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ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. IBM LAN Systems News ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ IBM LAN SYSTEMS NETWORK NEWS - U.S. VERSION NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 1993 INDEX 1. IBM MULTIMEDIA FOR LANs LAN Server Ultimedia, the first product to provide uncompromised quality to multimedia clients attached to a LAN. 2. IBM LAN DISTANCE The most complete remote LAN access software solution in the industry which supports all major LAN environments. 3. LAN SERVER 3.0 PERFORMANCE LANQuest Labs published a study which demonstrates LAN Server 3.0 outperforms Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1 and LAN Manager 2.2. 4. IBM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS IBM LAN NetView Family: A comprehensive set of system management framework products and applications for managing distributed LAN environments. LAN Management Utilities/2: A new product, LAN NetView Management Utilities for OS/2, is an upgrade to LMU/2 and contains functional enhancements. It can be run as either a standalone product or as an application within the LAN NetView framework. DataLANce Network Analyzers If you design, verify, analyze, or debug LAN networks, the latest IBM DatagLANce Network Analyzers can help you. Now energize your laptop with multitasking Ethernet and Token Ring analysis power. 5. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) Read about the IBM product announcements for DCE. These announcements demonstrate IBM's delivery commitment to deliver distributed computing across platforms. 6. NETWARE FROM IBM A wide range of NetWare from IBM Products can now be ordered through a 1-800 3-IBM-OS2. This makes it easier than ever to acquire these products with overnight delivery and easy payment options. 7. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2 The communications leader for OS/2 is now even better. There are emulator enhancements, a new lower priced Distributed Feature Workstation, 3270 PCMCIA adapter support, new communication and programming support, a CD-ROM package, and more. 8. BETA PROGRAMS Enhanced DCE Client for Windows Beta Program: This beta program is the implementation of the Open Software Foundation's DCE version 1.0.1, designed to execute on a Window 3.1 based PC. 9. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM from IBM Software professionals can become certified by IBM to service and support software programs for workstations and networks through this certification program. 10. IBM BESTeam PROGRAM This program is designed to sell and support software applications, operating systems, and LAN Systems products through remarketers who provide network and client/server solutions and to consultants who recommend them. 11. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FROM IBM IBM will test hardware and software products to be "Tested and Approved for LAN Systems" for coexistence, interoperability, and compatibility in complex multi-vendor LAN environments. 12. IBM OEM PERSONAL SOFTWARE PRODUCTS PC manufacturers, ISVs, and IHVs now combine the latest PSP products, such as OS/2 2.1, DOS 6.1, LAN Server 3.0, LAN Distance, with their OEM product offerings. 13. EDUCATION Read about the Mobile Folum '93 and '94 and, the IBM Developers Assistance Program LAN NetView for Software Developers Workshop. 14. IBM LAN SYSTEMS BUYERS GUIDE Find out how to obtain this guide which is a single reference point for major IBM LAN Systems product offerings. 15. IBM LAN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT NEWS IBM Personal Software Products LAN Systems has been recommended for ISO 9001 registration by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., an external International Organization of Standardization (ISO) registrar. 16. NEWSLETTER SURVEY Please give us your feedback about this newsletter. Letter from the Editor Welcome to the world of IBM LAN Systems Network News. This newsletter provides you with a consolidation of news about IBM LAN Systems software products, software products from other vendors, and applications for IBM LAN Systems. Open any business periodical and you will find numerous articles discussing today's rapid changes in computer technology. Let the Network News help you keep up - flip through these pages and stay on the leading edge! The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis. As our customers, we want to hear from you. Please send us your suggestions and comments using the survey form in the back of the newsletter. Third Edition This information is not intended to be an assertion of any future action by IBM. IBM expressly reserves the right to change or withdraw current products that may or may not have the same characteristics as products or information listed in this newsletter. Should IBM modify its products in a way that may affect the information contained in this newsletter, IBM assumes no obligation whatsoever to inform you of such modification. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors for which IBM is not responsible. (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1993. All rights reserved Note to U.S. Government Users - Documentation and programs related to restricted rights - Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule contract with IBM Corp. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to the IBM Director of Commercial Relations, IBM Corporation, Purchase, NY 10577. TRADEMARKS The following terms, denoted by trademarks asterisk (*) in this newsletter, are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM Corporation - IBM, OS/2, Operating System/2, NetView, Communications Manager, NETBIOS, Extended Services, Presentation Manager, AIX, Workplace Shell, AS/400, Application System/400, PROFS, OfficeVision/400, OfficeVision/VM, PS/2, DatagLANce, Risc System/6000, SAA, ImagePlus, Skill Dynamics, IBMLink, S/390, Database 2, Distributed Database Connection Services/2, BESTeam, NetView, POWERstation, POWERserver, AIX/6000 The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this newsletter, are trademarks of other companies as follows: Apple Computer, Inc. - Macintosh Artisoft - LANtastic Banyon - VINES Borland International, Inc. - Quattro Pro CompuServe, Inc. - CompuServe Drake Training and Technologies - Drake Training and Technologies Lotus Development Corporation - Lotus Notes, cc:Mail, Lotus 123 Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, LAN Manager, Windows, NT Advanced Server, MS Word Novell, Inc. - Novell, NetWare, LAN Workplace Open Software Foundation, Inc. - Open Software Foundation, OSF, DCE Prodigy Services Co. - Prodigy Software Publishing Corp. - Harvard Graphics Unix Systems Laboratories, Inc. - UNIX Wordperfect Corp. - Wordperfect Office Xerox - Ethernet Ziff Communication Co. - Support on Site ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.1. IBM MULTIMEDIA FOR LANs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 1. MULTIMEDIA FOR LANS...SEE WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU! ***************************************************************************** ******** IBM announced, in November, Lan Server Ultimedia, the first product to provide uncompromised quality to multimedia clients attached to a LAN. IBM LAN Server Ultimedia is offered as a multimedia extension for IBM LAN Server. "Customers have said they want to simply step to multimedia applications by adding multimedia to their current and future LAN systems," said Art Olbert, director of LAN Systems for IBM Personal Software Products. "LAN Server Ultimedia extends LAN Server 3.0 and uses advanced technology to support distributed multimedia applications which are pleasing to the eyes and ears." Television-quality full motion video requires 30 frames per second, which can be affected by heavy data traffic on a LAN. Many products allow multimedia scaling, which means the number of frames per second is reduced to allow the LAN bandwidth to accommodate heavy data traffic, but full motion video is lost. The video or audio can break up when the capacity of the LAN has been exceeded. LAN Server Ultimedia is unique in its ability to guarantee users the bandwidth they need for quality multimedia. Any Token Ring or Ethernet LAN with more than 10 nodes where multimedia applications are in use are at risk of bandwidth overload. Only with LAN Server Ultimedia can you continue to guarantee quality multimedia delivery to specified clients as more and more multimedia clients are added to the LAN. LAN Server Ultimedia extends the capabilities of IBM OS/2 LAN Server. It provides more efficiency, supports Windows**, DOS and OS/2* multimedia clients, and Ethernet** and Token Ring LANs. It is transparent to the variety of multimedia data types and applications used, and manages the ratio of multimedia versus traditional data at the server. Commix SP Inc. has developed a number of multimedia products for OS/2, Windows and MacIntosh**. "Commix believes LAN Server Ultimedia represents the future of LANs today," said Steve Giordano, Commix system administrator. "It has the best delivery mechanism I've seen and I've seen most of the LANs and their multimedia extensions. Multimedia data soon will become the dominant data on LANs." LAN Server Ultimedia provides the best of both worlds, the world of multimedia and the world of shared data, which makes it attractive to LAN administrators and to application developers. With LAN Server Ultimedia, administrators can manage the LAN bandwidth so that the multimedia service does not exceed the optimal