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DATE 08/24/93
TITLE IBM DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS
VERSION 1.0
ABSTRACT IBM Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) for OS/2 (R) and
Windows (1) is the foundation for distributed computing in an open
systems environment. IBM now provides access to this powerful
technology in the PC-LAN environment. IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows
product family provides a Software Developer's Kit and a DCE runtime
client for OS/2. A DCE client for Windows is available via a beta
program. The clients are end user products that complement the AIX
(R) DCE/6000 Product Family to create heterogeneous distributed
systems.
IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows services offer the application
developer high security, resource location transparency and a
standard programming paradigm across a heterogeneous computing
environment, using an open systems solution. The application
programming interface (API) resides above the operating system and
network transport layers, simplifying application development and
reducing development time of distributed applications. Applications
can be developed with great confidence of portability and
interoperability.
IBM DCE Software Developer's Kit for OS/2 and Windows consists
of:
o SECURITY SERVICES -- encryption and authentication ensure the
privacy and authenticity of client/server transactions.
o DIRECTORY SERVICES -- naming model, called Cell Directory
Services, that allows users to identify resources by name versus
location.
o REMOTE PROCEDURE CALL -- extends the typical procedure call model
by supporting direct calls to procedures on remote systems.
o TIME SERVICES -- single system-wide time reference.
o THREADS -- convenient mechanism to provide concurrency by
creating and controlling multiple threads of execution within a
single process.
o USER DATA PRIVACY -- allows users to access U.S. Government Data
Encryption Standard algorithms for user data encryption via
remote procedure calls.
DCE is a key part of IBM's distributed computing strategy.
OSF DCE technology has received strong acceptance in the computing
industry and is becoming a de facto standard for distributed
computing in a multivendor environment. Many leading hardware and
software vendors and industry groups have committed publicly to use
and deliver products based on DCE technology.
IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows is designed to interoperate with
IBM AIX DCE/6000 and other OSF DCE-compliant implementations.
Planned Availability Date: September 17, 1993.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
(1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IN BRIEF . . .
o Incorporates the core technologies specified by the Open Software
Foundation (OSF) DCE architecture.
o Industry standard foundation for distributed computing
o Interoperability and portability across heterogeneous platforms
o Leadership in PC-LAN open systems solutions
o Protection of customer's current investment in hardware
o Productivity gains for application development
o Software Developer's Kit includes
- OS/2 Security Services
- OS/2 Cell Directory Services
- Five DCE Clients for OS/2
- Five DCE Clients for Windows
- Application development tools for OS/2 and Windows
PRODNO 96F8690
96F8691
OVERVIEW IBM DCE FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS OVERVIEW
IBM Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) is the foundation for
distributed computing in an open systems environment. With these
products, IBM is taking a leadership position by offering an
industry-standard solution in the PC-LAN market. These products
provide the facilities necessary for a shift from centralized, single
operating system environments to distributed, multi-operating system
environments.
The IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows family of products is based
upon the source code that IBM licenses from the Open Software
Foundation (OSF). OSF DCE is a comprehensive suite of integrated,
modular, technologies to support transparent interworking and
resource sharing. The IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows product family
consists of a Software Developer's Kit (SDK) that enables an
application developer to develop distributed applications. The mixed
client/server environment may be developed with OS/2 Security and
Cell Directory Services and a client support for OS/2 and DOS
Windows. There are two end user DCE clients (OS/2 and Windows)
available. The IBM DCE Client for Windows is available via a beta
program. A customer using other DCE packages such as the IBM AIX DCE
Cell Directory Server/6000 or the IBM AIX DCE Security Server/6000
may use the clients to create a heterogeneous client/server
environment.
