IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 proactively manages availability and performance
IBM United States
Software Announcement 207-337
December 11, 2007
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IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 integrates with Tivoli OMEGAMON® XE and other products
based on the IBM Tivoli Monitoring architecture, IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms
V2.3, IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS, and the IBM Tivoli System Automation for Integrated
Operations Management V2.1 to help you:
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Proactively manage availability and performance through performance-driven automation
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Integrate z/OS into end-to-end automation of complex applications spanning multiple platforms using
IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms V2.3
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Reduce manual intervention by allowing a TWS user to issue any SA/NetView command as part of a TWS
operation and SA z/OS and TWS proactively manage critical paths to meet strict scheduling deadlines
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Improve the speed of problem resolution with automated alert notification and escalation
V3.2 productivity enhancements help reduce automation implementation time and cost with:
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New extended status commands
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Consolidation of the functions of the former SA z/OS IMS feature into the base SysOps component with
improved automation and monitoring capabilities
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Improved CICS monitoring based on CICSPlex® SM events
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New and improved sample policies, including HYPERSWAP, IBMCOMP, ITM (formerly known as OMEGAMON),
CICS, and TBSM
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
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IBM Tivoli® System Automation for z/OS® is a NetView®-based application that provides you with
a single point of control for a full range of systems management functions. SA z/OS functions
include the monitoring, control, and automation of a large range of system elements spanning both
the hardware and software resources of your enterprise in a sysplex wide scope.
In detail it provides:
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Powerful and flexible cluster-wide policy that reduces complexity, implementation time, coding and
support effort
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Comprehensive Parallel Sysplex® management and automation functions including single system image,
single point of control, and unique Parallel Sysplex application automation
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Policy-based e-business automation that can start, stop, monitor, and recover z/OS traditional as
well as UNIX® applications and resources
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Integration with Tivoli Enterprise™ solutions including IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM), IBM Tivoli
Workload Scheduler (TWS), Tivoli System Automation for Integrated Operations Management and network
management
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Alarming capabilities are provided by means of integrating with Tivoli System Automation for
Integrated Operations Management
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Easy-to-use graphical user interface
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Comprehensive "canned" automation for IMS™, CICS®, TWS, DB2®, SAP, and WebSphere®
The SA z/OS product consists of the following components:
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System operations (SysOps for short)
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Processor operations (ProcOps for short)
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I/O operations (I/O Ops for short)
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IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 requires IBM eServer® zSeries® hardware supporting:
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z/OS V1.7, or later
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Tivoli NetView for z/OS V5.1, or later
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IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 provides:
Performance-driven automation
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS helps you proactively manage availability and performance
through performance-driven automation, which is integrated with OMEGAMON XE and other IBM Tivoli
Monitoring products on z/OS through the standardized Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) interface.
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.1 already can help you:
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Collect additional performance information for root cause analysis from IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON II®
for MVS™, CICS, DB2, and IMS
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Obtain and filter installation-defined exceptions
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Query OMEGAMON performance metrics at regular intervals
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Issue any OMEGAMON command to help resolve the performance problem
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Eliminate bottlenecks by issuing commands
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Propagate performance status to applications to alert operators
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Provision additional resources
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Pro-actively move applications to healthier system
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Prepare for "planned" outage
SA z/OS V3.2 improves automated self-healing in response to incidents and problems that drive the
system away from the desired state of availability and before a failure occurs. Automation policy
extends the Monitor Resources concept, introduced in V2.3. The SA z/OS V3.2 performance-driven
automation uses a two-way interface with OMEGAMON XE and other IBM Tivoli Monitoring products on
z/OS to
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Receive unsolicited events as a result of situations from OMEGAMON XE and other IBM Tivoli
Monitoring products on z/OS so that automated corrective actions can be taken
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Use the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Server SOAP-interface to query performance metrics from any OMEGAMON
XE object, to automatically manage situations and Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP) workflow policies,
or to issue alerts or send universal messages to the TEP
In addition, V3.2 has enhanced integration with IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) that:
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Allows TWS user to issue any SA/NetView command as part of a TWS operation — eliminating the need
to change the automation policy and SA z/OS and TWS proactively manage critical paths to meet strict
scheduling deadlines
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Treats application groups in the same way as jobs — so that operation is no longer tied to a job
The automation powerhouse
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 is currently the only host automation product solution
based on Tivoli NetView for z/OS, the management cornerstone, and the only host automation solution
