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IBM LAN SYSTEMS NETWORK NEWS- U.S. VERSION JULY, 1993 INDEX 1. IBM LAN SERVER 3.0 LAN Server 3.0 Review: A brief review of NETBIOS, the LAN Server 3.0 transport protocol, usage of bridges and routers, and the concept of domains. LAN Server Pricing Enhancements: IBM Personal Software Products Division announced significant enhancements to the High Volume Pricing Program (HVP) for the OS/2 LAN Server (ISVs) program. 2. IBM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS IBM LAN NetView Family of Products: A complete description of the IBM LAN NetView Family including the framework and the system management applications. CID Enabled Applications: A list of the IBM Configuration, Installation, and Distribution (CID) enabled applications as well as those from independent software vendors (ISVs). 3. INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE VENDORS ISV Solutions: Find out how you can get information about ISV products. Protools Adds Key Application to LAN NetView: Protools provides an integrated solution set for monitoring, characterization, and analysis of distributed networks. Microcom to Integrate LANLord with IBM LAN NetView Platform: Microcom announced an agreement with IBM, under which IBM will provide technical support to Microcom to assist in integration of Microcom's LANLord desktop management system with IBM's LAN NetView manage distributed platform. 4. NETWARE FROM IBM Several new products were added to the NetWare from IBM family. NetWare from IBM V3.11 is available preloaded on the IBM PS/2 Server. NetWare 3270 LAN Workstation from IBM is withdrawn. 5. LAN SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS IBM Network SignOn Coordinator/2 Version 1.1: A new version of IBM Network SignOn Coordinator/2 extends signon and password coordination to Novell Netware and DOS host terminal emulation clients, and provides numerous usability enhancements. 6. BETA PROGRAMS DCE Beta: IBM will continue to signup new participants in the existing IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows beta programs past the advertised closure date of July 9, 1993. IBM Remote LAN Access Beta: In May, IBM announced an exiting beta program for the IBM remote LAN access software. Beta for IBM LAN NetView Family of Products: The IBM LAN NetView family of products for OS/2 beta availability is announced. IBM Multimedia for LAN Server Beta: IBM announced the multimedia for LAN Server Beta which extends the current distributed multimedia capability of IBM LAN Server 3.0. 7. BUSINESS SHOWS Checkout the list of business shows where you can see the IBM LAN Systems Products in person! 8. EDUCATION Keep up to date with the latest Communications Manager/2 Distributed System Management and OS/2 LAN Server courses from Skill Dynamics, an IBM Company. 9. THE SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION FORUM You are invited to attend this forum which will focus on today's solutions for software distribution. 10. CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP INVITATION Read this exciting invitation to customers to join the LAN Systems Customer Partnership. 11. SURVEY FORM Please give us your feedback about this newsletter. Letter from the Editor Welcome to the world of IBM LAN Systems Network News. This newsletter will provide you 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 ocmputer technology. Let the Network News help you keep up - flip throught these pages and stay on the leading edge! This newsletter is designed for customers. IBM VNET users, on the command line enter REQUEST LANNEWS PACKAGE FROM LANNEWS AT AUSVM1 or subscribe to LANNNEWS on MKTTOOLS. 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 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 tradmarks asterisk (*) in this newletter, 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/MVS, OfficeVision/VM, PS/2, DatagLANce, FlexLogic, Risc System/6000, SAA, ImagePlus, Skill Dynamics, IBMLink, S/390, Database 2, Distributed Database Connection Services/2, LAN Server The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this newsletter, are trademarks of other companies as follows: Apple Computer, Inc. - Macintosh CompuServe, Inc. - CompuServe Creative Labs, Inc. - Soundblaster Digital Communications - IRMA Associates, Inc. Intel Corporation - DVI, INDEO Microcom, Inc. - Microcom Microsoft Corporation - Microsoft, MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, SQL Server, LAN Manager, Windows Novell, Inc. - Novell, NetWare, Networld, 3270 LAN Workstation Open Software Foundation, Inc. - Open Software Foundation, OSF, DCE Prodigy Services Co. - Prodigy ProTools, Inc. - ProTools, Network Control Series, Foundation Manager, Network Consultant Wall Data, Inc. - RUMBA ***************************************************************************** 1. IBM* LAN SERVER* VERSION 3.0... LET'S TALK ***************************************************************************** ******** IBM LAN SERVER 3.0 REVIEW NetBIOS Transport Protocol: NetBIOS is the transport protocol used by LAN Server 3.0. NETBIOS is encapsulated within other protocols. In todays Wide Area Network (WAN), there is a need to support multiple protocols and the growth of routers as the means of providing that connectivity. The motivation for encapsulating NetBIOS in other protocols is to be able to support a wider range of network configurations. This shows our commitment to support our customers needs for inter-operability with other vendors solutions in a WAN environment. NetBIOS, on its own, is a very efficient protocol for LAN's (single segment) or WAN's where bridges are utilized (logically a single segment). NetBIOS gains efficiencies from the fact that it assumes that the network it uses will be operated as a logically single segment. Other protocols, like TCP/IP, include facilities for routing messages across networks (especially WANs) that are connected by routers and do not behave as single segments. Traditionally, routers in WANs support the protocols that have information built into their frames to facilitate routing. There are many choices of routers that can be used to set up a WAN that support IP and IPX. As a result, NetBIOS applications, like LAN Server, can gain WAN connectivity by taking advantage of encapsulating NetBIOS in IP or IPX as appropriate. Several products are available from IBM that could significantly affect the view of LAN Server 3.0 as an enterprise solution. The IBM 6611 Router/Bridge represents another option for providing WAN connectivity support to native NetBIOS frames on a LAN acros either an IP or IPX WAN. The IBM 6611 is a very important part of the LAN Server WAN connectivity support. The LTLW product provides a similar capability to the IBM 6611. The LTLW routes native NetBIOS across SNA WANs. BRIDGES AND ROUTERS: Networking customers today are faced with decisions on every front. The usage of bridges or routers is one area that does not lend itself easily to generalized statements. Basically, both