THE IBM DCE FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS PRODUCT FAMILY
o IBM DCE SDK for OS/2 and Windows
- OS/2 Security Services
- OS/2 Cell Directory Services
- Five DCE Clients for OS/2 with Remote Procedure Calls (RPC),
Threads and Time Services
- Five DCE Clients for Windows with RPC, Threads and Time
Services
- OS/2 Client/Server Application Development Tools
- Windows Client Application Development Tools
o IBM DCE Client for OS/2
o IBM DCE Client for Windows Beta Program
The above products are available with User Data Privacy in the United
States and Canada, and without User Data Privacy outside of the
United States and Canada. User Data Privacy allows the user to
access the U.S. Government Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption
algorithms for encryption of user data via remote procedure calls
and, as such, is subject to U.S. Government export regulations.
Customers who qualify under U.S. Government regulations can obtain
the version of the product with user data privacy by submitting a
special bid request. The IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows products that
do not have user data privacy use the DES algorithm for password
encryption and other control information; distribution is not
regulated by the United States.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
The primary motivation for the OSF DCE initiative is the lack of
coherent, integrated set of industry standard distributed system
services to address requirements for interoperability across
heterogeneous hardware platforms. Many vendors and organizations
have developed partial solutions, but the OSF DCE represents the
integration of leading technologies available in the distributed
computing industry. The DCE architecture allows a process running on
one workstation to operate with one or more processes on other
computing platforms, even when they are from different vendors with
different operating systems. In addition, time synchronization,
security and directory services are provided in an integrated
environment.
GROWTH ENABLEMENT
Application development and deployment can be performed on any
platform supporting DCE services with the flexibility to mix and
match hardware, or reuse existing hardware.
USER PRODUCTIVITY
Today's businesses are dependent on computing resources and rely on
those resources to gain a competitive advantage. A distributed
system that uses the client/server programming model is more reliable
and available than a centralized system and can be tailored to
provide specialized functions optimized for applications and their
supporting platforms. For example, in a distributed system,
off-loading the front-end processing of the user interface and
replicating key functions and data can improve the availability of
the system to the end user.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Adoption of the DCE by the industry as the fundamental building
blocks of distributed solutions means less time waiting for
applications to be ported to a specific hardware/software platform.
DCE also allows you to take advantage of under-utilized computing
resources by harnessing the power of workstations together in a
distributed network.
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
The DCE provides services inherent in a distributed system. These
services include management tools for administering the distributed
system.
OPEN ENTERPRISE
o Based on the Open Software Foundation's DCE
o Supports TCP/IP, UDP/IP
o ANSI-C
o CID-enabled installation (OS/2 only)
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows product family is the first PC-LAN
industry-standard solution for distributed computing through the
evolution and unification of today's leading technologies. It
provides an integrated approach to timing, security, naming and
interprocess communications. IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows will
facilitate the development and deployment of portable, interoperable
applications for multi-vendor, heterogeneous environments. IBM DCE
for OS/2 and Windows provides a high-level, coherent environment for
developing and running applications on a distributed system. The DCE
services are integrated and comprehensive. The DCE components are
well integrated, as they use one another's services whenever
possible, since many of the DCE components are distributed
applications.
IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows provides management tools for
administering all of the services and many aspects of the distributed
environment. The IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows architecture allows
for different operating systems and hardware platforms. Along with
IBM's already available DCE products for AIX, IBM AIX DCE Product
Family Version 1.2, the IBM DCE for OS/2 and Windows allows for an
open, heterogeneous distributed computing environment. The IBM DCE
SDK for OS/2 and Windows enables the application developer to develop
a complete distributed solution, the IBM DCE Client for OS/2 and the
IBM DCE Client for Windows beta program, and the AIX DCE for RISC
System/6000 provide a foundation for the end user for distributed
computing in an open systems environment.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications may be ordered at availability.
Currently, they are available in U.S. English only. To order, call
the IBM Solution Center at 800-426-2255.
