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January 19, 1999 Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1
(Corrected on January 27, 1999)
In the Basic Machine-Readable Material section media features were added.
At a Glance
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Software Requirements
Planned Availability DateDescriptionBy having an enterprise server capability for Novell networks, customers can consolidate and reduce the number of servers they manage. Specifically, this release offers Novell Directory Services (NDS). The organization of the NDS tree enables centralized administration by giving supervisors the capability to log-in to the tree on any server (including S/390) and administer any objects for the tree. This permits single point of control for administering object rights (permissions) and for adding, changing or deleting users, files, printers, servers, and so forth. The Directory tree is a loosely-coupled database. The tree's hierarchy of objects is grouped into logical entities called "partitions" which typically represent local/regional collections of network information. Each partition is physically represented by multiple "replicas", which reside on specific servers. For example, a Directory tree may have partitions for each of three branches (Boston, NYC, and Washington), and each partition may have three (the suggested minimum from Novell) replicas on individual servers for a total of nine physical replicas which together form the logical tree. These replicas can provide redundancy and thus, recovery, should any particular server become unavailable. The industry-acknowledged strength of OS/390 is its availability, recovery, and capacity. Customers can move more of their tree replicas onto the S/390 server, thus reducing the requirement for multiple servers that currently hold replicas. This is the fundamental idea behind server consolidation. Note: Having an OS/390 server in the network does not eliminate the need for other servers. As mentioned above, there should be a minimum of three replicas for each partition. NetWare customers can reduce the need to maintain and administer a large number of servers for recovery purposes. They can simplify their administration of the Directory tree by storing the replicas on the OS/390 server. Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 is installed via SMP/E. After the installation is complete, customer must configure the OS/390 server to their specifications as described in the Installation/Configuration Guide . Customers, who use IPX protocols, will require the Fast Ethernet OSA2 feature with updated Licensed Internal Code (LIC). Year 2000This 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 twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. Product PositioningNovell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 is specifically designed to meet the requirements of customers who require centralized management of their network environment from a single point of control, the S/390 Server. Novell Network Services for OS/390 can help customers consolidate their existing Novell NDS Servers. Customers running OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 or later will be able to exploit Novell Network Services for OS/390 capabilities — centralized network, security, and directory services across heterogeneous enterprise-wide environments. Hardware and Software Support ServicesSmoothStart™/Installation Services: IBM SmoothStart or Installation Services will not be provided for Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1. Reference InformationSoftware Announcement 298-278 , dated August 18, 1998.
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Technical InformationSpecified Operating Environment
Planning InformationSecurity, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the OS/390. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering InformationNew LicenseesOrders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date. New users of Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 should specify:
Type Model
5655 B12
Basic License: To order Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Select the following feature number for no-charge billing: Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1
OTC
Feature Number
0001
Specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium shown below. Basic Machine-Readable Material: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium.
9/6250 3480 4-mm
Product Tape Cartridge DAT
Novell Network Service 5801 5802 5700
for OS/390 Release 1
Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to specify the delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders. Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program.
Feature
Description Number
Initial Shipments
Serial Number Only (suppresses shipment 3444
of media and documentation)
Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470
shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471
initial shipment of media)
Update Shipments
Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480
update shipment of documentation)
Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481
update shipment of media)
Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482
shipment of media and documentation)
Expedite Shipments
Local IBM Office Expedite 3445
(for IBM use only)
Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446
($30 charge for each product)
Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery Solutions (SDS) receives the order. SDS will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. Unlicensed Documentation: A memo, program directory and one copy of the following pubs are included in the basic material package.
Order
Title Number
Novell Network Services for GA22-7361
OS/390 Release 1 LPS
Novell Network Services for GA22-7312
OS/390 Release 1 Installation
Additional publications will available from the following Internet URL: The publications available on the internet will also be part of the OS/390 collection kit (CDROM), SK2T-6700, in March 1999. This CDROM is automatically sent to all OS/390 licensees of record by mid-April 1999. These publications include:
Order
Title Number
Novell Network Services for OS/390 GA22-7312
Release 1 Installation
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7313
Release 1 Concepts
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7314
Release 1 Introduction to NDS
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7316
Release 1 Messages
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7317
Release 1 Supervising the Network
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7318
Release 1 Utility Reference
Novell Network Services for OS/390 SA22-7342
Release 1 SCHEMA
Additional copies of unlicensed publications will be available for a fee after product availability. These copies may be ordered from your IBM representative, through the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) or by direct order. Displayable Softcopy Publications: Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 manuals will be offered in BookManager®-displayable softcopy form in March 1999. The files are automatically shipped on the OS/390 collection kit CD-ROM (SK2T-6700) in March 1999. This CD-ROM will automatically be sent to all OS/390 licensees of record by mid-April 1999. These displayable manuals can be used with BookManager READ, an OS/390 element, in any of the supported environments or with the IBM Library Readers for DOS, OS/2®, and Windows™, which are included at no charge on the CD-ROMs. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files on CD-ROM. Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Terms and ConditionsLicensing: IBM Customer Agreement Designated Machine: Not required Indexed Monthly License Charge (IMLC) Applies: No Educational Allowance: Yes, to qualified education customers. Version-To-Version Upgrade Credits Apply: No Licensed Program Materials Availability
Testing Period: Two Months (Basic License only)
Support Center applies: Yes
Access is available through
the IBM Support Center
Available until discontinued: 12 months written notice
Novell Network Services for OS/390 includes both server and client code parts. The server code part is the complete set of code required for the OS/390 server. The client code consists of client utilities only. IBM is providing the client code for customer convenience, on an "AS IS" basis without warranty of any kind. IBM has no obligations, warranty or otherwise, with respect to the client code. The customer needs an additional portion of client access code that is not included in the program package (refer to below for additional details about Novell Netware client code). Central service for suspected defects in the Novell Network Services for OS/390 server software code is provided by the IBM Support Center within the customers geography. Novell NetWare client code: In order for a Netware or PC client to communicate with Novell Network Server code (code running on S/390), the Novell Netware client software must be installed on the client. IBM suggests that you download the client software from Novell Web site This will ensure that you are using the latest Novell Client code. ChargesThe 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.
Basic
One-Time
Program Number Charge
5655-B12 $0
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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