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June 15, 1999 IBM MQSeries Integrator Now Available for OS/390 and DB2
(Corrected on December 14, 1999) At a GlanceMQSeries Integrator for OS/390 and DB2
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. OverviewMQSeries® Integrator for OS/390® and DB2®, V1.1 joins the MQSeries family. OS/390 now joins the other key platforms on which MQSeries Integrator runs (AIX®, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, and Windows NT®) and AS/400® (announced today). IBM terms and conditions, and IBM Service are available with this product. A Word on MQSeries Integrator MQSeries Integrator enables MQSeries to implement powerful, real-time application-to-application message transformation and intelligent message routing quickly and easily. Version 1.1 improves the GUI and usability for working with rules and formats. MQSeries Family IBM's open, scalable, industrial-strength messaging and information infrastructure enables enterprises and their partners to integrate business processes to form an efficient enterprise- or community-wide system. Different hardware and software platforms can behave as if they were designed to work together. You are no longer constrained by platform incompatibility. Your business operation can be captured and turned into intelligent rules that:
Your business process flows can be defined, visualized, modified, and automated to yield significant quality and productivity improvements. MQSeries is a key technology for IBM e-business and for transporting workflow data, and it is the key technology for IBM business integration. For a family overview, refer to Software Announcement 299-147 , dated June 15, 1999. Key Prerequisites
Planned Availability DateMarch 31, 2000 Note: IBM will strive to improve on this delivery date. DescriptionMQSeries Integrator is powerful message-brokering software that seamlessly integrates applications, networks, and databases (accessed through their applications). With MQSeries Integrator the information flow of your enterprise is directed in an intelligent and business-responsive way. It accepts:
Predefined templates mean MQSeries Integrator can exchange information with major packaged applications. It accesses data from databases, combines it, and redirects it to its targets. Using MQSeries to carry messages across different computing platforms, MQSeries Integrator:
MQSeries Integrator is responsive to routine and out-of-line situations. It is flexible enough to accept changes even while it runs, helping you maintain continuous operation. The contents of messages can cause new message flows, and data warehouses can be populated for subsequent analysis and eventual marketing usage with user-written exits. 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 twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Product PositioningMQSeries FamilyThe family of products based on IBM's industry-leading MQSeries software helps companies:
The MQSeries family allows companies to maximize e-business opportunities by:
IBM Business Integration consists of three offerings under the MQSeries brand designed to complement each other:
Hardware and Software Support ServicesInstallation ServicesThe IBM Installation Services for MQSeries Integrator provides customers with planning and installation services for the MQSeries Integrator software to help ensure that your MQSeries Integrator environment is quickly up and running. A Services specialist will work with your technical and programming staff to accelerate implementation of the MQSeries Integrator software into your business environment focusing on
SmoothStart™ ServicesSmoothStart Service for MQSeries provides customers with planning and installation services for MQSeries Solutions to ensure that their MQSeries Commercial Messaging environment is quickly up and running. Depending on customer requirements, an IBM specialist works with the customer's technical and programming staff to increase productivity and accelerate implementation of MQSeries licensed software. Planning Services for MQSeries ApplicationsIBM Design Services for MQSeries Applications help you produce high- and low-level designs for your MQSeries Applications including assistance in modifying or writing applications to take full advantage of your MQSeries environment. This offering is customizable and may include assistance in evaluating your test plans and making sure your applications perform effectively. For additional information on these offerings and IBM's service capabilities, contact an IBM Global Services representative. For further information visit: For additional information related to new enhanced Support Line and associated services, refer to Services Announcement 699-026 , dated June 15, 1999. Reference InformationRefer to Software Announcement 299-147 , dated June 15, 1999.
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Education SupportFor MQSeries® courses refer to URL: Call IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. Technical InformationSpecified Operating EnvironmentHardware Requirements: Processors capable of running the required level of OS/390® with enough processor storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, the access methods, and the application programs. Software Requirements: Refer to the Program Directory shipped with the product for a complete list of prerequisite APARs.
Planning InformationDirect Customer Support: Direct customer support is provided by OS/390 Support Line. This fee service enhances customers' productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. OS/390 Support Line will help answer questions pertaining to usage, "how to," and suspected software defects for eligible products. Installation and technical support is provided by Global Services. For more information on services supporting this product, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). Packaging: Features are available for 6250 bit per inch (bpi) tape, 4-mm DAT, and 3480 tape cartridge.
Feature
Environment Number Distribution Medium
OS/390 5801 9/6250 Magnetic Tape
OS/390 5802 3480 Tape Cartridge
OS/390 5720 4-mm DAT Cartridge
One copy of each of the following is supplied:
Order
Title Number
Licensed Program Specifications GC34-5621
Program Directory GI10-2519
The package also contains:
Order
Title Number
MQSeries for OS/390
Program Directory for base package GI10-2501
Messages and Codes GC34-5375
MQSeries Planning Guide GC33-1349
System Management Guide SC34-5374
MQSeries Intercommunication SC33-1872
MQSeries Application Programming Guide SC33-0807
Application Programming Reference SC33-1637
Problem Determination Guide GC34-5376
MQSeries Command Reference SC33-1369
Programmable System Management SC33-1482
Application Programming Reference SX33-6095
Summary
MQSeries Queue Manager SC34-5349
MQSeries Using C++ SC33-1877
MQSeries Clients GC33-1632
Client Attach Feature
MQSeries Internet Gateway
Program Directory for Internet Gateway GI10-2513
Feature
Administration GUI CD (runs on LCD4-0046
Windows NT(R))
System IntegrityIBM will accept APARs where installation of MQSeries Integrator for OS/390 and DB2, V1.1 introduces an exposure to the system integrity of OS/390. Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the OS/390 operating system. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationNew LicenseesOrders for new licenses are accepted now. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date. New users of MQSeries Integrator for OS/390 and DB2, V1.1 should specify:
Type Model
5697 F45
Basic License: To order a basic license specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Entry Support License (ESL): To order an ESL license, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the applicable ESL one-time-charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.
