Software Announcement April 4, 2000

IBM MQSeries Version 5.1 for Tru64 and MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2 — New Platform Support in the MQSeries Family

Overview MQSeries family At a Glance ′ MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 IBM s open, scalable, UNIX industrial-strength messaging and MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX information infrastructure enables joins the MQSeries family MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX enterprises and their partners to joins the other MQSeries Version 5.1 integrate business processes to form • Support for multiple queue products offering the most advanced an efficient enterprise- or managers messaging functions available, community-wide system. • Enabling clusters of queue including: Different hardware and software managers to: • platforms can behave as if they were Even tighter business integration − Dynamically share workload designed to work together. You are for your IT systems − Improve availability • no longer constrained by platform Benefits from new dynamic − Improve throughput workload distribution incompatibility. • Exploitation of MQSeries • Administration of clustered technology consistent across all Your business operation can be queue managers captured and turned into intelligent the key distributed platforms and • OS/390 rules that: Maximum message size 100 MB • You gain: • Merge information from • Message queue size 2 GB − Scalability databases and other sources − • Includes MQSeries client Availability • Route the information to its target − Usability • Publish/Subscribe Product Your business process flows can be Extension Applications can operate as defined, visualized, modified, and publishers or subscribers or automated to yield significant quality • Compaq TruCluster Category 2 publish/subscribe broker on this and productivity improvements. SupportPac platform. MQSeries is a key technology for MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq Compaq TruClusters are supported IBM e-business and for transporting Tru64 UNIX for improved failover and hardware workflow data. It is the key • fault tolerance. technology for IBM business Connects SAP R/3 with other integration. programs across IBM and MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq compatible platforms Tru64 UNIX Key Prerequisites For ordering, contact: MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Tru64 UNIX, a new addition to the Any Compaq Alpha hardware Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at MQSeries link for R/3 products, supported by the specified operating 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 connects your existing R/3 business system versions. applications with other R/3, R/2, or non-SAP applications across the Planned Availability Date 35-plus platforms supported by MQSeries. April 14, 2000 Your programming resources are Referenced Category 2 SupportPacs used efficiently, applications are and Product Extensions may not be easily adaptable and more flexible, available until after this date. and network management is easier. Programs become independent of communications protocols and the availability of systems.

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

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 200-073 Description OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) MQSeries technology is available to qualified OEM for New for MQSeries product integration via the IBM OEM organization. Prospective OEMs can discuss details of the arrangement MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX exploits the diverse by contacting the IBM OEM Worldwide Software Sales features of the Compaq Tru64 UNIX system. Functional team at: parity with the other MQSeries V5.1 products offers even http://[email protected] tighter business integration for your IT systems. You are better positioned to incorporate enhancements in the MQSeries family of products. Year 2000

MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1 This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or Remote administration is supported through the receiving date data within and between the twentieth and MQSeries Explorer, an element of MQSeries for twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for Windows NT , V5.1. This provides a GUI for example, hardware, software, and ) used with the administering the elements of your MQSeries network, product properly exchange accurate date data with it. including MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX. Support for multiple queue managers offers increased flexibility in The service end date for this Year 2000 ready product is configuration. Queue manager clustering simplifies December 31, 2002. administration significantly. Administration may also be carried out using the PCF command line feature, the Web Admin feature, or one of the many third-party system Product Positioning management products. Scalability of MQSeries applications on the Compaq Tru64 MQSeries Family UNIX is improved by increases in message and message queue size when compared to MQSeries V2.2.1 on Digital The family of products based on IBM′s industry-leading UNIX. MQSeries Bindings for Java and support for MQSeries software helps companies: multithreaded programs assist in integrating MQSeries into advanced e-business applications. • Address business integration issues quickly and economically • Features Become more agile • Stay flexible • • Maintain customer orientation Support for multiple queue managers. • Gain competitive position and stay there • Cluster (or groups) of queue managers. The MQSeries family allows companies to maximize − Dynamically share workload. e-business opportunities by: − Balance workload. • − Leveraging existing resources Reroute workload if a system component fails or • network path becomes unavailable. Improving speed-to-market • Anticipating IT changes as their business changes • Administration of clusters of queue managers is easier and quicker. IBM Business Integration consists of three offerings under the MQSeries brand designed to complement each other: • Queue managers in the same cluster can be on different platforms or physically remote from one 1. MQSeries for secure and reliable communication of another. application messages over a wide range of platforms. • Multithreaded application support. 2. MQSeries Integrator for transformation and routing of application message contents as transmitted via • MQSeries Bindings for Java are combined into a single MQSeries. It is optimized for high-volume, in-storage Java package with the MQSeries client for Java to transformation of messages. provide uniform Java programming interface. 3. MQSeries Workflow for integration of application • Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V4.0 and V5.0 supported, Web components via predefined workflow models. Admin, Internet gateway, TruCluster Category 2 Supportpac, Publish/Subscribe Product Extension. Trademarks • Support for Oracle databases and BEA Tuxedo. SupportPac is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries • Separately available MQSeries link for R/3 allows you or both. to link your R/3 applications to other applications. MQSeries and OS/390 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United Migration and Upgrade States or other countries or both. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of , Inc. Technical guidance on migrating from the existing version UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and of MQSeries for Digital UNIX, V2.2.1 to the V5.1 offering other countries exclusively through X/Open Company on Compaq Tru64 UNIX will be provided via product Limited. documentation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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April 4, 2000