styles of connecting networks have their value and should be considered when a network is being designed. Bridges and routers have differences. Since bridges operate at a lower level than routers, a customer does not need to be concerned with what protocols are being or will be utilized. When utilizing routers, the question must constantly be asked, "What protocol does this new application we are adding utilize and do all the routers in our WAN support it?" If the answer is "No" then the customer may need an expensive upgrade. Expensive either because a vendor may not support or may charge to support the new protocol. Or, expensive in administrative time to add support that wasn't planned on a year ago. Bridges in the long run may provide a better protection of a customer's investment... current and future. Bridges also divide networks into segments. Both only pass frames that need to be passed to the next segment and both can pass data across long distances. Customers who want to minize traffic across WANs typically choose routers since its easier to filter protocol frames with a router. However, customers who are concerned about overall bandwidth of their networks choose bridges since bridges are much faster than routers and have much more bandwidth. If a WAN has low bandwidth over a communication line, a router is a good choice in order to minimize the traffic that is transmitted across the WAN. However, the WAN is high in bandwidth, a router will tend to limit the amount of data that can be sent across the WAN when compared to the amount ofdata that can be sent if a bridge is used. The general rule of thumb is that if the WAN is not 100% utilized, a bridge is a better choice to maximize throughput. DOMAINS: The concept of domains in LAN Server represents a functional enhancement over the "server centric" implementation of many other file and print server products. In a "server centric" environment, a user must have an ID on each server that they need to access. If a user or group of users needs to access resources (files and printers) across multiple servers, it is better to have the group of servers cooperate in such a way that there is a single point of management and a single user definition and signon. With this approach, management of a domain of servers is easier than managing a group of servers that are functionally independent. The directory service that is unique to LAN Server is aliases. Aliases provide a "single system image" of the resources shared by all the servers in a domain. In a server-centric NOS, you must get a list of servers, get a list of shared resources on each server in the list, and browse the resources available on a group of servers. With aliases, you can bring up a single list of resources which represents all resources that are available from the group of servers that are participating in a domain. LAN Server aliases also allow you to define resources that are on a server outside your domain. LAN Server aliases have the advantage of location independence within a domain so that a resource can be moved from one server to another without impacting use connection procedures such as log on assignments. Aliases are a very important part of the LAN Server domain concept. ******** LAN SERVER PRICING ENHANCEMENTS by Bo Saxon On April 1, 1993 PSP announced significant enhancements to the High Volume Pricing Program for the OS/2 Lan Server Program. The HVP Program, which was designed for customers who will make specific volume and delivery commitments and which carries special terms and conditions, offers a deeper discount than the Volume Discount Agreement (VPA). Full packs have now been included in the HVP grid and may be aggregated with client licenses to determine the lowest discount. Also, minimum quantity requirements have been lowered in order to take advantage of HVP offering. Now, customers have the option of participating in the HVP Program for as few as 100 Lan Server licenses and may aggregate server and client licenses in satisfying this minimum. For details regarding the enhanced HVP Program, please contact your IBM marketing representative. ***************************************************************************** 2. IBM SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS... VIEWPOINTS ***************************************************************************** ******** LAN NETVIEW** FAMILY OF PRODUCTS by Bob Rhode LAN NetView Family of Products The IBM LAN NetView family of products provides a framework and applications to implement OS/2-based distributed systems management solutions. The LAN NetView framework utilizes industry standard interfaces and protocols that allow an OS/2 system to manage hetrogeneous systems in a LAN environment. An OS/2 system may also be managed by other systems that conform to the same standards. LAN NetView Structure and Resources The product family includes a set of products that form the strategic frame- work upon which the system management functions can be built. These frame- work products provide the common infrastructure, services, and support elements that: o Create the managing system environment on OS/2 2.X in which management applications are built o Create the managed system environment in OS/2 2.X, DOS 5.0, MS DOS 6.0, IBM DOS 6.1 and DOS with Microsoft Windows** 3.1 that allows resource agents to manage system resources o Provide the resource agents to manage the operating system resources for the supported systems and the OS/2 subsystem resources for LAN Server, Communications Manager, and Database Manager. Through use of these framework services, the task of creating systems manage- ment applications and resource agents is greatly simplified. Developers can focus their attention on delivering valued-added applications, and not on duplicating these common elements. Greater consistency and interoperability between applications and agents is also achieved. Among the common elements provided by the set of framework products are: o Common user interface services o Communications services supporting multiple protocols and transports o Event and metadata services o Common programming interfaces o Discovery and topology services for LANs The LAN NetView family of products includes the following set of products that form the framework for management applications: o LAN NetView Manage: the set of common services that form the framework upon which to build management applications. The open industry standard programming interface X/Open Management Protocol is supported. Protocol support for Common Management Infromation Protocol (CMIP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) are included among the framework's common services, so SNMP devices (such as bridges and routers) can be managed, as can the CMIP-based resource agents provided. Also included are Topology and Discovery Services that determine and depict the relationships between the system and network resources. View is the graphical user interface component of manage for displaying managed resources