IBM WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 delivers enhanced manageability, currency, and performance for the IBM z/VSE platform
IBM United States Software Announcement 208-410December 2, 2008
 ENUS208-410.PDF (106KB)
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New features of IBM® WebSphere® MQ for z/VSE™ V3.0 include performance enhancements and support for:
- API crossing exits
- Chained message exits
- WebSphere MQ Explorer in WebSphere MQ Queue Managers V6 and V7 to display and manage both V2.1.2 and V3.0 VSE queue managers
- Channel batch intervals
- Server and requester channels
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001).
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| Overview |
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IBM WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 delivers enhanced manageability, currency, and performance for the IBM z/VSE platform.
The WebSphere MQ family of messaging products is the market-leading message-oriented middleware that delivers a reliable, proven messaging backbone for almost 10,000 organizations of different sizes, spanning many industries around the world.
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| Key prerequisites |
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Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections.
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| Planned availability date |
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December 19, 2008
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| Description |
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New features of IBM WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 include support for:
- API crossing exits
API exits let you write code that changes the behavior of WebSphere MQ API calls, such as MQPUT and MQGET, and then insert that code immediately before or immediately after those calls. The insertion is automatic; the queue manager drives the exit code at the registered points. On VSE, WebSphere MQ supports a chain of up to eight API exits.
- Chained message exit
Channel-exit programs are called at defined places in the processing carried out by Message Channel Agent (MCA) programs. These are the communications that facilitate remote queuing to other queue managers and client connectivity. On VSE, WebSphere MQ supports a chain of up to eight send, receive, and message exits.
- WebSphere MQ
Explorer in WebSphere MQ
Queue Managers V6 and V7 to display and manage both V2.1.2 and V3.0 VSE queue
managers
WebSphere MQ for Windows® and WebSphere MQ for Linux® (x86 platform) include an administration interface called the WebSphere MQ Explorer to perform administration tasks as an alternative to using control or MQSC commands. The WebSphere MQ Explorer presents information in a style consistent with that of the Eclipse framework and the other plug-in applications that Eclipse supports. This interface is enhanced to support remote administration of both MQSeries® for VSE V2.1.2 and WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0.
- Channel batch interval
The channel batch interval is a period of time, in milliseconds, during which the channel will keep a batch open even if there are no messages on the transmission queue. The batch interval enhances customer control of sender and server channel operation in terms of performance, and resource use by potentially avoiding premature end-of-batch processing.
- Miscellaneous performance enhancements
WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 introduces performance improvements specifically in the area of MQI operation. Logic paths and the use of resources have been reduced to improve message throughput.
- Server and requester channels
Server and requester channels are additional channel types that allow queue managers to request messages from remote systems, rather than wait for those systems to activate the flow. This means messages can accumulate on a remote system until they are needed by the queue manager.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
WebSphere MQ for z/VSE is capable as of December 19, 2008, 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. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via IBM's Web site
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| Product positioning |
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The IBM WebSphere MQ family provides a universal messaging backbone for SOA. As a member of the IBM WebSphere MQ family of messaging products, WebSphere MQ for z/VSE extends the reach of IBM's SOA messaging backbone to the specific z/VSE computing platform.
- IBM WebSphere MQ, the foundation for application connectivity, is the reliable, proven messaging backbone for SOA connectivity, as the universal, multipurpose data transport. It connects virtually any commercial IT system, with support for more than 80 platform configurations. WebSphere MQ supports industry-standard Java™ Message Service (JMS) and offers a choice of APIs. WebSphere MQ interoperates with JMS messaging services embedded in WebSphere Application Server, extending its reach to non-JEE environments. WebSphere MQ delivers a flexible connectivity solution that can grow incrementally with changing business needs.
- IBM WebSphere MQ for z/OS® exploits the platform-specific capabilities of the IBM System z® platform to deliver a messaging powerhouse.
- IBM WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, IBM WebSphere MQ for HP NonStop Server, and WebSphere MQ for z/VSE all extend the reach of WebSphere MQ to these specific computing platforms.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld® ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
Hardware and software support services
SmoothStart/installation services
IBM SmoothStart™ Services and Installation Services are not provided.