kit entitled, Transaction Processing and Data Collection Education Support (SK2T-0730).

The appropriate curriculum includes enhancements Manuals can be displayed with the BookManager described in this announcement. Library Reader licensed programs that are provided on the collection kit. Terms and conditions for use of the Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are machine-readable files are shipped with the files. available. Obtaining the Kit For MQSeries courses, refer to URL: Note: The kit is updated on a regular basis, but not http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries necessarily at the same time as availability of a new For education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments, call product or publication release.: Copies of the CD-ROM IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACh (426-8322). can be obtained for a fee through the Publication Notification Service (PNS) or PUBORDER. Offering Information MQSeries is a member of the International Middleware Association (IMWA) and the Electronic Messaging Product Information is available through OITOOL at: Association (EMA). http://www.ibm.com/wwoi Technical Information

Publications Hardware Requirements MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1: Any Compaq The following books contain information pertaining to processor capable of running Tru64 UNIX, V4.0 or V5.0 MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX , V5.1. Order from country program libraries upon planned availability by Connectivity: Network protocols supported are SNA contacting your IBM representative. LU6.2 and TCP/IP. Order Note: For details of SNA support refer to the Compaq Title Number Tru64 UNIX section of the MQSeries Web site:

MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries/platforms/ Version 5.1 Quick Beginnings GC34-5684 MQSeries link for R/3 Users Guide GC33-1934 Software Requirements: Tru64 UNIX, V4.0D, V4.0E, V4.0F MQSeries System Administration SC33-1873 or Tru64 UNIX V5.0 MQSeries Planning Guide GC33-1349 MQSeries Application Programming Guide SC33-0807 MQSeries Clients: As well as Tru64 UNIX, client code for MQSeries Application Programming AIX , DOS, HP-UX, OS/2 , Sun Solaris, Windows NT Reference SC33-1673 and Windows 2000, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and MQSeries Application Programming Windows 98, and Java are supplied with the product. Reference Summary SX33-6095 Client software provides a remote interface to a MQSeries Programmable System SC33-1482 MQSeries server. Client support does not result in Management distributed coordination of units of work. The MQSeries Command Reference SC33-1369 Windows 3.1 client can operate under Windows 3.1 or MQSeries Intercommunication SC33-1872 Windows 95. MQSeries Using C++ SC33-1877 MQSeries Messages GC33-1876 Options: BEA Tuxedo, V6.5, Oracle 7.3.4.0.0 or Oracle 8i MQSeries Clients GC33-1632 (V8.1.5). MQSeries Queue Manager Clusters SC34-5349 MQSeries Using Java SC34-5456 Supported Programming Languages and Compilers for MQSeries Administration Interface Application Development Programming Guide and Reference SC34-5390 • MQSeries Business Partner Directory GC34-5440 Compaq ANSI C compiler as provided with the • Displayable Softcopy Publications: Manuals are offered DEC C++ for DIGITAL UNIX, V6.2/Compaq C++ for Tru64 UNIX, V6.2 as HTML and PDF files with the program package • CD-ROM. Micro Focus COBOL for UNIX, V4.1B as supplied by Compaq and V4.1G as supplied by Micro Focus MQSeries publications are also offered in displayable • Java 1.1.8 softcopy form on an IBM Online Books CD-ROM collection