ratio to other data and cause loss of quality in data transfer. With this product, they also can use an existing server to deliver non-multimedia data when adding multimedia applications. Developers of multimedia applications can concentrate on their programs, knowing that storage, retrieval and delivery of the data will be provided by LAN Server Ultimedia. Developers also can take advantage of the various multimedia data types available, since the applications and the associated multimedia data are transparent to LAN Server Ultimedia. Because LAN Server Ultimedia guarantees quality of service, rather than scaling, developers are assured that the number of multimedia clients concurrently accessing multimedia data will be managed with no degradation to the appearance of their applications. LAN Server Ultimedia will be available December 9, 1993, and can be ordered by calling 1-800-3IBM-OS2, 1-800-887-7771 or anywhere you buy IBM software. The price will be $3,195 for the first server and $3,035 for additional server licenses. IBM OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 Advanced is required to run the product, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.2. IBM LAN DISTANCE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 2. IBM LAN DISTANCE...GOES THE EXTRA MILE ***************************************************************************** ******** In October, IBM announced LAN Distance*, the most complete remote LAN access software solution in the industry. All major LAN environments are supported, including IBM LAN Server, Novell NetWare**, Banyan VINES** and Artisoft LANtastic**. IBM also launched a beta program for the LAN Distance Remote support for Windows. LAN Distance can transform a remote system into a fully functioning LAN system client. LAN Distance enables users working away from the office to access their LANs over public telephone lines and to run LAN-based applications while supporting all of a customer's current client software without making additional hardware investments. "LAN Distance allows a user to access all of the servers and resources on a LAN, but through a phone line," said Art Olbert, director of LAN Systems, IBM Personal Software Products. "Laptops become clients with LAN Distance." The LAN Distance products include IBM LAN Distance Remote for OS/2 and IBM LAN Distance Connection Server for OS/2 in 8 port and 32-plus port versions. "When evaluating the LAN Distance family using the key criteria of security, connectivity, performance, usability and cost per port, customers have found that LAN Distance is the richest offering in the industry," Olbert said. "Customers have found it particularly useful in remote branch offices and when traveling." A software solution, LAN Distance does not require a dedicated communication server and supports a variety of PCs and adapters. LAN Distance uses a device driver replacement technology to provide a superset of functions offered with remote LAN access products available today. "We were very impressed with the beta version of IBM LAN Distance," said Trish Harlan, vice president, marketing and technical services for Softmart, Inc., an IBM reseller. "After seeing the product in action and working with its remote capabilities, we are currently evaluating its use throughout our entire sales organization." Cubix Corporation, a supplier of remote communications servers, has been working with IBM to add LAN Distance support to its product line. "LAN Distance's remote node technology provides a natural extension to our current capabilities," said Jim Zakzeski, vice president, marketing, Cubix. "We plan to offer LAN Distance as a preload option to our ERS, Fault Tolerant Communications Server." Ease of Use LAN Distance gives users the same look and feel as their regular desktop while at home or traveling. It exploits the OS/2 Workplace Shell to provide an object-oriented user interface for administration and remote computing. An optional command interface supports integration with end-user applications. Administration LAN Distance offers several features to enhance the productivity of network administrators. It features a single object-oriented graphical user interface to manage multiple servers on the LAN. Statistics such as user connection time, port use and data traffic can be captured to help evaluate network use and charge back for connection time. Features for call status, error logging, problem tracing and alerts for error conditions are supported to ensure maximum availability of network resources. Connectivity LAN Distance connection servers support Token Ring and Ethernet LANs; remote connections include Asynchronous, Synchronous, ISDN and X.25. LAN Distance provides an extension to the industry standard NDIS LAN Adapter API to include communications adapters. IBM is working with adapter vendors to help them extend their support to include LAN Distance. "LAN Distance's support for industry standard APIs allows us to participate with IBM in this exciting new market," said Don Henry, vice president, sales and marketing, DigiBoard. "We are working closely with IBM to support LAN Distance with a wide variety of adapters, including our multi-port asynchronous, ISDN and X.25 products." Quadron Service Corp., an IBM Business Partner, markets communication software products for the IBM ARTIC co-processor family. At NetWorld, Quadron announced a high-speed X.25 network access capability for IBM LAN Distance and the ARTIC co-processor. "Quadron continues to have a close working relationship with IBM," said Walter Linstruth, president, Quadron Services Corp. "LAN Distance provides state-of-the-art remote LAN access capability that blends well with our high- performance X.25 network access support. We view this as a strategic extension of our product line." Keith Rericha, executive vice president of Star Gate, said his company would work closely with IBM to develop total solutions. "Star Gate's higher-performing serial I/O controllers deliver the speed and response needed to take full advantage of the LAN Distance software," he said. "We plan to bundle the LAN Distance Connection Server software with Star Gate serial I/O controllers to offer our customers a single source for seamless remote access." Today, Virtual Resources, a Torrance, Calif., adapter card vendor, announced a high performance Async/ISDN Adapter Card that supports IBM LAN Distance. "Until LAN Distance, users have been locked in by the remote access suppliers for expensive remote access hardware. By working with third-party hardware developers, IBM allows the users to have a choice of cost effective third-party communication hardware supporting LAN Distance. This is definitely the new IBM!" said Whai Lim, president, Virtual Resources. Telepartner International also demonstrated its X.25/LAN Distance connectivity at NetWorld. "As a leader in providing remote and mobile access via X.25 networks, Telepartners International is excited to marry its technology and expertise with IBM's in the initial release of the LAN Distance product," said Dave Kimball, president of the company. "The unique LAN Distance architecture offers us the opportunity to implement high-performance X.25 support with standard PCs and adapters." Application Support All major LAN applications are supported including IBM LAN Server, Novell NetWare, Banyan VINES, Artisoft LANtastic, IBM Communication Manager/2*, IBM Database Manager/2*, IBM TCP/IP, and Lotus Notes** and CC Mail**. LAN Distance supports LAN applications that interface to the NetBIOS*, NetBEUI, 802.2, NDIS or NDIS/ODI programming interfaces. Security LAN Distance offers multiple security features to ensure that only authorized users gain access to the LAN. Each user is identified as a user, administrator or security administrator, with a specific, fixed set of privileges for each type. Instead of passwords, LAN Distance supports passphrases, which have proven to be easier to remember and offer better security. Standards-based encryption and message authentication codes ensure passphrases cannot be captured and reused. Users can optionally be identified as call-back users. After user authentication, the line can be disconnected and the user is called back at a preconfigured telephone number. Users can be associated with one or more network addresses, and LAN Distance can verify the network address of the calling station. User access also can be restricted to specified hours and days. Successful and unsuccessful logon can be recorded in the security audit file and changes to the security database also are logged. Pricing The IBM LAN Distance family of products is available from your authorized IBM reseller, IBM representative or by calling 1-800-342-6672. IBM LAN Distance products are available as follows: IBM LAN Distance - Remote $59 IBM LAN Distance - Connection Server (8 port) $595 IBM LAN Distance - Connection Server (32+ port) $1,995 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.3. LAN SERVER 3.0 PERFORMANCE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 3. LAN SERVER 3.0...OUTPERFORMS NT ADVANCED SERVER AND LAN MANAGER by Len Brissette ***************************************************************************** ******** LANQuest Labs, an independent network testing laboratory, published a recent study which demonstrates that LAN Server 3.0 Advanced outperforms Windows NT Advanced Server** 3.1 and Lan Manager** 2.2 in real-world business application benchmarks. In the LANQuest Labs October, 1993 report, distributed at COMDEX, LANQuest Labs states that in the DOS client results "IBM LAN Server Advanced V3.0 supported up to 4 times the number of users and 2.4 times the peak throughput of Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server V3.1, ...". The benchmark consists of nine popular DOS and Windows applications, such as MS WORD**, Lotus 123** for Windows, Quattro Pro**, and Harvard Graphics**. These tests were run on a 486DX/50 server with 32 Mb of RAM and 486SX/25 clients. The report goes on to demonstrate that OS/2 clients, running the exact same DOS and Windows applications actually run as well or faster than the DOS clients. In addition, reducing the CPU load on the server, by using faster, busmaster Token Ring network interface cards, significantly increased the throughput under heavy load. For copies of the entire report, use the 1-800-IBM-4FAX service and select document number 2347. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.4. IBM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 4. IBM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS...NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS ***************************************************************************** ******** IBM LAN NETVIEW FAMILY: AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO MANAGE PC LANS IBM announced, in October, the LAN NetView* family, a comprehensive set of system management framework products and applications for managing distributed LAN environments. "Customers asked us to create an integrated solution for managing distributed, multi-vendor LANs," said Art Olbert, director of LAN Systems for IBM Personal Software Products. "Using LAN NetView, customers can now benefit from flexible management of clients, servers and other network components--using open industry standard technologies." LAN NetView for PC-compatibles, NetView/6000 for RISC platforms, and NetView/MVS for host environments address a wide range of customers needs. With LAN NetView, systems administrators using a single, consistent graphical interface can run IBM's and other vendors' management applications on LANs from IBM and other vendors. "LAN NetView is the first PC LAN-based system management product that permits a LAN administrator to tailor a centralized monitoring system for true multi-vendor software and hardware management," said Frank Dzubeck, president of Communications Network Architects, Inc. "LAN NetView, unlike other PC LAN-based management systems on the market today, is the first third-generation integrated client/server and network PC LAN-based management product, rather than just another second-generation utility enabler, with a suite of independent management tools." LAN NetView's ability to provide centralized management in addition to distributed management minimizes skills required in remote locations and reduces end-user downtime and LAN administrator overtime. "LAN NetView is probably one of the most significant product suites to come out of IBM, and quite possibly the industry, in recent times," said Mike Dove of Computacenter in London, the largest dealer/systems integrator in the U.K. "LAN NetView demonstrates IBM's commitment to open solutions. It allows customers of almost any installed LAN type to implement a solid systems management strategy for distributed computing." LAN NetView allows flexible systems management of clients, servers and other resources. Users can choose clients running DOS 5.x, Windows 3.x and OS/2 2.x. LAN NetView also supports a variety of servers: file/print/mail servers (IBM LAN Server and Novell NetWare**); database servers (IBM DB2/2* and ES DB); and communication servers (CM/2). LAN NetView supports management of network resources such as bridges, routers, hubs and other devices with SNMP agents, including UNIX** and MacIntosh**. Industry standards for open management platforms are built into LAN NetView. The industry standard management protocols of SNMP and CMIP are fully supported. The Application Programming Interfaces are X-Open's XMP API and IBM's System Object Model (SOM). The LAN NetView family of products includes: o LAN NetView Manage -- Provides the framework for the creation and execution of systems management applications and allows the LAN administrator to view and manage all hardware and software on the network. It also provides a complete application development environment for development of applications or agents. o LAN NetView Enabler -- Offers management services to OS/2 2.0 and higher managed clients. o LAN NetView Agents for DOS -- Contains management agents for IBM DOS 5.0 or higher, Microsoft DOS** 5.0 or higher and Windows 3.0 or higher operating system environments. o LAN NetView Agents Extended -- Offers management agents for OS/2 servers such as OS/2 LAN Server 3.0, OS/2 Extended Services Database Manager 1.0, IBM Database 2* for OS/2 (DB2/2) and OS/2 Communications Manager/2 1.0. A core set of systems management applications is also part of the LAN NetView family. Among these are applications which manage OS/2, DOS with Windows clients, and NetWare 3.11, NetWare 4.0 and LAN Server 3.0 servers. The LAN NetView applications announced in October include: o LAN NetView Monitor -- Provides system performance monitoring of OS/2 client or server resources on the LAN through data collection, threshold monitoring, graphing and reporting features. o LAN NetView Fix -- Allows the system administrator to receive and respond to error notification from remote sources, including OS/2 clients and servers, DOS and Windows clients and any SNMP device. LAN NetView Fix provides for automated responses to errors to allow for unattended operations. o LAN NetView Tie -- Provides connectivity to NetView/MVS to allow centralized host-based management. Tie will convert events from system resources managed by the IBM LAN NetView family into SNA alerts and forward them to the host. It also supports host-based automation by responding to commands from NetView/MVS. The LAN NetView family of applications continues to be enhanced: o LAN NetView Start Version 1.1, made available earlier this year, provides functions for planning and enabling IBM configuration, installation and distribution (CID) conventions for remote installation on an OS/2 LAN. o LAN NetView Scan, currently in beta testing, provides function for hardware/software asset management and command scheduling for LAN-attached workstations running OS/2, DOS and DOS with Windows. Application support from the developer community is strong. More than 20 applications are already being developed for LAN NetView. Pricing and Availability The LAN NetView family of products is available from your authorized IBM reseller, IBM representative or by calling 1-800-3-IBM-OS2. LAN NetView products are available at the following suggested list prices: IBM LAN NetView Manage, $1,839 IBM LAN NetView Enabler, $89 IBM LAN NetView Agents for DOS, $75 IBM LAN NetView Agents Extended, $75 IBM LAN NetView Monitor, $795 IBM LAN NetView Fix, $1,249 IBM LAN NetView Tie, $1,995 In addition, the IBM LAN NetView System Package -- LAN NetView Manage, LAN NetView Monitor and LAN NetView Fix -- is available for a reduced list price of $3,495. ******** LAN MANAGEMENT UTILITIES/2...JUST GOT BETTER! by Bruce Bogart The hottest little LAN management tool just got better! LAN NetView Management Utilities for OS/2 (LMU) is an upgrade from the popular LAN Management Utilities (LMU/2). This new product, available on November 26th, contains functional enhancements and can be run as either a standalone product or as an application within the LAN NetView framework. LMU is a comprehensive suite of applications for managing networks ranging from small print/file server LANs to large distributed client/server enterprise environments. LMU can even be seamlessly integrated with other NetView platforms such as LAN NetView, NetView/6000, and NetView/390. LMU uses a non-dedicated OS/2 workstation to manage both servers and requesters in IBM LAN Server and Novell NetWare networks. LMU performs asset, configuration, operations, performance, and fault management functions. Specifically, LMU provides: - Configuration and asset management that can determine exactly what hardware (memory, disk, adapters, etc) and software (applications, syslevels, config.sys data, etc) are installed on your PCs - without removing PC covers or leaving your desk. Data can be saved and reports can be produced using DB2/2. - A remote command line interface that can send commands/jobs to PCs running OS/2 or DOS/Windows - and have the results displayed at your workstation. - Operations management that can schedule a job to run anytime, anywhere, and even any frequency (one-time, hourly, weekly, annually, etc) you choose. - A colorful/graphical representation of your LAN that lets you see the status of your workstations and servers at a glance. - Fault management that can identify potential network problems, notify you of the situation & location via pager, and automatically initiate pre-determined corrective actions - all before your users even know there's a problem. - Seamless integration with other NetView (LAN NetView, NetView/6000, NetView/390) platforms for a common "look and feel" across all your system management products. The list price is $995 USD per server and the clients are free. LMU comes with a 60-day free trial. To order: call 800-3IBM-OS2 and ask for part number 76G7991, or call the IBM Branch Office and ask for 5871-AAA, feature code 5862. For additional information: - Call the LMU Hotline at 919-543-9304 - Logon to CompuServe** and type GO LMU2 at the ! prompt - Logon to TalkLink (OS/2 BBS) and visit the LMU2 CFORUM - Logon