and interfacing with LANfocus system management application functions that support those resources. The common user Interface conforms to SystemView* Integration Level 2 and CUA-91. A set of enabling services allows easy extension of the presentation metaphor to include functions provided by system management applications. These services are made available via the System Object Model (SOM) programming interface of OS/2 2.X. o LAN NetView Enabler: managed system services that are provided for OS/2 2.X. These services are a subset of those provided in the managing system; they allow the systems to be managed by the applications on the managing system. o LAN Netview Agents: CMIP based agents are provided for OS/2 2.X, DOS 5.0, MS DOS 6.0, IBM DOS 6.1, and DOS with Windows 3.1 that allow the operating system resources to be managed. Agents allow the managing system to request data about the resource managers, and manage the resource manager by setting and changing values. o LAN Netview Agents Extended: CMIP-based agents are also provided or managing the OS/2 subsystem resources contained in the Communications Manager, Database Manager, and LAN Server. IBM is also developing system management applications to run on the managing system framework, LAN NetView. These system management applications include: o LAN Netview Monitor: system performance management for DASD, RAM,and processor monitoring of the OS/2 workstations and servers, based on System Performance Monitor/2 technology. o LAN NetView Fix: system fault management for reporting hardware and software failures with some fix recommendations. o LAN NetView Tie: NetView gateway service for collecting and transforming OSI performance and fault events for transmission to host-based NetView system. o LAN NetView Start: an administrative system management tool for planning and managing the configuration of OS/2 software resources in an environment implementing IBM CID conventions for remote software installation. The initial release of this product will precede delivery of LAN NetView Manage, and therefore it will run as a standalone product. LAN NetView Monitor LAN NetView Monitor enables performance management of OS/2 2.X systems through the use of policies that define resources to be collected, collection schedules, thresholds and data transfer times. Managed resources include critical OS/2 2.X and IBM LAN Server and Requester 3.0 resources, all of which may be selected on a per-metric basis. Threshold monitoring 'allows management by exception' through alarm notification and associated actions. Multiple policies can be active at a managed system simultaneously, meaning that multiple managing systems can be monitoring the same remote system. Collected data is summarized into an OS/2 SQL database on the managing system, from which resource, alarm and policy reports can be generated. Realtime graphing is supported, as well as graphing from the database, and resources from multiple nodes can be displayed on the same graph. A command line interface to managing system function is provided for remote unattended operation, and threshold alarms can be converted to NetView alerts through registration with the LAN NetView Tie product. LAN NetView Fix The IBM LAN NetView Fix Version 1.0 application is designed to receive and process CMIP and SNMP events in an OS/2 2.X environment. The fix program can perform the following tasks: o Register for CMIP and SNMP event notifications from specified resources on selected managed systems. o Receive event notification from managed systems. o Store events specified by the user into an IBM Database Manager database. o Display events specified by the user on an Event Console as they are received. o Provide special handling for events that are designated as important by the user. o Retransmit events that cannot be processed at the managing workstation so that they can be received by another managing application (for example LAN NetView Tie). If received by Tie, the events can then be forwarded to a NetView host. o Call a pager when a specified event is received. o Display a message pop-up when a specified event is received. o Invoke user-specified routines for personalized handling of received events. LAN NetView Tie LAN NetView Tie improves centralized control of LAN environments by providing a means for sending CMIP notifications to NetView in a manner that NetView can understand. A NetView operator can issue commands (through both the NetView and OS/2 command line interfaces), to register to receive specific alarm and non-alarm notifications from resources managed by the LAN NetView environment. When the alarms that have been registered occur, Tie reports them to NetView by converting the OSI Alarms to SNA Alerts and sending them to NetView via IBM OS/2 Communications Manager. LAN NetView Start It is IBM's intent to migrate the configuration management tool, LAN NetView Start, shipped initially as a standalone product in conjunction with CID, to the LAN NetView Manage framework. Start is an object-oriented OS/2 2.X application offered as a tool for plan- ning and managing the configuration of software in a LAN environment. It provides a graphical user interface for building network "topologies"; work- station software is managed within the context of the topology. To enable remote (across-the-LAN) installation of software, Start generates output as defined by the IBM Configuration/Installation/Distribution (CID) process: response files and installation procedure files. A response file is an ASCII file containing keywords and parameters that direct the installation and/or configuration of software without end-user involvement. In the generation of Response Files, Version 1.0 of Start/2 supports the following software: LAN Server 3.0--Entry and Advanced, Extended Services, and Network Transport Services/2 1.0. Installation procedure files are OS/2 REXX command files containing the commands to invoke the install programs of the software targeted for the workstation. These files are designed to be interpreted and processed by the LAN CID utility component of NTS/2. In the generation of these files, Start/2 1.0 supports CID-enabled applications as well as the IBM OS/2 subsystems listed above. Enhancements for the second release of Start/2, the one integrated with Manage, will include support for configuring additional connectivities, further simplified configuration administration, and greater integration with NetView Distribution Manager in support of CID. ******** CID ENABLED APPLICATIONS by Bob James Configuration/Installation/Distribution (CID) is the IBM software distribution strategy for remote, unattended installation of OS/2 systems in a LAN environment. CID intends to include DOS systems in the future. CID simplifies the process for installing and maintaining system software and applications. The CID process can be used by vendor applications. IBM is working with vendors on how to "CID enable" their products. All of the IBM applications listed are announced products. Please