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.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 200-073 MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2: depending on customer requirements, working with the Requires MQSeries V5.1 and supports associated customers technical and programming staff to increase operating environment. productivity and accelerate implementation of MQSeries licensed software in the customer business environment. Interoperability: For details on MQSeries family platforms, messaging links, gateways and interfaces, Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions: IBM Planning MQSeries Integrator platforms, MQSeries Workflow Services for MQSeries Solutions is a customizable platforms, and additional information, refer to: service designed to help you with a plan to implement an MQSeries Solution within your organization. With this http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries/platforms/ service, you can customize how the plan is created; we can create the plan for you by collecting the necessary Planning Information business requirements and infrastructure information, or we can work with your staff to create the MQSeries plan. MQSeries Pricing: The price model is structured over In addition, IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions Processor Group tiers. In general, the tiers are linked to can assist in designing your system network architecture, the number of processors per machine or node on which developing deployment and application migration plans, MQSeries programs run, as shown in the list GC34-5265. and recovery planning of MQSeries objects and data. The tiers relate to a required number of capacity units. Additional capacity units are required as you move to Design Services for MQSeries Applications: IBM Design larger systems, or add new systems. Services for MQSeries Applications helps you produce high- and low-level designs for your MQSeries The charge for MQSeries client access, where applicable, applications including assistance in modifying or writing is included within the capacity unit charge. applications to take full advantage of your MQSeries environment. This offering is customizable and may A calculation tool can aid in assessing the required include assistance in evaluating your test plans and authorization for a particular customer environment. making sure your applications perform effectively. Access the tool via: For additional services information, contact an IBM Global http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries/v5/ Services representative or visit: calculator/ http://www.ibm.com/services/ MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1, appears in the Capacity Unit Transfer Group listing alongside other For additional information, refer to Software MQSeries V5.1 offerings. Announcement 699-026, dated June 15, 1999.

Customer Responsibilities: The customer must provide Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage the minimum hardware and software environments in assistance from the Finance Industry Support Center which the licensed program can operate. through a telephone response line. The customer must identify the machines on which they To obtain information on customer eligibility and will install MQSeries. The customer or program provider registration procedures, refer to HONE SUPPORTINFO. will identify the capacity unit tier in which they fit, and then calculate the level of capacity unit charge for the Program Package required use authorization. MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1: MQSeries for Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. this platform is shipped on two CD-ROMs — one for V4.0 PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by and one for V5.0. hardware or software. PD is complete only when the cause of the problem is identified. This assessment Language versions are packaged on the same CD-ROMs includes examination of available symptoms using the PD as the U.S. English product. All media contains server procedures documented in the product. program code, client program code for Version 5.1 client platforms, DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 workstations Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer and Java and machine-readable information for all responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined supported national languages. to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program The program package also contains: (SCP), an application program, or another source. • IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and • support responsibility. License Information • MQSeries Workstation Processor Groups List (GC34-5265) Direct Customer Support: Direct customer support is • provided by SupportLine. This fee service can enhance Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for two Capacity-Unit your productivity by providing voice and electronic access Authorization • Registration Card into the IBM support organization. SupportLine helps • answer questions pertaining to usage and suspected One Hardcopy Book software defects for eligible products. − MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1 Quick Beginnings (GC34-5684) Installation and technical support is provided by IBM • MQSeries Business Partner Directory (GC34-5440) Global Services. For more information call 800-IBM-4YOU • MQSeries Awards (GC34-5572) (426-4968). Also Available as Applicable: One MQSeries SmoothStart Services: SmoothStart Service for Capacity-Unit Pack PoE MQSeries provides customers with planning and installation services for MQSeries Solutions to ensure MQSeries Link for R/3 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2: that their MQSeries environment is quickly up and MQSeries link product for this platform is shipped on two running. An IBM specialist spends a week, or longer, CD-ROMs — one for V4.0 and one for V5.0.

