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  10. DATE      941108                                                                
  11. CATEGORY  AS20, WS00, WS20, WS25                                                
  12. TITLE     IBM MQSERIES FOR OS/2 VERSION 2.0                                     
  13. ABSTRACT  MQSeries (TM) for OS/2 (R) provides a new and better way for          
  14.           OS/2 business applications to communicate with other applications     
  15.           running on OS/2 or on many other platforms.  Applications communicate 
  16.           by sending and receiving messages.  MQSeries offers many advantages   
  17.           over existing methods.                                                
  18.           Consider, for example, a real-time holiday booking application that   
  19.           involves several requests:                                            
  20.           o   By breaking down the holiday booking into separate parts and      
  21.               processing them in parallel, the application is more efficient    
  22.               and the customer receives faster responses.                       
  23.           o   If one request is delayed by communications or busy programs,     
  24.               MQSeries remembers the message and assures that it is handled     
  25.               when possible.  The application can continue; it does not have to 
  26.               wait for a reply.  A customer can still receive holiday           
  27.               information from processed requests.                              
  28.           o   Because MQSeries assures that a message is delivered, only once,  
  29.               the travel agent can be confident that the holiday booking will   
  30.               be accurate.                                                      
  31.           All this can be taking place within and/or across enterprises, on     
  32.           many different computing platforms, and across different networks.    
  33.           MQSeries for OS/2 manages the complex network interfaces and error    
  34.           handling for the programmer, and provides an uncomplicated interface  
  35.           consistent on all platforms.  Programmers can now use their skills to 
  36.           solve business problems instead of network problems.                  
  37.           MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0 adds the following:                     
  38.           o   API support at MQSeries for MVS/ESA (TM) level                    
  39.           o   API extensions - Confirmation of Arrival (COA), Confirmation of   
  40.               Delivery (COD), expiry messages                                   
  41.           o   Programmable systems management (canonical) -- single point of    
  42.               administration                                                    
  43.           o   Systems management script support (MQSC)                          
  44.           o   General data description and conversion                           
  45.           o   CICS (TM) support                                                 
  46.           o   Instrumentation                                                   
  47.           o   TCP/IP, LU6.2, NetBIOS protocols                                  
  48.           o   Industrial strength trigger monitor                               
  49.           o   Trigger from OS/2 and AIX (R) clients                             
  50.           o   Expanded MQ framework -- OEM component pluggability               
  51.           o   User-based pricing                                                
  52.           Refer to Software Announcement 294-709, dated November 8, 1994, for   
  53.           an overview of this and related announcements.                        
  54.           ONE-TIME CHARGE:  $495 (Program Package)                              
  55.           PLANNED AVAILABILITY DATE:  February 24, 1995                         
  56.            (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation        
  57.            (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines          
  58.              Corporation                                                        
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  65.           IN BRIEF . . .                                                        
  66.           o   Provides a new way for business applications to communicate       
  67.           o   Improves application efficiency by avoiding waiting for replies   
  68.               and handling priority                                             
  69.           o   Allows several parts of a business process to be handled in       
  70.               parallel, improving overall response time                         
  71.           o   Protects the integrity of business data by assuring that messages 
  72.               are delivered only once, and by assuring that messages are not    
  73.               lost through system or network failure                            
  74.           o   Copes with dissimilar systems and networks; changes are less      
  75.               likely to affect application code; requires less network          
  76.               programming skills                                                
  77.           o   Provides a single point of administration for IBM MQSeries        
  78.               Version 2 products and MQSeries for MVS/ESA                       
  79. PRODNO      5871-AAA                                                            
  80.             5872-AA2                                                            
  81.             5877-AAA                                                            
  82.             17H7937                                                             
  83.             17H7959                                                             
  84.             17H7957                                                             
  85.             17H7956                                                             
  86.             17H7961                                                             
  87.             17H7960                                                             
  88.             17H7962                                                             
  89.             17H7963                                                             
  90.             17H7964                                                             
  91.             17H7965                                                             
  92.             17H7959                                                             
  93.             17H7957                                                             
  94.             17H7962                                                             
  95. OVERVIEW  DESCRIPTION                                                           
  96.           NEW ITEMS                                                             
  97.           o   API extensions:                                                   
  98.               -   COA:  When requested by the sender, a notification message is 
  99.                   sent to indicate that the message has safely arrived and been 
  100.                   stored at the target queue manager.                           
