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DATE 940712
CATEGORY GI10, WS00, WS20, CM00, CM40
TITLE IBM NETWORK PERFORMANCE MODELER FOR OS/2 VERSION 1.0
ABSTRACT Network Performance Modeler (NetModeler) for OS/2 (R)
Version 1.0 is a capacity planning and network performance tool for
modeling networks, including client/server, distributed, and
mainframe-based. NetModeler also assists in the development of
software and hardware products.
With NetModeler, you can easily create, modify, share and
execute models at any level of a system or subsystem, and at any
level of complexity. For example, you can create models to represent
components, devices, collections of devices, or networks. NetModeler
also includes an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) to
accurately depict the system you model.
Additionally, NetModeler provides the capability to execute a
model and to quickly and accurately analyze its performance, using
advanced analytic techniques. This modeling tool also allows you to
import real network data for TCP/IP and NetBIOS from the DatagLANce
(TM) Network Analyzer to provide a more representative model of your
actual network.
You can use NetModeler for:
o Capacity planning
o Performance analysis
o Network design
o Component, system and network modeling
o Software and hardware design and analysis
One-Time Charge:
Program Package $20,000
National Education License Fee 5,000
Planned Availability Date: September 30, 1994
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
IN BRIEF . . .
o Provides a flexible, user-friendly graphical solution for model
development and execution
o Reduces the time required to analyze product and network
performance
o Imports real network data for TCP/IP and NetBIOS to be used in
model execution
o Reduces the skills and time required to create and execute
models, enabling quick, easy evaluation of design and performance
o Shortens development cycle time and lowers design and development
costs by assisting developers in identifying performance problems
early in the development cycle
o Simplifies model development by including a basic set of product
models as well as sample and generic models for a variety of
network components
o Allows you to share model components, enabling multiple users to
participate in the development of a model
PRODNO 11H0410
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
MODEL EXECUTION AND ANALYSIS
NetModeler uses advanced arithmetic and analytic techniques to
quickly and accurately analyze the performance of a model.
NetModeler also provides the capability to import real TCP/IP and
NetBIOS network data from DatagLANce, simplifying the definition
process and creating a more representative model of the actual
network being modeled.
In addition to performance analysis capabilities, NetModeler
provides network designers and analysts with the ability to configure
networks and to analyze network design alternatives. By simplifying
the network design process, this tool helps users predict network
capacity and identify critical network paths.
NetModeler displays the execution results graphically on the
user's screen. The output includes service and wait times,
utilization, and throughput capacity for each resource. Users can
also display the end-to-end execution results for every node and
resource in a particular route. Additionally, output statistics can
be written to a file for printing or for input to other programs.
INCREASED CAPACITY/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
With NetModeler, users can plan network requirements and analyze
changes to networks prior to implementation. They can predict
network capacity and network delays to:
o Plan future growth
o Optimize network design
o Troubleshoot congestion problems
The network design capabilities and fast analytic processing
of NetModeler allow users to reduce network modeling time, thereby
reducing design and analysis cost. Impacts of network changes,
including growth and new technology, can be easily assessed.
NetModeler facilitates network capacity planning for better use of
customers' network resources and assistance in planning effective
network growth. Customers can test alternatives prior to purchasing
new equipment.
IS OPERATIONS PRODUCTIVITY
NetModeler can assist in managing network resources. Users can
analyze current network performance and determine bottlenecks or
areas of slow response time. After benchmarking current performance,
users can determine the effect of network changes on performance,
before impacting the actual network. Additionally, predefined models
of network components can be imported and used to benchmark the
user's system, shortening the modeling cycle time and eliminating
duplication of effort. NetModeler provides the ability to import
user-defined models or models of specific products supplied by
product owners.
MODEL DEVELOPMENT
With the easy-to-use GUI, NetModeler provides the capability to
create and edit models at any level of scope and complexity, from
individual components to complete networks. The graphical editor is
optimized for ease of use and is based on the type of object being
modeled. NetModeler provides the capability of defining all aspects
of a component, including resources, internal flows, and workloads,
and it supports multiple transmission protocols in model development.
Using this tool, users can quickly validate models prior to
execution.
The user interface of NetModeler also supports hierarchical
development of models. For example, a model of a component can be
used within a model of a larger component, which can be used within a
model of a network. Each model that is contained within another
model can be represented by an icon, and users can select the icon to
display the associated model. This capability reduces the number of
resources that must be displayed on the screen at any one time.
In addition, a file-in and file-out capability allows multiple
users to share in the development of a model. To simplify model
development, NetModeler includes several types of models:
o Sample models, which provide how-to examples
o Generic models, which represent generic devices or network
components that can be easily tuned to represent specific devices
or components, based on the user's network
o Basic set of product models, which contain the parameters
necessary to represent specific network components
User-defined models or models of specific products supplied by
product owners can also be retrieved and used to create similar
models.