that includes both I/O and processor operations. The new NetView V5.2 can:
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Automate not only applications but also the system, I/O and network resources your applications
require
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Ease operational complexity through GUI for both system and network resources
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Extend already comprehensive enterprise management through new support for:
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Common Event Infrastructure and Common Base Events
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Interoperability with OMEGAMON XE for Mainframe Networks V3.1 and Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP)
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Integration with service desk products (IBM Tivoli Information Management and Peregrine
ServiceCenter)
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Revise original z/OS messages including attributes
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Correlates events
End-to-end automation
Have you ever wanted to increase availability, automate and manage a multi-tiered application like
mySAP — with the resources and applications it has relationships and dependencies with, like
TCP/IP and DB2? z/OS applications can now be integrated into end-to-end automation of heterogeneous
applications, provided by the new Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms V2.3. This allows you
to have one Web-based single point of control across z/OS, Linux™, AIX®, and Windows® to:
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Display aggregated and detailed status of application components
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Start or stop application components on all platforms with a single action in the right order
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Increase application availability by helping you resolve cross-platform dependencies like recycling
your Web application when DB2 is down
In addition to heterogeneous cluster technologies, the single Web-based point of control can also
manage multiple Parallel Sysplex clusters in your environment. End-to-end automation can help you
to establish one operation and automation team responsible for z/OS, Linux, AIX, and Windows
application availability, which can greatly simplify problem determination and resolution. Tivoli
System Automation for Multiplatforms provides an End-to-End Automation Manager which automatically
learns about application components and their status from the platform-specific Tivoli System
Automation. Only the cross-platform resources, groups, and dependencies need to be defined.
Self-configuration advances with plug-n-play automation modules
The plug-n-play automation modules include base and add-on policies. A collection of 5 new or
restructured add-on policies, based on best practices, can help reduce time and effort to create a
new or update an existing policy. These five new policies include:
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HYPERSWAP, containing SA z/OS definitions for GDPS™ Hyperswap Manager only
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IBMCOMP, containing SA z/OS definitions for I/O Ops
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ITM, containing SA z/OS definitions for IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON II and IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE products
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TBSM, containing SA z/OS definitions for IBM Tivoli Business Systems Manager
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CICS, containing SA z/OS definitions for automating CICS regions including CICS Transaction Gateway
IBM Tivoli Enterprise Portal integration
The new release of SA for z/OS V3.2 provides improved ease of use, with integration to the Tivoli
Enterprise Portal (TEP) for management of the z/OS automation data. With this capability, the TEP
can serve as the central integration point for all IBM Tivoli Monitoring, IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE,
and IBM Tivoli Composite Application Management products, as well as IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler
and IBM Tivoli NetView for z/OS.
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With SA z/OS V3.2, IBM continues to deliver systems management products for single z/OS systems,
parallel sysplex clusters, and heterogeneous environments that include z/OS — helping you to
improve your productivity and meet your business objectives by:
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Providing high availability for your mission-critical business applications
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Helping reduce operations and automation costs
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Providing fast automation setup
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System Automation can help to:
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Improve business application and Parallel Sysplex availability
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Reduce operations complexity and costs
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Reduce downtime resulting from operator error
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Reduce automation implementation and maintenance costs
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Lower education requirements related to automation
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React to rapid change of IT infrastructure
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Integrate z/OS into the end-to-end automation of complex applications spanning multiple platforms
using IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms V2.3
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Integrate automation with Tivoli Enterprise-wide systems management solutions, including the Tivoli
Enterprise Portal
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Integrate system automation with network automation leveraging IBM Tivoli NetView for z/OS
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Integrate system automation with Tivoli OMEGAMON II and Tivoli OMEGAMON XE as well as other IBM
Tivoli Monitoring products on z/OS for proactive health-based application automation
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Implement a Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex™ (GDPS)
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Automate Parallel Sysplex applications
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Increase mySAP availability
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Increase WebSphere availability
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Ease management and verification of IBM System z™ I/O configuration
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Change I/O configuration safely and reliably
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Provide remote system and operator console access and automation
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Integrate with IBM Tivoli System Automation for Integrated Operations Management to provide
automated alert notification and escalation
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Integrate with IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS to allow a TWS user to issue any SA/NetView
command as part of a TWS operation and SA z/OS and TWS proactively manage critical paths to meet
strict scheduling deadlines
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Improve staff productivity with a modern Web-based interface
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).