see your IBM representative for a complete listing of the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. Following is a list of IBM CID enabled products. PRODUCT AVAILABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating System/2* V2.0 (OS/2 V2.0 and V2.1) NOW Extended Services* V1.0 (ES V1.0) NOW Communications Manager/2 V1.0 (CM/2 V1.0) NOW DATABASE 2* OS/2 V1.0 (DB2/2 V1.0) NOW Distributed Database Connection Services/2* V2.0 (DDCS/2 V2) NOW OS/2 LAN Server V3.0 (LS V3.0) NOW Network Transport Services/2 (NTS/2) NOW System Performance Monitor/2 V2.0 (SPM/2 V2.0) NOW LAN NetView Start V1.1 (Start V1.1) NOW LAN Station Manager V1.0 (LSM V1.0) NOW LAN Network Manager Entry V1.0 (LNME V1.0) NOW LAN Management Utility/2 (LMU/2) NOW NetView Distribution Manager/2 V2.0 (NetView DM/2 V2.0) NOW LAN Distributed Platform/2 V2.0 (LANDP/2 V2.0) 93Q2 Software Installer for OS/2 1.2 (SI V1.2) NOW Presentation Manager* Office/2 V1.3 (PMO/2 V1.3) NOW LAN Automated Distribution/2 V3.0 (LAD/2 V3.0) NOW Point-Of-Sale Subsystem/2 V1.0 (POSS/2 V1.0) 93Q4 TCP/IP for OS/2 V2.0 (TCP/IP V2.0) 93Q3 ***************************************************************************** 3. INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE VENDORS... HOW ABOUT THAT SOFTWARE! ***************************************************************************** ******** ISV Solutions by Tim Blackwood Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Solutions centers around ISV applications and how they integrate with the IBM LAN Systems products to form customer solutions. There are several sources for information on ISV products. The National Solutions Center maintains a database of products which is available to IBM Marketing branches and to IBM business partners. The OS/2 Application Solutions Directory also contains descriptions of over 1700 products, many of which are LAN oriented. The directory can be ordered by calling 1-800-READ OS2. If you know of applications that integrate well with the IBM LAN Systems products and would like to see that product in a future newsletter, please contact Tim Blackwood (CompuServ: 71774, 34444 or Prodigy: RWBF42A). Please include a brief description of the application and a company contact for the product. ******** MICROCOM** TO INTEGRATE LANLORD WITH IBM LAN NETVIEW PLATFORM Microcom Inc. a remote PC connectivity company headquartered in Norwood, Mass., announced on May 26, 1993 that it has signed an agreement with IBM, under which IBM will provide technical support to Microcom to assist in integration of Microcom's LANlord desktop management system with IBM's LAN NetView Manage distributed management platform; and Microcom will provide technical feedback to IBM regarding IBM's managing framework and agents for LAN NetView. Under the non-exclusive agreement, Microcom's Client Server Technologies Group will develop a new version of LANlord, LANlord NV, which will support IBM's Presentation Manager, based on the IBM System Object Model Interface, and utilize IBM's DOS, Windows(tm) and OS/2(R) Enable agents. Each company plans to market the LANlord NV products to its customers and resellers. LANlord NV will provide users with access to LANlord's fully integrated set of applications for managing DOS, Windows and OS/2 LAN- based PCs from the LAN NetView View topology map, and will utilize DME- based Manage platform services. The product, which will support both OS/2 2.0 and 2.1, is expected to be available in late 1993. "Providing customers with accessibility to their data anytime and anywhere, across mixed networks of LANs, is a priority of LAN Systems," said Art Olbert, director of LAN Systems in IBM's Personal Software Products Division (PSP). "This marketing relationship with Microcom will help PSP and Microcom deliver industrial-strength systems management applications to a broad base of LAN customers." The new product will provide integrated applications for centralized, remote desktop management. They include realtime PC hardware and software discovery and inventory; LAN and client PC monitoring; remote configuration; software metering; and data export and reporting of desktop assets and statistics to facilitate management of LAN nodes and user support. LANlord NV will also extend LANlord's current capabilities to include management of OS/2 LAN clients, and support for the CMOL management protocol, as well as LANlord's current SNMP-based support for DOS and Windows PC clients. Future releases of LANlord NV are expected to provide integration tools for additional LAN NetView applications, including Start/2; Monitor, IBM's fault management application; as well as use of Tie, IBM's LAN NetView to NetView gateway, to support centralized, host-based desktop management. Developed at the IBM LAN Systems Laboratory in Austin, Texas, the LAN NetView family of products elevates the management of mixed vendor LANs and networks of systems to a new level of interoperability. Emerick Woods of Microcom CST Group, 914-968-2300; or Lee Feldman of Peters & Feldman, 203-972-1201; or Deborah Siegel of IBM Media Relations, 914-642-5377 ******** PROTOOLS** ADDS KEY APPLICATION TO LAN NETVIEW By Al Marcus When you look at the individual tasks entailed in managing a network, you see a variety of processes being performed, such as monitoring, protocol analysis, testing and diagnostics, capacity planning, report generation, et al. All of these tasks are contributing factors in attaining the goal of maintaining an operable network, running at peak efficiency. Much of this processing is classified as network analysis; a vital ingredient in managing the network effectively. One of the leading application providers in the area of LAN analysis is ProTools, Inc. Their Network Control Series** (NCS) is an integrated solution set for monitoring, characterization, and analysis of distributed networks. Two applications, Foundation Manager** and Cornerstone Agent, comprise NCS. Foundation Manager is not only a full-function network management system in its own right, but also a central console for viewing and controlling subnets throughout an enterprise. Cornerstone Agent, which is a SNMP RMON (Remote Monitoring MIB) agent, executes real-time monitoring and analysis functions under control of a local administrator or remote console like Foundation Manager. The two products work together to form an enterprise-wide network management system. Monitoring and filtering network activity, analyzing protocols, setting up alarms, and displaying statistics can be executed locally or remotely. This enables a network administrator to monitor the health of any network and pinpoint problems before they occur. This is accomplished through protocol analysis, which is basically the function of decoding protocols such as TCP/IP, NetBIOS, etc., from cryptic notation into a readable representation appropriate for reporting statistics, and/or passing to graphics applications to produce charts and graphs. As comprehensive as NCS performs these tasks, what really sets it apart from other LAN