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The program package also contains: Part Description Number • IPLA • License Information MQSeries link for R/3 for CompaqTru64 • PoE for Server Install UNIX, Version 1.2 Program Package 0781341 • Registration Card • One Hardcopy Book Server Install 0781349 − MQSeries link for R/3 Users Guide (GC33-1934) Passport Advantage Media Pack BD8HUML Also Available as Applicable: One Server Install PoE MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1 Quick Beginnings (GC34-5684). Terms and Conditions

Security, Auditability, and Control Licensing: IPLA. PoE are required for all authorized use.

The announced program uses the security and auditability License Information Form Number features of the operating system. • MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V5.1 — LI No. In addition, MQSeries implements a level of security CF8WQML including access control of queues and authorization • MQSeries link for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2 — LI No. identification between message queue managers. CT8J2ML The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and Limited Warranty Applies: Yes implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application Program Services: For both MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 systems and communication facilities. UNIX, V5.1, and MQSeries link for R/3 for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2 service is available until December 31, 2002. Ordering Information Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee MQSeries base server products use a flexible pricing structure. The new pricing structure simplifies the Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No development and management of complex applications, particularly for large organizations. Volume Orders (IVO): No There is only one charge unit for these MQSeries base Passport Advantage Applies: Yes server products: the capacity unit. Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: Yes For this offering the price model is structured over tiers that are defined by processor groups. The higher the Usage Restriction: Yes group, the higher the tier position and the more use authorization needed to use the program. This applies to • NB: Usage Restriction applies to MQSeries for each machine and machine upgrade. A two-pack Compact Tru64 UNIX, V5.1 only. Capacity Unit Use Authorization is included with the program package. Acquire additional capacity units Usage Description separately. Capacity Unit Capacity Unit Part Resource Use Authorizations are Description Number required according to processor level of the machine on which MQSeries for Compaq Tru64 UNIX, the product will run. For the Version 5.1 Program Package 0780988 purpose of the license information, a resource identification is a Passport Advantage Media Pack BD8V0ML requisite quantity of capacity units. Use may not exceed the total amount of resource Generic MQSeries Capacity Units authorized.

Part Refer to the MQSeries Workstation Processor Group List Description Number (GC34-5265).

1 MQSeries Capacity-Unit Pack 94H5654 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

Variable Charges Apply: Yes

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Part Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001 Description Number OTC2 Phone: 800-IBM-CALL MQSeries-CompaqTru64 UNIX, 0780988 $ 3,100 Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX Version 5.1 Internet: ibm— [email protected] Mail: IBM Atlanta Sales Center MQSeries link for R/3 for 0781341 11,995 Dept. YE001 Compaq Tru64 UNIX, V1.2 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA 30301-2690 Server Install 0781349 10,795 You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or 2 One-time charge IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU.

Passport Advantage Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability Note: For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your date. IBM Lotus representative or authorized IBM Lotus Business Partner. Additional information is also available Trademarks on the Passport Advantage URL: Library Reader and SmoothStart are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United http://www.lotus.com/passportadvantage States or other countries or both. MQSeries, BookManager, AIX, OS/2, and AS/400 are Variable Charges: The applicable processor-based registered trademarks of International Business Machines one-time charge will be based on the group of the Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. designated machine on which the program is licensed for Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft use. If the program is designated to a processor in a Corporation. group for which no charge is listed above, the charge of Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. the next higher group listed applies. For movement to a UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and machine in a higher group, an upgrade charge equal to other countries exclusively through X/Open Company the difference in the then-current charges between the Limited. two groups will apply. For movement to a machine in a Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. lower group, there will be no adjustment or refund of Other company, product, and service names may be charges paid. trademarks or service marks of others. Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United “Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures” under the Year 2000 States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing enacted on October 19, 1998. organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: http://www.ibm.com/software/mqseries/platforms/

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