ESL OTC
Feature
Program Number Number
5697-F45 0020
ESL machines can be determined by referring to the IBM Entry End User/390 Attachment (Z125-4379). Parallel Sysplex® License Charge (PSLC) Basic License: To order a basic license, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify the PSLC Base feature. If applicable, specify the PSLC Level A and PSLC Level B, and PSLC Level C and PSLC level D features and quantity. If there is more than one program copy in a Parallel Sysplex, the charge for all copies is associated to one license by specifying the applicable PSLC feature numbers and quantity represented by the sum of the Service Units in Millions (MSUs) in your Parallel Sysplex. For all other program copies, specify the PSLC No-Charge (NC) Identifier feature on the licenses. Also, specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.
PSLC PSLC Basic License
Machine Feature MLC(1) Feature
MSU Capacity Number Description
1 0001 PSLC Base, 1 MSU
2 0002 PSLC Base, 2 MSUs
3 0003 PSLC Base, 3 MSUs
4 -- 45 0004 PSLC Level A, 1 MSU
0005 PSLC Level A, 42 MSUs
46 -- 175 0006 PSLC Level B, 1 MSU
0007 PSLC Level B, 10 MSUs
0008 PSLC Level B, 50 MSUs
176 -- 315 0009 PSLC Level C, 1 MSU
0010 PSLC Level C, 10 MSUs
0011 PSLC Level C, 50 MSUs
316 or more 0031 PSLC Level D, 1 MSU
316 or more 0032 PSLC Level D, 50 MSUs
NA 0012 PSLC NC IDENTIFIER
Example 1: For a single machine with 11 MSUs, the PSLC features would be:
Example 2: For two machines in a Parallel Sysplex, which have an aggregation of 60 MSUs, the PSLC features would be:
Version-to-Version Upgrade Credit: To upgrade from a prior program acquired for an OTC 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: MQSeries Integrator for OS/390 and DB2, V1.1 is available on a 6250 Magnetic Tape, a 3480 Cartridge, or a 4-mm DAT tape.
Feature
Environment Number Distribution Medium
OS/390 5801 9/6250 Magnetic Tape
OS/390 5802 3480 Tape Cartridge
OS/390 5720 4-mm DAT Cartridge
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. Example: Specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480.
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 Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Optional Machine-Readable Material: To order, select the feature number for the desired distribution medium. Optional Features and Optional Service: Optional templates available for use with MQSeries Integrator products were previously announced in Software Announcement 298-136 , dated May 19, 1998. Unlicensed Documentation: A memo and a program directory are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material. Displayable Softcopy Publications: The following MQSeries Integrator manuals are supplied in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals are in PDF format.
Source File Publications: Not available Licensed Documentation: There is no licensed documentation for MQSeries Integrator for OS/390 and DB2, V1.1. Customer FinancingIBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) for MQSeries Integrator for OS/390 Indexed Monthly License Charge (IMLC) Applies: No Installation License or Location License Applies: No Educational Allowance: Yes, to qualified education customers. Volume Discount: Not applicable Version-to-Version Upgrade Credits Apply: Yes
Single
Version
Replacement Charging
Replaced Program Program Applies
MQIntegrator MQSeries No
for OS/390 Integrator for
and DB2, V4.0 OS/390 and DB2
(5620-BKF) V1.1 (5697-F45)
MQSeries To a follow-on, N/A
Integrator for if any
OS/390 and DB2
V1.1 (5697-F45)
Licensed Program Materials Availability
Testing Period: Two months (basic license only) Program Services: Support Center applies:
ChargesThe 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.
Feature
Description Number OTC
ESL Charge Feature 0020 $32,525
MSU Feature
Description Capacity Number MLC
PSLC Base, 1 MSU 1 0001 $ 4,624
PSLC Base, 2 MSUs 2 0002 4,894
PSLC Base, 3 MSUs 3 0003 5,165
PSLC Level A,
1 MSU 4 to 45 0004 270
42 MSUs 0005 11,340
PSLC Level B,
1 MSU 46 to 175 0006 115
10 MSUs 0007 1,150
50 MSUs 0008 5,750
PSLC Level C,
1 MSU 176 to 315 0009 87
10 MSUs 0010 870
50 MSUs 0011 4,350
PSLC Level D,
1 MSU 316 or more 0031 65
50 MSUs 316 or more 0032 3,250
ESL OTC: An OTC authorizes use only on IBM Entry End User/390 Machines. Order NowTo order, contact the IBM Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. IBM Americas Call 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 Americas Call 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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