  101.               -   COD:  When requested by the sender, a notification message is 
  102.                   sent to indicate that the message has been delivered to the   
  103.                   application, which has read the message and, where relevant,  
  104.                   has committed its unit of work.                               
  105.               -   Expiry Messages:  An expiry interval can be set, after which  
  106.                   the message is not delivered but discarded, with a            
  107.                   notification of this to the sender, if requested.             
  108.               COA = Confirmation of Arrival                                     
  109.               COD = Confirmation of Delivery                                    
  110.           o   Commands can be used to perform administration of multiple queue  
  111.               managers, and the resources (such as queues, channels) that they  
  112.               are handling, from a single point within the network.             
  113.               -   Programmable Command Format (PCF)                             
  114.                   NOTE: MQSeries for MVS/ESA does not support PCF.              
  115.                   Machine-readable commands exchanged between a program and a   
  116.                   queue manager in a network                                    
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  123.               -   MQSeries commands (MQSC)                                      
  124.                          Human-readable commands entered via a utility with     
  125.                   input from a file or from the command line, or sent by an     
  126.                   application as a message to the system-command input queue    
  127.           o   Client support for OS/2, AIX, DOS and Windows+ 3.1 clients        
  128.                      Client support enables an application running on a client  
  129.               workstation to access a queue manager on a server; client code is 
  130.               essentially a remote interface to that queue manager.             
  131.           o   General data description and conversion:                          
  132.               -   Allows conversion of message data when messages pass between  
  133.                   heterogeneous platforms.                                      
  134.               -   Provides conversion of MQSeries defined formats; a utility    
  135.                   will generate exit code based on "C"  structures; exits can   
  136.                   be called based on the format name of messages.               
  137.           o   CICS:                                                             
  138.               -   Support MQ commands in CICS application                       
  139.               -   Support triggering of CICS applications                       
  140.               -   Enable participation in CICS unit of work                     
  141.           o   Instrumentation:                                                  
  142.                      Event messages will be generated for error situations,     
  143.               performance monitoring and start/stop of channels.                
  144.           o   Expanded implementation of MQ framework:                          
  145.                      Enables non-IBM components to interface cleanly to the     
  146.               following MQSeries services:                                      
  147.               -   Naming (for example, on which queue manager is a queue        
  148.                   defined)                                                      
  149.               -   Data conversion                                               
  150.               -   Trigger monitors                                              
  151.               -   Message channel agents (MCA)                                  
  152.               -   MCA to MCA security exit                                      
  153.           o   Industrial strength trigger monitor:                              
  154.                      A utility to start applications when there is work for     
  155.               them to do.                                                       
  156.                  MQSeries is the product family that carries out the messaging  
  157.           and queuing component of the Open Blueprint -- refer to, for example, 
  158.           the Open Blueprint Introduction, April 1994.  It is the asynchronous  
  159.           Communication Service within the Distributed Systems Services layer,  
  160.           based on the Message Queue Interface (MQI).                           
  161.           PRODUCT POSITIONING                                                   
  162.           The delivery of computing in organizations is based increasingly on   
  163.           multiple computing platforms from a variety of vendors.  These        
  164.           distributed, networked environments offer a complex challenge to      
  165.           those managing the development and deployment of applications.        
  166.                  Technology and trends such as client/server and systems        
  167.           right-sizing are evolving rapidly.  There is a need for a standard    
  168.           solution to building business software that solves today's problems,  
  169.           and provides a framework for tomorrow's problems.                     
