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Software Announcement 202-236 September 24, 2002 IBM WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator for z/OS and OS/390 — An Automated Test Tool for Load-Testing Web Servers
At a GlanceWebSphere Studio Workload Simulator:
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001). OverviewWebSphere® Studio Workload Simulator conducts stress, performance, regression, and capacity planning tests. It can simulate multiple Internet browsers to test Web servers. This eliminates the need for using large numbers of "real" ("live") users to generate Web traffic. Almost anything that a user can do at a browser, WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator can do faster, more reliably, and typically for less cost. WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator consists of two components:
You can use the "virtual users" created by WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator to validate any Web-serving environment. Key PrerequisitesOne of the following:
A Windows 2000 or Windows XP workstation, with a Microsoft™ Internet Explorer browser V5.x, or later DescriptionIn e-business, transaction volumes can fluctuate rapidly. A sudden, unplanned increase in transaction volumes can tax the traffic-handling capabilities of the Web-serving environment. The profitability of the enterprise can be seriously impacted. WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator is used for load-testing and for validating an infrastructure that is capable of handling production-level workloads. WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator enables actual programs to operate as they would under actual conditions. The evaluation can start with a low volume of traffic and proceed in an orderly manner to a high-volume level. Because programs and associated hardware are integral parts of the simulation process, WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator provides an approximation of the true operational environment. WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator helps reduce testing time and testing resources while improving the thoroughness of testing. It provides repeatability for functional testing and regression testing, large volumes of Web traffic for stress testing, and reporting capabilities for system performance testing.
WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator has a graphical, Windows-based user
interface through which you can create and edit test scripts, control the
execution of the test, and analyze test results. The controller also
features a "capture" function, which helps you generate test scripts
automatically and quickly.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator is capable as of
October 25, 2002, when used in accordance with IBM's associated
documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508
of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used
with the product properly interoperates with it.
Value Unit Based PricingValue Unit based pricing will help to align the prices of these products to the principle of the PSLC pricing curve, which provides for a lower price per MSU (millions of service units per hour) for larger capacities. There is also a price benefit when customers grow their capacity. Additional capacity will be based on the number of Value Units (MSUs) the customer has already installed, for example, additional capacity will not be priced starting at the base with a higher price per unit but on the capacity that is already installed.
Note that Value Units of a given product cannot be
exchanged/interchanged/aggregated with Value Units of another product.
International Program License Agreement (IPLA) and Subscription and Support ConsiderationsIPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but not limited to, an enterprise. The customer may aggregate the capacity for all the processors the product is operated on to achieve a more economic price. This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement. It is the customer's responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the limits of the entitlement of the product license. Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product license entitlement. Subscription and Support will be available in the country in which the agreement is made. Product PositioningWebSphere Studio Workload Simulator is a component of the Application Development Tools portfolio for WebSphere for z/OS. The other components are WebSphere Studio Asset Analyzer for z/OS and WebSphere Studio Enterprise Developer. These tools offer customers a solution that spans the application lifecycle, and provide application developers with powerful tools to help improve productivity and effectiveness during development, testing, and deployment of new and existing applications on the z/OS platform. WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator for z/OS is used prior to deploying an application into a production environment.
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Education SupportConsulting and ServicesIBM consultants offer a training workshop for WebSphere® Studio Workload Simulator for z/OS™ and OS/390®. Workload Simulator for z/OS and OS/390 Mentor Workshop IBM consultants will train customer personnel in the use of WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator for z/OS and OS/390. Services provided:
PublicationsThe following publications are shipped with this program.
The IBM Publications Center: The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided. Payment options for orders are via credit card or customer number. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded free of charge. The IBM Publications Notification System (PNS): The PNS enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order number/product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive notifications by e-mail of all new publications defined in their profiles. These may then be ordered/downloaded via the Publications Center. Displayable Softcopy Publications: WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator publications are offered in displayable softcopy form. The publications available are:
The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can be used with the Adobe Acrobat Reader licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Technical InformationHardware Requirements
Software RequirementsUnless otherwise announced by IBM, WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator for OS/390 and z/OS runs under the control of, or in conjunction with, the following programs or their equivalents. Required Licensed Programs
Planning InformationDetail planning information is included in the WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator User's Guide. Packaging: The WebSphere Studio Workload Simulator V1R1 (5655-I14) package includes:
Ordering InformationThe products in this announcement have one charge unit — Value Units. New Licensees: The CFSW configurator stand-alone path for 5655-I14 will be updated to support price proposals on August 10, 2002. For 5655-I14, media is only shipped via Customized Offerings (ServerPac, Systempac® and CBPDO). CFSW configuration and order entry capability will commence with CBPDO on October 22, 2002. Value Unit Exhibit VUE007
Value Value
Units/ Units/
Usage Level Minimum Maximum MSU HW Machine
Base 1 3 1 MP3000 H30 6
PSLC / Level A 4 45 0.45 MP3000 H50 8
PSLC / Level B 46 175 0.36 MP3000 H70 12
PSLC / Level C 176 315 0.27 ESL Models 2
PSLC / Level D 316 + 0.2
The products in this announcement have one charge unit — Value Units. Value Units for IBM 9672 Processors will be based upon the full capacity of these systems. This is applicable to all S/390®-based systems that are measured on MSU capacity. Information on MSU capacities can be found in the IBM System/370™, System/390® and zSeries™ Machine Exhibit (Z125-3901).