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Trademarks
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Tivoli Enterprise, IMS, MVS, GDPS, Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex, and System z are
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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NetView, z/OS, Tivoli, Parallel Sysplex, CICS, DB2, WebSphere, eServer, zSeries, OMEGAMON, CICSPlex,
OMEGAMON II, and AIX are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both.
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both.
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Comprehensive education for IBM Tivoli® products is offered through Worldwide Tivoli Education
Delivery Services. A wide range of training options are available, including classes led by
instructors, learning on demand, on-site training, and blended learning solutions.
For additional information, visit
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Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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One copy of the following publications is supplied in soft copy with the
basic machine-readable material on CD-ROM (SK3T-4270), or DVD
(SK3T-4271), for IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS® V3.2
(5698-SA3):
Order
Title number
Customizing & Programming SC33-8260
Planning and Installation SC33-8261
Defining Automation Policy SC33-8262
User's Guide SC33-8263
Messages and Codes SC33-8264
Operator's Commands SC33-8265
Programmer's Reference SC33-8266
CICS(R) Automation Programmer's Reference SC33-8267
Operator's Guide
IMS(TM) Automation Programmer's Reference SC33-8268
Operator's Guide
TWS Automation Reference SC33-8269
Operator's Guide
End-to-End Automation Adapter SC33-8271
Monitoring Agent Configuration and SC33-8337
User's Guide
A license information document and a program directory, in hard copy form
are supplied automatically with the basic machine-readable material.
Order
Title number
License Information GI11-2690
Program Directory GI11-2691
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 (in the U.S.) or customer number for 20 countries. A
large number of publications are available online in various file
formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries, free of charge.
The translated Publications will be available
February 15, 2007, through the IBM Publications Center.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 runs in a virtual storage environment on any IBM or
non-IBM system configuration with sufficient storage to support the z/OS operating system.
Software requirements
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS is executed as an application on the z/OS operating system.
Programming requirements for all functions:
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IBM z/OS V1.7, or above
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IBM Tivoli NetView® for z/OS (5697-ENV) V5.1, or later
Other optional functional programming requirements:
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Refer to the
Program Directory
(or
Planning and Installation Manual
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This announcement satisfies or partially satisfies requirements from one or more of the following
worldwide user group communities:
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Australasian SHARE/GUIDE
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COMMON
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COMMON Europe
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GUIDE International
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G.U.I.D.E. Europe
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Japan GUIDE/SHARE
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Guide Latin American
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SHARE EUROPE
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SHARE Incorporated
The requirements satisfied include:
Requirement
number Description
MR0218036431 Message/User Data for groups
MR071802612 Support of SA CICS Product Automation of Messages
DFHPA1912/5/8
MR0514035256 Mixed-cased characters for UET defs. in SA's PDB.
MR0522021521 The automation flag exit does not know the shutdown
type
MR0127055932 Starting and stopping subsystems via the OPC/ITWS
interface
MR0611031440 HISTORY-inputs/Datas
MR0922033853 Opca and Opccmd
MR0326043616 START ON IPL =NO
MR0708044027 When I issue INGREQ START or STOP with SCOPE=ONLY
for a subsystem, SA should not start/stop that
subsystem's children. Instead, it should start/stop
only the subsystem that was requested to be acted on
MR0820042555 Change the design of SA390 to handle SYG basic groups
differently
MR0922046014 Request for multiple classes for one instance
MR0930042322 Change of move-group behavior, SA for z/OS
MR012805443 A move-group of an application will not move
as long as the primary-system is not SYSGONE
MR0218055216 Tivoli System Automation for z/OS needs to
be able to accept a start group (APG) from Tivoli
Workload Scheduler
MR0315052027 SA390 policy timers defined as every timers
do not give a bnh549i when executed.
MR0509051453 Tivoli System Automation for z/OS needs
provision of default desired status
MR0615054240 Change EVESUSMF in order to switch on/off SMF
recording
MR0624056224 System Automation DISPFLGS panel interface
needs to add support to delete temporary flags
MR0830055331 Automation manager that the active member of
a move group must be terminated completely
MR0906053518 Special resource not available after INGAMS
refresh
MR1027052824 Enhancement to TWS/SA REXX routine "EVYRYCMD."