  170.                  IBM has recognized this need and developed MQSeries.           
  171.                  MQSeries is commercial messaging, allowing business            
  172.           applications to communicate by sending and receiving messages.  Key   
  173.           values are:                                                           
  174.           o   A single multiplatform API                                        
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  181.           o   Minimal communications programming                                
  182.           o   Time-independent processing                                       
  183.           o   Robust middleware for high-performance distributed applications   
  184.                  MQSeries provides a base for the new message-driven processing 
  185.           style of programming that allows for the rapid design, development,   
  186.           and deployment of business applications.  MQSeries for OS/2           
  187.           implements an enhanced level of the MQI, a component of the           
  188.           Networking Blueprint and the April 1994, Open Blueprint.              
  189.                  MQI, first announced in Marketing Announcement 392-202, dated  
  190.           September 15, 1992, is documented in the Message Queue Interface      
  191.           Technical Reference (SC33-0850).  Messaging and queuing insulates the 
  192.           application from many of the complexities of the networking           
  193.           environment.  It is the asynchronous program-to-program interface in  
  194.           the Blueprints as distinct from conversational and remote procedure   
  195.           call (RPC).                                                           
  196.                  MQSeries can be used as a mail transport offering, beyond      
  197.           other mail interfaces:                                                
  198.           o   Real-time program-to-program interface                            
  199.           o   Real-time delivery                                                
  200.           o   Assured delivery                                                  
  201.           o   Transactional recovery                                            
  202. CUSTINFO  PUBLICATIONS                                                          
  203.                  The following publications are available immediately.  To      
  204.           order, contact your IBM representative.                               
  205.                                                                  ORDER          
  206.           TITLE                                                  NUMBER         
  207.           Introduction to Messaging and Queuing                  GC33-0805      
  208.           Message Queue Interface Technical                                     
  209.             Reference                                            SC33-0850      
  210.           MQSeries Planning Guide (1)                            GC33-1349      
  211.            (1) Available December 19, 1994                                      
  212.                  The following publications will be available after             
  213.           February 24, 1995.  To order, contact your IBM representative.        
  214.                                                                  ORDER          
  215.           TITLE                                                  NUMBER         
  216.           MQSeries                                                              
  217.             Application Programming Guide                        SC33-0807      
  218.             Distributed Queue Management Guide                   SC33-1139      
  219.             Programmable System Management                       SC33-1482      
  220.             Planning Guide                                       GC33-1349      
  221.             Command Reference                                    SC33-1369      
  222.           MQSeries for OS/2                                                     
  223.             License Information                                                 
  224.             Application Programming Reference                    SC33-1370      
  225.             Installation & System Management Guide               SC33-1371      
  226.           DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS:  MQSeries manuals are offered in   
  227.           displayable softcopy form in alternative ways.  All unlicensed        
  228.           manuals are included.                                                 
  229.           o   With MQSeries programs:                                           
  230.                      MQSeries for OS/2 displayable manuals are part of the      
  231.               basic machine-readable material.  The files are shipped on the    
  232.               same media type as the basic machine-readable material as         
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  239.               described in the PACKAGING section.  Terms and conditions for use 
  240.               of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.         
  241.           o   With Transaction Processing and Data collection kit:              
  242.                      All MQSeries unlicensed publications are offered in        
  243.               displayable softcopy form on an IBM Online Books CD-ROM           
  244.               collection kit containing BookManager (R) online books.  The      
  245.               collection kit is the Transaction Processing and Data collection  
  246.               kit, order number SK2T-0730.  The kit is updated and reissued on  
  247.               a regular basis.                                                  
  248.                      Displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager READ  
  249.               licensed programs in any of the supported environments.  Terms    
  250.               and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped  
  251.               with the files.                                                   
  252.                      For information on the Transaction Processing and Data IBM 
  253.               Online Books collection kits, refer to Software Announcement      
  254.               292-717, dated December 15, 1992.                                 
