Products to End of Service – April 2010




IBM announces the end of service for older versions of IBM Information Server's product modules

Product to End of Service

  • IBM WebSphere DataStage version 6.x
  • IBM WebSphere QualityStage version 6.x
  • IBM WebSphere MetaStage version 6.x
  • IBM WebSphere MetaStage Explorer version 6.x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 1.3.x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for Oracle Applications 1.x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for PeopleSoft Enterprise 1.x and 2x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAP BW 2.x, 3.x and 4.0.x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAP R/3 1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x and 5.0.x
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for Siebel 1.x and 2.x

IBM continues to strengthen its IBM Information Server software platform offering for Linux, UNIX, Windows, IBM z/OS and Linux for System z as part of the IBM Information Management portfolio. With the introduction of new versions of these products, the previously available versions listed above will end of service in April 2010.

For information about IBM Information Server products, refer to 208-159 or refer to IBM Information Server website for information on how to receive obtain to later versions to upgrade. Contact your IBM InfoSphere Account Team or Account Executive to discuss how to proceed. Additional license fees may be required.

  • IBM WebSphere DataStage version 6.x is replaced by IBM InfoSphere DataStage version 8.1
  • IBM WebSphere QualityStage version 6.x is replaced IBM InfoSphere QualityStage version 8.1
  • IBM WebSphere MetaStage version 6.x is replaced by IBM InfoSphere Metadata Server version 8.1
  • IBM WebSphere MetaStage Explorer version 6.x is replaced by IBM InfoSphere Metadata Workbench version 8.1
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 1.3.x is replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne version 1.6.1
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for Oracle Applications 1.x is replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for Oracle Applications version 2.2.2
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for PeopleSoft Enterprise 1.x and 2.x are replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for PeopleSoft Enterprise version 3.2.1
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAP BW 2.x, 3.x and 4.0.x are replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for SAP BW version 4.3.2
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for SAP R/3 1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x and 5.0.x are replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for SAP R/3 version 6.0.1
  • IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack for Siebel 1.x and 2.x are replaced by IBM InfoSphere Information Server Pack for Siebel version 3.2.2

Note: DataStage and QualityStage Versions 7.x and 8.x; MetaStage and MetaStage Explorer Versions 7.x are still under service and support, and are not impacted by this announcement.

Migration Services from IBM InfoSphere

To streamline the upgrade process, IBM InfoSphere Services offers our Version Migration Services. Our migration service allows you to continue focusing on your day-to-day responsibilities while our highly skilled consultants apply their expertise to complete version migration of your business. Our staff will align the migration with your strategy and operational needs while using consistent methodologies for dependable migration solutions.

Allow us to help expedite your software version migration. For more detail on this offering, visit the IBM InfoSphere Services migration web site - Version Migration Services Data Sheet or contact your IBM InfoSphere Account Team or Account Executive.

Support Extension process for SWG provides customers an option to extend their Support up to 2 years after EOS is announced with price uplift. Contact your IBM InfoSphere Account Team or Account Executive. for more information.

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