MR1125055230 SA CHRON TIMERS in SA policy Database
MR1216054250 HUNGCMD automation enhancement
MR1229051952 SA for z/OS: enhancement to add CONT=Y/N to
EVJRYCMD
MR0410066630 Can synonyms for SHUTSYS be removed
MR0413062856 Exit point in INGRYPST
MR0508064346 Message EVJ053I should include JOBNAME — change
required to EVJRVCMD
MR0516067439 System Automation for z/OS SYSIEFSD
MR0518063115 Reply processing for msg AOF603D
MR0614063317 Provide a new monitor routine for hidden
subsystems
MR061406480 provide a means of monitoring subsystems that
currently must be coded with monitor=NONE
MR0628062350 Need to be able to specifiy a member name
other than $RPTFLAT and $RPTHTML
MR0913062125 Retry the command, when SA receive RC=19.
MR0726056030 Additional report information in the SA
Customization Dialog Build Report.
MR1204067528 SA for z/OS : enhancement to INGTIMER required
MR00056582 aoc/cics link monitor enhancement to service
period management
MR00074453 RESTART flag should be used rather than
the INITSTART flag.
MR0327013813 SA/390 handling unique WLM resource
MR0514035256 Mixed-cased characters for UET defs. in SA's PDB.
MR00074279 SETAUTO RESET should remove minor resource
globals
MR0531044942 SA OS/390® enhancement to IMS component
exec EVIET00J
MR0725032533 Automation Manager Log Enhancement
MR0814024916 Monitor and recover MQSeries® connections.
MR0815023653 Disable the RECON Recovery function.
MR0820034542 IMS Recon Monitoring for Minor IMS Subsystems
MR0910041540 Enhancement to the IMS message region shutdown
process
MR0531044942 SA OS/390 enhancement to IMS component exec
EVIET00J
MR1104043127 SA OS/390 mechanism needed to control whether
IMS monitoring commands are executed
MR080106923 dynamic building of member names in SDF
MR0625074047 SA z/OS: INGTIMER command routing enhancement
request
MR0515073039 INGMOVE cmd
MR042407240 Error Recovery for TWS Workstation when
SA/NetView runs into abnormal termination
MR0402071517 Recovery of Autotasks
MR0222072025 Allow SA Monitor entry names to differ from
the actual resource name.
MR0319076831 System Automation BCPii Support for LPAR
Capping/Weights
MR0614063720 Support for CBU of Z990, the alternate
procedure
MR0119072419 Changes to USS install job INGUSCPY
MR051005249 The CICS interface panels, link monitoring
are not supported across sysplex
MR0530051550 sync- level 2
Planning information
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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).
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Packaging
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS V3.2 is distributed with:
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International Program License Agreement (Z125-3301)
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License Information document
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3480 tape cartridge
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Publications (refer to the
Publications
section)
Security, auditability, and control
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS 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.
Software Services
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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 unmatched
portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry
insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need.
To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
IBM Tivoli Enhanced Value-Based Pricing
IBM Tivoli software products are priced using IBM Tivoli's Enhanced Value-Based Pricing. The
Enhanced Value-Based Pricing system is based upon the IBM Tivoli Environment-Managed Licensing
Model, which uses a managed-environment approach — whereby price is determined by what is managed
rather than the number and type of product components installed.
For example, all servers monitored with IBM Tivoli's monitoring product (IBM Tivoli Monitoring)
require entitlements sufficient for those servers. Other Tivoli products may manage clients, client
devices, agents, network nodes, users, or other items, and are licensed and priced accordingly.
Unlike typical systems management licensing models that require entitlements of specific software
components to specific systems, the IBM Tivoli Environment-Managed Licensing Model provides the
customer flexibility to deploy its IBM Tivoli software products within its environment in a manner
that can address and respond to the customer's evolving architecture. That is, as the architecture
of a customer's environment changes, the customer's implementation of IBM Tivoli software can be
altered, as needed, without affecting the customer's license requirements (as long as the customer
does not exceed its entitlements to the software).
Under Enhanced Value-Based Pricing, licensing and pricing of server-oriented applications are
determined based upon the server's use in the customer's environment. Typically, such applications
are licensed and priced in a manner that corresponds to each installed and activated processor of
the server managed by the IBM Tivoli application to help correlate price to value while offering a
simple solution.
