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DATE 08/21/90
TITLE SYTOS PLUS/IBM FILE BACKUP UTILITIES FOR IBM OS/2 VERSION 1.2 AND DOS
VERSIONS 3.3/4.0
ABSTRACT The Sytos Plus (1)/IBM File Backup Utilities licensed programs
provide high performance, versatile tape and diskette backup/restore
function, designed for ease of use. One program supports the
Operating System/2 (TM) (OS/2 (R)) Standard Edition Version 1.2 and
the IBM OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.2 operating system
environments. The other version supports the IBM DOS Versions 3.3X
and 4.0X environments. Included in both programs are enhancements to
the SY-TOS (1)/IBM 6157 Tape Utilities Version 3.0 in the areas of
operating systems support and file backup management. The user
interface is based on the Common User Access (CUA) recommendations.
The OS/2 version is a Presentation Manager (TM) application. The IBM
6157-001 and 6157-002 tape drives and IBM 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch
internal and external diskette drives for the PS/2 (R) computers and
IBM Personal Computers are supported. An option to compress
backed-up files can condense files up to 70% of the original file
size, reducing the backup media used by over half. These programs
support backup requirements for the IBM OS/2 Local Area Network (LAN)
Server Version 1.2 and the IBM Personal Computer LAN Program
Version 1.3.
These programs are translated in the English language only.
Keyboard input and visual display of single-byte national language
characters are supported.
The planned availability date for Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File
Backup Utilities and for Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities is
September 28, 1990.
(1) Registered trademark of Sytron Corporation.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
PRODNO 15F7193 Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Utilities
15F7194 Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities
OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
o Systems management features for stand-alone and network server
workstations provide a high-performance archive, backup, compare
and restore utility
o Scheduled/unattended procedures and error correction code options
increase efficiency
o A data compression option can reduce the amount of media used by
over half
o User productivity can be enhanced with an intuitive file
selection sequence, contextual and indexed online helps and a
CUA-designed menu interface
o Upward compatibility with SY-TOS/IBM 6157 Tape Utilities
Version 3.0 provides investment protection.
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
The Sytos Plus program is a file management utility designed to
archive, backup, compare and restore files using IBM 6157 tape drives
and IBM diskettes. Network servers and stand-alone IBM Personal
Computers and IBM Personal System/2 systems are supported. The Sytos
Plus program supports the IBM OS/2 Version 1.2 High-Performance File
System (HPFS) and the File Allocation Table (FAT) file system used in
OS/2 and DOS operating systems. The Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup
Utilities HPFS support includes long file names and extended
attributes.
Features relevant to the network environment for the IBM OS/2
LAN Server and the IBM Personal Computer LAN Program environments
include:
o Ability to schedule unattended backup procedures of file servers
o Prior to backup, on a server basis, optional message sent to all
users with active sessions
o Flexible options to retry the backup of inaccessible files during
a backup procedure; prior to retry, additional message sent to
applicable users
o The ability to backup files from another server's disk
o Multitape volumes for systems with disk capacity larger than tape
capacity
o Preservation and restoration of network security and access
rights
o Automatic indexing of backed-up files.
USER PRODUCTIVITY
The Sytos Plus user interface is based on the Common User Access
(CUA) recommendations that represent the personal computer industry's
movement toward standardization. The OS/2 version is a Presentation
Manager application. The user interface offers an intuitive
point-and-shoot progression of windows for easy specification of
files from source volumes, directories within source volumes or
individual files. More specific categories of files can be chosen by
designating date ranges, changed status for incremental backup, or
"wildcards" (for example, * and ?).
A responsive online help facility promotes learning, usability
and productivity. Sample procedures are provided for commonly used
tasks to help reduce learning time.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The compressed backed-up files option can condense files up to 70%
(50% average) of the original file size. This feature can more than
double the realized storage capacity of the backup device. For
example, up to 500MB of compressed data could use the same storage
space as 150MB of uncompressed data.
The Sytos Plus program is upward compatible with its
predecessor product, SY-TOS/IBM 6157 Tape Utilities Version 3.0,
assuming the "file-by-file" backup option was used. The Sytos Plus
universal file format is designed to allow file interchange between
the supported operating systems.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications will be shipped:
o Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Utilities
Sytos Plus Getting Started Under OS/2
Sytos Plus File Backup Manager User's Guide
Quick Backup Card
o Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities
Sytos Plus Getting Started Under DOS
Sytos Plus File Backup Manager User's Guide
Quick Backup Card
These publications are not available separately.
SCHEDULE
The planned availability date for Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File
Backup Utilities and for Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities is
September 28, 1990.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The following system units are supported
o Personal System/2 (TM) Models 25 (8525), 25 286 (8525), 30
(8530), 30 286 (8530), 50 (8550), 50Z (8550), 55 SX (8555), 60
(8560), 65 SX (8565), 70 386 (8570), 70 486 (8570), P70 386
(8573) and Model 80 386 (8580).
