both Program Temporary Fix (PTF) and base program listings electronically, 24 hours a day. VPL can be accessed via ServiceLink and Dial IBM. For details, ask your IBM representative, or an IBM Business Partner. Use the 8xxx feature number to order copies for a fee. To order, contact your IBM representative, or an IBM Business Partner. The following Licensed Publication are only available as softcopy with VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 3 or VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 4:
VSE Central Functions (5686-066)
Form
Title Number
LIOCS Volume 1 LY33-9116
LIOCS Volume 2 DRM LY33-9157
TNL to LY33-9157 LN33-9368
LIOCS Volume 3 LY33-9118
LIOCS Volume 4 SAM for DASD LY33-9159
DRM
TNL to LY33-9159 LN33-9369
MSHP DRM LY33-9153
System Utility DRM LY33-9114
Supervisor (external) LY33-9164
Logical Transients DRM LY33-9165
IPL and Job Control DRM LY33-9166
Error Recovery Transients LY33-9167
Serviceability Aids DRM LY33-9168
Linkage Editor DRM LY33-9169
Librarian DRM LY33-9182
VSAM Logic of AMS LY24-5195
TNL to LY24-5195 LN33-9366
VSAM Space Mgmt SAM Logic LY24-5204
VSAM Backup/Restore DRM LY33-9125
VSAM Logic LY33-9130
TNL to LY33-9130 LN33-9375
ICCF DRM LY33-9120
TNL to LY33-9120 LN33-9376
POWER DRM LY33-9163
REXX/VSE Diagnosis Reference LY33-9189
Preparing a Product for VSE LY33-9188
VSE/ESA Quick Reference GX33-9026
Unlicensed Documentation for VSE/ESA Version 2 Optional Programs: Is available as announced with the individual programming announcements. Licensed Documentation for VSE/ESA Version 2 Optional Programs: Is available as announced with the individual programming announcements. Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the program will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Terms and ConditionsThe terms for VSE/ESA Version 2, as previously announced in Software Announcement 294-519 , dated September 13, 1994, licensed under the IBM Customer Agreement are unaffected by this announcement. ChargesCharges for individual component programs included in the VSE/ESA base can be obtained using IBMLink, by asking your IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner for further pricing information. They are unaffected by this announcement. One-Time Charge: Customers who pay a one-time charge for a licensed program receive enhancements and future releases, if any, at no additional charge. Significant new function may be offered as an optional feature and charged for separately. If a replacement program is announced and the customer elects to license the replacement program for a one-time charge and replace the prior program, an upgrade charge may apply. Variable Charges: The applicable graduated one-time charge or graduated monthly license charge will be based on the group of the designated machine on which the licensed program is licensed for use. If the program is designated to a processor in a group for which no charge is listed above, the charge of the next higher group listed applies. For upgrades of one-time license charge licenses to a machine in a higher group, the upgrade charge will be the difference in the then current charges between the two groups. For downgrades of one-time license charge licenses to a machine in a lower group, there will be no adjustment or refund of one-time license charges paid. For upgrades or downgrades of monthly license charge licenses, the monthly license charge applicable to the higher or lower group will apply. Entry Support License One-Time Charge: One-time charge authorizes use only on IBM Entry End User/390 Machines. For additional product information, refer to Software Announcement 297-413 , dated October 7, 1997. Call Now to OrderTo order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers
Dept. LE001
P.O. Box 2690
Atlanta, GA 30301-2690
Reference: LE001
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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