Where a server is physically partitioned, this approach is modified. This partitioning technique is
the approach used with systems that have either multiple cards or multiple frames, each of which can
be configured independently. For servers capable of physical partitioning (for example, IBM System
p™ Scalable POWERparallel Systems® servers, Sun Ultra servers, and HP Superdome servers), an
entitlement is required for each processor in the physical partition being managed by the Tivoli
application. For example, assume that a server has 24 processors installed in aggregate. If this
server is not partitioned, entitlements are required for all 24 processors. If, however, it is
physically partitioned into three partitions, each containing eight processors, and Tivoli products
were managing only one of the three partitions, then entitlements would be required for the eight
processors on the physical partition managed by the IBM Tivoli application.
For servers with virtual or logical partitions, entitlements are required for all installed and
activated processors on the server. For each IBM Tivoli application managing a clustered
environment, licensing is based on the cumulative number of installed and activated processors on
each server in the cluster. Where the cluster includes physically partitioned servers, the
considerations described above concerning physically partitioned servers apply as well.
Enhanced Value-Based Pricing recognizes the convergence of RISC and UNIX®, and Microsoft®
Windows® and Intel® technologies, in order to simplify your licensing requirements, and to
provide a smoother, more scalable model. Pricing and licensing does not differentiate between
non-System z™ server platforms or operating systems. For some products, this platform neutrality
extends to System z and other host servers as well.
IBM Tivoli Enhanced Value-Based Pricing terminology
Authorized user
An authorized user is one and only one individual (named or unnamed) within or outside your
enterprise. A Proof of Entitlement (PoE) must be obtained for each individual user accessing the
program in any manner. A program licensed under an authorized user PoE may be installed on a single
computer or server, and accessed by multiple users, provided that a PoE has been obtained for each
individual user accessing the program either directly or indirectly (via a multiplexing program,
device, or application server) through any means on behalf of the user.
Note that:
Authorized users have unique specific identity and IDs cannot be shared. An ID can establish one or
more connections and count as a single authorized user. Specific information to security products
are:
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An authorized user of IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager is any ID that accesses an application
or service managed or protected by IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager.
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An authorized user of IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator is one whose identity can be synchronized by
IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator or that can access a connected system that can be synchronized by
IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator.
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An authorized user of IBM Tivoli Identity Manager is any ID whose identity is recorded in the Tivoli
Identity Manager identity store.
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An authorized user of IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business is any ID that accesses an
application or service managed or protected by IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business.
Client device or client
A client device is a computing device that requests the execution of a set of commands, procedures,
or applications from another computer system that is typically referred to as a server. Multiple
client devices may share access to a common server. A client device generally has some processing
capability or is programmable to allow a user to do work. Examples include, but are not limited to,
notebook computers, desktop computers, desk side computers, technical workstations, appliances,
automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals, tills and cash registers, and kiosks.
Engine
An engine is also referred to as a central processor (CP) or processor. Engines for traditional
workloads are called General Purpose CPs. Engines for Linux™ workloads are called Integrated
Facility for Linux (IFL) engines or Linux-only engines. Engines for Coupling Facility workloads are
called Integrated Coupling Facility (ICF) engines.
Enterprise
An enterprise is a person or single entity and those subsidiaries with more than 50 percent
ownership.
External user
An external user is an authorized user who is not part of the enterprise.
IBM Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL)
This optional facility enables additional processing capacity exclusively for Linux workload, with
no effect on the model designation of a System z or OS/390 server. Consequently, executing Linux
workload on the IFL will not, in most cases, result in any increased IBM software charges for z/OS,
OS/390, VM, VSE, or TPF operating systems and applications. There is, as indicated, a charge
associated with the IFL, and there may also be a charge for applications which run on the IFL.
The IFL may be dedicated to a single Linux-mode logical partition or it may be shared by multiple
Linux-mode logical partitions. Installations should note that the Linux workspace enabled by this
facility will not support any of the traditional S/390 operating systems (OS/390, TPF, VSE, or VM).
Only Linux applications or Linux operating in conjunction with the Virtual Image Facility™, an
environment that operates within a logical partition or in native S/390® mode and provides the
capability to create multiple Linux images, are supported by IBM S/390 IFL.
IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator connected system
A connected system is any directory, database, application, or file integrated or merged by IBM
Tivoli Directory Integrator.
