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DATE 09/14/93
TITLE CICS OS/2 VERSION 2.0 AVAILABLE
ABSTRACT CICS OS/2 (TM) Version 2.0 is available September 24, 1993.
This announcement contains technical and other information in
addition to that in Software Announcement 293-171, dated
March 30, 1993. Two significant product functions are added:
o CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is now enabled for installation by
unattended configuration, installation and distribution (CID).
o By December 31, 1993, support for EBCDIC data will be available
for CICS OS/2 Version 2.0. via a Corrective Service Diskette
(CSD).
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 is enabled for unattended CID.
Unattended CID allows CICS OS/2 to be automatically configured,
installed and distributed across a large network from a central
location. Installation and configuration options are read from a
pre-prepared response file, so there is no need for an operator to be
present at the remote machine. The same process can also be used for
applying service updates.
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will be enhanced by the addition of a
new facility to allow application data to be passed to and returned
from CICS OS/2 in EBCDIC format. This allows a COBOL application
under CICS OS/2 to process data in an identical manner to a similar
application running under, for example, CICS/ESA (TM). This function
will be provided by December 31, 1993, via a Corrective Service
Diskette, available on customer request.
These functions are in addition to those published in Software
Announcement 293-171, dated March 30, 1993.
Charges are unaffected by this announcement.
Planned Availability Date: September 24, 1993.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
(1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IN BRIEF . . .
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 provides:
o Enhanced support for client/server online transaction processing
on stand-alone or host-connected local area network (LAN)
configurations with servers running OS/2 (R) 2.0
o Use of existing LANs and existing inventory of personal computers
running DOS, OS/2 or Windows (1)
o Application of available CICS (TM) programming skills to the
client/server environment, allowing new applications to be
implemented without extensive retraining
o User productivity enhanced by enabling customers to build client
applications that exploit the advanced graphical user interface
capabilities of OS/2 2.0 or Windows
o Installation of CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 from diskettes and use of a
range of CICS-supplied transactions for administrative tasks
o Exploitation of ASCII terminal clusters
o Support for 32-bit applications.
PRODNO 53G3861
53G3862
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
There are a number of enhancements to the level of CICS API
supported by CICS OS/2 Version 2, bringing it closer to that
supported by CICS/ESA Version 3.3. There is also an extension to
signon security, enabling users to change their passwords.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS
Over 50 systems integrators and independent software vendors have now
joined the CICS OS/2 Version 2 vendor program with the intention of
providing products or services that exploit or are compatible with
the CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 platform. These products include Business
Applications and Application Development (TM) tools including
Graphical User Interface tools and services.
IBM maintains an up-to-date list of these independent software
vendors and systems integrators. To obtain information, contact your
IBM representative.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: Machine requirements are unchanged from those
published in Software Announcement 293-171, dated March 30, 1993.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: The following information is in addition
to that published in Software Announcement 293-171, dated
March 30, 1993.
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 single-user and multi-user servers run
under either OS/2 Version 2.0 or OS/2 2.1. When run under
OS/2 Version 2.0, they require the operating system to be at least
Service Level XR06055.
The sample command files included in CICS OS/2 are written in
REXX, and so if they are used as supplied the REXX option of OS/2
should be installed.
Users of CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 can gain the advantages of the
advanced technology, fault tolerance, high performance and high
availability of the PS/2 (R) Model 195. OS/2 2.1 is required for
this machine.
CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 will also run on the PS/2 Model 295.
OS/2 Version 2.1 is required for this machine.
LIMITATIONS: The number of clients that can be connected to a server
machine running CICS OS/2 Version 2.0 multi-user has a maximum of 254
per LAN adapter. Up to two LAN adapters may be used per server. The
actual number of clients that may be concurrently connected is
dependent on system resources.
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Performance data is available
September 24, 1993. To obtain information, contact your IBM
representative.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING:
SOFTWARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT: Extended support for CICS
OS/2 Version 2.0 is available for customers who require support
beyond that included in the product terms and conditions. Examples
of extended support include items such as application design review,
problem determination education, installation assistance, performance
tuning, application problem assistance, and cross platform usage
information.
If extended support is required, contact your IBM
representative.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
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
Ordering information was published in Software Announcement
293-171, dated March 30, 1993.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions previously announced are unaffected
by this announcement.
CHARGES
Current charges are unaffected by this announcement.