IBM Records Manager for z/OS V8.5 provides records management for
content stored in repositories on the z/OS platform
IBM United States
Software Announcement 209-275
September 8, 2009
 ENUS209-275.PDF (98KB)
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IBM® Records
Manager for z/OS® V8.5:
- Adds records management functionality to content stored in repositories
in the Z/OS environment with high performance and scalability provided by
main frame technology
- Builds on the improved performance and functionality found in IBM Records Manager
V8.5
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information, contact the
Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255).
Reference: LE001
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IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5
is a records management engine and infrastructure tool used to e-records-enable
business applications running in the IBM z/OS environment. It provides a single,
consistent platform for policy-based records management with extensive capabilities
for both electronic and physical information assets. Unlike Records Manager
V8.5 on other platforms, this z/OS release does not provide integration
with IBM Content
Manager through the IBM Content Manager Records Enabler.
Integration with IBM Content Manager for z/OS requires a connector be developed
by a customer, IBM Professional
Services, or an IBM Business
Partner. IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5
can also be integrated with other applications on z/OS to provide records management capabilities
using a connector developed by a customer, IBM Professional Services, or an IBM Business Partner.
IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5
is designed to run in a mainframe environment. It provides additional performance
and scalability capabilities above those already provided in the distributed,
multiplatform IBM Records
Manager V8.5 released on April 24, 2009.
Features:
- IBM Records Manager 8.5 for z/OS is based on IBM Records Manager V8.5
for Multi-Platform software code that was certified against the DoD 5015.02
Version 3 in March of 2009. For details visit
- http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/recmgt/register.html
- IBM Records
Manager V8.5 for z/OS supports the major new changes to DoD v3 including:
- XML schema mapping for records transfers and improved management of classified
records
- Performance and scalability improvements for declare, search, holds,
and disposition
- Compatibility with DB2® for z/OS V8.1, WebSphere® Application Server for z/OS V6.1,
and Internet Explorer 7
For a complete description of IBM Records Manager V8.5, refer to Software
Announcement 209-076, dated April 07, 2009.
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Refer to the Technical information section
for details.
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September 25, 2009
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IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5
facilitates efforts to support customers' efforts to address compliance with
government and industry requirements and standards for enterprise records
management, preserving existing Enterprise Content Management investments
by being nonintrusive for users and facilitating records-related elements
of business processes.
IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5:
- Record enables content and documents using a central repository for records
across the enterprise in a z/OS environment.
- Unlike Records Manager V8.5 on other platforms, this release does not
provide integration with IBM Content Manager through the Records Enabler. Integration
with IBM Content
Manager for z/OS requires
a connector be developed by a customer, IBM Professional Services, or an IBM Business Partner.
IBM Records
Manager for z/OS V8.5
continues to enhance the Z/OS platform to apply formal records management
controls across the enterprise. The new enhancements include installation
and performance improvements, as well as new functionality to address the
requirements of U.S. Standard DoD standard 5015.02 version 3.
Federal Desktop Core Configuration compliance (FDCC)
- IBM Records
Manager V8.5 has a Web-based administration client, which can be accessed
from Internet Explorer on Windows® XP or Vista systems that are
compliant with FDCC requirements.
IBM Records
Manager for Messaging has been withdrawn from marketing. The tradeup part
number from IBM Records
Manager for Messaging to IBM Records Manager V8.5 is included in this announcement
and should be ordered through Passport Advantage®.
Refer to Withdrawal Announcement 909-182, dated September 08, 2009,
for more information.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
IBM Records
Manager for z/OS is
capable as of September 25, 2009, 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 U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product
Accessibility Template (VPAT), containing details on the products accessibility
compliance, can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
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IBM Records
Manager for z/OS is
designed for CIOs, Chief Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and Records Managers
who need to:
- Pursue regulatory compliance while mitigating litigation risks
- Enable centralized records policy management for file plans, retention
schedules, holds, and auditing
- Reduce costs associated with the management of physical and electronic
enterprise records
The following IBM Redbooks® are specific to the multi-platform version
of IBM Records
Manager, but can provide valuable information about the product in general.
An IBM Redbook
"Working with IBM Records
Manager" is available at
- http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg247389.html?OpenDocument
An IBM Redbook
"E-Mail Archiving and Records Management Integrated Solution Guide" is available
at
- http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg246795.html
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BTO
Program Program
number VRM name
5655-U88 8.5.0 IBM Records Manager for z/OS, V8.5
5655-W03 8.5.0 IBM Records Manager for z/OS S&S
Passport Advantage (BTP)
Program Program
number VRM name
5724-I58 8.5.0 IBM Records Manager, V8.5
Product identification number
Subscription and
Program PID number Support PID number
5655-U88 5655-W03
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
- http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi
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The following publications are shipped with this program.
- GI19-2760: IBM Records
Manager IPLA license
- GI10-8811: IBM Records
Manager Program Directory
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Current software, hardware and compatibility information for IBM Records Manager
V8.5 for z/OS can
be found at
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=817&uid=swg27015628
Software requirements
All product documentation is available in the IBM Records Manager for z/OS V8.5 Publication
Library
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=817&uid=swg27015627
The release notes for IBM Records Manager for z/OS V8.5 are available at
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/irm/v8r5m0/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.irmzosrelnotes.doc/relnotes_irmzos85.htm
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information
may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such
as a README file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation
and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Planning information
The Planning and Installing Guide is in two different formats: as a PDF
download from the IBM Publications Center, and as help topics in the IBM Records
Manager online information center.