to the IBMLAN Conference Disk and visit the LMU2 FORUM - Read the LMU presentations on MKTTOOLS - Read announce letter 293-463 on HONE ******** DatagLANce Network Analyzer* for Ethernet and Token-Ring...Arrives! by Ron Harrod If you're thinking about purchasing a LAN network analysis tool and you're not on the DatagLANce mailing list--STOP! Call the DatagLANce Hotline at (919) 254-1364 and ask to be placed on the DatagLANce distribution. We'll be happy to send you the latest information about DatagLANce Network Analyzers. Here's the latest DatagLANce news: On October 28, 1993, IBM announced a family of software and hardware products to support Ethernet and Token-Ring analysis. Unlike the existing Professional DatagLANce Network Analyzer for FDDI, these new (primarily software-based) products focus on delivering maximum portability at minimum cost. Network analyzers are often placed at strategic locations, where data converges, to monitor the inner workings of the communication network. They report whether or not the network is "up" or "down," the type and volume of traffic seen, and error information. In addition, they select, store, and decode messages. The DatagLANce Network Analyzer lets you see what you want, the way you want to see it. The brilliant DatagLANce user interface not only gives you extraordinary access to a dazzling array of analysis functions, but also lets you sculpt your own interface with point-and-click ease. DatagLANce combines flexible power, precision, and portability to create a new standard of value for laptop-ready LAN network analyzers. As with previous DatagLANce products, the new DatagLANce provides a wide range of protocol coverage, interpreting 119 of the most popular protocols. For more information: - Call the DatagLANce Hotline at (919) 254-1364. - IBM VNET users access MKTTOOLS and request DGNADEMO or on the OV/VM command line enter: TOOLCAT MKTTOOLA GET DGNADEMO PACKAGE. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.5. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 5. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT by Trudy Henke ***************************************************************************** DCE is the foundation for distributed client/server computing in the open enterprise for the 1990's. IBM's DCE is based on Version 1.0.2 of the Open Software Foundation's ** Distributed Computing Environment (DCE). DCE gives you access to enterprise-wide data and hardware. Even better, it allows you to develop distributed applications in a network-independent manner -- without having to develop generic functions like RPC (Remote Procedure Call), security, naming and time services. DCE provides a comprehensive, integrated set of services that supports transparent communications and resource sharing across heterogeneous networks. The layered services provided in IBM's DCE products, such as security and naming, allows developers of distributed applications to focus on the business needs of the application rather than the underlying functions. Adopting DCE technology allows developers to use one common programming model to create robust, secure, distributed applications for multiple platforms. The product announcements listed below demonstrate IBM's delivery commitment to distributed computing across the enterprise. o In July, IBM made several major product announcements that have significantly enhanced the original AIX DCE offerings: 1. AIX Distributed Computing Environment Product Family, Version 1.2 which was the first commercially available product to support Distributed File Services (DFS). DFS is the key data sharing component of DCE. 2. A refresh of the Encina for AIX/6000* Product Family providing performance and quality improvements in support of AIX CICS/6000. o In August, IBM announced the DCE Client for OS/2. This robust, production-level client can interoperate with AIX DCE/6000 and other OSF DCE-compliant implementations. o In August, the IBM Distributed Computing Environment Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for OS/2 and Windows was announced. This SDK provides a developer's license, the development tools, and DCE services necessary to create and test DCE enabled applications for both the OS/2 and Windows environments. o In September, IBM added the AIX DCE Global Directory Client and Server products to the list of DCE products offerings. This distributed, replicated directory service can be used in a DCE environment as the higher level directory service to allow multiple DCE cells to share directory location information. o In addition, a beta program for a Windows DCE Runtime Client (the Windows beta is at OSF Version 1.0.1) is available. Applications created today using the development tools from the DCE SDK for OS/2 and Windows can be tested using this Enhanced Windows Beta Runtime client. DCE PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: 1. IBM AIX DCE/ENCINA PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS: AIX DCE allows you to exploit the unique power and flexibility of RISC System/6000 POWERstations* and POWERserver* to run a broad range of applications. And it builds on the commercial strength of AIX/6000*, an enhanced version of the UNIX operating system primed with features like real-time support, system management tools, and superb file and volume capabilities. AIX DCE consists of the following components: o AIX DCE Base Services/6000 provides threads, remote procedure call, cell directory and security clients, time services, basic distributed file system services, and administrative tools. o AIX DCE Cell Directory Server/6000 provides a highly available, efficient naming service for all network objects. o AIX DCE Security Server/6000 provides data encryption using a trusted third-party model and a two-step process of authentication and authorization, based on Kerberos Version 5. o AIX DCE Enhanced Distributed File System/6000 extends the basic distributed file system services by providing powerful administration features such as replication, cloning, and fileset aggregation. o AIX DCE Threads/6000 provides a separate packaging of DCE user pthreads to permit programmers to exploit the inherent parallelism in a distributed environment. Threads support continues to be offered in AIX DCE Base Services/6000 as well. o AIX DCE Global Directory Services provides a distributed, replicated directory service that can be used in a DCE environment as the higher level directory service to allow multiple DCE cells to share directory location information using the CCITT X.500/ISO 9594 industry standard. These products can also be used in non-DCE environments by applications that require an industry standard directory service and are composed of a client, AIX DCE Global Directory Client/6000, and the server, AIX DCE Global Directory Server/6000. o Encina for AIX/6000 represents a new product family to provide for on-line transaction processing (OLTP). It's modular design is based on recognized standards and client/server distributed computing models. It consists of five modular products, plus client code that runs on top of DCE and AIX/6000; exploiting and enhancing those products by allowing programmers to create a broad range of reliable, advanced, OLTP applications for multivendor DCE networks. Ordering Information and pricing: Contact your IBM Marketing Representative. 2. IBM DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) CLIENT FOR OS/2: o The IBM OS/2 DCE Client is designed to interoperate with IBM AIX DCE/6000 and other OSF DCE compliant implementations. o The IBM OS/2 DCE Client allows execution of both the client and server portions of OS/2 DCE remote procedure call for distributed applications. o This client provides access to the DCE Directory and Security Services as needed for distributed applications. o This end user runtime client does not require a dedicated system; other programs can coexist on the same machine. o This product is available With User Data Privacy in the US and Without User Data Privacy outside the USA. Ordering Information: Call 1-800-3IBMOS2 and ask for part number 96F8690; or contact your IBM Marketing Representative. Prices: $65 for the first license and $55 for additional licences. 