ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT, Version 2.1 Provides Consistent and Reliable Backup and Recovery of Oracle Databases

Software Announcement
June 2, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 298-170

Table of Contents:



At a Glance

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT:

  • Supports Oracle7 Enterprise Backup Utility (EBU) for online/offline backup and restore of Oracle databases

  • Supports Oracle8 Recovery Manager (RMAN), with single threading only, for online/offline backup and restore of Oracle databases

  • Applies the centralized, automated storage management functions of ADSM to the data backed up by EBU or RMAN

  • Supports the ADSM Application Program Interface (API)

  • Offers a 60-day try and buy program

  • Another in a series of ADSMConnect Agents 
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Overview

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT (R), Version 2.1, which runs on Windows NT 4.0, lets customers with Oracle Enterprise Backup Utility (EBU) for Oracle7 and Oracle7 Parallel Server, or Oracle8 Recovery Manager (RMAN) for Oracle8 and Oracle8 Parallel Server take advantage of the storage management capabilities of any of the ADSTAR (R) Distributed Storage Manager (ADSM) Version 2 or Version 3 server platforms. Oracle7 EBU or Oracle8 RMAN performs online and offline backup and restore of Oracle databases. After Oracle EBU or Oracle RMAN initiates a backup or restore, ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT acts as the interface to ADSM. The ADSM server then applies its storage management functions to the data, which can be carried on while users are working, with minimal disruption.

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT benefits from the highly automated, centrally scheduled, policy-managed backup and restore facilities of ADSM to help protect data. The data may be stored on a wide variety of storage devices. Together, ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT and ADSM can help manage the costs associated with distributed storage management by leveraging storage resources and automating management tasks.

To let you experience the powerful functions of ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT, IBM plans to offer a free 60-day evaluation (try and buy). Accessible from the ADSM Web site, the try and buy lets you evaluate the code and documentation for 60 days. After the 60-day evaluation period expires, the try and buy cannot be extended. To continue using the ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT, you must order the product. In addition to this Agent, you may download other ADSMConnect Agent try and buys from the ADSM Web site. The ADSM Web site is located at:

Supported ADSM Server Platforms 
Version 2                                        Version 3


AIX (R)                                          AIX
Windows NT                                       Windows NT
MVS (TM)                                         MVS
HP-UX                                            HP-UX
Sun Solaris                                      Sun Solaris
OS/2 (R)
AS/400 (R)
VM



Intended Customers

Customers who want to backup their Oracle databases



Key Prerequisites

  • Oracle7 Release 7.3.4 with EBU or Oracle8 Release 8.0.3

  • Windows NT 4.0

  • Any ADSM Version 2 or Version 3 server



Planned Availability Date

June 26, 1998

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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com



DESCRIPTION

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT is an application interface that enables the connection between Oracle7 Enterprise Backup Utility or Oracle8 Recovery Manager (RMAN) on Windows NT, and any ADSM Version 2 or Version 3 server. The application uses the ADSM API. Oracle8 is currently supported only with single threading.

Oracle EBU or Oracle RMAN on Windows NT can perform:

  • Full backup of a database while it is online or offline

  • Tablespace or data file backups while database is online

  • Backup of redo logs (simulated incremental) while online

  • Full database restore while it is offline

  • Tablespace or data file or archive log restores while online
In addition, Oracle RMAN provides true incremental backup while online.

After Oracle EBU or Oracle RMAN initiates the backup or restore, ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT acts as the interface so that the ADSM server can apply its storage management functions to this data. The ADSM server's capabilities include:

  • Access to a storage hierarchy

  • Migration (server Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM)) through the storage hierarchy

  • Management of tape media space

  • Central scheduling and automation of your environment

  • Disaster recovery support including off-site management of tapes
During the operation of ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT, the ADSM server manages the location of every object and manages the devices.



Year 2000

This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.

The maintenance end date for this year 2000 ready product is January 31, 2001.



PRODUCT POSITIONING

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT enables customers with Oracle databases to take advantage of the key storage management functions of ADSM. Oracle database users can also take advantage of ADSM's best of breed scalability, server hierarchical storage management and powerful disaster recovery functions without disrupting the daily user activities.

ADSM is well suited for customers with multi-platform and complex environments who seek a market-leading, storage management solution that protects and manages mission-critical data spread across the entire enterprise. Together, ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT and ADSM can provide consistent and reliable backup and recovery of Oracle databases.



STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION

IBM intends to add support for multi-threading for IBM-specified Oracle8 databases with the ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT. This support will either be distributed separately, or included in a future release of the ADSMConnect Agent.

This statement of direction is based on IBM's current development plans, and is subject to change without prior notice.



REFERENCE INFORMATION

  • For ADSM for Windows NT, Version 3.1, refer to Software Announcement 297-412 dated October 7, 1997.

  • For ADSM for Windows NT, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-198 dated June 4, 1996.

  • For ADSM for Windows NT, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-300 dated August 27, 1996.

  • For ADSM for AIX, Version 3.1, refer to Software Announcement 297-411 dated October 7, 1997.

  • For ADSM for AIX, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-402 dated October 22, 1996.

  • For ADSM for OS/2, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-343 dated September 10, 1996.

  • For ADSM for AS/400, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-191 dated June 4, 1996.

  • For ADSM for AS/400, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-313 dated September 3, 1996.

  • For ADSM for VM, Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 296-327 dated September 10, 1996.

  • For ADSM for MVS Version 2.1, refer to Software Announcement 295-212 dated May 30, 1995.

  • For ADSM for MVS, Version 3.1, refer to Software Announcement 297-414 dated October 7, 1997.

  • For ADSM for HP-UX, Version 2.6, refer to Software Announcement 297-034 dated March 4, 1997.

  • For ADSM for HP-UX, Version 3.1, refer to Software Announcement 298-044 dated February 9, 1998.

  • For ADSM for Sun Solaris, Version 2.6, refer to Software Announcement 297-035 dated March 4, 1997.

  • For ADSM for Sun Solaris, Version 3.1, refer to Software Announcement 298-041 dated February 9, 1998.
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      ADSTAR, AIX, OS/2, and AS/400 are registered trademarks of
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION



EDUCATION SUPPORT

The following classes are available to provide information on ADSM:

  • ADSM Implementation and Planning (course number J3741)

  • Advanced Topics (course number SS520)

  • ADSM Version 3 Update (course number SS530)* 
*     SS530 is of particular value for those familiar with ADSM
      Version 2.

The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the product features described in this announcement.

Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available.

Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for education catalogs, schedules and enrollments.



PUBLICATIONS

The following publication can be ordered after planned availability. To order, contact your IBM representative, or local reseller, or order through the ADSM Web site:

The manual is also available for online viewing and printing through this Web page. Both HTML and PDF formats are available. 
                                                       Order
Title                                                  Number


ADSMConnect Agent for                                  SH26-4086
 Oracle Backup on Windows NT (R)
 Installation and User's Guide

Other publications of interest: 

Using ADSM to Backup Databases                         SG24-4335


ADSMConnect Agent for                                  G225-6709
 Oracle Backup Spec Sheet

Displayable Softcopy Publications: The ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT publication is offered in displayable softcopy form in the PDF and PostScript file formats. The files are shipped on the basic machine-readable material CD-ROM.

The Adobe Acrobat browser may be found on the Adobe Web site at:

A complete list of ADSM publications may be found on the ADSM Web site at:



OPEN BLUEPRINT (R)

ADSM provides the desktop screen look and feel. Its implementation is consistent with the User Interface function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the OS/2 (R) Presentation Manager (R) interface from IBM, Motif industry-standard interface from the Open Software Foundation (OSF), Windows (TM) interface from Microsoft (TM) Corp., XWindow Xlib industry-standard interface from X/Open, and to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides the capability to view printable documents on the workstation based on industry-standard formats. Its implementation is consistent with the View function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the ability to view in a "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) fashion, as well as manipulate and search documents with the Portable Document Format (PDF) from Adobe Systems, Inc., American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) industry-standard format from the American National Standards Committee (ANSI), and Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), a common Internet graphics format, to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides the ability to retrieve and present, or capture and store, distributed graphics, audio, video, and animation data. Its implementation is consistent with the Multimedia function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports a class of multimedia devices available from different vendors to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides the Relational Database function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Structured Query Language (SQL) industry-standard interface from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) for Windows client systems interface from Microsoft Corp., to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides access to multiple file systems. Its implementation is consistent with the File function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Distributed File Systems (DFS) industry-standard protocol from the Open Software Foundation (OSF), Server Message Block (SMB) industry-standard protocol from X/Open, and Network File System (NFS) protocol from Sun Microsystems, Inc., to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM is designed to protect and efficiently manage data and data storage devices. Its implementation is consistent with the Storage Management function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It provides the Backup Services (XBSA) industry-standard interface from X/Open to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides the ability to transport information over wide area and local area networks. Its implementation is consistent with the Transport Services function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) industry-standard protocol from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) protocol from Novell, Inc., and Network Basic Input Output System (NetBIOS) protocol from IBM, to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.