  255.                      One free copy of the collection kit on CD-ROM can be       
  256.               obtained by ordering feature number 7012.                         
  257.                      Additional copies of the CD-ROM can be obtained, for a     
  258.               fee, through the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS).      
  259.               Additional copies can also be ordered for a fee by ordering the   
  260.               feature numbers 2023 and 5023 of the 5636-PUB product.            
  261.           EDUCATION SUPPORT                                                     
  262.                  The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to   
  263.           include the enhancements in this announcement.                        
  264.                  Details of the education support will be provided by           
  265.           February 24, 1995, through separate education announcements.          
  266.                  Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are       
  267.           contained in the IBM education catalog CLIENT/SERVER, NETWORKING,     
  268.           OBJECT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SOLUTIONS (GR28-5528).                     
  269.                  Call Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for    
  270.           education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.                       
  271. TECHINFO  TECHNICAL INFORMATION                                                 
  272.                  MQSeries for OS/2 was developed in the ISO9000-certified       
  273.           laboratory at IBM Hursley Park, UK.                                   
  274.           SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT                                       
  275.           HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:  Information on RAM and fixed-disk storage for 
  276.           MQSeries for OS/2 and clients will be available in the MQSERIES       
  277.           PLANNING GUIDE (GC33-1349) on December 19, 1994.                      
  278.           o   MQSeries for OS/2 Server:                                         
  279.               -   Any workstation with OS/2 and sufficient storage.             
  280.                      A system unit must have a diskette drive capable of        
  281.               reading 3.5-inch, dual-density (1.44MB) diskettes or a CD-ROM     
  282.               device.                                                           
  283.           o   MQSeries for OS/2 Clients:                                        
  284.                      Client code for AIX, OS/2, DOS or Windows workstations is  
  285.               distributed with the server code.                                 
  286.                      Client software provides a remote interface to a LAN       
  287.               server.  It may reside at the server or at a file server and be   
  288.               dynamically copied to the client for use.  Or it may reside on    
  289.               the client disk.                                                  
  290.           SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:  Minimum supported software levels are shown.  
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  297.           Later levels, if any, will be supported unless otherwise stated.      
  298.           QUEUE MANAGER FUNCTION:  OS/2 2.1, or later                           
  299.           WORKSTATION CLIENTS:  Client code is distributed with the server code 
  300.           for AIX, OS/2, DOS or Windows workstations with:                      
  301.           o   AIX Version 3.2.5                                                 
  302.           o   OS/2 2.1                                                          
  303.           o   DOS 5.0                                                           
  304.           o   Windows 3.1                                                       
  305.           OPTIONS, NOT PREREQUISITES:                                           
  306.           o   CICS OS/2 (TM)                                                    
  307.               Where available, use of MQI in CICS OS/2 applications is          
  308.               supported.                                                        
  309.           o   Communications Manager/2 Version 1.1                              
  310.           o   TCP/IP for OS/2 Version 2.0                                       
  311.               The base kit is necessary.  The DOS access kit allows clients     
  312.               access to TCP/IP via programs run in a DOS box or from WIN-OS2.   