3. IBM DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S KIT (SDK) FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS: o The IBM Distributed Computing Environment Software Developer's Kit for OS/2 and Windows is based on DCE Version 1.0.2 (on OS/2) and 1.0.1 (on Windows) as provided by the Open Software Foundation. o The IBM Distributed Computing Environment Software Developer's Kit for OS/2 and Windows provides Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and corporate developers (in the PC-LAN market) with the base facilities necessary to shift from single operating system environments to distributed, multi-operating system environments. o This product is available With User Data Privacy in the US and Without User Data Privacy outside the USA. Features: * OS/2 Security Services * OS/2 Cell Directory Services * Five (5) DCE Clients for OS/2 * Five (5) DCE Clients for Windows * OS/2 Client/Server Application Development Tools * Windows Client Application Development Tools * Sample Source Programs Ordering Information: Call 1-800-3IBMOS2 and ask for part number 96F8691; or contact your IBM Marketing Representative. Prices: $1095 for the first license and $995 for additional licenses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To learn more about DCE you should know: o Executive briefings in Austin can be tailored to meet specific customer objectives. o There is a manual "Understanding DCE Concept" GC09-1478, that explains the DCE layered services. o Education offerings: Available in Austin, Tx or at your location. To enroll in these classes call 1-800-IBM-TEACH. For more information about the workshops or to enroll from outside the US, please call (512) 823-1815. Following are the class offerings and course codes: Q10610 - OSF DCE Features and Functionality P10640 - DCE Software Developer's Workshop G38350 - DCE System Administration Workshop ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.6. NETWARE FROM IBM ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 6. NETWARE FROM IBM...ORDERING ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPEDITED DISTRIBUTION by Homer Ahr ***************************************************************************** A wide range of NetWare from IBM Products can now be ordered via 1 800 3-IBM-OS2 (see list below). This new convenience makes it easier than ever to acquire these products with overnight delivery and easy payment options. The payment options via this 800-number are credit cards, checks and purchase orders (credit/payment verification is required prior to shipment; customer pays shipping/handling charges). Since this service is designed for expedited delivery of server-based products, the quantity of any single part number will initially be limited to no more than 3 per order. Orders process by 4PM (EST), including payment verification, will be shipped overnight and arrive the next day. For example, a credit purchase can be verified during the order processing, and hence can be handled up to 4PM. On the other hand, payment via check requires approximately 7 days for the check to clear. NetWare from IBM products can be ordered by calling 1 800 3-IBM-OS2 toll-free from 9AM to 9PM Eastern time. If you have any questions, please contact your IBM marketing representative. --- NetWare from IBM Products Available Via 1 800 3-IBM-OS2 --- NetWare 4.0, 4.01 NetWare For Macintosh 3.011 NetWare 3.11 NetWare For SAA 1.3 NetWare 2.2 NetWare HostPrint 1.0 NetWare SFT III 3.11 NetWare SNA Links 1.0 NetWare 4.0 Documentation NetWare Flex/IP 1.2 NetWare Client for DOS/Windows 1.01 NetWare Asynchronous Comm. 3.0 NetWare Client for OS/2 2.01 NetWare Access Services 1.3 NetWare Workstation Kit for OS/2 1.3 NetWare Comm. Services Mgr 1.1 NetWare Lite for DOS and Windows 1.1 NetWare Services Mgr for Windows 1.1 NetWare Lite 1.1 Utility for Windows NetWare Serv. Mgr for LAN NetView 1.5 NetWare Name Services 1.0 NetWare Management Agents 1.0 LANalyzer For Windows 2.0 Planned Availability in October, 1993: NetWare 4.01 for OS/2 NetWare NFS 1.2B , Starter Kit NetWare 3.12 NetWare NFS Gateway 1.1 Notes: Upgrades are not available thru this service because of required entitlement process. 5.25" Diskette Products are not available thru this service. --- NetWare from IBM Products Available Via 1 800 3-IBM-OS2 --- --------------- Shipping and Handling Charges ------------------ Shipping and handling charge is computed as follows: $9.00 + $1.00 for each additional pound over five(5) pounds. If more than one piece is ordered, the shipping and handling charge will be calculated using the consolidated weight of those pieces that can be packed together in the same box. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.7. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 7. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2 VERSION 1.1...ANNOUNCED! by Bill Donovan ****************************************************************************** The communications leader for OS/2 is now even better. There are emulator enhancements, a new lower priced Distributed Feature Workstation, 3270 PCMCIA adapter support, new communication and programming support, a CD-ROM package, and more. Check it out! 3270/5250 Emulator Enhancements Additional end user features have been added. These include a menu bar for emulator options, a pop-up key pad, automatic font selection, and integrated mouse support with hot-spots capability. Distributed Feature Workstation The Distributed Feature Workstation provides a new way of installing and running CM/2. With this option, the CM/2 product files are stored on a file server and loaded to the distributed workstation memory at CM/2 start up. This results in a tremendous DASD savings when compared to the traditional CM/2 LAN-attached installation. Because the CM/2 code is stored on one server, code control, maintenance, and product upgrading are easier. The distributed workstations are licensed as distributed features with a suggested retail price of $295, which is an additional savings for our customers. Product Packaging The Network Transport Services/2 (NTS/2) product, which includes LAN Adapter and Protocol Support (LAPS), is now shipped with CM/2. A response time monitor (RTM) is included as a CM/2 productivity aid. And, CM/2 Version 1.1 is now available in a CD-ROM package that includes softcopy versions of the entire CM/2 library. These publications can be viewed online or can be printed in PostScript format. Data Compression Support for SNA data compression has been added. This provides increased data transfer capabilities across communication links. It allows customers to transfer more data in less time across a wide area wide area network (WAN), resulting in reduced costs associated with line usage. The CM/2 data compression is compatible with S/370 and AS/400 implementations and is available for all logical unit (LU) types. Enhanced APPC Performance Advanced program-to-program communications (APPC) now supports full duplex logical conversations and non-blocking verbs for LU 6.2 applications. This support greatly improves performance for and simplifies the logic of APPC applications. PC Organizer and Text Assist for PC Support for 5250 CM/2 now supports these OS/400 products, allowing the 5250 emulator to interface with AS/400 and System/36 office functions, including OV/400. ISDN Data Link Control (IDLC) IDLC eliminates the need for protocol conversion and allows direct connections to AS/400 and 3174 controllers using digital networking. PCMCIA 3270 Adapter Support Now you can link to 3270 emulation sessions directly from many new laptop computers with support for 3270 PCMCIA credit card size adapters. Problem Determination and Problem Source Identification (PD/PSI) Enhancements PD/PSI enhancements include Extended Service Point for Remote Operations (ROPS), additional First Failure Support Technology (FFST) probes, and improved formatted trace capabilities. PRICES AND ORDERING Suggested retail prices are: $495 initial license, $370 additional license, and $295 for the Distributed Feature Workstation. CM/2 Version 1.1 is available through 1-800-IBM-CALL, 1-800-3IBMOS2, 1-800-IBM-2YOU, IBM direct sales, and IBM authorized dealers and distributors. PUBLICATIONS See your IBM Marketing Representative to order these publications: o Communications Manager/2 Version 1.1 brochure, publication # G221-3630-02 o Communications Manager/2 Version 1.1 Information and Planning Guide, publication # SC31-7007-01 o Communications Manager Preview, an interactive PC-based introduction to CM/2 Version 1.1 For IBM VNET users: o CM2/ 1.1 product announcement letter 293-575 o CM/2 1.1 upgrade promotion announcement letter 393-223 Following are comments from our customers about CM/2 1.1. Wil Kimura from Fireman's Fund Workstation Engineering said... new PM interface on the 3270 sessions, including the automatic font selection feature, enhances our ability to work with multiple host sessions concurrently. CM/2 1.1 was amazingly easy to install. Its ability to automatically convert configuration files from previous versions will greatly simplify distributing this upgrade to all of our field systems. We are also looking forward to exploiting the many performance enhancements, the gateway, and the distributed feature, which will allow our disk constrained systems to have host access with a minimum loss in disk space. Bob McLean from Baskin-Robbins Information Systems said... the family of products that facilitate intercommunications capabilities... Vic Abeloff from Computer aid said... version of CM/2 to be easy to install and configure. I have changed the colors and keyboard with a point and click interface in a matter of minutes. I have also had no trouble configuring CM/2 to connect directly with one AS/400 and establish sessions on that machine as well as a second AS/400 that is attached to the first one with an SDLC line. In summary, since CM/2 v1.1 was released, I have switched from DOS and Windows connectivity to OS/2 and CM/2. The major reason for that switch has been the new functions provided with this release of CM/2. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.8. BETA PROGRAMS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 8. BETA PROGRAMS...GET AN EARLY START! ***************************************************************************** ******** ENHANCED DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS BETA PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT by Trudy Henke OPPORTUNITY: IBM is accepting requests for the ENHANCED DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) CLIENT FOR WINDOWS BETA PROGRAM. Function in the beta code enables IBM internals, customer software developers and independent software vendors to gain experience with the DCE technologies in the WINDOWS environment. Further, the beta program promotes application promotes prototyping, development and testing activities while providing feedback to IBM. This beta code should NOT be used in production environments. FEATURES and FUNCTIONS: DCE is the Distributed Computing Environment, a set of technologies provided through the Open Software Foundation to enable development of distributed applications in a multi-vendor environment. The ENHANCED DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS is the implementation of the Open Software Foundation's DCE version 1.0.1, designed to execute on a Windows 3.1 based personal computer. The intent of DCE FOR WINDOWS Beta code is to interoperate with AIX-DCE servers and OS/2-DCE servers. To date, testing of this interoperability has been limited. This beta program contains the DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS (Runtime) component only. In order to create Windows client applications that will interoperate with DCE-compliant servers, it is necessary to use the Windows development tools that are part of the IBM DCE Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for OS/2 and Windows. This SDK is available from IBM for $1,095 by calling 1-800-3IBMOS2. The following beta program order options are available: o Option A - DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS BETA With User Data Privacy (Softcopy to USA/CANADA only, Hardcopy to USA only) This option contains data privacy support for optionally encrypting user data passed in a remote procedure call. The full DES algorithms and its distribution are controlled by the United States Export Regulation Office. Beta participants should not export this package outside the United States (or re-export it outside of Canada). o Option B - DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS BETA Without User Data Privacy (Softcopy only worldwide, Hardcopy to USA only) This option does not contain data privacy support. The package contains limited DES algorithms. Both softcopy and hardcopy are available in the USA; softcopy only outside the USA. To obtain the softcopy beta package requires a two step process as follows: 1. Contact your IBM marketing representative and submit the following information via FAX to (512) 838-4002, Attn: "ENHANCED DCE WINDOWS" or submit a PROFS note to DCEREQ at AUSVM1: o Specify ordering OPTION A or B for ENHANCED DCE WINDOWS. o Company Name: o Company Address: o Company Technical Contact Name and Phone Number: o IBM Marketing Representative Name: o VM Node and (VM Userid): Upon receipt of this information, the appropriate License Agreement will be sent to you or your IBM Marketing Representative (for delivery to you) for your review. 2. Review the License Agreement, complete the Agreement Signature Form (that will be included with the license) and return it via FAX to complete the process. Upon approval by IBM, the appropriate Option package will be sent to you or your IBM Marketing Representative (for delivery to you). To obtain beta program diskettes and hardcopy publications (USA Only) call the number below and specify whether ordering beta program Option A or B of the ENHANCED DCE WINDOWS. o U.S. Only, call 1-8-IBM-3040. You will be charged $35.00 (U.S.) plus a shipping charge. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.9. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM from IBM ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ***************************************************************************** 9. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FROM IBM by Ava Rodriguez ***************************************************************************** Software professionals can become certified by IBM to service and support software programs for workstations and networks through the Professional Certification Program from IBM. To certify, individuals demonstrate proficiency in supporting selected products from IBM's Personal Software Products (PSP) Division by passing a series of tests. The tests administered by Drake Training and Technologies **, an international leader in computerized certification testing in the computer industry. The professional roles being certified are: o Certified OS/2 Engineer o Certified LAN Server Engineer o Certified LAN Server Administrator o Certified OS/2 Instructor o Certified LAN Server Instructor Testing is administered through Drake Training and Technologies and certification courses are available through Skill Dynamics, an IBM Company and their network of IBM Licensed Education Centers. Sample tests, test objectives, and student course material are available to assist the candidate evaluate their preparedness for taking the certification tests. Individuals already certified as Novell** Certified NetWare** Engineers or Certified NetWare Instructors who have passed the Novell Test, Networking Technologies #50-80, will receive credit for specific elements of the Professional Certification Program from IBM. This can represent a potential savings of up to approximately 15% off the total cost of the Certified LAN Server Engineer certification. The Professional Certification Program from IBM allows software professionals to develop technical competency on OS/2 and LAN Server products and to gain industry recognition for their proficiency. These skills can contribute to an individual's marketability in the job market. OS/2 and LAN Server customers may realize several advantages: o Increased employee productivity o Enhanced product service and support o Use as a career planning aid for employees o Identification of standard tasks for customers with international branches During an introductory validation period, IBM is offering each test for half price ($50) through December 30, 1993. Some tests may remain at half price into the first quarter 1994. When candidates enroll for the tests with Drake Training and Technologies, they will be informed if the half price validation tests are still available. PUBLICATIONS: The following brochure and catalog are available by calling Drake Training and Technologies at 1-800-959-EXAM or Skill Dynamics at 1-800-IBM-TEACH: Professional Certification Program Catalog GR28-5110 Program Description Brochure GR28-5111 Certified OS/2 Engineer Brochure GR28-5112 Certified LAN Server Administrator GR28-5113 and Engineer Brochure Certified OS/2 and LAN Server GR28-5114 Instructor Brochure INFORMATION SOURCES: o Skill Dynamics Education courses are delivered and administered by Skill Dynamics and their network of IBM Licensed Education Centers. For program brochures, catalogs, education course enrollment, schedules, and locations of education facilities, call Skill Dynamics at 1-800-IBM-TEACh from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in all continental U.S. time zones. o IBM FAX Service Program information, test objectives, and course descriptions are available from the IBM FAX Information Service, 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) within the USA. When calling IBM 4FAX, select the Personal Systems category or the Education category to get an index with FAX document numbers. o Drake Training and Technologies Requests for program catalogs, brochures, test information, test registration, and test locations, contact Drake Training and Technologies at 1-800-959-EXAM. Calls will be taken Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central time. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.10. IBM BESTeam PROGRAM ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 10. IBM BESTeam PROGRAM...FOR SIs, NIs, VARs, AND CONSULTANTS ****************************************************************************** IBM PROVIDES VARs AND INTEGRATORS ACCESS TO IBM PRODUCTS AND SUPPORT In November, IBM Personal Software Products (PSP) division announced the Business Enterprise Solutions Team (BESTeam*), a new software channel program for industry remarketers, systems integrators, consultants, network integrators and value added resellers (VARs). BESTeam will provide members with unprecedented access to the full complement of IBM support for PSP's entire product line, including OS/2 2.1. The program, which is to be implemented January 1, 1994, reflects IBM's commitment to increase software sales through flexible channel partnerships. BESTeam was designed to help BESTeam members excel in the information systems market with a wide range of strategic products, professional certification, enhanced technical support, industry leading marketing programs and business partnership support services. "Our goal is to help our channel partners expand their existing business and capture new sales opportunities," said John Osborne, director of sales. "This new program will provide BESTeam members with a winning combination of effective technical support, aggressive merchandising and flexible marketing programs. This relationship should help our members increase their profitability by selling, supporting and implementing our software solutions. "For the customer, the BESTeam member will bring the skills and expertise to help develop and support client/server environments. This program will utilize the combined resources of IBM, consultants, selected aggregators and distributors, VARs, systems integrators and network integrators to meet the computing needs of our customers," Osborne said. From relationships established through the BESTeam program, members will be able to offer superior technical knowledge, support and cutting-edge solutions to their customers. Professional Certification Customers can be assured that BESTeam members are certified by IBM to possess the expertise and experience needed to serve their environments. The BESTeam program includes a comprehensive certification program that includes