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DATE 940523
CATEGORY WS00, WS20, WS50, AS50, AS51
TITLE IBM NETFINITY MANAGER AND IBM NETFINITY SERVICES V2.0
ABSTRACT NetFinity (R) is a highly flexible, low-cost tool to help
users with hardware and general systems management functions. It is
designed to manage systems based on 386SX Intel** Architecture (or
equivalent), or higher, personal computers. NetFinity complements
LMU/2 and LAN NetView (R). NetFinity is CID
(configuration/installation/distribution) enabled, permitting remote
installation.
NetFinity is comprised of two products:
o NetFinity Services (includes NetFinity Services for OS/2 (R),
NetFinity Services for Windows (1), and NetFinity Services for
NetWare**)
o NetFinity Manager for OS/2 (includes NetFinity Services -- one
Manager license, one Services license, and documentation)
NetFinity Services provides the local user and the NetFinity
Manager with the following services:
o Hardware and software configuration details
o Resource monitoring and alerting
o Security management
o Customizable system profile
o System partition access (PS/2 (R) systems only) for systems with
partitions
o Error checking and correction (ECC) configuration (PS/2 with ECC
memory systems)
o Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) for PFA-enabled hard drives
(non-RAID)
o Power-on error detect
o SNMP alerting
o Multimedia support
o PCI support
NetFinity Manager installed with NetFinity Services provides
the following additional services for the NetFinity Manager:
o Bi-directional file transfer (except NetWare)
o Remote screen view (snapshots)
o Remote session
o System heartbeat monitoring
o Remote system restart
o Pass-thru system management
o Multiple protocol support (NETBIOS, TCP/IP, and IPX)
o Auto discovery of remote systems
o Alert paging support
o Event scheduler
o Database exporting
The object-oriented design of NetFinity allows new services
and protocol support to be added without any impact to the base
product.
NetFinity can operate in the absence of any requestor or
server software. Only one or more of the supported protocols is
required.
Planned Availability Date: July 18, 1994
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of
its respective holder.
(1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
IN BRIEF . . .
\ o Delivers broad range of system management services \
\ o Provides easy installation of NetFinity Services and NetFinity \
\ Manager \
\ o Permits remote, CID-enabled installation \
\ o Requires low system resource (file, memory) \
\ o Offers user-friendly, graphical user interfaces \
\ o Reduces service costs \
\ o Promotes efficient hardware resource allocation \
\ System Considerations \
\ o 386SX equivalent, or higher, processor (Intel architecture) \
\ o Manager for OS/2 requires OS/2 V2.x, or later \
\ (2.0 with CSD #XR06100) \
\ o Services for OS/2 require OS/2 V2.x, or later \
\ (2.0 with CSD #XR06100) \
\ o Services for NetWare require NetWare 3.11, or later \
\ o Services for Windows require Windows 3.1 \
\ o Supports popular network protocols \
\ -- NETBIOS \
\ -- TCP/IP \
\ -- IPX \
PRODNO 83G7904
84G0003
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS
NETWARE SERVICES: NetFinity Version 2.0 can run NetFinity's
extensive set of services on NetWare Servers. This additional
capability allows the LAN administrator to monitor and manage NetWare
Servers and IBM LAN Servers from a single station.
WINDOWS SERVICES: NetFinity expands its set of services to include
workstations running Windows 3.1. The Windows 3.1 user can now take
advantage of NetFinity's services locally, while the LAN
administrator monitors and manages the workstation.
DATABASE EXPORT SERVICE: NetFinity Version 2.0 now features the
ability to export data gathered by the System Information Service and
by the System Profile Service to a DB/2 database system on the
network.
EVENT SCHEDULER SERVICE: NetFinity Version 2.0 now includes the
capability to set scheduled events. The Event Scheduler Service can
automatically start NetFinity services on one or more systems.
Events can be set to execute on an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or
yearly basis.