analyzers are its ease of use, through extensive use of graphics, and its tutorial feature called Network Consultant**, an on-line consulting system which guides the user through an extensive knowledge base of common network symptoms, potential problems, and solutions that isolate those problems. Several excellent reviews have been accorded ProTools' Network Control Series, including those in: Data Communications, InfoWorld, LAN Technology, and LAN TIMES. ProTools is integrating NCS with IBM LAN NetView. The net effect of this integration is that LAN NetView users will have the ability to monitor and analyze local or remote networks from a single platform. Foundation Manager and Cornerstone Agent will be able to be invoked from the LAN NetView Manage user interface, and they will also share data from the LAN NetView Topology/Discovery service. ProTools can be reached at (503) 645-5400 in Beaverton, Or. ***************************************************************************** 4. NETWARE** FROM IBM ***************************************************************************** ******** NEW PRODUCTS ADDED TO NETWARE FROM IBM FAMILY by Susan Watson On June 1, 1993, IBM announced additions to the NetWare from IBM product family with product availability of June 4, 1993 (refer to Announcement Letter 293-294): NetWare Services Manager (for LAN NetView) from IBM v1.5 NetWare NFS Gateway from IBM v1.1 NetWare SFT III v3.11 from IBM in user levels of 5 through 250 Upgrades with user levels for NetWare HostPrint from IBM NetWare SFT III v3.11 from IBM, the mirrored server capability from Novell, is available in user levels of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 250. In addition, the controlled availability restrictions announced December 1, 1992 are removed. NetWare NFS Gateway from IBM v1.1 is a server-based NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) connectivity solution that extends the reach of NetWare users into the UNIX** world. NetWare Services Manager for OS/2 from IBM v1.0 has been updated and now runs either stand-alone, or snaps unchanged into IBM's LAN NetView product. It is also renamed to NetWare Services Manager (for LAN NetView) from IBM v1.5. Upgrades within user levels are available for NetWare HostPrint from IBM v1.0. ******** NETWARE 3270 LAN WORKSTATION** FROM IBM WITHDRAWAL Effective June 1, 1993, IBM withdrew NetWare 3270 LAN Workstation for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh** from IBM. This followed the May announcement by Novell that these products will be transfered to and marketed by Attachmate. These products will not be sold or serviced by Novell in the future. 3270 clients for NetWare are also available from other vendors, such as DCA's IRMA** WorkStation and Wall Data's RUMBA**. These products can be referenced to satisfy customer requirments in the future. Also announced on June 1st was the withdrawal of obsolete/superseded products. Unfortunately, the announcement title was shortened to "Withdrawal: NetWare from IBM". The detailed text was explicit on specific part number withdrawals and was not confusing. However, the announcement letter title has received broad circulation and is causing some confusion. NetWare from IBM continues to be a key member of Personal Software Product's LAN Systems family as evidenced by the announcement of new NetWare from IBM products. ******** PRELOADED NETWARE ON IBM SERVERS NetWare from IBM v3.11 is available preloaded on the PS/2* Server 295/195 and the PS/2 Server 85 (refer to Announcement Letters 193-099 and 193-142 respectively). Also planned availability for the preloaded PS/Valuepoint* 6387-W91 is 6/25/93 (refer to Announcement Letter 193-143). These offerings provide complete server packages at an attractive price such that the customer saves significant time during system setup and software installation. All user levels are available on the 295/195 and 85. The 6387-W91 can be preloaded with the 5, 10, 20, or 50 user level. For detailed ordering and pricing information, see the Announcement Letters. ***************************************************************************** 5. LAN SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS... WATCH THEM RUN! ***************************************************************************** ******** IBM NETWORK SIGNON COORDINATOR/2 VERSION 1.1 o Tired of logging on to multiple host and LAN accounts every day? o Spending too much time changing passwords on all your accounts individually? If so, IBM Network SignON Coordinator/2 is the end user productivity solution you've been waiting for! The IBM Network SignON Coordinator/2 Version 1.1 program offering provides users on DOS and OS/2 workstations a simplified method of logging on to a variety of systems and keeping passwords synchronized across multiple locally-attached workstations and central site hosts: - OS/2 User Profile Management local and node accounts - OS/2 LAN Server domains - Novell NetWare v3.11 servers - Hosts connected locally via 3270 or 5250 terminal emulation programs (DOS and OS/2) and APPC (OS/2 only) - UPM on remote OS/2 workstations (e.g., OS/2 database manager servers) - Hosts connected to remote OS/2 workstations acting as gateways for other DOS and OS/2 workstations. Users can log on to/log off from/change passwords on a variety of systems at once by using one simple interface (graphical, command line or full screen) to perform these operations. This eliminates the need for the end user to manually work with the various access control functions. Besides the addition of NetWare and DOS-based terminal emulator support, Version 1.1 offers many functional and usability enhancements, including: - A new graphical, icon-based user interface for OS/2 which provides the capability of selecting single systems for signon operations in addition to defining a default set of systems - Increased flexibility in host communication scripts, including dynamic selection of terminal emulation sessions - Easier administration and maintenance of configuration file information - Workstation independence (end users can access their configuration files from a Server instead of being required to store this information on the workstations at which they sign on) Information on prerequisites and more detailed function can be obtained by IBM representatives from the MKTTOOLS disk: - NSC11FLS PACKAGE (a foils package) - NSC11FLY PACKAGE (a 2-page flyer) For more information: o Call 1-800-IBM-4-FAX or 415-855-4329 for a flyer from the IBM FAX Information Service under the Personal Systems catalog. o Call 1-800-IBM-CALL to order or to obtain more information on the product. ****************************************************************************** 6. BETA PROGRAMS... GET AN EARLY START! ****************************************************************************** ******** IBM DCE** BETA PROGRAM SIGNUP IS EXTENDED by Dean May OVERVIEW IBM is extending the signup period for the current beta programs for IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows** to new participants to July 09,1993. This is an extension to the advertised beta signup closure date of May 28, 1993. The beta code license expiration date of August 31, 1993 is unchanged. DESCRIPTION IBM internals, customer software developers, and independent software vendors can continue to order the beta program for either DCE for OS/2 or DCE Client for Windows. Function in the beta program enables software developers to gain experience with core Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) technologies, licensed from the Open Software Foundation**. The code in this beta program should not be used in production. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS The DCE for OS/2 beta has both a hardcopy package of diskettes with publications or a no-charge electronic package available. An information document with ordering instructions can be obtained as follows: * IBM VNET: type "REQUEST DSSINFO FROM DCEREQ AT AUSVM1". * CompuServe**: access DCE.TXT in the OS2DF2 forum DCE library. * IBM OS2BBS: go to the OS/2 Software Library, then select the DSSINF document in the OS/2 Documents and Information section. The DCE Client for Windows beta has only a no-charge electronic package available. An information document with ordering instructions can be obtained as follows: * IBM VNET: type "REQUEST WINDCE FROM DCEREQ AT AUSVM1". * CompuServe: access WINDOW.DCE in the OS2DF2 forum DCE library. * IBM OS2BBS: go to the OS/2 Software Library, then select the WINDCE document in the OS/2 Documents and Information section. TECHNICAL SUPPORT All participants receive no-charge technical support on the OS2DCE CFORUM on OS2BBS/IBMPC or the CompuServe OS2DF2 forum DCE section. IBM support will be provided on a 'reasonable efforts' basis. We appreciate your participation in our DCE beta programs and look forward to receiving your input. ******** The IBM REMOTE LAN ACCESS (RLA) Beta Program by Bill Word In May, IBM announced an exciting beta program for the IBM remote LAN access software. We encourage you to participate in the beta for this exciting potential product. The IBM remote LAN access capability for OS/2 and Windows-based workstaions enables users to run their unmodified LAN-based applications over public switch telephone networks (asynchronous, synchronous and ISDN) or PBX/CBX exchanges. This software solution uses a non-decidated server and supports most widely-used protocols and network operating systems. It allows creation of an ad hoc LAN via connection of two or more remote workstations. To obtain the information package which contains product information, please use of the following methods: o IBM VNET: on command line type REQUEST RLAINFO FROM BETASRUS AT AUSVM1 o CompuServe PSPBETA forum: Library Section "Remote LAN Access", access the file RLAINF.TXT o OS2BBS Bulletin Board: See the announcement for the Remote LAN Access beta. The beta program is not intended to be redistributed by dealers, however, dealers can use the information package and beta program for their own use and evaluation. We are looking forward to working with you in your evaluation of the IBM remote LAN access beta product. Your input is needed to help us insure that this potential product meets your expectations. Your responses will definitely make a difference. ******** BETA FOR IBM LAN NETVIEW FAMILY OF PRODUCTS by Bob Rhode The IBM LAN NetView family of products (for OS/2) announces the availability of a beta program. The ordering information and product details are listed below. ORDERING INFORMATION ****** WHO QUALIFIES: Qualifying applicants are: o Programmers who want to develop application programs on the LAN NetView platform that will compete in the fast growing LAN system management arena. o Network planners and administrators who want to become familiar with the LAN NetView family. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: To order Beta versions of the products mentioned above, do one of the following: o In the U.S., call 1-800-IBM-3040 - You will be charged reproduction and distribution costs. The costs will be $100 for the user package and $200 for the developers package, plus shipping. The Developers package contains additional documentation for those interested in developing their own applications. o In Canada, call 1-800-561-5293 - You will be charged reproduction and distribution costs. The costs will be $120 for the user package and $240 for the developers package, plus shipping. The Developers package contains additional documentation for those interested in developing their own applications. o In Asia/Pacific and Europe, contact your IBM Marketing Representative. o IBM representatives can obtain the Beta code/publications by typing at the VM command line. Users Package: TOOLS SENDTO AUSVM1 D953TLS2 OS2DSM GET LNVBETAU PACKAGE Developers Package: TOOLS SENDTO AUSVM1 D953TLS2 OS2DSM GET LNVBETAD PACKAGE QUESTION AND ANSWER SUPPORT: o From CompuServe: Use the LAN NetView messages section of the IBM OS/2 Developer 2 Forum (OS2DF2). o From OS2BBS: Access the OS/2 Question and Answer Bulletin Boards, page down and select the IBM LAN NetView Beta code topic. o IBM representatives may use the LANNETVU CFORUM on the IBMPC disk. PRODUCT INFORMATION ****** LAN NETVIEW MANAGE AND ENABLER: The LAN NetView platform, which includes LAN NetView Manage and LAN NetView Enabler, serves as the base for systems management applications and offers a consistent user interface, improved automation functions, and enhanced integration among products. The LAN NetView Manage, when combined with Novell's NSM 1.5, provides admin instrators with a comprehensive set of tools and services to efficiently manage NetWare and LAN Server, as well as OS/2 and its subsystems, including Communications Manager/2 and Database Manager/2. The LAN NetView family of products also includes several applications, including LAN NetView Monitor, LAN NetView Fix and LAN NetView Tie. Monitor, Fix and Tie, now available for Beta, are IBM applications written to the X-OPEN Management (XMP) interface of LAN NetView Manage. LAN NETVIEW MONITOR: LAN NetView Monitor enables performance management of OS/2 2.X systems through the use of policies that define resources to be collected, collection schedules, thresholds and data transfer times. Managed resources include critical OS/2 2.X and IBM LAN Server and Requester 3.0 resources, all of which may be selected on a per-metric basis. Threshold monitoring allows management by exception' through alarm notification and associated actions. Multiple policies can be active at a managed system simultaneously, meaning that multiple managing systems can be monitoring the same remote system. Collected data is summarized into an OS/2 SQL database on the managing system, from which resource, alarm and policy reports can be generated. Realtime graphing is supported, as well as graphing from the database, and resources from multiple nodes can be displayed on the same graph. A command line interface to managing system function is provided for remote unattended