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows terabyte (TB) capacity
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows includes primary HSM disk storage pool size combined with
the amount of utilized HSM removable media storage pool. Storage pools are configured on the IBM
Tivoli Storage Manager server.
IBM System Storage™ Archive Manager TB capacity
IBM System Storage Archive Manager includes primary disk storage pool size combined with the amount
of utilized primary removable media storage used by the IBM System Storage Archive Manager server.
Capacity does not include:
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Copy storage pools for the space-managed data that reside on disk.
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Copy storage pools for the space-managed data that reside on removable media.
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Space used on the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server for any purpose other than the primary storage
of space-managed data.
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Disk on the host being space managed.
A virtual tape library (VTL) is considered a removable media device, so capacity is based on
utilization.
The minimum amount of capacity that can be purchased is 1 TB.
Partial capacity will be rounded up to the next whole number of TBs.
Additional capacity must be added in increments of 1 TB.
IBM TotalStorage® Productivity Center TB capacity
A TB capacity is each individual TB of storage capacity managed by the IBM TotalStorage Productivity
Center products. Managed capacity for the IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Replication and
IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Replication Two Site BC is defined as the source device
capacity. Only the source device capacity is included in this pricing definition (not the target
device).
Managed processor (charging under full capacity in the managed environment)
Charges are based on the active processors on the machines in the computing environment affiliated
with the program rather than on the server where the program is run. The managed processors which
require PoEs are defined in the License Information's program-unique terms.
Notes
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IBM defines a physical processor in a computer as a functional unit that interprets and executes
instructions. A physical processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more
arithmetic and logic units.
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Multicore technology allows two or more processors (commonly called cores) to be active on a single
silicon chip. With multicore technology, IBM considers each core to be a physical processor. For
example, in a dual-core chip, there are two physical processors residing on the single silicon chip.
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The program may not run on some or all of the processors for which PoEs are required by the
program's valuation method.
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In the System z IFL environment, each IFL engine is considered a single physical processor.
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Threading, a technique which makes a single processor seem to perform as two or more, does not
affect the count of physical processors.
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Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate server and charging is based
upon the total number of processors on the blades with which the program is affiliated.
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Not all processors require the same number of Value Unit entitlements. To determine the number of
Value Unit entitlements required, refer to the processor Value Unit conversion table on the Passport
Advantage® Web site
Millions of Service Units (MSUs)
MSU is defined as millions of CPU service units per hour, which is the
measure of capacity used to describe the computing power of the hardware
processors on which S/390 or System z software runs. Processor MSU
values are determined by the hardware vendor, IBM, or Software Compatible
Vendors (SCVs).
For more detailed information about System z software pricing, go to
Network node or node
Network nodes include routers, switches, hubs, and bridges that contain a
network management agent. A single network node may contain any number
of interfaces or ports.
Partitions
A server's resources (CPU, memory, I/O, interconnects, and buses) may be
divided according to the needs of the applications running on the server.
This partitioning can be implemented with physical boundaries (Physical
Partitions) or logical boundaries (Logical Partitions).
Physical Partitions are defined by a collection of processors dedicated
to a workload and can be used with systems that have either multiple
cards or multiple frames, each of which can be configured independently.
In this method, the partitions are divided along hardware boundaries and
processors, and the I/O boards, memory, and interconnects are not shared.
Logical Partitions are defined by software rather than hardware and
allocate a pool of processing resources to a collection of workloads.
These partitions, while separated by software boundaries, share hardware
components and run in one or more physical partitions.
Port
A port is the physical connection between a device and the network.
Processor (per processor charging under full capacity)
In full capacity charging, PoE must be acquired for all activated
processors (available for use) that are on the server where the program
or a component of the program is run.
Notes
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IBM defines a physical processor in a computer as a functional unit that
interprets and executes instructions. A physical processor consists of
at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic and logic
units.
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Multicore technology allows two or more processors (commonly called
cores) to be active on a single silicon chip. With multicore technology,
IBM considers each core to be a physical processor. For example, in a
dual-core chip, there are two physical processors residing on the single
silicon chip.
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In the System z IFL environment, each IFL engine is considered a single
physical processor.
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Threading, a technique which makes a single processor seem to perform as
two or more, does not affect the count of physical processors.
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Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a separate
server and charging is based upon the total number of processors on the
blade on which the program is run.