Value Units for IBM There will be a tool available that provides support for transforming the MSU-based capacities of S/390 systems to new Value Units by calculating the applicable number of Value Units for a given number of MSUs. Translation from MSUs to Value Units Example
MSUs Value Units/MSU
Base 1-3 1.00
Tier A 4-45 .45
Tier B 46-175 .36
Tier C 176-315 .27
Tier D 316+ .20
Note: For the actual translation from MSUs to Value Units for this product, refer below. Ordering Example The total number of Value Units is calculated according to the following example. If the customer has installed 1,200 MSUs, the applicable Value Units would be: Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs * Value Units/MSU = Value Units
Base 3 * 1.00 = 3.00
Tier A 42 * .45 = 18.90
Tier B 130 * .36 = 46.80
Tier C 140 * .27 = 37.80
Tier D 885 * .20 = 177.00
Total 1,200 284
When calculating the total number of Value Units, the sum is to be rounded up to the next integer.
1 Value Unit 250 Value Units Example: For a product running on machines with 1,200 MSUs requiring 284 Value Units, order the feature number for "1 Value Unit," quantity 34 and the feature number for "250 Value Units," quantity 1. Value Units for non MSU-based S/390 Processors MP3000 Models
H30 = 6.00 Value Units
H50 = 8.00 Value Units
H70 = 12.00 Value Units
P/390, R/390, IBM 3006 = 2.00 Value Units
Basic License: To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the one-time charge (OTC) feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW. Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs Value Units/MSU
Base 1-3 1.00
Tier A 4-45 0.45
Tier B 46-175 0.36
Tier C 176-315 0.27
Tier D 316+ 0.20
OTC Medium
Program Feature Feature
Description Number Number Number Medium
WebSphere Studio 5655-I14 5802 3480 tape
Workload
Simulator V1R1
1 Value Unit 0001
250 Value Units 0002
Subscription and Support: To receive voice technical support via telephone during normal business hours, and future releases and versions at no additional charge, Subscription and Support must be ordered. The capacity of Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product licenses. To order, specify 9001 for asset registration and the support program number. IBM is also providing Subscription and Support for these products via a separately purchased offering under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS). This Offering:
Once subscription and support is ordered, the charges will renew automatically annually unless cancelled by the customer. To decline, specify the support program number and the decline (no charge) feature number listed below.
ASC(1) Medium
Program Feature Feature
Description Number Number Number Medium
Subscription and Support 5655-K02 6798 Hardcopy
for WebSphere Studio Pub
Workload Simulator
1 Value Unit 0001
250 Value Units 0002
Decline (no charge) 0003
Single Version Charging:
To elect single version charging, the customer must notify and
identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program and the machine
the programs are operating on.
Customized OfferingsProduct media is shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac, SystemPac). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be shipped via the stand-alone product. Terms and ConditionsSub-Capacity Charges Terms and Conditions
IBM Sub-capacity charges for an eligible AD or DM Tool is based on the z/OS product-defined capacity. To obtain charges at less than full machine capacity for eligible AD and DM tools, the customer is required to:
Sub-Capacity Charges for AD and DM ToolsTo be eligible for sub-capacity charges for AD and DM Tools, the machine on which the AD and DM Tools are running must be eligible for WLC sub-capacity charges, terms, and conditions. The customer must have signed the Attachment for zSeries Workload License Charges-Pre-ILM, Z125-6516, and submitted at least one Sub-Capacity Report to IBM as defined in the attachment. With sub-capacity charges, the charge for an eligible AD or DM Tool is based on the z/OS product-defined capacity. To obtain charges at less than full machine capacity for each eligible AD and DM Tool for each machine, the customer should:
Management of the Value Unit entitlements continues to be a customer responsibility. If one of the following occur on a machine to which AD or DM Tools are licensed, the customer must determine if additional Value Units and Subscription and Support need to be ordered for those tools to cover the increase:
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use. The following agreement applies for maintenance and does not require customer signature:
These products are licensed under the IPLA, and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Support, and the Addendum for Support (Z125-6312), which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of the program and an ongoing recurring charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. S/390 and zSeries IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line is an option for customers who want added services. Program Services: Base support for the products in this announcement is included as part of the OTC for the product and is provided by the IBM Support Center. This support is subject to the terms of the IPLA contained in the program package. This base support includes resolution of defects in the IBM program. This support is provided via mail or fax and is available until the end of service date, August 31, 2006. IBM is also providing Subscription and Support for these products via a separately purchased offering under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS). This offering:
To take full advantage of Subscription and Support, it must be ordered in the same quantity as the base product license. Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the Program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage Applies: No Software Maintenance Applies: No For Operating System software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products that are not available with the newly announced Software Maintenance offering. This will ensure total support coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists of products supported under both the current and revised Support Line offering, refer to our Web site at: For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support Services, refer to Services Announcement 601-023 , dated July 10, 2001. IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: Yes AIX®/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No iSeries™ Software Subscription Applies: No Educational Allowance Available: Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers. Order Now
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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zSeries will be based upon full MSU capacity
as defined in the Machine Exhibits.