IBM Websphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP Nonstop Kernel Extends Integrator′S Platform Coverage

Software Announcement September 24, 2002

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IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel extends integrator′s platform coverage

Overview WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel delivers business At a glance WebSphere MQ Integrator integration through information Broker for HP NonStop Kernel, connectivity. It enables: Integrate, link, and control central to the IBM WebSphere information flow between your • software platform, helps you: Connection of disparate, business systems incompatible business systems so • Create, deploy, and control that information can be accessed Available in 2002: regardless of where it resides message-based business • solutions HP NonStop Kernel platform • Intelligent routing of information support • based on the content of the Integrate existing applications • with new e-business requirements information being sent National Language Support (U.S. English and Japanese) • • Publication of relevant Integrate applications within • enterprises information only to those Improved message repository interested manager (MRM) support for • Connect applications between XML messages, performance, enterprises and their suppliers • Delivery of information to mobile and tagged messages devices, quickly and securely WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker is • Extensions to ESQL capability available on the following platforms: Key prerequisites • DTD import capability • HP-UX Refer to the Hardware and Software • Message aggregation capability • Solaris requirements sections. • AIX Available in 2003: • Windows NT , Windows 2000 Planned availability dates • z/OS • Visual debugging tools • HP NonStop Kernel • October 31, 2002: Electronic • Support for plug-in input nodes ′ Software Delivery What s new • Ability to author plug-in nodes • November 29, 2002: Physical written in Java WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Media HP NonStop Kernel enhances the • MRM multipart tagged message flexibility and appeal of WebSphere • February 28, 2003: Physical support for formats such as EDI MQ Integrator. It is designed and Media and SWIFT implemented to maximize the advantages of the combination of the • User Name Server HP NonStop Server platform and IBM′s WebSphere MQ software. Open, yet secure...WebSphere MQ (See Description for more details.) Integrator cross-platform middleware is scalable and Span the divide between business manageable. processes and make consistent For ordering, contact: information accessible within and Your IBM representative, an IBM Business between enterprises. Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 Business integration The IBM WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration software and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers.

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IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 202-239 WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel Description uses WebSphere MQ to send and receive messages between applications. Operations performed on the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop messages include: Kernel • Filtering

WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel • Computing (based on message content) technology is a powerful information broker that selects • Augmenting messages from business data and distributes information to the applications, databases, and people that need it. • Applying a variety of rules and routing functions, including publish and subscribe WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel maximizes the advantages of your HP NonStop Server Message formats can be self-defining, using XML, or environment, while maintaining full, standard defined using an IBM-provided format repository or functionality. The product′s multi-process, multi-threaded third-party message dictionaries. Predefined templates architecture provides good scalability for a mixed mean WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop workload including database operations, as well as Kernel can exchange information with major packaged CPU-intensive operations such as message applications. transformations. The ease by which you can integrate your NonStop applications using WebSphere MQ Benefits Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel has been significantly enhanced by allowing custom plug-in nodes WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel to use native HP NonStop communication mechanisms. offers flexibility for customers who do not need the rules For example, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP and formatter functions but require all the other functions NonStop Kernel can be configured with a custom input provided by WebSphere MQ Integrator. node that can act as a TS/MP server; you can use TS/MP requester applications to drive integration message flows Benefits include: directly. The combination of WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel and MQSeries for NSK • Tagged Message Support running on the NonStop Server platform provides a − Ability to handle all types of industry message fault-tolerant, easy-to-use, flexible, and scalable platform formats for your enterprise integration hub. − Wider application to industry solutions Users can implement realtime, application-to-application message transformation and intelligent message routing • Enables industry-standard messages (SWIFT, EDI), quickly and easily. It is flexible so applications can be using complementary SupportPacs and IBM Services added, extended, or replaced within information flows. − A range of message format library support WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel − Solutions using these technologies is a cross-platform middleware application integration engine. This powerful information broker manages: • XML enhancements to the Message Repository Manager (MRM) • Business information integration − Supports industry-standard XML formats • Application integration − All formats integrated and managed consistently • Integrated application data with business data and builds a dynamic distribution mechanism for • Java environment for plug-in nodes information for users to subscribe to applications − Support for Java APIs when developing custom • Visualization of application flow through the use of a plug-ins graphical development environment − Industry momentum exploited for Java program In addition, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP − Easier availability of skills to rapidly integrate NonStop Kernel: industry technologies through an open framework • Works closely with relational databases to augment • Plug-in API extensions (input nodes) messages and also to warehouse data − • Any industry application connects to the integration Can distribute messages, using a dynamic broker regardless of protocol publish/subscribe mechanism that enables the subscriber to filter messages based on content − Simpler, more direct integration across your enterprise • Exploits the transactional control offered by WebSphere MQ to provide end-to-end transactional integrity between applications Features