operation, and threshold alarms can be converted to NetView alerts through registration with the LAN NetView Tie product. LAN NETVIEW TIE: LAN NetView Tie improves centralized control of LAN environments by providing a means for sending CMIP notifications to NetView in a manner that NetView can understand. A NetView operator can issue commands (through both the NetView and OS/2 command line interfaces), to register to receive specific alarm and non-alarm notifications from resources managed by the LAN NetView environment. When the alarms that have been registered occur, Tie reports them to NetView by converting the OSI Alarms to SNA Alerts and sending them to NetView via IBM OS/2 Communications Manager. ******** IBM MULTIMEDIA FOR LAN SERVER BETA PROGRAM by Chuck Shriver IBM announced the Multimedia for LAN Server beta program on 7/2/93. Orders for this beta can now be accepted and filled. The IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta program function extends the considerable current distributed multimedia capability of IBM LAN Server 3.0 which allows the playback of multimedia files on the Server to Clients across a LAN, provided there is no congestion in the Server and the Network. The Beta multimedia support sets up a controlled environment in which multimedia applications can be given the required resources to ensure uncompromised playout at the clients even when there would otherwise be congestion on the LAN. This Quality of Service capability is what distinguishes this solution from most other products in this area. The multimedia support can be easily added to an existing LAN in a non-disruptive manner so that current data applications can continue without modification. The support is specifically designed to take advantage of the Token-Ring LAN priority architecture so that the necessary bandwidth can be reserved to allow the time-dependent multimedia streams to arrive at the Client despite other network traffic. In addition, Server resources are reserved for disk and file access, and clients are enhanced to improve the flow of images and sound to the end user. Note that other environments such as Ethernet can also be used with the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta function, but the number of clients may have to be restricted in order to get acceptable delivery. Users wishing to exploit multimedia may now evaluate the opportunities through the use of IBM LAN Server 3.0 with the IBM Multimedia for LAN Server beta function. Typical applications which can be explored are: "news-on-demand", kiosks, new employee training, annotated mail and spreadsheet, classroom computer-assisted education; and many more. The support is essentially application-independent: that is to say, those based on the more popular approaches such as INDEO**, DVI**/AVI, Ultimotion, SoundBlaster **, are specifically accommodated, while others can be accommodated according to their known characteristics. Additionally, standalone applications based on MMPM/2 or AVK can be run in the distributed mode without modification. This multimedia support is available for DOS, Windows, and OS/2 clients connected across a LAN to an IBM LAN Server 3.0 Advanced Server. The contents of this beta program include the code, documentation and license required to install Multimedia for LAN Server. Beta Program interfaces and documentation are available in the U.S. English version only. For more information and ordering details regarding this beta program, please do the following: On IBM's VM Network, type "REQUEST MMLSINFO FROM BETASRUS AT AUSVM1" On OS2BBS, obtain the LSMULREG package from the 'Documents and Information' section of the Software Download Library. On CompuServe *, obtain the documents MMLINF.TXT and MMLORD.TXT from the 'MM For LAN Server' library section of the PSPBETA forum. This forum can be accessed via 'GO PSPBETA'. ***************************************************************************** 7. BUSINESS SHOWS... THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS! by Pete Greulich ***************************************************************************** IBM LAN Systems will be participating in the shows listed below. These shows will have LAN Systems products demonstrated by LAN experts. Come to the IBM booth! PC Expo 6/29 - 01 New York Windows, 8/24 - 26 Boston OS/2 Developers Conference PC Expo 10/19 - 21 Chicago NetWorld** 10/05 - 08 Dallas Comdex 11/15 - 19 LasVegas For more information on the shows, please call your IBM Marketing Representative. IBM VNET users, see NATBOARD catagories: OS2INFO, LANINFO and CLIENT/SERVER for show announcements. ***************************************************************************** 8. EDUCATION FROM SKILL DYNAMICS... LEARN ALL YOU CAN THIS SUMMER! by Jim Wilbourne ***************************************************************************** Keep up-to-date with the latest Communications Manager/2, Distributed Systems Management (DSM) and OS/2 LAN Server courses from Skill Dynamics, an IBM Company. Our courses are available at numerous locations around the country. Many are available as private classes conducted at YOUR location. "Our place or yours", the choice is up to you. For additional information about schedules and enrollment procedures, please call 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322). Please refer to the EDUCATION application on HONE or MSE for full course descriptions and schedules. Our external audience may access HONE via IBMLink. ***** OS/2 Communications Curriculum ***** OS/2 Communications: Networking Describes how to install and configure Communications Manager/2 to communicate with S/390 hosts and AS/400 systems. Three days. G4500: $990 (MSE# CG45000C) OS/2 Communications: Networking Workshop Using hands-on labs, learn how to install and configure Communications Manager/2 to communicate with S/390 hosts and AS/400 systems. Four days. G4501: $1,440 (MSE# CG45010C) ***** Distributed Systems Management Curriculum ***** Workstation Systems Management Concepts and Products Discover the concepts and products which address the demand for automated and simplified processes to manage LAN-based PC systems. Two days. G3814: $600 (MSE# CG38140C) DSM: Remote Software Installation Using CID (Configuration, Installation and Distribution) This hands-on workshop allows you to experience the CID tools and techniques that are used in the remote configuration, installation, and maintenance of OS/2 Version 2.0 workstations. Four days. G3815: $1,395 (MSE# CG38150C) Software Change Management Using NetView DM and NetView DM/2 Learn to use NetView Distribution Manager (NetView DM) and NetView Distribution Manager/2 (NetView DM/2) as tools for managing the distribution and installation of workstation software and data objects from a central point. Five days. G3826: $1,725 (MSE# CG38260C) NetView DM/2 Workshop Learn to use NetView Distribution Manager/2 (NetView DM/2) Version 2.0 as a tool for managing the distribution and installation of workstation software and data objects from a central