Software Announcement 201-265
September 25, 2001
IBM WebSphere Application Server Version 4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 is Designed in Compliance with J2EE 1.2 Specifications
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At a Glance
WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 offers:
- J2EE-compliant deployment platform for servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs)
- Java Messaging Service (JMS)
- Web Services
- Leadership in security, scalability, and price/performance value
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001).
Overview
WebSphere™ Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS™ and OS/390® (WebSphere for z/OS) is an e-business application deployment environment built on open standards-based technology.
What's New
WebSphere for z/OS delivers on the promise of additional J2EE 1.2 and other functions available within the WebSphere family on other platforms.
WebSphere for z/OS now includes support for the following:
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Java™ Messaging Service (JMS), JavaMail, and Client Container
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Web Services equivalent to those in the Version 4 distributed family
of servers
Delivered as Web Services with SOAP and UDDI open standard support, WebSphere for z/OS Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications help strengthen your e-commerce presence.
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Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) in
compliance with J2EE specifications
This compliance solidifies the move to a single server family unified by Web Services and the J2EE programming model.
With the introduction of WebSphere for z/OS, the unified WebSphere family view demonstrates the continuing commitment by IBM to deliver dynamic e-business and open standard support.
In addition, WebSphere for z/OS delivers on the promise of JSP and servlet performance equivalent to, if not better than, that of WebSphere V3.5 SE performing the same function.
WebSphere for z/OS continues to support connector access to CICS®, IMS™, and DB2®, as well as connections to applications that run on Web servers and back-end systems such as DB2, CICS, and IMS.
Included with the application server is Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.3, providing the base support for applications at the Java 2 API level.
Key Prerequisites
- Any hardware that supports OS/390 V2 R8, or later, or z/OS.
- Binary floating point hardware, such as S/390® Parallel Enterprise Server — Generation 5, and higher, systems, is highly recommended.
- Customers without binary floating point hardware, currently running applications on WebSphere V3.02 for OS/390, should consider a hardware upgrade to address performance concerns before upgrading to V4.0.1. Refer to the Performance Considerations section.
- DB2 Version 7.1, or later.
- SDK 1.3.
- MQSeries® 5.2 and support pack MA88.
Description
WebSphere for z/OS is delivered as a single offering, along with SDK 1.3.0.
It includes the following elements as part of its Web deployment environment:
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Support for deployment of J2EE, including:
- EJB Version 1.1 specification level
- Deployment of Java servlets written to the JavaSoft Version 2.2 specification level
- Deployment of JSPs written to the JavaSoft Version 1.1 specification level
- Remote method invocation using Internet inter-ORB protocol
- Object by value
- Access to J2EE services from Java Business Objects
- Java Transaction API
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Integrated run time
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Customization dialog that improves the initial installation and
customization of the WebSphere for z/OS product.
- Enables single entry of customization options
- Eliminates the need for hand-tailoring of numerous files
- Generates a set of installation-specific jobs, reducing typos and inconsistencies and providing quicker customization
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Highly secure Web deployment environment with Kerberos as the backbone
and SSL as the endpoints
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Java RAS services integrated with existing RAS services and quality of
services for z/OS and OS/390
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Support for interoperability with:
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WebSphere Application Server for distributed platforms
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CICS TS V1.3, or later, for inbound IIOP support
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Products from other vendors that comply to the supported levels of the
J2EE specification
After October 26, 2001, to see a list of products for which IBM has tested interoperability with WebSphere for z/OS, visit:
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WebSphere Application Server for distributed platforms
- Workstation-based support for administration and operations applications used to install, deploy, and manage WebSphere for z/OS applications
SDK 1.3.0 is shipped with WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390. This SDK provides the base support for applications at the Java 2 API level. You can use this level or one already installed at a higher service level.