• Is architected with a library of nodes produced by IBM Improved MRM: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP and delivered with the product NonStop Kernel includes a new version of the MRM with significantly enhanced support for XML messages and Further plug-in nodes and parsers can be downloaded. support for industry-standard “tag-delimited” message WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop formats such as SWIFT, EDI, and AL3 (ACORD). Kernel does not contain the rules and formatter support found in WebSphere MQ Integrator. Extensions to the Logical Model Customers, Business Partners, or other third parties may • Explicit cardinal attributes — MRM supports four basic add to these functions by developing further plug-ins for cardinal attributes (one, one or more, one or zero, zero use with this open framework concept.

202-239 -2- or more) plus the ability to extend this to cardinal • Tag separator — A reserved string that separates the attributes such as (more than two and less than six). tag from its field • Sequence and Choice — Compound types have a • Continuation character — Indicates the continuation of composition property that defines how they are field data onto a new line composed of their type members. In a sequence, the • — type members (if present) must appear in the order Escape character Used so that special reserved specified. At most, one of the type members can characters (such as delimiters) can be included as part appear. of data • — • OrderedSet and UnorderedSet — Two further Reserved characters String that specifies special composition types required for XML modeling allow reserved characters that must be preceded by the compound types to be composed of other types. This escape character if they are to be included as part of is to allow modeling of DTD elements whose content the data specs include parentheses; for example, (A,B | (C,D). • Message-begin delimiter — Special reserved character • Support for ANY, EMPTY, and MIXED element content. used to indicate start of a message body • — • XML attribute support — Allows XML attributes to be Message-end delimiter Special reserved character modeled as child elements. This also implies that a used to indicate end of a message body compound type can have a value (previously only Specializations of this TWF layer are provided with preset simple types held values). values for: • Support for DATE/TIME/DATETIME datatypes. • SWIFT (ISO 15022) • More than one CWF format may be defined per • EDI — X.12 (ISO 9735) and EDIFACT message set. • ACORD/AL3

• Application Header — A structure may be specified to Enhanced support for plug-in node developers: The be used as an application header for all messages in plug-in node API enables customers and Business the set. Many XML message sets are designed in a Partners to write additional input nodes for WebSphere header/body pattern. Distinguishing a header in this MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel. way allows WebSphere MQ Integrator to read the header to ascertain the message type of the body. A new set of Java objects and classes is provided to support the development and deployment of plug-in • — User-definable properties A message designer can nodes written in Java. This new interface provides access add new attribute/value pairs for an element or type to the full range of function required for the development modeled in the MRM. These properties are accessible of new plug-in nodes. at runtime. New ESQL features: The SELECT function allows arbitrary New XML mapping layer: A new “XML layer” in the data restructuring of message trees, even those with nested model allows the following aspects of the mapping repetitions. The SQL standard CREATE PROCEDURE, between the logical model and physical XML to be CREATE FUNCTION, and CALL statements are introduced. defined: Database stored procedures defined to the broker by the • Control whether XML descriptors and doctype are CREATE PROCEDURE statement can be invoked by the generated or not and control their content CALL statement. This allows stored procedures to have proper parameter type matching and to return output • Customize the XML root element name to allow values. Field references may now contain expressions for messages other than native MRM messages to be the type, name, and index of fields, allowing fields whose modeled names are not known until runtime to be accessed without the slow EVAL statement. • Identify or specify an element name or value in the XML as containing the message-type identifier Other improvements • Identify the XML element and attribute names to be • Version control for plug-in nodes used for child elements (unless defined in this layer), • Control Center security exit the default is to use the logical model′s element • User-written events identifier • Partial parsing • Render logical datatypes into their physical representation in the XML (particularly the rendering Transaction processing SupportPacs of DATE/TIME/ DATETIME), which can also be customized Each SupportPac supplies a particular function or service that can be used with one or more of the In addition, the range of supported identifiers includes any WebSphere MQ products. valid XML element name, without the “:” character (in other words, it must start with a letter or underscore and New SupportPacs are available: can continue with letters, digits, underscores, hyphens, or full stops). • Remote read log (IH05) • Command line import/export/deploy (ICO1) Tagged format support: A new Tag Wire Format (TWF) • XML schema message format importer (IO01) layer in the message model allows the physical mapping • WSMQI — SAP IDoc Solution (IA0P) to be defined for tag-delimited strings: • WSMQI — WSMQI — FIX Solution (IA0Q) • WSMQI — Enabler Plan (ID07) • Tag indicator — A reserved string that delimits the • WSMQI — Bus Int Adapter Utility (IO02) start of a tagged value • WSMQI — SWIFT Solution (IA0T) • Tag terminator — A reserved string that delimits the end of a tagged value