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| Program number |
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Program Program number VRM name 5655-U97 V3.0 WebSphere MQ for z/VSE
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
WebSphere MQ for z/VSE Version 3.0 operates on the following systems:
- IBM System z10 Enterprise Class
- IBM System z10 Business Class
- IBM System z9® Enterprise Class
- IBM System z9 Business Class
- IBM zSeries® 890
- IBM zSeries 990
- IBM zSeries 800
- IBM zSeries 900
- S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ Generation 5 and 6
- S/390® Multiprise® 3000
- Other manufactures compatible servers capable of running z/VSE
Software requirements
- z/VSE V3.1, or later
- Language Environment® V1.4.4, or later
- CICS/VSE® V2.3 or CICS® Transaction Server for VSE/ESA™ V1.1.1, or later
- For APPC channels: VTAM® V4.2, or later
- For TCP/IP channels: TCP/IP for VSE V1.5F (or equivalent), or later
Compatibility
- WMQ for z/VSE V3.0 is compatible with MQSeries for VSE/ESA V2.1.2.
- Applications from MQSeries for VSE/ESA V2.1.2 can be migrated without change.
- There are no migration issues.
- WebSphere MQ for z/VSE will participate in distributed queuing with all currently supported V5, V6, and V7 WebSphere MQ products on all supported distributed and z/OS platforms, and with the existing MQSeries for VSE/ESA V2.1.2 product. However, WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 will not support participation in any WebSphere MQ cluster.
- Explorer support to view and manage WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3.0 queue managers and MQSeries for VSE/ESA V2.1.2 queue managers will need WebSphere MQ V6.0.2.6 (planned availabilty first quarter 2009) or V7.0.0.1 or WebSphere MQ Explorer Category 3 Support Pac MS0T.
For more information on z/VSE V4.2, refer to Software Announcement 208-323, dated October 21, 2008.
Planning information
Packaging
The WebSphere MQ for z/VSE package contains:
Base:
- 3590 or 3592 tape media
- License Program Specification (GC34-6983)
- System Management Guide publication (GC34-6981)
- Memo to Users (GI13-0533)
Client attachment:
- MQ Client CDs (LCD4-0050)
- MQ Client Publication (GC33-1632)
Security, auditability, and control
The announced program uses the security and auditability features of the operating system software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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| Ordering information |
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ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order System z software upgrades. This now includes VM and VSE. Using ShopzSeries, you can quickly generate orders for VM SDOs and VSE SIPOs. Additionally, ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensures any co-req or pre-req or incompatibility conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
New licensees
Orders for new licenses can be placed now.
Registered customers can access IBMLink™ for ordering information and charges.
Shipment will not occur before the availability date.
Unless a later date is specified, orders entered before the planned availability date will be assigned a schedule date of one week following availability.
To order a basic license, or a DSLO, or MOSP license for WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3 Base specify the program number, and the appropriate license or charge option as applicable and corresponding to the processor group that contains the designated machine.
- DSLO: Disrtibuted System license Option
- MOSP: S/390 Multiple operating Systems - PR/SM
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Processor Based,
z/VSE V3 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC,
MOSP Basic MLC,
MOSP DSLO
Note: The group can be determined by referring to the IBM System z Machines Exhibit (Z125-3901) associated with the IBM Customer Agreement (Z125-4575).
Workload license charge (WLC) basic license - Base
Flat workload license charge features
Flat workload license charge
Basic license monthly license charge
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, Flat WLC
z/VSE V3
Tiered Workload License Charge (TWLC) - Base
To order TWLC software, specify the TWLC monthly license charge from the following table.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, Tiered WLC
z/VSE V3 Tier A 1-11
Tier B 12-15
Tier C 16-40
Tier D 41-75
Tier E 76-1500
Tier F >=1501
Growth opportunity license charge (GOLC) - Base
To order a basic license, specify the program number and the correct level.
Specify the GOLC monthly license option.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, GOLC
z/VSE V3
System z entry license charge (zELC) - Base
To order zELC software, specify the program number and z800 model.
Specify the zELC monthly license option.
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, zELC
z/VSE V3
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.
Basic machine-readable material
Orderable
supply ID: Language Distribution medium Description
S015DPZ US English 3590 Tape Cartridge WebSphere MQ for
z/VSE V3 Base product
S015DR0 US English 3592 Tape Cartridge WebSphere MQ for
z/VSE V3 Base product
S015B75 US English CD-ROM WebSphere MQ for
z/VSE V3 - Client
Attachment Feature
Optional machine-readable material
To order, select the feature number for the desired distribution medium:
DSLO license
Ordering a DSLO License will result in IBM maintaining a record of this customer location as a DSLO user only. All material for the DSLO license will be provided through the basic license location. If a user selects DSLO, no other charge options are valid for this order and no program materials or updates will be shipped.