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
Understanding the Concepts GC09-1478
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Guide to Planning, Installation
and Configuration S96F-8502
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Administrator's Guide S96F-8504
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Administrator's Command
Reference S96F-8505
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Application Developer's Guide S96F-8506
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Application Developer's
Reference S96F-8507
IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services --
AnyNet (TM) for OS/2: Programmer's
Reference S96F-8637
IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services --
AnyNet for OS/2: Configuration Guide S96F-8636
IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services --
AnyNet for OS/2: Error Messages and
Problem Determination Guide S96F-8638
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
Client for Windows User's Guide S96F-8622
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
Software Developer's Kit for
Windows Guide and Reference S96F-8623
IBM Distributed Computing Environment
for OS/2 Master Index S96F-8615
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS:
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Guide to Planning,
Installing and Configuring
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Administrator's
Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Administrator's
Command Reference
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Application
Developer's Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Application
Developer's Reference
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2:
Programmer's Reference
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2:
Configuration Guide
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2: Error
Messages and Problem Determination Guide
These publications are offered in displayable softcopy form.
The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic
machine-readable material.
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (R)
READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Call Skill Dynamics (TM) at the toll-free number 800-IBM-TEACh
(426-8322) for schedules and enrollments.
Education Support Information Skill Dynamics, an IBM company,
offers courses that teach the use of the IBM DCE products. The
training consists of classroom demonstrations followed by hands-on
lab exercises. The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as
necessary, to include the enhancements in this announcement.
Details of the education support will be provided by product
availability in a separate Education Announcement.
Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are
contained in the SKILL DYNAMICS CATALOG OF IBM EDUCATION (G320-1244).
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS FOR IBM DCE FOR OS/2
IBM DCE for OS/2 products execute on IBM PS/2 (R) and non-IBM
personal computer hardware configurations supported by IBM
OS/2 Version 2.0 or higher. IBM DCE for OS/2 products do not require
dedicated hardware. The programs require an Intel-based processor
model 80386, or higher, with 20MHz minimum.
The RAM/DASD requirements IBM DCE for OS/2 and IBM DCE Client
for OS/2 (Runtime) are:
o RAM: 12 to 14MB with 128KB for diskcache, Multi-Protocol
Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2 MBUF parameters set for:
- Small MBUF: 512
- Large MBUF: 64
o DASD:
- OS/2 2.0, or higher: 50MB
- IBM DCE Client for OS/2: 10MB
- Swapper Space: 16MB
- Minimum DASD Required 76MB
- Recommended DASD 80MB
NOTE: Required RAM/DASD may vary with installation/configuration
choices and user application requirements.
CELL DIRECTORY AND SECURITY SERVICES (RUNTIME)
o RAM: 16MB with 512KB for diskcache, Multi-Protocol Transport
Services -- AnyNet for OS/2 MBUF parameters set for:
- Small MBUF: 640
- Large MBUF: 64
o DASD:
- OS/2 2.0, or higher: 50MB
- IBM DCE Client for OS/2 and Cell Directory and Security
Services: 12MB
- Swapper Space: 19MB
- Minimum DASD Required: 81MB
- Recommended DASD: 86MB
NOTE: Required RAM/DASD may vary with installation/configuration
choices and user application requirements.
Although IBM DCE for OS/2 runs on OS/2 2.0, we strongly recommend
that the CSDs found in the Service Pak for OS/2 2.0 be installed, or
upgrade to OS/2 2.1 with required APAR PJ09481.
IBM DCE SDK FOR OS/2
o DASD:
- OS/2 2.0, or higher: 50MB
- IBM C Set/2 Compiler: 9MB
- IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2: 21MB
- IBM DCE SDK for OS/2: 11MB
- Swapper Space: 14MB
- Minimum DASD Required: 105MB
- Recommended DASD: 110MB
NOTE: Required DASD may vary with installation/configuration choices
and user application requirements.
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS FOR IBM DCE FOR WINDOWS INCLUDED IN IBM DCE SDK
FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS
IBM DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS (RUNTIME)
IBM DCE Client for Windows requires the following hardware
environment:
o An IBM-compatible personal computer using an i386 or i486
processor (minimum 25MHz processor is recommended)
o Hard disk with at least 5MB of free space
o Network card supported by the TCP/IP package used
o At least 4MB of memory (8MB recommended)
IBM DCE CLIENT FOR WINDOWS (SDK)
IBM DCE Client for Windows SDK requires the following hardware
environment:
o An IBM-compatible personal computer using an i386 or i486
processor
o Hard disk with at least 5MB of free space
o At least 8MB of memory
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS FOR IBM DCE FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS
The following products are required for the IBM DCE for OS/2
products, depending upon the communications environment.