-3- 202-239 Visit the Transaction Processing SupportPacs library: • Intelligent routing of information only to those interested http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries/txppacs • Delivery of information to mobile devices, quickly and securely Product positioning WebSphere MQ, which integrates over 35 platforms, provides the base messaging functions for servers and You need to integrate applications — existing and new — clients, and assures once-only message delivery. to realize your e-business goals. WebSphere Data Interchange allows you to transform The WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms WebSphere MQ Integrator messages into electronic data and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop interchange (EDI) formats quickly and efficiently. Kernel programs represent IBM′s response to this market need. WebSphere MQ Everyplace brings the benefits of assured message delivery and dependable security to the The WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms failure-prone environment of mobile working. and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel address business and application integration by WebSphere Adapters provide the framework and tools to helping you manage information, connectivity, and flow. build and customize adapters for existing, newly This allows you to: packaged or custom-developed applications. The WebSphere adapters simplify information exchange with • Integrate existing applications with existing or new popular packaged software such as that from SAP and applications J.D. Edwards. • Visualize the application flow with a graphical WebSphere MQ Integrator (formerly MQSeries development environment Integrator) and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker provide powerful information brokers that include a one-to-many • Transform, augment, and route message-based data connectivity model plus transformation, intelligent between high-performance systems routing, and information flow modelling across multiple, • Deploy, configure, and manage application integration disparate business systems. flows requiring multiple run-times WebSphere MQ Workflow, a business process System connectivity is typically enhanced into application management system, enables the definition, execution, integration by developers who write code to capture, and swift change of complete business processes that evaluate, translate, and reformat data from source span systems, applications, and people. applications to a format understood by destination applications. WebSphere Business Integrator provides an end-to-end business process integration solution that leverages all This can be simplified at design, development, and the products listed above, enabling the creation, maintenance stages by using WebSphere MQ Integrator execution, and management of processes that span Broker for HP NonStop Kernel, rather than traditional diverse applications and enterprises. programming techniques, saving time, effort, and costs for your organization. Reference information Positioning business integration For further information on WebSphere MQ Integrator The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business products, refer to the following Software Announcements: integration products and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, • 202-129, dated June 4, 2002 reaching across business channels, trading partners, and • Web customers. 201-315, dated November 6, 2001 • 201-140, dated May 8, 2001 Business Integration is one of the capabilities delivered by the WebSphere software platform, along with user • 200-071, dated April 4, 2000 reach and experience and foundation and tools. For more information on WebSphere MQ family Business Integration can be achieved through one of four enhancements, refer to these Software Announcements: styles of integration: • 299-149, dated June 15, 1999 • Integration at the user′s desktop — Delivering online the needed information to the right people • 200-070, dated April 4, 2000 • Build to integrate — Developing integrated applications For information on Business Application Adapters and Connectors, refer to the following Software • Process integration — Automating procedures Announcements: involving many applications • 202-067, dated April 2, 2002 • Information connectivity — Integrating your different applications on many different platforms • 201-141, dated May 8, 2001 WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel • 201-034, dated February 13, 2001 delivers Business Integration through information connectivity, it enables: • Connection of disparate, incompatible business systems so that information can be accessed regardless of where it resides

202-239 -4- Trademarks

z/OS, SupportPac, and Everyplace are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. MQ Integrator, WebSphere, AIX, and MQSeries are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. HP and NonStop are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

-5- 202-239 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information

September 24, 2002

Hardcopy PDF Education support Title publication on CD?