This product includes software based on technology developed by the Apache Software Foundation. For more information, visit:
Accessibility by People with Disabilities
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
- Operation by keyboard alone
- Optional font enlargement and high-contrast display settings
- Screen readers and screen magnifiers tested for use by people with visual impairment
Euro Currency
This program is not impacted by euro currency.
Product Positioning
WebSphere for z/OS extends the S/390 — IBM 
zSeries role as a premier server for enterprise e-business and exploits
the IBM qualities of service such as scalability, performance, security,
and availability.
By incorporating open industry standards (such as HTML, HTTP, IIOP, and CORBA) and J2EE-compliant Java standards for servlets, JSPs, and EJBs, new e-business applications and transactions can now be scaled up for global deployment on the server of choice, regardless of the development platform. Furthermore, new applications can be integrated with the extensive inventory of existing OS/390 applications. The result is the rapid creation of production-ready e-business applications, along with the ability to evolve to the EJB- or CORBA-based deployment model of choice.
Reference Information
For information on the Web, visit:
- WebSphere Application Server Family
- z/OS and OS/390 Internet libraries
- zSeries and S/390 e-business Internet — for a wide range of information including the latest announcements, customer success stories, and technical information:
- z/OS and OS/390 Planning Assistant for e-business — this interactive tool lets you access z/OS and OS/390 data:
- OS/390 Planning Assistant for e-business — this interactive tool lets you access OS/390 data:
- z/OS and OS/390 Guides to e-Business Connectors — these white papers give z/OS and OS/390 customers advice on how to choose the e-business connectors for their existing subsystems (CICS, DB2, and IMS). Visit:
- Enterprise Connection Conference Calls provide an excellent way for you and your staff to keep current on zSeries and S/390 technology and solutions. These no-charge sessions allow you to listen and speak to recognized experts from the convenience of your own office.
- Patterns for e-business — this site is for anyone with a need to create an e-business solution.
For information on CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Version 2, refer to Software Announcement 201-060 , dated March 13, 2001.
For information on DATABASE 2™ Universal Database Server for OS/390 and z/OS, Version 7, refer to Software Announcement 201-050 , dated March 6, 2001.
Trademarks
Services
SmoothStart™/Installation Services:
SmoothStart Services, an on-site implementation and training startup
service, is designed to accelerate productive use of your IBM solution.
The service is provided by IBM Global Services or your Business Partner
at an additional cost. SmoothStart Services for z/OS™ and OS/390®
Web Servers offer installation, configuration, and customization of your
HTTP Server and WebSphere™ Application Server software on the IBM
zSeries and S/390® platforms. These services use the most current
releases of IBM HTTP Server for OS/390 and WebSphere Application Server
to customize your established host system component software and create
an initial home page with up to four additional Web pages. For more
information, visit:
Global Services Offerings: Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services for z/OS and OS/390 Web Servers
This service analyzes z/OS and OS/390 systems that support Web server implementation. Experts can help improve the performance of your z/OS and OS/390 operating systems by identifying performance problems or capacity exposures. To help you plan for the system resources required to support your Web servers, IBM can model configurations based on your projected business growth and performance objectives. When the performance analysis or capacity planning service is completed, you receive a documented report of the findings and recommendations. For more information, visit:
Education Support
Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.
Publications
The publication WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390: Program Directory (GI10-0680) is available.
The publication WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390: License Information (LA22-7855) is available on the Web at:
The following publications are available on the Web at:
WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 Publications
- Program Directory
- License Information
- Installation and Customization
- Migration
- Assembling Java™ 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Applications
- Assembling CORBA Applications
- Operations and Administration
- Messages and Diagnosis
- System Management User Interface
- Systems Management Scripting Application Programming Interface
Common Publications Between z/OS, OS/390, and the Windows® Platforms
- Component Broker Programming Guide
- Component Broker Advanced Programming Guide
- Component Broker Programming Reference
- Component Broker Application Development Tools Guide
- Component Broker Glossary
Common WebSphere Publications
- Getting Started with WebSphere Application Server
- Writing Enterprise Beans in WebSphere
- Building Business Solutions with WebSphere
Technical Information
Hardware Requirements
For WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390:
- Any hardware that supports OS/390 V2 R8, or later, or z/OS.