PREDICTIVE FAILURE ANALYSIS SERVICE (PFA): NetFinity Version 2.0
includes the powerful PFA service that enables a user to monitor
PFA-enabled hard drives and receive a warning from the drive when it
senses it is about to fail. This warning will normally come within
24 to 48 hours of failure of the hard drive. This provides the
customer with enough time to back up their data before encountering
an actual failure.
For hard drives still covered by IBM warranty, IBM will
replace the drive if the NetFinity PFA service detects a failure.
NetFinity's PFA service also provides the ability to monitor
retry rates and disk activity rates on any hard drive.
POWER-ON ERROR DETECT: NetFinity Version 2.0 exploits PS/2 Micro
Channel (R) systems with reference partitions on their hard disks.
The Power-on Error Detect Service comes in two sections: one is
loaded on the workstation or server and the other is a service in
NetFinity.
When an error is encountered during power-on, the PS/2
power-on self test (POST) program generates an error message and goes
to the reference partition to load the configuration program.
Power-on Error Detect intercepts the post error, checks the system
for a LAN card, and loads the LAN driver. Power-on Error Detect then
sends the error message plus data it has gathered about the system
configuration before the system was last powered off, system
configuration at the time of the error, and the name of the system.
Power-on Error Detect notifies technical personnel of failures
and provides them with all the information they need to diagnose the
problem, as soon as power is applied to the failing machine.
SNMP ALERTING: NetFinity Version 2.0 converts NetFinity alerts to
SNMP alerts in real time. This allows SNMP-based platforms to
benefit from NetFinity's extensive monitoring capabilities.
MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT: NetFinity Version 2.0 can play a waveform on
multimedia-based systems when an alert has been detected, enabling
users to identify specific alerts by sound.
ALERT PAGER SUPPORT: NetFinity Version 2.0 allows managing systems
with a modem to dial a pager when an alert is received. This ensures
that the LAN administrator can be informed of alerts as they occur.
PCI SUPPORT: NetFinity Version 2.0 now has the capability to detect
and display information about the types and settings of PCI devices
installed in systems with a PCI bus.
IBM NetFinity provides local and remote hardware system
management functions with the emphasis on hardware. In addition to
those previously covered, the NetFinity Version 2.0 hardware
management functions are:
o Exploitation of system partitions (PS/2 Systems)
o Exploitation of C2 security
o Exploitation of Micro Channel, EISA, and PCMCIA buses
o ECC configuration management (PS/2 Systems with ECC memory)
o Collection of detailed hardware configuration information
- Model and processor
- Memory subsystem
- Video subsystem
- Disk subsystem
- SCSI subsystem
- Power management information
- Peripheral devices (keyboards, mouse, and I/O ports)
- Security features
- Vital product data (VPD) information
- RAID subsystem
The following general systems management functions provided
are:
o File transfer
o Remote screen snapshots
o Resource and performance monitoring
o Built-in, multilevel security
o Built-in alert generation and logging
o Collection of software configuration information
o Operating system (level and settings)
o Application versions
o CONFIG.SYS analysis
o Current TASK lists
MANAGING MULTIPLE SYSTEMS
NetFinity provides systems management capability for both
workstations and servers. The product provides complete management
capability for all systems and offers additional support for systems
with special features such as ECC memory, PCMCIA devices, RAID
subsystems, and more.
CENTRALIZED CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS
A system administrator using NetFinity has the ability to perform key
management functions on remote workstations. The program has
built-in features to expand with the growth of a customer's network
while maintaining the centralized controls.
UPGRADEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The architecture of NetFinity allows itself to be expanded with new
add-on services as system management needs are identified.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
NetFinity is positioned as a low-cost, highly flexible hardware
management program with general system management functions.
NetFinity provides a full set of easy-to-use hardware management
services. Its management services make it attractive to a broad
range of LAN environments. NetFinity is primarily an attended
solution to allow LAN administrators to view, initiate, and exploit
management services.