ADSM provides the ability to manage hardware and software resources. Its implementation is consistent with the Systems Management function described in IBM's Open Blueprint. It supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) industry-standard protocol from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to facilitate open, distributed, multivendor interoperability.



TECHNICAL INFORMATION



Specified Operating Environment

Hardware and Software Requirements

  • Any ADSM Version 2 or Version 3 Server

    For information on the ADSM Version 2 or 3 server requirements, refer to the Software Announcements listed in the Reference Information section of this announcement.

  • Oracle7 Release 7.3.4 or Oracle7 Parallel Server, both with the EBU function, or Oracle8 Release 8.0.3 or Oracle8 Parallel Server

    For further information on the requirements for Oracle, see your Oracle representative.

  • An Intel-based 80486 processor or greater

  • Minimum recommended RAM on NT/Workstation or NT server is 32 MB

  • 10 MB minimum available disk space required

  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

  • One of the following communication protocols (refer to note):
    • TCP/IP, which is included in the base Windows NT 4 product package

    • NetBIOS, which is available through IBM LAN Support program

    • IPX/SPX

    • Named Pipes
Note: Refer to the Software Announcements in the Reference Information section for the communication protocols which are supported by the specific server platform.

The ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT contains the library you will need to link with the Oracle7 EBU or Oracle8 RMAN. Once the EBU or RMAN is linked with this library, database objects can be sent to the configured ADSM server.

For information on the latest version of Oracle or Windows NT that is supported by the ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT, you may check the ADSM Web site at:

Performance Considerations: ADSM performance will vary depending upon a customer's particular configuration, the client/server options, and customization.



Planning Information

Packaging: With each order, the following basic materials are shipped to all ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT customers:

  • CD-ROM containing the machine-readable code for ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT support and a softcopy of the Installation and User's Guide

  • The following hardcopy publications: 
       ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle                        SH26-4086
    Backup on Windows NT
    Installation and User's Guide

    
   ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle                        GH26-4087
    Backup on Windows NT
    License Information

    
   IBM Program License Agreement                       Z125-3301



Security, Auditability, and Control

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT uses the security and auditability features of Oracle and the ADSM server operating system.

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

ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT has one charge unit, the install. An additional install is required for each Oracle server using ADSMConnect Agent for Oracle Backup on Windows NT. Multiple Oracle database instances on a single machine only require one install. In the Oracle Parallel environment, one install is required for each physical CPU on which the Oracle agent is run.

An ADSM user registration is required for each Oracle server or workstation using an ADSMConnect Agent. If you want to run multiple Oracle Agents on one machine using multiple User Registrations, you must purchase the desired number of User Registrations. Refer to the Ordering Information section in the Software Announcement for the ADSM server of interest, listed in the Reference Information section. 

                            Order
Program Name/               Type           Feature       Part
Description                 Number         Number        Number


ADSMConnect Agent for       5801-AAR       3039          04L9185
 Oracle Backup on
 Windows NT Program
 Package -- CD-ROM


ADSMConnect Agent for       5802-AAR       2542          04L9189
 Oracle Backup on
 Windows NT 1 Install



TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.

Limited Warranty Applies: Yes

Program Services: Available until January 31, 2001

Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages

Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No

Support Line: Personal Systems

Passport Advantage Applies: Yes

AIX (R)/UNIX (R) Upgrade Protection Applies: No

Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No

Variable Charges Apply: No



CHARGES

The charges 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. 

                              Order                       One-
                              Type      Feature  Part     Time
Program Name/Description      Number    Number   Number   Charge


ADSMConnect Agent for         5801-AAR  3039     04L9185  $995
 Oracle Backup on Windows NT
 Program Package -- CD-ROM


ADSMConnect Agent for         5802-AAR  2542     04L9189   915
 Oracle Backup on Windows NT
 1 Install

Support Line is covered under the Support Line contract for the specific ADSM Version 2 or Version 3 server. For more information, contact IBM Support Family Information Center at 800-742-9235.

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