1. IBM DCE SDK for OS/2
o IBM OS/2 Version 2.0, or higher
o IBM TCP/IP is not required; if installed, must be IBM TCP/IP
Version 1.2.1, or higher.
o IBM C SET/2 Version 1.0
o Hardware configured for codepage PC850 or PC437 or any PCS.
o IBM BookManager READ licensed program to access online
publications.
2. IBM DCE SDK for Windows included with IBM DCE SDK for OS/2 and
Windows
o DOS Version 3.3, or higher (Version 5.0 is recommended)
o Microsoft (2) Windows 3.1
o An ANSI-C compiler that supports API prototyping (Microsoft C
Version 7.0 is recommended).
3. IBM DCE Client for OS/2 (Runtime)
o IBM OS/2 Version 2.0, or higher
o IBM TCP/IP is not required; if installed, must be IBM TCP/IP
Version 1.2.1, or higher.
o Hardware configured for codepage PC850 or PC437 or any PCS.
o IBM BookManager READ licensed program to access online
publications.
4. IBM DCE Client for Windows (Runtime) included in IBM DCE SDK for
OS/2 and Windows
o DOS Version 3.3, or higher (Version 5.0 is recommended)
o Microsoft Windows 3.1
o One of the following TCP/IP network transports:
- Windows Sockets V1.1-compliant TCP/IP
- PC/TCP for DOS Versions 2.05 and 2.11, from FTP Software,
Inc.
- TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture Version 2.0 from
3COM Corporation
- LAN WorkPlace for DOS Version 4.1, from Novell (3), Inc.
(2) Registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
(3) Registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
LIMITATIONS: U.S. English only.
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Performance may be affected by total
system memory and page space available, the amount of fixed-storage
available and type/performance of the disk drives. Performance may
also be affected by the type and function of the applications
selected and running at the same time.
PLANNING INFORMATION
The DCE services will be available on many different hardware
platforms running different operating systems. Because the DCE is
designed as a client/server model, customers can mix client
workstations from different vendors and server workstations from
different vendors.
The DCE administrative domain, or cell, is a combination of
client and server workstations. This domain is defined by the
customer. A cell usually consists of the set of machines used by one
or more groups working on related tasks administered together. The
cell size is dictated only by how easy it is to administer.
A minimum DCE cell requires the installation of:
o One DCE cell directory server
o One DCE security server
o Some number of DCE clients.
A distributed system would typically be configured as a number
of client workstations attached to a LAN with one or more instance(s)
of the DCE cell directory server in that LAN and one instance of the
DCE security server in that LAN. Because the servers in the network
also request services, the client code must also be installed on
every server workstation. A user may create a cell of up to three
OS/2 DCE clients and up to five Windows DCE clients with the IBM DCE
SDK for OS/2 and Windows.
COEXISTENCE: IBM DCE FOR OS/2
IBM LAN Server 2.0
IBM LAN Server 3.0
NetWare (4) 3.11 and 4.0
LAN NetView (R)
Lotus Notes
IBM Extended Services 1.0 (Database Manager and Communications
Manager)
(4) Registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
PACKAGING: IBM DCE SDK FOR OS/2 AND WINDOWS VERSION 1.0 WITH USER
DATA PRIVACY: program package contains the following:
o Eleven 3.5-inch media (2MB capacity -- double-sided)
o License Information Booklet
o Proof of License
o IBM Program License Agreement Booklet
o Customer Registration Card
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment Understanding the Concepts
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Guide to Planning,
Installing and Configuring DCE
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Administrator's
Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Administrator's
Command Reference
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Application
Developer's Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Application
Developer's Reference
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2:
Programmer's Guide
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2:
Configuration Guide
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2: Error
Messages and Problem Determination Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Master Index
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment Client for Windows User's
Guide
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment Software Developer's Kit
for Windows Guide and Reference
IBM DCE CLIENT FOR OS/2 VERSION 1.0 WITH USER DATA PRIVACY:
program package contains the following:
o Eight 3.5-inch media (2MB capacity -- double-sided)
o License Information Booklet
o Proof of License
o IBM Program License Agreement Booklet
o Customer Registration Card
o IBM Distributed Computing Environment for OS/2 Guide to Planning,
Installing and Configuring DCE
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2
Configuration Guide
o IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Services -- AnyNet for OS/2 Error
Messages and Problem Determination Guide
NOTE: 5.25-inch media is available by request.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The security services provided by the security server which is
part of the IBM DCE SDK for OS/2 and Windows package will provide the
basic building blocks for securing distributed systems.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Unless a later
date is specified, orders entered prior to September 17, 1993, will
be assigned a schedule date of September 24, 1993. Shipment of
orders will begin on September 24, 1993. Orders entered after
September 17, 1993, will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday
following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter as supply
permits.