The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, WebSphere MQ Integrator GC34-6198 Yes to include the enhancements described in this Broker for HP NonStop Kernel announcement. Installation and Customization Guide Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker GC34-6177 Yes available. for Windows NT  For WebSphere MQ courses, access: and Windows 2000 Installation Guide http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker GC34-6167 Yes Introduction and Planning Call IBM Learning Services in the U.S. at 800-IBM-TEACH WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6168 Yes (426-8322) for education catalogs, schedules, and Using the Control Center enrollments. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6171 Yes Administration Guide WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker GC34-6169 Yes Offering Information Messages WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6170 Yes Product information is available through the Offering Programming Guide Information Web site: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6172 Yes http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi ESQL Reference WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6173 Yes Problem Determination Guide WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker SC34-6174 Yes Publications Working with Messages

The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by Updated PDF files can be downloaded from the Web after order number/product number. Customers currently availability. subscribing to PNS will receive notifications automatically Hardcopy books can be ordered from country program by e-mail. To subscribe, visit: libraries after planned availability. To order, contact your http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/pns/ IBM representative, quoting SBOF-5443 for WebSphere MQ Integrator books. The IBM Publications Center Portal: Related books: WebSphere MQ family http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order Order The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository Title number for IBM product publications and marketing material, with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are MQSeries Planning Guide GC33-1349 provided, as well as payment options via credit card. MQSeries for Compaq NonStop GC34-5887 Many publications are available online in various file Kernel, V5.1 Quick Beginnings formats, which can be downloaded free of charge. MQSeries Application SC33-0807 PNS subscribers most often order their publications via Programming Guide the Publication Center. The following books are available MQSeries Application SC33-1673 for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Programming Reference Kernel: MQSeries Application SX33-6095 Programming Reference Summary MQSeries Programmable SC33-1482 System Management MQSeries Command Reference SC33-1369 MQSeries Intercommunication SC33-1872 MQSeries Introduction to GC33-0805 Messaging & Queuing MQSeries Messages GC33-1876 MQSeries System SC33-1873 Administration MQSeries Using C++ SC33-1877 MQSeries Clients GC33-1632

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IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 202-239 Order IBM MQSeries for Compaq NonStop Kernel, V5.1 (not Title number supplied, must be purchased separately)

MQSeries Queue Manager SC34-5349 Java requirements Clusters • Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.2.2 for Control MQSeries Brochure G511-1908 Center MQSeries Using Java SC34-5456 MQSeries Administration SC34-5390 • JRE 1.3 for Configuration Manager Interface Programming Guide and Reference • NonStop Server for Java V2.1 at level AAO (for the MQSeries Business GC34-5440 Broker) Partner Directory Databases Additional hardcopy documentation can be ordered • DB2 V6.1 (Fix Pack 7 or Fix Pack 8), DB2 V7.1 (GA separately for a fee. Level Fix Pack 3 or Fix Pack 4), or DB2 V7.2 (GA Level or Fix Pack 4) for the Control Center and Displayable softcopy publications: WebSphere MQ Configuration Manager Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel manuals are Transactional support is available on HP NonStop offered in displayable softcopy form. SQL/MX for the Broker The displayable manuals are part of the basic Refer to the WebSphere MQ Home Page for the latest machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the information: same media type as the basic machine-readable material. http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries These displayable manuals are available in PDF format. Search for product 5724-D52 WebSphere MQ Integrator The U.S. English PDFs are provided as a searchable Broker for HP NonStop Kernel V2.1. Adobe Acrobat PDF package. This package comprises of a set of panels, books, and index files linked together to provide a stand-alone method of searching the Interoperability WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel library, using Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. For details on WebSphere MQ family platforms, messaging links, gateways, and interfaces, WebSphere MQ Integrator platforms, WebSphere Data Interchange, Technical information MQSeries Workflow platforms, and additional information, access: Hardware requirements http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/platforms Server products Performance considerations: Major performance • IBM xSeries and Intel -based systems (or improvements are included in the string class, parser, and equivalent), various manufacturers MRM components within this release of the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel. Improved • HP NonStop S-series server, with at least two message flow rates within the product reduce the processors (with 2 GB of RAM per processor) and associated processor costs. 1 GB of disk space (for installation) Refer to published Performance Information available • Communications hardware that supports TCP/IP or from the WebSphere MQ Web site: SNA • http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/mqseries/ Personal computer with a CD-ROM drive and network txppacs/txpm2.html#cat2 connection to the S-series Server (required for both installation and supporting the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker Control Center and Configuration Planning information Manager) Use of components on separate machines: WebSphere Software requirements MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel consists of several components: Message Broker, User Name Server, Control Center, and • Message broker Configuration Manager • Configuration manager • Microsoft Windows NT, V4.0 (with SP6a) • User name server • Database manager • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Server and • Control center Advanced Server (with SP2) (Toleration Mode only) Each component may be installed only on a single • HP NonStop Kernel G06.18, or later, and OSS (for machine at time under the terms and conditions of the development) WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel • HP NonStop SQL/MX software V1.8 and a compatible license, except for the Control Center, which may be level of SQL/MP installed on multiple machines provided they are all used in conjunction with the same message broker machine. Check the HP NonStop Kernel documentation for the latest patch level of the operating system and The Message Broker component determines how capacity development subsystem. unit requirements are calculated. Calculations must be made using the appropriate type of processor for the operating system in use.