  313.           o   TCP/IP Version 2.1.1 for DOS                                      
  314.           SUPPORTED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:  Calls to MQI are supported from:    
  315.           o   Microfocus COBOL Compiler Version 3.0.54                          
  316.           o   IBM C Set++ Version 2 (C bindings only) for DOS and Windows       
  317.               clients                                                           
  318.           o   Microsoft C7                                                      
  319.           o   Visual C                                                          
  320.           CONNECTIVITY:  The network protocols supported by MQSeries for        
  321.           OS/2 and clients are:                                                 
  322.           o   AIX                                                               
  323.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  324.               -   SNA LU 6.2                                                    
  325.           o   OS/2                                                              
  326.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  327.               -   SNA LU 6.2                                                    
  328.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  329.               -   Novell** IPX using Novell NetBIOS emulation                   
  330.           o   Windows and DOS                                                   
  331.               -   TCP/IP                                                        
  332.               -   NetBIOS                                                       
  333.           INTEROPERABILITY:  MQSeries for OS/2 interoperates between message    
  334.           queue managers as follows:                                            
  335.                                                 PROGRAM                         
  336.           DESCRIPTION                           NUMBER                          
  337.           IBM MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0     5871-AAA                        
  338.           IBM MQSeries for OS/2 Version 1.3 (PRP5799-QLF                        
  339.           IBM MQSeries for MVS/ESA              5695-137                        
  340.           IBM MQSeries for OS/400 (R)                                           
  341.             Version 1.3.1                       5787-EDA                        
  342.           IBM Message Queue Manager/400                                         
  343.             Version 2.3                         5733-103                        
  344.           IBM Message Queue Manager/400                                         
  345.             Version 3.1                         5763-MQ1                        
  346.           IBM MQSeries for AIX                                                  
  347.             Version 1.3.0.3                     5787-ECY                        
  348.           IBM MQSeries for AIX Version 2        5765-115                        
  349.                                                                                 
  350.                                                                                 
  351.                                                                                 
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  353.                                                                                 
  354.                                                                                 
  355.           IBM MQSeries for VSE/ESA (TM)                                         
  356.             Version 1.3.1                       5787-ECX                        
  357.           IBM MQSeries for HP-UX**                                              
  358.             Version 1.3.1                       5696-834                        
  359.           IBM MQSeries for SCO UNIX**                                           
  360.             Version 1.3.1                       5696-835                        
  361.           IBM MQSeries for UnixWare**                                           
  362.             Version 1.3.1                       5696-836                        
  363.           IBM MQSeries for SunOS**                                              
  364.             Version 1.3.1                       5696-837                        
  365.           IBM MQSeries for AT&T GIS UNIX                                        
  366.             Version 1.1                         5696-947                        
  367.           IBM MQSeries for Tandem Guardian**                                    
  368.             Himalaya** Version 1.1              5696-948                        
  369.           IBM MQSeries for Sun Solaris**                                        
  370.             Version 1.1                         5696-949                        
  371.           IBM MQSeries for Digital** VMS VAX**                                  
  372.             Version 1.3.1                       5787-ECZ                        
  373.           IBM MQSeries for Tandem Guardian                                      
  374.             Version 1.3.1                       5787-EDB                        
  375.                  MQSeries for OS/2 clients can connect to queue managers on the 
  376.           following platforms:                                                  
  377.                                                 PROGRAM                         
  378.           DESCRIPTION                           NUMBER                          
  379.           MQSeries for AIX Version 2            5765-115                        
  380.           MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0         5871-AAA                        
  381.           COMPATIBILITY:  Users of ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries   
  382.           Release 3.0, or MQSeries for OS/2 Version 1.3 can migrate to MQSeries 
  383.           for OS/2 Version 2.0, if they are running on the appropriate OS/2     
  384.           version and release.  The MQI functions available with MQSeries for   
  385.           OS/2 Version 2.0 are a superset of those offered with ezBRIDGE        
  386.           Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries and MQSeries for OS/2 Version 1.3.  
  387.                  Application code need only be recompiled and relinked to       
  388.           migrate from ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries or MQSeries   
  389.           for OS/2 Version 1.3 to MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0.  However,      
  390.           queue definitions will also need to be migrated.                      
  391.                  The ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries and MQSeries    
  392.           for OS/2 products communicate using IBM's Message Channel Protocol    
  393.           (MCP), so applications connected to ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM 
  394.           MQSeries on one PS/2 (R) can exchange messages with applications      
  395.           connected to MQSeries for OS/2 on another PS/2.  You do not,          
  396.           therefore, have to upgrade your entire network of OS/2 MQSeries       
  397.           products at once; this can be done system-by-system.  Refer to the    
  398.           LIMITATIONS section for coexistence.                                  
  399.                  All products can also interoperate with themselves or each     
  400.           other on other platforms, and with MQSeries for MVS/ESA.              