APPLICATION DEVELOPER PRODUCTIVITY
NetModeler is a tool for both software and hardware development. The
object-oriented, user-friendly GUI of NetModeler does not require the
designer or developer to have expertise in modeling or queueing
theory. With its hierarchical capability, NetModeler can be used
early in the design and development cycle, and throughout the cycle
as development progresses. This modeling tool also allows the user
to evaluate design alternatives before making critical design
decisions.
In addition, NetModeler supports the sharing of models,
enabling multiple users to participate in model development and
allowing existing models to be reused. This reduces cycle time and
eliminates duplication of effort. NetModeler also implements an
object inheritance feature to simplify model development and
maintenance. Objects can be created that inherit the definitions of
existing objects, shortening the time and effort required for model
development.
ENABLE CUSTOMER'S QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
By allowing a customer to model a software or hardware component
during product development, NetModeler enables the customer to:
o Analyze and evaluate design alternatives
o Identify critical problems and performance bottlenecks before
product delivery
o Reduce development cycle time, lower design and development
costs, and eliminate rework by eliminating problems early in the
development cycle
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The IBM NETWORK PERFORMANCE MODELER FOR OS/2 USER'S GUIDE
(GC30-3687) will be available by September 1994. To order, contact
your IBM representative.
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS: An online user's guide for the
Network Performance Modeler is provided for use with the View
function of OS/2. The guide contains a table of contents, index, and
glossary, with hypertext links throughout. You can page forward and
backward, or link to any subject in the contents, index or glossary,
as well as search on any string. You can also print all or any part
of the online user's guide on a workstation printer.
The online guide contains much of the same information as the
hardcopy guide, but the guides are not identical.
The displayable book is also shipped on CD-ROM in the IBM
Networking Systems Softcopy Collection Kit (SK2T-6012), available in
September 1994. The CD-ROM also contains displayable books for
several related products.
Copies of the CD-ROM are available for a fee. To order, use
the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS), or select product
code 5636-PUB and feature numbers 2003 and 5003.
The displayable books can be used with the BookManager (R)
Read licensed programs in any of the Read-supported environments.
The books can also be used with the Library Reader (TM) in the DOS
and OS/2 environments. Library Reader has the same functions as the
BookManager READ/DOS and READ/2 licensed programs, except Library
Reader only reads IBM-produced books. Library Reader is supplied at
no additional charge.
The CD-ROM also contains programs that allow you to upload the
displayable books to a VM or MVS host for viewing with BookManager
READ/VM or READ/MVS. (The VM and MVS READ programs are not included
on the CD-ROM collection kit, but can be licensed from IBM.)
Terms and conditions for use of the displayable book files and
the Library Reader are described in a document included on the
CD-ROM.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: The minimum hardware requirements for a
casual user running small models are:
o IBM or IBM compatible 80386 25MHz processor that supports OS/2 as
the base operating system
o Math coprocessor
o 12MB of RAM
o 10MB of disk space for the performance modeling application
o VGA monitor (SVGA monitor is recommended)
o A mouse
The minimum hardware requirements for a heavy user developing
and running large models are:
o IBM or IBM compatible 80486 33MHz processor workstation that
supports OS/2 as the base operating system
o Math coprocessor
o 16MB of RAM
o 10MB of disk space for the performance modeling application
o VGA monitor (SVGA monitor is recommended)
o A mouse
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
o OS/2 2.1, or later
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: IBM Network Performance Modeler for OS/2 is distributed
in one package, with the following materials:
o IBM Program License Agreement in multi-language booklet
o Registration Card
o Proof of License
o Three 3.5-inch, double-sided (1.44MB) diskettes
o IBM Network Performance Modeler for OS/2 User's Guide
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
The IBM Network Performance Modeler for OS/2 uses the security
and audibility features of the OS/2 operating system.
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. Shipments will
begin on September 30, 1994.
PROGRAM PACKAGE -- program diskette with documentation.
ORDER TYPE FEATURE
NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
Part Number: 11H0410
5875-XXX 8903 IBM Network
Performance 3.5-inch
Modeler for OS/2 diskette
5870-EAD 8999 IBM Network
Performance
Modeler for OS/2
National Education 3.5-inch
License Fee diskette
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of
the agreement is included in the program package.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
o Program: Yes
o Media: Three months
PROGRAM SERVICES: Program Services will be available during the
first 12 months following the date of delivery to the customer by
IBM, but not later than September 30, 1996. The statement of service
included in the program package describes this service.
30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee
applies.
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 75% discount off
the single unit price, is not subject to any further discount or
allowance.
CHARGES
IBM Network Performance Modeler for OS/2:
ONE-
PROGRAM ORDER FEATURE TIME
NUMBER TYPE NUMBER CHARGE
11H0410 Program Package 8903 $20,000
11H0410 NELF 8999 5,000
PERSONAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT LINE ANNUAL CHARGE: $995
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