202-239 -2- Capacity unit requirements contains program code and PDF files of the publications for viewing online. The CD-ROMs also contain the The charge unit for WebSphere MQ Integrator servers is complete appropriate WebSphere MQ programs based on capacity units, with each processor group necessary to run WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for requiring a certain number of capacity units. HP NonStop Kernel on the specified platforms. Processor Group List The WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel media pack contains: Total MQSeries Capacity Units • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Description Required Kernel V2.1 CD-ROM Intel(1) Uniprocessor Machines N/A(2) 2 • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Windows NT and Intel 2─way SMP Machines 4 RISC 1─2 Processors per box/SP Node Windows 2000 CD-ROM Intel/RISC 3─8 Processors per box/SP Node 8 • Intel/RISC 9─23 Processors per box/SP Node 16 WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Intel/RISC 24 or more Processors N/A(2) 30 Kernel for Windows NT and Windows 2000: DB2 V7.1 per box/SP Node (English and EMEA Languages) CD-ROM • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop 1 Intel machines include compatible processors such as Cyrix Kernel for Windows NT and Windows 2000: DB2 V7.1 and AMD. (English and AP Languages) CD-ROM 2 Not applicable for HP NonStop Server. • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker V2.1 Supplement • Customers ordering a new license of a WebSphere MQ CD-ROM Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel server product should use the capacity unit table. • MQSeries V5.2.1 for Windows NT and Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM Transferability • MQSeries V5.2 Clients CD-ROM • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop • IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Kernel Capacity Units are only transferable across WebSphere MQ Integrator platforms. Electronic software delivery (ESD) • An upgrade path using Passport Advantage is Passport Advantage customers can download ESD images provided to enable existing use authorization (capacity from the following Web site: units) to be migrated to a WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel product at a functionally http://www.lotus.com/home.nsf/welcome/passport enhanced version or release level. Business Partners can download the above images from • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop the following Web site: Kernel Capacity Units are not transferable to other WebSphere MQ family products covered by http://www2.software.ibm.com/partnerweb/ WebSphere MQ Integrator capacity units, WebSphere bpsoftware.nsf/ MQ Integrator Broker capacity units, MQSeries capacity units, and MQSeries Workflow capacity units. This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and License Passport Advantage media packs: Passport Advantage Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for customers can download an ESD image of WebSphere acceptance at the time of installation of the program. The MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel and receive license and LI will be stored in a directory such as a media pack. LICENSE.TXT for future reference.