point on a single logical LAN. Three days. G3827: $1,050 (MSE# CG38270C) ********** OS/2 LAN Services Curriculum ********** OS/2 LAN Services: Introduction for OS/2 and DOS Users Workshop Acquire the skills end users need to gain access to OS/2 LAN Server 2.0/3.0 resources. Two days. G4160: $600 (MSE# CG41600C) OS/2 LAN Services: Planning and Installation Learn how to plan and install domains, servers and workstations, with the OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 products. Two days. G4370: $600 (MSE# CG43700C) OS/2 LAN Services: Basic LAN Administration Workshop Introduces the LAN environment using OS/2 LAN Server 2.0/3.0 and related products. Three days. G4360: $900 (MSE# CG43600C) OS/2 LAN Services: Advanced Administration Workshop Acquire advanced knowledge and techniques for using the OS/2 LAN Server 2.0/3.0 products, both Entry and Advanced. Five days. G4560: $1,600 (MSE# CG45600C) OS/2 LAN Services: Performance Workshop Use hands-on labs to tune for performance in the OS/2 LAN Server 2.0/3.0 environment. Learn about the various components which influence performance and how they should be configured. Fours days. G4760: $1,300 (MSE# CG47600C) OS/2 LAN Services: Integrating NetWare and OS/2 LAN Server Discover the differences between these "server/requester" products and learn to take advantage of the functional strengths of each network environment. Two days. G4570: $795 (MSE# CG45700C) REMEMBER ...to reserve your seat, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322). - If reasonable accommodation is required for an individual with a disability, please advise of the accommodation in advance. - Course content, availability and price are subject to change without notice. ****************************************************************************** 9. THE SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION FORUM by Michael Goodman ****************************************************************************** AN INVITATION... You are cordially invited to attend the Software Distribution Forum on June 30, 1993. This one-day, multi-customer program will focus on today's solutions for software distribution in a workgroup to enterprise wide approach for your business. The session will be held at IBM's Networking Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh is served by the Raleigh/Durham International Airport. Forums often are scheduled on consecutive days. For example, the software distribution forum will be followed the next day by the Integrated Help Desk Forum on July 1st and the C/S Distrubuted Management Forum on June 29th. These forums will be repeated in the fall. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE... is to provide you with detailed information about IBM's strategy and products for Software Distribution. Topics to be discussed include: o How software distribution has impacted the I/S organization. o How the lines of business organizations will impact the selection of a software distribution strategy. o Why software distribution has become a prime business process. o What is the IBM strategy for Software Distribution? o What are the IBM solutions for AIX* and what will (OSF) Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) provide? o What products does IBM have to enable you to do Software Distribution across the many different workgroup environments? o What IBM services are available to help fill in the gaps? HOW DO I ATTEND? Once you've decided to attend the Software Distribution Forum, your IBM Rpresentative can provide you with a list of dates and then enroll you in a specific session. You are responsible for your own travel and hotel expenses. A continental breakfast, snacks, sodas, and lunch will be provided by the Networking Center. A $300.00 charge will be billed directly to you by Skill Dynamics by calling 1-800-937-4999 and enrolling in Course E4941. This will cover program materials and program costs. Forums are business casual. If you attend multiple forums on consecutive days the cost is reduced to $250.00. Unless you wish to make your own plans, the Networking Center staff will make arrangements for you to stay at a hotel which is located conveniently to both the airport and the Networking Center. You should plan to arrive at the session by about 8:30. The session will conclude at 5:00 P.M. so you should schedule your return flights after 6:00 P.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS... Please have your IBM Representative contact the IBM Networking Center staff in Raleigh. We will be glad to provide you any additional information you require. ****************************************************************************** 10. CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP INVITATION by Dave Ogee ****************************************************************************** The Austin IBM LAN Systems Requirements Planning Department extends the following world-wide invitation to customers interested in becoming actively involved in our LAN Systems planning and development process. There are already eighty customers participating in this partnership involving periodic discussions about a variety of product requirements. The normal procedure will be: 1. Candidates are selected from the master list to participate in discussions on a specific topic. 2. The customer representative is contacted by telephone to determine if there is an interest in the subject and a desire to participate. 3. Pertinent information and/or survey questions are sent prior to any teleconferences. 4. Follow-up teleconferences with IBM LAN Systems Development and planning personnel are limited to one hour. Conferences are initiated by IBM so customers do not incurr telephone cost. 5. Teleconferences are limited to once or twice per quarter with any given customer. Customers who have already been involved in requirements discussions are enthusiastic about the opportunity. We encourage you to participate and want your input. If you are a customer or are an IBM employee with a customer who would like to join in this exciting opportunity, please contact: Dave Ogee: - Telephone: 512-838-0580 / IBM Internal TL 678-0580 - FAX: 512-838-1040 or IBM Internal TL 678-1040 - Mail: Dave Ogee IBM Corporation 11400 Burnet Rd, #9352 Austin, TX 78758 - IBM VM ID: OGEE at AUSVM1 - Internet: lnsysreq@vnet.ibm.comm ****************************************************************************** 11. LAN SYSTEMS NETWORK NEWSLETTER (LSNN) SURVEY FORM ****************************************************************************** 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: 512-838-3022 or IBM Internal t/l 678-3022 - MAIL: IBM LAN Systems Marketing Support Department IBM Personal Systems LOB 11400 Burnet Rd. #9351 Austin, TX 78758 - IBM VNET: AUSVM1(LANNEWS) 1. Does the LSNN 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 LSNN: _____ 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 LSNN. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for answering this survey. We need your input!