To order the programs in this announcement for order type,
specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program
name, media and quantity.
To order the programs in this announcement for type model,
specify the type model number, order type description, asset feature
number, media feature number, one-time charge feature number, media
and quantity.
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE PART DISKETTE
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
5871-AAA 6199 96F8690 IBM DCE SDK
for OS/2
and Windows
Version 1.0
with User Data
Privacy 3.5-inch
5871-AAA 6203 96F8691 IBM DCE Client
for OS/2
Version 1.0
with User Data
Privacy 3.5-inch
Additional Licenses
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE PART DISKETTE
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
5872-AAA 6231 96F8694 IBM DCE SDK
for OS/2
and Windows
Version 1.0
with User Data
Privacy Proof
of Additional
License
Certificate 3.5-inch
5872-AAA 6313 96F8695 IBM DCE SDK
for OS/2
and Windows
Version 1.0 with
User Data
Privacy Proof
of Additional
License without
Certificate 3.5-inch
5872-AAA 6235 96F8696 IBM DCE Client
for OS/2
Version 1.0 with
User Data
Privacy Proof
of Additional
License
Certificate 3.5-inch
5872-AAA 6317 96F8697 IBM DCE Client
for OS/2
Version 1.0 with
User Data
Privacy Proof
of Additional
License without
Certificate 3.5-inch
IBM EDUCATION FULFILLMENT CENTER: The announced programs are
eligible to be ordered through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center.
Note that availability through the IBM Education Fulfillment Center
may not coincide with the programming availability dates noted in
other sections of this document.
The IBM Education Fulfillment Center is the order processing
location for selected Personal Computers and related
hardware/software for eligible education end-users.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The programs in this announcement are licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of
the agreement is included in the program package.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE: IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in effect,
or Proof of Additional License certificate must be acquired.
LIMITED WARRANTY
o Program: Yes. Media: Three months.
o Additional Licenses: Yes. Media: Not applicable.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Central service, including the IBM Support Center,
will be available until September 17, 1995. The statement of service
included in the program package describes this service.
CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION: Yes.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and
conditions of the ICA and the Exhibit for Personal Computer/System
Programs. The programs in this announcement are included in the
Eligible Program List for Personal Computer/System Programs. They
may be added to the applicable category in the space provided on the
Eligible Program List. Program Packages are included in Category A
under 5871-AAA, Personal Computer/System Programs. Additional
licenses are included in Category A under 5872-AAA.
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee
(NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education
Allowance Attachment. The NELF, which represents a 30% discount off
the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
allowance.
CHARGES
IBM DCE Software Developer's Kit for OS/2 and Windows
Version 1.0 with User Data Privacy
PROGRAM ONE-TIME
NAME/NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE
96F8690 Program Package $1,095
96F8694 Additional License
with Certificate 995
96F8695 Additional License
without Certificate 995
IBM DCE Client for OS/2 Version 1.0 with User Data Privacy
PROGRAM ONE-TIME
NAME/NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE
96F8691 Program Package $65
96F8696 Additional License
with Certificate 55
96F8697 Additional License
without Certificate 55
ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for
additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and
printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program
package. One copy may be made for each additional license ordered.