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) - Base
MWLC is a monthly license charge price metric on the IBM System z10 Enterprise Class (z10 EC) and the IBM System z10 Business Class (z10 BC) and the IBM System z9 Business Class (z9™ BC) and the IBM System z9 Enterprise Class (z9 EC) servers that applies to z/VSE V4 and 12 key VSE middleware programs such as CICS TS for VSE, DB2® Server for VSE, and ACF/VTAM for VSE. MWLC is available on z10 BC and z10 EC and z9 BC and z9 EC servers with z/VSE V4.
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) - Base
To order a basic licence, specify the program number and the quantity of MSUs.
Basic license structure
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, MWLC
z/VSE V3
Extended License Charge (ELC) Basic License - Base
To order a basic license, specify the appropriate program and entitlement. Specify the applicable Extended License. Also, specify the desired distribution medium.
Processors with assigned capacity above 80 MSUs will now have VM and VSE software prices based on the CPU service unit capacity of the processor. The ELC price structure will have a base charge for 80 MSU capacity and an incremental per MSU charge for all additional MSUs above the 80 MSU base.
Specify the applicable ELC license option.
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for ELC Including 80 MSU,
z/VSE V3 Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Usage Additional
Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU,
Per Block of 50 MSU
Additional Quantity
WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3 - Client attachment: Flat per use
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S015B76 WebSphere MQ for Per 50 clients, MLC
z/VSE V3 - 50 client
attachment
Licensed documentation
Subsequent 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.
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Agreement
IBM Customer Agreement
Variable charges apply
Yes
Indexed monthly license charge (IMLC) applies
No
Location license applies
No
Use limitation applies
No
Educational allowance available
Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Volume orders
Not applicable.
Replaced program Replacement program
program program program program
number name number name
5686-A06 MQSeries 5655-U97 WebSphere MQ
for for z/VSE
VSE/ESA V3.0
V2.1.2
Warranty applies
Yes
Licensed program materials availability
Restricted materials of IBM: None Non-restricted source materials: None Object code only (OCO): All
Program services
None
IBM operational support services - SupportLine
Yes
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to help you achieve higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services are designed to provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems. Installation and use of IBM Electronic Service Agent for problem reporting enables IBM to provide better support and service for your IBM server.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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| Prices |
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For all local charges, contact your IBM representative.
Processor Based Graduation MOSP - Basic License - Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Processor based,
z/VSE V3 Basic MLC, DSLO MLC,
MOSP Basic MLC,
MOSP DSLO
WebSphere MQ for z/VSE V3 - Client attachment basic license: Flat per use
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S015B76 WebSphere MQ for Per 50 clients, MLC
z/VSE V3 - 50
client attachment
Growth opportunity license charge (GOLC) - Basic license - Base
Entitlement Description License option/
identifier Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, GOLC
z/VSE V3
System Z Entry License Charge (ZELC) - Basic license: Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ Basic MLC, zELC
for z/VSE V3
z800
models
0A1
0B1
0C1
001
0A2
002
003
004
Flat Workload Charge Basic License: Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic WLC, Flat WLC
z/VSE V3
Tiered Workload License Charge (TWLC) Basic License: Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ for Basic MLC, Tiered WLC
z/VSE V3 Tier A 1-11
Tier B 12-15
Tier C 16-40
Tier D 41-75
Tier E 76-1500
Tier F >=1501
Extended License Charge (ELC) Basic License: Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ ELC Including 80 MSU,
for z/VSE V3 Basic Per User Base
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per
Usage Additional Quantity
ELC Above 80 MSU, Per
Block of 50 MSU Additional
Quantity
OTC: Customers who pay a OTC 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.
Midrange Workload License Charges (MWLC) for Basic License: Base
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015B77 WebSphere MQ Basic MLC, MWLC
for z/VSE V3
Variable charges: The applicable (graduated or processor-based) (OTC or PLC/ALC) (if applicable, or) graduated MLC 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, the charge of the next higher group listed applies.
For upgrades of (OTC or PLC/ALC) 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. (ALC will be prorated.) For downgrades of (OTV or PLC/ALC) charge licenses to a machine in a lower group, there will be no adjustment or refund of (OTC or PLC/ALC) paid. (ALCs will be prorated.)
For upgrades or downgrades of MLC licenses, the MLC applicable to the higher or lower group will apply.
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
Identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
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Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
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Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 2Z1
Reference: LE001
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
z/VSE, SmoothStart, S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server, VSE/ESA, IBMLink, z9 and Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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