Customer responsibilities: You must provide at least the Security, auditability, and control minimum hardware and software environments in which the licensed programs operate. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel uses the security and auditability features of the You must identify the machine on which you will install the workstation or server operating system. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel product, and purchase the required number of capacity In addition, WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP units with your order. NonStop Kernel implements a level of security including access control of queues and authorization between Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. message queue managers. PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by hardware or software. PD is complete only when the The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection and cause of the problem is identified. This assessment implementation of security features, administration includes examination of available symptoms using the PD procedures and appropriate controls in application procedures documented in the product. systems and communication facilities. Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined Ordering information to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program This product is available only via Passport Advantage. It (SCP), an application program, or another source. is not available as shrinkwrap. Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and support responsibility. • Product Group: WSMQIBHN • Product Identifier Description: (PID) Packaging: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel media consists of multiple CD-ROMs. It

-3- 202-239 • WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Entitled maintenance offerings Kernel: (5724-D52) • Part Sub ID/ Product Category: MQSERIES Description number description WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel uses a charge unit called a capacity unit. Multiple capacity WebSphere MQ BA07NML WSMQIBHNSB01/ units will need to be purchased depending on the Integrator WBSPH MQ INTEG applicable processor group on which WebSphere MQ Broker,V2.1, BROKER HP NSK Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel is installed. HP NSK GA1, CAP U Media Pack, Ordering instructions Multilingual

1. Refer to the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP WebSphere MQ BA08CML WSMQIBHNSB01/ NonStop Kernel Processor Group List table shown in Integrator WBSPH MQ INTEG the Planning information section of this Broker,V2.1, BROKER HP NSK announcement. HP NSK GA2, CAP U Media Pack, 2. Input the number of servers in each tier. Multilingual 3. Total the number of capacity units per tier by multiplying the number of servers per tier by the number of capacity units per tier. Terms and conditions 4. Look up the Licensed Software maintenance Passport This product is available only via Passport Advantage. It Advantage number required based on the duration is not available as shrinkwrap. (one or two years). Licensing: IPLA. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required 5. Order the above part number and specify the total for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered capacity unit quantity (ref. 3) plus a copy of the media. outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are For example: If the customer has two servers in Tier 2 license only and do not include Software Maintenance. and two servers in Tier 3, the total number of capacity This software license includes Software Maintenance, units required = 24 (2 * 4 plus 2 * 8) previously referred to as Software Subscription and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for HP NonStop Kernel Technical Support. V2.1 Media Pack delivers the following support: LI form number: L-SBRY-5CTFGU Passport Advantage customer — Media Pack entitlement details Limited warranty applies: Yes

Part Program services: Available until December 31, 2004. Program name number Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days for HP NonStop Kernel V2.1 from the invoice date to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it for a refund. This GA1 Media Pack BA07NML applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Multilingual GA2 Media Pack BA08CML Copy and use on home/portable computer: No Multilingual Capacity Unit LIC/SW D51NNLL Volume orders (IVO): No MAINT 1 ANNIV Capacity Unit LIC/SW D51NPLL Passport Advantage applies: Yes, and through the MAINT 2 ANNIV Passport Advantage Web site at: Capacity Unit LIC/SW E00IKLL http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage MAINT RNWL 1ANNIV Capacity Unit SW D51NQLL Usage restriction: Yes MAINT AFT LIC 1 ANNIV Customers with active maintenance or subscription for MQSeries: The program includes a copy of MQSeries. the following products are entitled to receive the For each PoE, you are authorized to install and use corresponding media pack. MQSeries in association with your use of the program. You are authorized to install two copies of MQSeries for Note: Refer to the At a Glance section for specific use with the program. You are authorized to use elements of: MQSeries only with messages generated for the program, and not for other purposes. To use MQSeries for other GA1 — Available in 2002 purposes, you must acquire a separate nonrestricted PoE GA2 — Available in 2003 for an MQSeries software product which authorizes such use.

DB2: The program includes a copy of IBM DB2 Universal Database (DB2). For each Proof of Entitlement, you are authorized to install and use DB2 in association with your use of the program. You are authorized to install one copy of DB2 for use with the program. You are authorized to use DB2 only for the storage and management of data generated by the program, and not for other data

202-239 -4- management purposes. You are authorized to use DB2 http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/ only for the storage and management of data generated guides/handbook.html by the program, but specifically excluding use for application data. To use DB2 for other purposes, you Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the must acquire a separate (nonrestricted) PoE for DB2 design and development of applications, your use of Universal Database software that authorizes such use. programs in other than their specified operating environment or failures caused by products for which IBM Microsoft data access components: The program is not responsible under this agreement. includes a copy of Microsoft Data Access Components For more information about the Passport Advantage (MDAC). 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