- Binary floating point hardware, such as S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ — Generation 5, and higher, systems, is highly recommended.
- Customers without binary floating point hardware, currently running applications on WebSphere Application Server V3.02 for OS/390, should consider a hardware upgrade to address performance concerns before upgrading to V4.0.1. Refer to the Performance Considerations section.
Workstation hardware requirements for workstation-based administration and operations applications:
- 400 MHz processor
- 256 MB memory
- 50 MB disk storage
- 800 x 600 capable display
Software Requirements
- OS/390 V2 R8, or later, or z/OS
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The following OS/390 elements, features, and components must be
installed, enabled, and configured:
- IBM HTTP Server for OS/390
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Server
- OS/390 Communications Server (TCP/IP)
- OS/390 UNIX® System Services and the hierarchical file system (HFS)
- SecureWay® Security Server (RACF®) or equivalent security management product
- System logger
- System SSL security
- Workload management in goal mode
- Resource recovery services
- FTP server
- DB2 Universal Database® Server for OS/390 and z/OS, Version 7 (may coexist with existing levels of DB2® used by other applications).
- CICS® Transaction Server; if your application environment uses CICS, then CICS Transaction Server for OS/390 V1R3, or later, is required for CCF or PAA connectivity.
- IMS™: If your application environment uses IMS, IMS V5R1, or later, is required. If PAA is used, IMS V6R1, or later, is required.
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SDK:
- IBM Developer Kit, Java 2 Technology Edition, SDK 1.3.
- For Web Services security, the PTF for persistent reusable support that also includes the Sun standard extensions (JSSE and JCE) is required.
- JMS: If your application environment uses JMS, MQSeries® for OS/390 5.2, an enabling PTF and MQSeries Product Extensions MA88 are required.
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Application development and Web site development tools such as the
following are optional:
- WebSphere Application Server (distributed version)
- VisualAge® for Java
- Object Builder
- WebSphere Studio
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One of the following operating systems for administration and operations
applications:
- Windows 2000
- Windows NT® 4.0 (with server pack 3, or later)
- Windows 95 (with server pack 1 or 2)
- Windows 98
For further details, refer to the publications found at the Web site listed in the Publications section of this announcement.
Performance Considerations: WebSphere for z/OS runs on any hardware that supports the OS/390 operating system V2 R8, or later.
Because of changes introduced in SDK 1.3.0, there are significant performance advantages for those applications doing floating point arithmetic if the machine has binary floating point hardware, such as S/390 Parallel Enterprise Server™ — Generation 5, or higher, systems.
Applications currently running on a WebSphere V3.02 for OS/390 or WebSphere V3.5 SE for OS/390 server face performance degradation if moved to a V4.0.1 server running on a machine without binary floating point hardware. A hardware upgrade is highly recommended before moving these applications to V4.0.1.
Measurements and analysis indicate that for WebSphere for z/OS JSP and
servlet performance will be equivalent, if not better, than that for
WebSphere V3.5 SE performing the same function.
Planning Information
Version 4.0.1 can be installed into an existing Version 4.0 node. This means that you can install Version 4.0.1 on one system at a time, until all members of the WebSphere node are at the later level.
Customer Responsibilities: Customers who already have V3.02 running in production should review their Web applications to understand whether any code restructuring is required to run in a Java 2 environment. For a set of links containing known incompatibilities between JDK 1.1.8 and SDK 1.3, visit the Sun Microsystems Java Web page at:
Direct Customer Support: Installation and technical support is provided by IBM Global Services. For more information on services, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Packaging:
Product components are delivered either on tape or via the Web. All
publications are delivered via the Web.