  401.                  It will be possible to move to a successor MQSeries release on 
  402.           a system without having to change applications or bridge the data.    
  403.           CICS:                                                                 
  404.           o   Where CICS and MQSeries for OS/2 share the same environment they  
  405.               can not only co-exist, but interoperate.                          
  406.           o   MQSeries for OS/2 supports the use of MQI in CICS applications.   
  407.                                                                                 
  408.                                                                                 
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  411.                                                                                 
  412.                                                                                 
  413.           o   MQSeries for OS/2 can participate in CICS syncpoint.              
  414.           o   MQSeries for OS/2 supports triggering of CICS applications.       
  415.           LIMITATIONS:  MQSeries for OS/2 can coexist on the same PS/2          
  416.           processor as the ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries, or       
  417.           MQSeries for OS/2  Version 1.3, but a single application cannot be    
  418.           connected to different queue managers at the same time.               
  419.                  MQSeries for OS/2 client support does not result in            
  420.           distributed coordination of units of work.                            
  421.           PACKAGING:  MQSeries for OS/2 will be distributed by the normal IBM   
  422.           Program Library channels for licensed programs.  It is CID-enabled    
  423.           (configuration, installation, and distribution) for network           
  424.           installation.                                                         
  425.           o   Program Package                                                   
  426.                      MQSeries for OS/2 Program Package is shipped on CD-ROM and 
  427.               seven 3.5-inch, high-density, double-sided (1.44MB) diskettes in  
  428.               one package.                                                      
  429.                      The media contains server program code, client program     
  430.               code, machine-readable information in one national language, and  
  431.               all books in BookManager format.                                  
  432.                      The package also contains:                                 
  433.               -   IBM Program License Agreement in multilanguage booklet        
  434.               -   License information                                           
  435.               -   Proof of License                                              
  436.               -   Registration card                                             
  437.               -   READ ME file                                                  
  438.               -   Two hardcopy books                                            
  439.                   --  MQSeries Command Reference (SC33-1369)                    
  440.                   --  MQSeries for OS/2 Installation and System Management      
  441.                       Guide (SC33-1371)                                         
  442.           Hardcopy documentation may be ordered separately for a fee.           
  443.           o   Additional License                                                
  444.               -   Invoice only                                                  
  445.           o   Additional License Certificate                                    
  446.               -   Proof of Additional License Card                              
  447.               -   Proof of Additional License Envelope                          
  448.           o   Program Package Upgrade                                           
  449.               -   As Program Package                                            
  450.           o   Additional License Upgrade                                        
  451.               -   As Additional License                                         
  452.           o   Additional License Upgrade certificate                            
  453.               -   As Additional License certificate                             
  454.           o   Terminal Authorization packs                                      
  455.               -   Invoice only, no media, stating the additional number of      
  456.                   terminals authorized to use the server                        
  457.           SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL                                   
  458.                  The MQSeries for OS/2 uses the security and auditability       
  459.           features of OS/2.                                                     
  460.                  User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and  
  461.           implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and   
  462.           appropriate controls in application systems and communication         
  463.           facilities.                                                           
  464. ORDERING  ORDERING INFORMATION                                                  
  465.                                                                                 
  466.                                                                                 
  467.                                                                                 
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  469.                                                                                 
  470.                                                                                 
  471.                  Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.                  
  472.                  Shipments will begin on February 24, 1995.                     
  473.                  To order the programs in this announcement, specify the order  
  474.           type number, feature number, part number, program name, media and     
  475.           quantity.                                                             
  476.                  PROGRAM PACKAGE -- program diskette and CD-ROM with            
  477.           documentation.                                                        
  478.                  MQSeries for OS/2 consists of two components: server software  
  479.           and no-charge client software in the same package.                    