PDF version of Planning and Installing Guide (IBM Publications Center)
- http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/publications/servlet/pbi.wss?CTY=US&FNC=SRX&PBL=SC19-2766-00
Online help version of Planning and Installing Guide (Information Center)
- http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/irm/v8r5m0/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.installingirmzos.doc/irmzosinstallationguide.htm
Customer responsibilities
Installability is enhanced by not requiring USS root access to complete
the installation.
Direct customer support
Direct customer support is provided by IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel.
This fee service enhances your productivity by providing voice and electronic
access into the IBM support
organization. IBM Operational
Support Services - SoftwareXcel helps answer questions pertaining to usage
and suspected software defects for eligible products.
Installation and technical support is provided by Global Services. For
more information call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Packaging
One copy of the following publications are supplied automatically with
the basic machine-readable material and can be ordered immediately after planned
availability:
- GI19-2760: IBM Records Manager IPLA license
- GI10-8811: IBM Records Manager Program Directory
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IBM Software
Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs.
You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services
team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise
of our IBM Global
Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business
Partners to provide an extensive portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide
the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership
to support a wide range of critical business needs.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services
sales specialist, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/software/sw-services/
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Charge metric
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM Records 5655-U88 VUE030
Manager for z/OS
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measurement, either users or resources, for the given program. A Proof of
Entitlement (PoE) must be obtained for the appropriate number of VU Value
Units required for your environment as defined by the specific program terms.
The VU Value Unit entitlements are specific to the program and may not be
exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with VU Value Unit entitlements of
another program. To understand these benefits of VU Value Unit licensing,
and to determine how many VU Value Units to obtain for the program, contact
your IBM representative.
The programs in this announcement all have Value Unit-Based pricing.
For each System
z® IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program
needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required
license capacity. Your required license capacity is based upon the following
factors:
- The System
z IPLA program you select
- The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- The applicable terms
- Whether your current mainframes are full capacity
Value Unit exhibit VUE030
Cumulative user range Value Units per user
1 - 5,000 users 1 VU/user
5,001 - 15,000 users 0.500 VUs/user
15,001 - 50,000 users 0.300 VUs/user
50,001 - 150,000 users 0.200 VUs/user
150,001 - 500,000 users 0.100 VUs/user
500,001 - 1,000,000 users 0.050 VUs/user
1,000,001 - 3,000,000 users 0.025 VUs/user
3,000,001+ users 0.010 VUs/user
Ordering z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order
your z/OS ServerPac
or CBPDO. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct
product migration, and present your new configuration based on z/OS. Additional
products can also be added to your order (including determination of whether
all product requisites are satisfied). ShopzSeries is available in the U.S.
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
- http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ShopzSeries/ShopzSeries.jsp
Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
IBM Records 5655-U88 VUE030
Manager for z/OS
Basic license
IBM Records
Manager for z/OS,
V8.5
Program name: IBM Records Manager for z/OS
Program PID: 5655-U88
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015NCK IBM Records Manager for z/OS Basic OTC, Per Value Unit
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S015NCJ English 3480 Tape
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-W03
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015M9M IBM Records Manager for z/OS Basic ASC,
Per Value units SW S&S
No Charge, Decline SW S&S
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S015M9L English Hardcopy
Passport
Advantage orderable part numbers for IBM Records Manager V8.5
Part description Part number
Records Mngr Auth User fr Recds Mgr for Messaging D0BN8LL
Trdup Lic + SW S&S 12 Mo
Customized Offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example,
CBPDO, ServerPac, SystemPac®).
CBPDO and ServerPac are offered for Internet delivery, where ShopzSeries
product ordering is available. Internet delivery of ServerPac may help improve
automation and software delivery time. For more details on Internet delivery,
refer to the ShopzSeries help information at
- http://www.software.ibm.com/ShopzSeries
Media type for this software product is chosen during the Customized Offerings
ordering process. Based on your customer environment, it is recommended that
the highest possible density tape media is selected. Currently offered media
types are:
- CBPDOs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
- ServerPacs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
- SystemPacs - 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
*3592 is highest density media. Selecting 3592 will ship the fewest number
of media.
Once a product becomes generally available, it will be included in the
next ServerPac and SystemPac monthly update.
Production of software product orders will begin on the planned general
availability date.
- CBPDO shipments will begin one week after general availability.
- ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks
after inclusion in ServerPac.
- SystemPac shipments
will begin four weeks after inclusion in SystemPac due to additional customization,
and data input verification.
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with IBM are
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and the IBM Agreement
for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
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- SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
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No
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Passport Advantage applies
No
Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance)
applies
No. For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational
Support Services - SoftwareXcel offering will provide support for those operating
systems and associated products that are not available with the Software Subscription
and Support (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 offering, visit
- http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products
IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
Yes
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified
education institution customers.
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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
- http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic
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Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools.
Program name: IBM Records Manager for z/OSV8.5.0
Program PID: 5655-U88
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015NCK IBM Records Manager for z/OS Basic OTC, per Value unit
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-W03
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S015M9M IBM Records Manager for z/OS Per Value units SW
No Charge, Decline SW S&S
Passport
Advantage program licenses
Part description Part Number
Records Mngr Auth User fr Recds Mgr for Messaging D0BN8LL
Trdup Lic + SW S&S 12 Mo
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