Security, Auditability, and Control
WebSphere for z/OS provides automated authorization checking and a very strong security implementation for authentication and authorization. It is also designed to provide authentication and authorization service to clients, automatically checking security credentials of all clients accessing WebSphere for z/OS services.
WebSphere for z/OS continues to derive its security services from the information provided by the hosting IBM HTTP server for OS/390. This is consistent with previous releases of the product. Support for basic or certificate-based authentication and support for SSL is implied by this support.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Ordering Information
WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390: WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 is priced per physical system processor (engine).
Software Subscription and Support: The annual price of Software Subscription and Support for WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 (5655-F81) depends on the number of processor license entitlements purchased.
OTC(1) Medium
Program Feature Feature
Description Number Number Number
WebSphere Application 5655-F31 0001 5812
Server V4.0.1
z/OS and OS/390
per processor
- 1
- One-time charge
Upgrades
OTC Medium
Feature Feature
Description Number Number Medium
Program Number 5655-F31
WebSphere Application 0003 5812 3480
Server V4.0.1 for
z/OS and OS/390 --
Upgrade from
WebSphere Application
Server V3.02
Enterprise Edition
for OS/390
(5655-A98 feature
number 0002)
WebSphere Application 0002 5812 3480
Server V4.0.1 for
z/OS and OS/390 --
Upgrade from
WebSphere Application
Server V3
Standard Edition
for OS/390
(5655-A98 feature
number 0004)
Basic License: To order, specify the program number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, and the OTC feature number. Also specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium.
OTC Medium
Feature Feature
Description Number Number Medium
Program Number 5655-F31
WebSphere Application 0001 5812 3480
Server V4.0.1 for
z/OS and OS/390
Software Subscription and Annual Support: To order the Software Subscription and Annual Support, specify program number 5655-F81 and the feature number from the table below. The quantity of licenses must be equal to the number of OTC licenses ordered.
Existing WebSphere Application Server V4.0 for z/OS and OS/390 Software Subscription customers must order WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390; shipment is not automatic.
Order Under
PID 5655-F81
Standard Support Media
Support for Annual Charge Feature
Program Name Feature Number Number
WebSphere Application 0001 6482
Server V4.0.1 for
z/OS and OS/390
Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order with the delivery options you want. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders.
Example:
If publications are not wanted for the initial order, specify feature
number 3470 to ship media only. If, in the future, publication updates
are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the
publications will be shipped with the next release of the program.
Customized Offerings
Product media is shipped only via customized offerings (that is, CBPDO, ServerPac, Systempac®). Non-customized items (CDs, diskettes, source media, media kits) will continue to be shipped via the stand-alone product.
Terms and Conditions
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use.
These products are licensed under the IPLA, and the associated Agreement
for Acquisition of Support, and the Addendum for Support (Z125-XXXX),
which provides for support with ongoing access to releases and versions
of the program. These programs have an OTC license charge for use of the
program and an ongoing recurring charge for the enhanced support that
includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal
business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. S/390 and zSeries IBM
Operational Support Services — Support Line is an option for those
customers who desire added services.
License Information
Third-Party Code: The Program, WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/OS and OS/390 contains, and future updates to the program may contain, certain third-party components that are provided to you under terms and conditions which are different from those provided under the IPLA, or which require IBM to provide you with certain notices and/or information. Such information will be provided in the License Information document.
Program Services: Program service will be available until March 31, 2003.
Money-Back Guarantee: Two-month, money-back guarantee
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No
Passport Advantage Applies: No
Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: No
Upgrades: Customers can acquire upgrades up to the currently authorized level of use of the qualifying programs.
IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: Yes
AIX®/UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No
Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No
AS/400® Software Subscription Applies: No
Educational Allowance Available: Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Prices
The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
The prices for WebSphere Application Server V4.0 for z/OS and OS/390 are unchanged.
For more information, refer to Software Announcement 201-058 , dated March 13, 2001.
Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at:
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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