education and testing for three levels of certification: Administrator, Engineer and Instructor. All BESTeam members are required to have technical personnel certified in the IBM software products portfolio. IBM customers can also have their staffs certified as LAN Server administrators, LAN Server and OS/2 engineers and instructors. Award-Winning Products BESTeam members will be equipped with solutions and the award-winning suite of IBM products; some are scalable from the desktop to the enterprise. IBM offers a variety of software products for desktop systems, client/server systems, local area network (LAN) systems, LAN management, communications, and application development. The breadth and quality of the product line will enable BESTeam members to develop fully-networked business solutions for mission-critical applications that require multi-vendor interoperability and provide a growth path to emerging technologies. Flexible Technical Support Reliable result-oriented technical support is critical to partners whose businesses depend on seamless solutions. As part of the BESTeam program, a variety of service and support offerings will be available for BESTeam members to choose from. BESTeam members can choose the level of support they require, ranging from bulletin board support to a more robust service and support offering that provides direct access to IBM expertise. "The BESTeam program offers our partners unprecedented access to the full complement of IBM support services," Osborne said. "The service offering in this program represents an invaluable asset to our partners because it allows them to customize their support packages to fit the needs of their customers. So whether their customers run standalone applications or complex distributed client/server environments, this service offering will provide only what is truly needed. This saves our customers and partners time and money." Partnership Support A vital part of the IBM BESTeam program is the business partnership support features, which are designed to assist members in the maintenance and growth of their business. Partnership support will be offered also as a way of opening communications between IBM and BESTeam members. This will allow members to gather technical requirements and pass them to the development organization for inclusion in future products and enhancements. "This program is part of IBM's effort to become more flexible in its relationships with the channels that sell and service today's computer systems," said Osborne. "We want to be known as a company that's easy to do business with, and this program is designed to reflect that commitment." Industry remarketers, integrators, consultants and VARs who are interested in more information on the BESTeam program can call 1-800-627-8363. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, IBM Personal Software Products Division is an industry leader in the development of operating systems and networking products for personal computers. In 1992, IBM introduced OS/2 Version 2, the leading 32-bit multitasking operating system for the PC. Today, PSP develops, manufactures and markets a wealth of software, including operating systems, LAN systems, object technology, multimedia and pen products. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.11. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FROM IBM ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 11. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FROM IBM..."TESTED AND APPROVED FOR LAN SYSTEMS" ****************************************************************************** The "Tested and Approved for LAN Systems" program certifies products (software and hardware) for coexistence, interoperability, and compatibility in complex multi-vendor LAN environments. Independent Software Vendors and Independent Hardware Vendors can submit their products to the Integration Test Lab in Austin Texas for testing. This program is complimentary to the "Ready! for LAN Server" product certification program that was announced in August. Products to be tested are installed in a LAN System environment with software products from IBM (LAN Server, Communication Manager/2, Distributed Computing Environment, LAN NetView, LAN Distance, etc) and other vendors (Novell, WordPerfect, Lotus, etc.) - along with DOS, DOS/Windows, NetWare, and OS/2 clients. Over 200 hardware systems from IBM and other vendors (AST, Compaq, CompuAdd, Digital, Dell, Gateway, NCR, NEC, Olivetti, Packard Bell, etc) are used in the test lab. Test elements include: o Installation - verify smooth installation, reinstallation and deinstallation o Function - verify dynamic compatibility by exercising a set of the product's functions under busy real-life conditions. o Testing - verify execution of functional tests. Once a product has been certified, it receives the official "Tested and Approved for LAN Systems" certification mark which vendors can then display on their product packaging and in their advertising programs. Certified products, along with their test reports, will be listed on CompuServe, TalkLink (OS/2 BBS), 1-800-IBM-4FAX, National Solutions Center database, and Ziff-Davis' Support On Site** for Networks on CD-ROM. Here's what people are saying about "Tested and Approved for LAN Systems" product certification: "It was a great benefit to install WordPerfect Office** at IBM's Integration Test Lab. We are excited that IBM has taken the time to put WP Office 4.0 through its rigorous certification process. We are happy to see WP Office 4.0 have IBM's mark of approval. This will help ensure to our common customers that our products work well, and seamlessly, together" - Stewart Nelson, VP Development Workgroup Solutions, WordPerfect. "We applaud IBM for stepping up to the challenge of creating a lab and a process for testing products in real-world environments. This product certification mark will help resellers and customers identify products that will work together" - Jeffrey Papows, VP Notes Division of Lotus. "This program will help vendors and customers make buying decisions. Integrators can look for the 'Tested and Approved for LAN Systems' mark to know that a product has been tested for compatibility and that the test reports are available on public forums" - Art Olbert, Director of LAN Systems, IBM Personal Software Products. The fees for participating in the "Tested and Approved for LAN Systems" program range from $3,000 to $10,095 depending on the test product's complexity. Vendors can call 1-800-992-4777 or fax requests to 1-512-838-8989 for additional information. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.12. IBM OEM PERSONAL SOFTWARE PRODUCTS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 12. IBM OEM PERSONAL SOFTWARE PRODUCTS...GROWING MOMENTUM by Dave Wilkes ****************************************************************************** Ungermann-Bass, Inc., Computer Products Center, and Advanced Modular Solutions, Inc., most recently joined the many companies already taking advantage of the OEM relationships being established with IBM's Personal Software Products (PSP) Division. PC manufacturers, ISVs, and IHVs now combine the latest PSP products, such as OS/2 2.1, DOS 6.1, LAN Server 3.0, LAN Distance, and others, with their OEM product offerings. Didier Moretti, General Manager of Ungermann-Bass' Network Management Business Unit said, "Ungermann-Bass provides the industry's leading PC-based network management solution called NetDirector. Based on IBM's OS/2 operating system, NetDirector will include support for IBM's LAN Server product as well. NetDirector's success is based on our commitment to excellence and the partnership choices we make including IBM." Computer Products Center, a high quality distributor of finished systems and packaged components to the Corporate and VAR marketplace, is packaging OS/2 2.1 and DOS 6.1 with their line of HiLite computer systems products. Edward Meadows, Computer Products Center General Manager says, "The foundation of the Computer Products Center philosophy is to offer products of the highest caliber and excellent product support. We find IBM to be an outstanding partner to enhance our solution offerings." PC manufacturers can take advantage of annual sales volume attainment discounts offered under the distribution agreement, and ISVs and IHVs can choose either annual sales volume commitment or sales volume attainment discounts under the Object Code License Agreements. Under the terms of the agreements, sales of IBM software must be tied to sales of the OEM product. "Today's right-sizing customers are looking for integrated business solutions," said Dan Lucky, vice president of marketing for Advanced Modular Solutions, Inc. "The IBM OEM LAN Systems software agreement enables us to provide business solutions specifically tailored to the needs of our customers. This competitive business advantage enables us to provide an integrated customized LAN Server solution that utilizes all our value-add hardware and software offerings." For more information, call Tom Williams, National OEM Sales Manager, Personal Software Products Division at (512) 823-1591. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.13. EDUCATION ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 13. EDUCATION ****************************************************************************** ******** MOBILE FORUM '93 and '94 by Pamela Weedon Date: December 6-7, 1993 Location: National Center for Mobile and Wireless Computing Minneapolis, Minnesota Price: $595 - Earlybird Special until 11/12/93 $695 - after 11/12/93 Mobile and wireless computing is changing the way companies and government agencies think about information technology - a new paradigm that allows executives looking for competitive advantages to rethink the purpose, use, and benefits of computers and telecommunications. Mobile Forum is a collaborative educational program presented by Skill Dynamics, An IBM Company specializing in technology education, and Directions in Mobile/Wireless Computing magazine, the industry's prime publication for information on advances in mobile and wireless computing products and applications. Mobile Forum uses a single-track approach to offer you a concise program filled with the insights of end-users, and key industry leaders, such as: Steve Smith from Ericsson GE, Steve Boatman from IBM Corporation, Lawrence Movshin from Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer & Quinn, and Tom Berger from ARDIS. Some topics on the agenda include: Wireless LANs, Future Trends and Directions, E-mail, Components of a Mobile/Wireless Solution, and Satellites. There is also a panel discussion on the Wireless Network Topology of Choice and a networking reception. For more information, a brochure, or to Register call 1-800-422-8033. ******** IBM DEVELOPERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LAN NETVIEW FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS WORKSHOP by Susan Woo Date: Feb 7-11, 1994 Mar 21-25, 1994 June 6-10, 1994 Location: IBM Corporation 11100 Metric Blvd. Building 808; Rm. 1M-100 Austin, Texas 78758 Price: $1,800 per student; $22,500 per private class (1-14 students; $500 per each additional student) Do you believe that management of distributed heterogeneous systems is the challenge of the 90's? Do you see an opportunity in the development of a systems management solution? Then take a look at IBM LAN NetView as a network management platform and the LAN NetView Software Developers Workshop as a method to jump-start development of your management application! The LAN NetView framework supports industry standards such as the Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over transports such as TCP/IP and Logical Link Control (LLC). In the 5-day workshop, students become familiar with the components of the framework by developing basic managing applications using: - an open application programming interface (API) based on X/Open's Management Protocol (XMP), which uses the same technology as the OSF Consolidated Management Application Programming Interface (CM-API) and SystemView's Common Management Interface (CMI) - an object-oriented API based on IBM's System Object Model (SOM) technology The workshop is a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on lab work. The student will spend a significant portion of the week writing basic management applications in the OS/2 2.1 32-bit environment. Objectives: To explore issues affecting the design and implementation of managing applications that can be integrated into the LAN NetView distributed management environment and to become familiar with the underlying standards-based protocols and programming interfaces which define management of heterogeneous networks. Audience: OS/2 application programmers who want to learn the X/Open Management Protocol (XMP) and OSI-Abstract-Data Manipulation API (XOM), either to assist them in creating managing applications now or to assist them in understanding the framework for future designs. Benefits: The workshop will provide a broad base of understanding of the development of managing applications in the LAN NetView environment. It will include the integration of the managing application with the topology display of the View graphical user interface through the use of its object-oriented APIs based on the System Object Model. Prerequisites: Experienced C language programmers who have written or intend to write managing applications or who have application programming experience. Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and a basic understanding of networking and communications protocols (TCP/IP) is also helpful. To Register: Call 1 800 IBM-TEACH, request course code G3855. From outside U.S., call (602) 629-2731 and ask for education enrollment. For additional information, contact: Jennifer Shipley Roger Lewis Workshop Administrator Program Manager (512) 823-1815 (512) 823-1923 (512) 823-3047 (FAX) (512) 823-3047 (FAX) ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.14. IBM LAN SYSTEMS BUYERS GUIDE ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 14. IBM LAN SYSTEMS BUYER'S GUIDE by John Kunkel ****************************************************************************** The IBM LAN Systems Buyer's Guide is a single reference point for major IBM LAN product offerings. In addition, it provides an overview of IBM's workstation-based LAN strategy and development priorities. Selected IBM technical support offerings associated with implementing LAN-based business applications are discussed. It is designed to be of value for LAN marketing and consulting professionals as well as for people currently responsible for LAN activities in the business community. The guide, which is approximately 200 pages, has three main components: 1. IBM product offerings at both a summary and a detail level along with summary level information on selected vendor offerings. 2. Information on a variety of IBM support programs ranging from publications to Certification Programs to software developer support programs. The guide may be obtained in hard copy through your IBM representative around mid-December as publication #G326-0393. Earlier copies may be obtained in soft copy through your IBM representative on the IBM MKTTOOLS database as G3260393. Please send your comments and feedback to: INTERNET ID: LANSYSTEMS @ VNET.IBM.COM IBM VNET ID: AUSVM1(LANNEWS) or use the comment form in the back of the Buyer's Guide. ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.15. IBM LAN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT NEWS ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 15. IBM PSP LAN SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR ISO 9001 REGISTRATION by Sharon Phillips ****************************************************************************** IBM Personal Software Products (PSP) LAN Systems has been recommended for ISO 9001 registration by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., an external International Organization of Standardization (ISO) registrar. ISO 9001 is a standard for the design, development, manufacturing, testing, delivery and service of products. IBM's international customers are beginning to make ISO 9001 compliance an integral part of their purchase agreements. Even those customers that have not adopted this requirement are beginning to use the standards as a way to differentiate the offerings of various suppliers; particularly when products and services are substantially similar. Competitive pressures are also beginning to emerge as a motivator in seeking ISO compliance. Many companies have converted their ISO successes into a marketing advantage and have used the achievement as a fundamental advertising strategy aimed at separating one vendor from the rest by virtue of the ISO 9001 registration. As a result of the ISO 9001 Registration Audit conducted November 1-5, 1993, all products developed by PSP LAN Systems will be ISO 9001 compliant. According to Art Olbert, Director of PSP LAN Systems, "we understand the importance of complying with the ISO 9001 standard and are very pleased to be recommended for registration during our first formal audit. We are also delighted with the excellent feedback from the audit team concerning opportunities to improve our quality management system and how well our organization conforms to our processes." ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1.16. NEWSLETTER SURVEY ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ ****************************************************************************** 16. LAN SYSTEMS NETWORK NEWSLETTER SURVEY ****************************************************************************** We want to produce a quality newsletter that meets your needs. Please take 5 minutes to answer the following questions and send your responses to: - FAX: 512-823-1864 - MAIL: IBM LAN Systems Marketing Support Department IBM Personal Software Products 11400 Burnet Rd. #2995 Austin, TX 78758 - IBM VNET: AUSVM1(LANNEWS) - INTERNET ID: LANSYSTEMS @ VNET.IBM.COM 1. Does this newsletter improve your product knowledge of IBM's LAN Systems products? _____ Yes _____ No 2. How often would you like this newsletter published? _____ Monthly _____ Every other month _____ Quarterly (currently published quarterly) 3. Is the length of the newsletter: _____ Too short _____ Too long _____ Just right 4. What other LAN Systems information would you like to see published in this newsletter? _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Are you a customer? _____ Yes _____ No 6. If you answered yes to #5, please answer the following questions: o What industry do you work in (e.g. Banking, Insurance, etc.) _____________________________________________________________________ o Do you currently have or plan to have IBM LAN Systems installed? _____ Yes _____ No o Do you have LAN Systems installed that are not IBM? If so, who is the software manufacturer? _____________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS: Please offer any ideas/suggestions to improve the newsletter. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for answering this survey. We need your input!