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When a server is shipped with six processors, but two of them are
inactive, four processors are active for the customer.
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Not all processors require the same number of Value Unit entitlements.
To determine the number of Value Unit entitlements required, refer to the
processor Value Unit conversion table on the Passport Advantage Web site
Server
A server is a computer system that executes requested procedures,
commands, or applications to one or more user or client devices over a
network. A PoE must be obtained for each server on which the program or
a component of the program is run or for each server managed by the
program. Where blade technology is employed, each blade is considered a
separate server.
Standby or backup systems
For programs running or resident on backup machines, IBM defines three
types of situations: cold, warm, and hot. In cold and warm situations, a
separate entitlement for the copy on the backup machine is normally not
required and typically no additional charge applies. In a hot backup
situation, the customer needs to acquire other license or entitlements
sufficient for that server. All programs running in backup mode must be
solely under the customer's control, even if running at another
enterprise's location.
As a practice, the following are definitions and allowable actions
concerning the copy of the program used for backup purposes:
Cold
— A copy of the program may reside, for backup purposes, on a machine
as long as the program is not started. There is no additional charge for
this copy.
Warm
— A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine
and is started, but is idling, and is not doing any work of any kind.
There is no additional charge for this copy.
Hot
— A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine,
is started, and is doing work. The customer must acquire a license or
entitlements for this copy and there will generally be an additional
charge.
Doing work includes, for example, production, development, program
maintenance, and testing. It also could include other activities such as
mirroring of transactions, updating of files, synchronization of
programs, data or other resources (for example, active linking with
another machine, program, database or other resource, and so on), or any
activity or configurations that would allow an active hot switch or other
synchronized switch over between programs, databases, or other resources
to occur.
In the case of a program or system configuration that is designed to
support a high availability environment by using various techniques (for
example, duplexing, mirroring of files, or transactions, maintaining a
heartbeat, active linking with another machine, program, database, or
other resource), the program is considered to be doing work in the hot
situation and a license or entitlement must be purchased.
Value Units
A Value Unit is a metric used to compute license quantities, is program
specific, and is typically only used on products managing zSeries
systems.
Product Web site
A complete list of products and licensing documents is available at Web
site
Pricing examples
IBM Tivoli Systems Automation for z/OS:
The customer desires to implement Parallel Sysplex® application
automation and policy-based self-healing on its 1,500-MSU zSeries server.
Because licensing is per Value Unit (calculated based on the number of
MSUs) on the zSeries servers monitored, the customer must obtain the
following entitlements:
MSUs Value Units/MSU Value Units
Base 3 1.00 3.00
Tier A 42 .15 6.30
Tier B 130 .08 10.40
Tier C 140 .04 5.60
Tier D 1,185 .03 35.55
Total 1,500 60.85
Value Units for non MSU-based S/390 processors:
System Value Units/System
MP3000 H30 3
MP3000 H50 4
MP3000 H70 6
ESL Models 1
Value Units for IBM 9672 processors are based upon the full capacity of
these systems. This is applicable to all zSeries systems measured on MSU
capacity. Information on MSU capacities can be found in the
IBM System/370™, System/390® and zSeries Machine Exhibit,
Z125-3901.
Notes
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Tivoli NetView for z/OS (a separate IBM MLC offering) is a prerequisite
for SA z/OS.
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Value Unit calculations are per system/sysplex, using the PSLC
aggregation rules.
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The programs in this announcement all have Value Unit-based pricing.
Program
number Program name Value Unit exhibit
5698-SA3 IBM Tivoli System VUE020
Automation for z/OS
V3.2
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:
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The System z IPLA program you select
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The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
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The applicable terms
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Whether your current mainframes are full-capacity or sub-capacity
Value Unit Exhibit VUE020
Value
Level Minimum Maximum Units/MSU
Base 1 3 1
Tier A 4 45 0.15
Tier B 46 175 0.08
Tier C 176 315 0.04
Tier D 316 + 0.03
Value Units for mainframes without MSU ratings:
Value
HW Units/machine
MP3000 H30 3
MP3000 H50 4
MP3000 H70 6
ESL Models 1
Value Unit Exhibit VUE020
Value
Level Minimum Maximum Units/MSU
Base 1 3 1
Tier A 4 45 0.15
Tier B 46 175 0.08
Tier C 176 315 0.04
Tier D 316 + 0.03
Value Units for mainframes without MSU ratings:
Value
HW Units/machine
MP3000 H30 3
MP3000 H50 4
MP3000 H70 6
ESL Models 1
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
Current licensees
Current licensees of IBM Tivoli System Automation z/OS V3.2 can order the new distribution medium
via MES by specifying the desired distribution medium feature number.