NetFinity's product set complements and enhances both LAN
NetView and LMU/2. NetFinity can be used with LAN NetView to augment
its applications with advanced hardware management functions.
NetFinity can be used with LMU/2 as a complementary product to
provide hardware management services.
STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION
IBM intends to support Windows 3.1 in a subsequent version of the
NetFinity Manager product.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are shipped with the respective
program product and are not separately orderable.
TITLE
NetFinity Services for OS/2 2.x
Installation and User's Guide
NetFinity Services for Windows 3.1
Installation and User's Guide
NetFinity Services for NetWare
3.11, 3.12, and 4.0
Installation and User's Guide
NetFinity Manager for OS/2 2.x
Installation and User's Guide
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: NetFinity operates on systems built with
386SX equivalent, or higher, processors with Intel architecture. The
following system resources are required:
o NetFinity Services
- 4-6MB of hard disk space for NetFinity Services
o NetFinity Manager
- 6-8MB of hard disk space for NetFinity Manager
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
o Manager for OS/2 requires OS/2 2.x, or later, (2.0 with CSD
#XR06100)
o Services for OS/2 require OS/2 2.x, or later, (2.0 with CSD
#XR06100)
o Services for NetWare require NetWare 3.11, or later
o Services for Windows require Windows 3.1
In addition one or more of the following protocols is
required.
o NETBIOS
o TCP/IP
o IPX
LIMITATIONS: One or more of the following protocols is required on
the system:
o NETBIOS
o TCP/IP
o IPX
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: The NetFinity Manager Version 2.0 program package
includes the following:
o NetFinity Manager for OS/2 -- Application software on two
3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskettes
o User's Guide
o The NetFinity Services Version 2.0 program packages
o IBM Program License Agreement
The NetFinity Services Version 2.0 program package includes
the following:
o NetFinity Services for OS/2 -- Application software on four
3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskettes
o NetFinity for OS/2 User's Guide
o IBM Program License Agreement
o NetFinity Services for NetWare -- Application software on two
3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskettes
o NetFinity for NetWare User's Guide
o IBM Program License Agreement
o NetFinity Services for Windows -- Application software on four
3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskettes
o NetFinity for Windows User's Guide
o IBM Program License Agreement
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
The NetFinity uses the security and auditability features of the
systems it is installed in.
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 beginning
May 23, 1994. Shipment of the orders will begin on July 18, 1994.
Orders may be placed through IBM authorized remarketers or the
local IBM office.
To order the programs in this announcement, specify the part
number, program name, and quantity.
PART
NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
83G7904 NetFinity Manager Version 2.0 3.5-inch
84G0003 NetFinity Services Version 2.0 3.5-inch
84G0031 Upgrade from NetFinity Manager
Version 1.1 to NetFinity
Manager Version 2.0 3.5-inch
84G0032 Upgrade from NetFinity Services
Version 1.1 to NetFinity
Services Version 2.0 3.5-inch
PART
NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
84G0013 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(with Certificate 10) Paper
84G0015 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(with Certificate 50) Paper
84G0016 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(with Certificate 200) Paper
84G0017 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(with Certificate 250) Paper
84G0018 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(with Certificate 500) Paper
84G0020 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(without Certificate 10)
84G0022 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(without Certificate 50)
84G0023 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(without Certificate 200)
84G0024 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(without Certificate 250)
84G0025 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0
Additional License
(without Certificate 500)
84G0081 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(with Certificate 10) Paper
84G0083 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(with Certificate 50) Paper
84G0084 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(with Certificate 100) Paper
84G0085 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(with Certificate 250) Paper
84G0086 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(with Certificate 500) Paper
84G0088 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(without Certificate 10)
84G0090 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(without Certificate 50)
PART
NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
84G0091 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(without Certificate 200)
84G0092 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(without Certificate 250)
84G0093 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade
(without Certificate 500)
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
o Additional License Copies -- authorization for the customer who
has a program package to make a single copy of the program
diskette and documentation. There are two ways to receive
authorization to copy. Receipt of the invoice authorizes the
customer to make the Additional License Copy (the ICA must be in
effect). The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of
Additional License certificate (the ICA is not required).