NOTE: Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Utilities supports
only PS/2 (R) machines with Micro Channel (R) Architecture.
o IBM Personal Computer, Personal Computer XT (TM), Personal
Computer AT (R) (5170), IBM 3270-PC, IBM 3270 Personal Computer
AT (R), or IBM Personal Computer XT Model 286
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
OTHER HARDWARE PREREQUISITES
o Fixed disk
o Memory -- at least 640KB of memory for the DOS environment. For
OS/2 environments, one MB beyond the amount of memory used for
other applications and OS/2 Version 1.
o DASD -- Minimum 1.5MB
o Backup device (tape or diskette). A compression feature
increases the storage capacity up to 70% (50% average). Tape
backup devices supported are:
- IBM 6157 Tape Drive Model 001 or 002. Model 001 accommodates
60MB uncompressed data and up to 200MB compressed data.
Model 002 accommodates 150MB uncompressed data and up to
500MB compressed data. One of the following attachment
features is required with the 6157.
-- IBM 6157 Tape Attachment Feature (59X4126) (#4156) for
IBM Personal Computers and PS/2 Models 25 and 30.
(Supports only the DOS version of Sytos Plus/IBM File
Backup Utilities.)
-- IBM 6157 Attachment Feature (92X1458) (#4160) for IBM
Personal System/2 Models 50 through 80.
o Microsoft (2) compatible mouse (optional)
(2) Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS
o IBM OS/2 Standard Edition 1.2 or IBM OS/2 Extended Edition
Version 1.2 (use Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Utilities)
o IBM DOS Versions 3.3 or 4.0 (use Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup
Utilities)
SUPPORTED NETWORK ENVIRONMENTS
o IBM OS/2 LAN Server Versions 1.2 (use Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File
Backup Utilities)
o IBM Personal Computer LAN Program Version 1.3 (use Sytos Plus/IBM
DOS File Backup Utilities)
o Novell (3) Advanced Netware (3) (use Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File
Backup Utilities)
o Netware 386 3.1 (use Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities)
o 3COM (4) 3+ 1.2 or later (use Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup
Utilities)
(3) Registered trademark of Novell Incorporated.
(4) Registered trademark of 3COM Corporation.
LIMITATIONS
o Because of the memory requirements for the SERVER configuration
of the IBM Personal Computer LAN Program Version 1.3, it is
suggested that Sytos Plus (DOS version) be installed and executed
only from systems configured as REDIRECTOR, RECEIVER and/or
MESSENGER.
o With the error correction code option active, the capacity of the
backup device is reduced approximately 6%.
PLANNING INFORMATION
The customer is responsible for configuring the system with
the necessary hardware to serve the application. The customer is
also responsible for program setup and operation, implementation
backup procedures and applicable problem determination procedures.
The user should be familiar with the operation of the applicable IBM
hardware and operating system.
PACKAGING
o Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Utilities
Sytos Plus Getting Started Under OS/2
Sytos Plus File Backup Manager User's Guide
Quick Backup Card
One 3.5-inch diskette
Two 5.25-inch double-sided diskettes
o Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Utilities
Sytos Plus Getting Started Under DOS
Sytos Plus File Backup Manager User's Guide
Quick Backup Card
One 3.5-inch diskette
Two 5.25-inch double-sided diskettes
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
Security and auditability functions of the Sytos Plus/IBM File
Backup Utility programs include a password option, a procedure lock
option and a log option.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Unless a later
date is specified, orders will be assigned a schedule date of
October 5, 1990.
Shipment of orders will commence on the availability date.
Orders entered after the planned availability dates will be scheduled
for shipment on the Friday following the week of order entry or as
soon thereafter as supply permits.
PROGRAM UPGRADE: A customer who has a copy of SY-TOS/IBM Tape Backup
Utilities Version 3.0 and desires to upgrade to the new Sytos Plus
for IBM Products can get ordering information from the Sytron
Corporation. Call Sytron Corporation at (508) 898-0100.
To order the programs in this announcement, specify the
program name, program number, order type and quantity. The available
order type is as follows:
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: Programs in this announcement are available from IBM as
distributed by the program supplier. The terms and conditions of the
supplier apply. They are included in the program package and are
passed on to the customer.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, is as
provided by the program supplier. Address any questions pertaining
to warranty coverage to the program supplier.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and
conditions of the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) and the Exhibit
for Personal Computer/System Programs.
The programs in this announcement are included in the Eligible
Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs. They may be
added to the applicable category in the space provided on the
Eligible Program List. Program Packages are included in Category A
under 5871-AAA, feature number 1355 and feature number 1446.
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National License Fee (NELF) is
available under the terms and conditions of the National Education
License Fee Exhibit. The NELF, which represents a 40% discount off
the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
allowance.
CHARGES
PROGRAM
NAME/NUMBER ORDER TYPE OTC
15F7193
Sytos Plus/IBM OS/2 File Backup Program
Utilities Product $195
15F7194
Sytos Plus/IBM DOS File Backup Program
Utilities Product 150