New licensees
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipment will begin on the planned availability date.
Basic license
Ordering information for 5698-SA3 MSU-based zSeries offerings:
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also,
specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only
option in CFSW.
Program name:
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
Program PID:
5698-SA3
Entitlement License option/
Identifier Description Pricing metric
S011WKH IBM Tivoli System Automation Basic OTC, per Value Unit
for z/OS
Orderable Supply ID Language Distribution medium
SO11WKL English 3480 tape cartridge
Subscription and Support PID:
5698-S48
Entitlement License option /
Identifier Description Pricing metric
S010BVV IBM Tivoli System Basic ALC, per Value Unit
Automation for z/OS SW S & S No charge, decline
Automation for z/OS No charge, decline SW S & S
Per MSU SW S & S
Registration
Orderable Supply ID Language Distribution Medium
English Hardcopy pub
Ordering information for On/Off Capacity On Demand
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS is eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) with a
Temporary Use Charge calculated based on MSUs-per-day usage.
Program name:
IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS
Program PID:
5698-SA3
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S011WKH IBM Tivoli System Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
Automation for z/OS TUC
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 (for example, Value Units or number of processors) must be the same as the
capacity ordered for the product licenses.
To order, specify the Subscription and Support program product number and the appropriate license or
charge option.
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:
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Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to include technical support
via telephone during normal business hours.
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Entitles customers to future releases and versions at no additional charge. Note that the customer
is not entitled to new products.
When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will renew automatically annually unless
cancelled by the customer.
Basic machine-readable material:
Product 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.
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
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:
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CBPDOs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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ServerPacs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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SystemPacs — 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, 3592*
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*
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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.
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CBPDO shipments will begin one week after general availability.
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ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks after inclusion in ServerPac.
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SystemPac shipments will begin four weeks after inclusion in SystemPac
due to additional customization, and data input verification.
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The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and
convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any
transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents
such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM
International Passport Advantage Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for
Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing:
IBM International Program License Agreement including the License
Information (LI) document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use
of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance:
The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
(Z125-6011) applies for maintenance and does not require customer
signatures.
These programs are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement
(IPLA) and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software
Maintenance, which provide for support with ongoing access to releases
and versions of the program. IBM includes one year of Software
Maintenance with the initial license acquisition of each program
acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by
the purchase of a renewal option, if available. These programs have a
one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable
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 System z IBM Operational Support Services —
SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
Limited warranty applies:
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating
environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies
only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant
uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will
correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results
obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on
known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at
no additional charge. Consult the
IBM Software Support Guide
for further information at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the
original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program support:
Enhanced support, called Subscription and Support, includes
telephone assistance, as well as access to updates, releases, and
versions of the program as long as support is in effect. You will be
notified of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice.
Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are
the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for
it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its
PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the
program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for
instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's
On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does
not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in
use by you.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer:
You may not copy and use this program on another computer without
paying additional license fees.
Volume orders (IVO):
No
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies:
No
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
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 SoftwareXcel
offering, visit
For additional information on the revised IBM Operational Support
Services, refer to Services Announcement
601-023
, dated July 10, 2001.
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.
On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, you must be enabled for temporary capacity on the
corresponding hardware, and the required contract, Attachment for Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM
eServer On/Off Capacity on Demand — Software (Z125-6611) must be signed prior to use.
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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 are unaffected by this announcement.
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business
Partner.
To 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)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Teleweb Customer Support
ibm.com Sales Execution Center, Americas North
3500 Steeles Ave. East, Tower 3/4
Markham, Ontario
Canada
L3R 2Z1
Reference: LE001
The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the
mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Note:
Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
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IMS, System p, System z, Virtual Image Facility, System Storage, System/370, System i, and
Electronic Service Agent are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
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Tivoli, z/OS, CICS, NetView, OS/390, MQSeries, Scalable POWERparallel Systems, S/390, TotalStorage,
Passport Advantage, zSeries, eServer, Parallel Sysplex, System/390, and SystemPac are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
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Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries.
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Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both.
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