o Program Package Upgrade -- program diskette with documentation.
o Additional License Copy Upgrade authorization for the customer
who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy of the
program diskette and documentation. Receipt of the invoice
authorizes the customer to make the Additional License Copy
upgrade (the ICA must be in effect). The customer also has the
option of ordering a Proof of Additional License Upgrade
certificate (the ICA is not required).
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
cannot 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 and
software for eligible education end users.
PROGRAM UPGRADE
The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed
users of NetFinity Manager Version 1.1 and NetFinity Services
Version 1.1 to obtain the new function for a program upgrade charge.
The program upgrade to NetFinity Manager Version 2.0 for owners of
NetFinity Manager Version 1.1 and NetFinity Services Version 2.0 for
owners of NetFinity Services Version 1.1 is available after
July 18, 1994. Orders will be accepted after July 18, 1994. These
upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Personal Computer
Dealers and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to
market IBM Authorized Advanced Products. The remarketer will require
a Proof of License for each upgrade ordered. The original Proof of
License is the colored front cover page (inside the hard binder) or
the separate Proof of License page in the program package as
identified by IBM to the remarketer.
Customers can also order upgrades through the local IBM office
using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and
Certification Order Form included with this announcement.
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: The IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must be in
effect or the 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: Program services will be available until
December 31, 1995. The statement of service included in the program
package describes this service.
VOLUME ORDERS: Not applicable
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 discount off the
single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
allowance.
CHARGES
PART ONE-TIME NUMBER OF
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGE LICENSES NELF
83G7904 NetFinity Manager
Version 2.0 $850 1 $699
84G0003 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 115 1 95
84G0031 Upgrade from NetFinity
Manager Version 1.1
to NetFinity Manager
Version 2.0 79 1 65
84G0032 Upgrade from NetFinity
Services Version 1.1
to NetFinity Services
Verison 2.0 49 1 45
84G0013 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 10) 1,100 10 909
85G0015 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 50) 5,000 50 4,129
84G0016 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 200) 17,000 200 14,025
84G0017 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 250) 18,750 250 15,479
PART ONE-TIME NUMBER OF
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGE LICENSES NELF
84G0018 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 500) $30,000 500 $24,755
84G0020 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (without
Certificate 10) 1,100 10 909
84G0022 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (without
Certificate 50) 5,000 50 4,129
84G0023 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (without
Certificate 200) 17,000 200 14,025
84G0024 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (without
Certificate 250) 18,750 250 15,479
84G0025 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (without
Certificate 500) 30,000 500 24,755
84G0081 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 10) 470 10 389
84G0083 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 50) 2,132 50 1,759
84G0084 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License (with
Certificate 200) 7,252 200 5,985
84G0085 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (with
Certificate 250) 7,963 250 6,569
84G0086 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (with
Certificate 500) 12,740 500 10,515
PART ONE-TIME NUMBER OF
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CHARGE LICENSES NELF
84G0088 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (without
Certificate 10) $ 470 10 $ 389
84G0090 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (without
Certificate 50) 2,132 50 1,759
84G0091 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (without
Certificate 200) 7,252 200 5,985
84G0092 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (without
Certificate 250) 7,963 250 6,569
84G0093 NetFinity Services
Version 2.0 Additional
License Upgrade (without
Certificate 500) 12,740 500 10,515
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.
PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE: A program upgrade charge will apply for
upgrades from NetFinity Manager Version 1.1 and NetFinity Services
Version 1.1 to NetFinity Manager Version 2.0 and NetFinity Services
Version 2.0. The charges are unchanged by this announcement.
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