  480.           Order Type 5871-AAA                                                   
  481.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  482.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  483.           0022             17H7937      MQSeries for OS/2                       
  484.                                           Version 2.0 server                    
  485.                                           with one terminal (2)                 
  486.            (2) Media -- 3.5-inch diskette and CD-ROM                            
  487.           Server orders                                                         
  488.           o   The server software license base charge authorizes use of one or  
  489.               more instances of the server software on a given processor by one 
  490.               authorized terminal (whether or not that terminal uses the client 
  491.               software).                                                        
  492.                      Use by more than one terminal (with or without client      
  493.               software) is authorized by ordering the appropriate additional    
  494.               usage level -- multiples of the 1, 5, 10 or 50 terminal           
  495.               authorization pack feature numbers.                               
  496.                      Use by a given terminal increases the usage level at each  
  497.               server on which it is intended the terminal use the server        
  498.               software.                                                         
  499.           Client compliance                                                     
  500.           o   Client software provides a remote interface to a LAN server.  It  
  501.               may reside at the server, or at a file server, and be dynamically 
  502.               copied to the client for use.  Or it may reside on the client     
  503.               disk.                                                             
  504.           o   It is not necessary to order client software separately to copy   
  505.               it.  Its use at the client must comply with the server software   
  506.               license usage level -- the client must be an authorized terminal. 
  507.           ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- authorizes the customer who has a        
  508.           program package to make a single copy of the program media and        
  509.           printed documentation.                                                
  510.                  The authorization is given by sending the customer an invoice  
  511.           for an Additional License Copy, the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must 
  512.           be in effect, or by sending the customer a Proof of Additional        
  513.           License certificate, the  ICA is not required.  The Proof of          
  514.           Additional License certificate has its own part number and feature    
  515.           number.                                                               
  516.           Order Type 5872-AAA                                                   
  517.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  518.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  519.           0042             17H7959      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  520.                                           Additional License                    
  521.                                           server with one terminal              
  522.           0043             17H7957      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  523.                                                                                 
  524.                                                                                 
  525.                                                                                 
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  527.                                                                                 
  528.                                                                                 
  529.                                           Proof of Additional                   
  530.                                           License certificate                   
  531.                                           server with one terminal              
  532.           ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- VALU:  When the Volume Discount Exhibit, 
  533.           Volume Additional License Usage (VALU) applies authorization to make  
  534.           additional license copies begins on the start date specified in the   
  535.           Addendum for Volume Discount.                                         
  536.           Order Type 5872-AA2                                                   
  537.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  538.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  539.           0042             17H7959      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  540.                                           Additional License -- VALU            
  541.                                           server with one terminal              
  542.           0043             17H7957      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  543.                                           Proof of                              
  544.                                           Additional License                    
  545.                                           certificate -- VALU                   
  546.                                           server with one terminal              
  547.           TERMINAL AUTHORIZATION PACKS:  Each pack ordered increases the usage  
  548.           level of the server and authorizes a number of terminals to access    
  549.           that server.                                                          
  550.                  Order Type 5877-AAA, 5877-XXX, 5877-XXX, 5877-XXX              
  551.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  552.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  553.           0005             17H7962      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  554.                                           1 Terminal Authorization              
  555.           0006             17H7963      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  556.                                           5 Terminal Authorization              
  557.                                           pack                                  
  558.           0007             17H7964      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  559.                                           10 Terminal Authorization             
  560.                                           pack                                  
  561.           0008             17H7965      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  562.                                           50 Terminal Authorization             
  563.                                           pack                                  
  564.           EXAMPLE 1:  A customer wishes to acquire MQSeries for                 
  565.           OS/2 Version 2.0 to support 74 terminals.  The ordering structure     
  566.           will include the following feature numbers and related quantities:    
  567.           Order Type 5871-AAA, 5877-AAA, 5877-XXX, 5877-XXX                     
  568.           FEATURE                          NEW AUTHORIZED                       
  569.           NUMBER         QUANTITIES          TERMINALS                          
  570.           0022               1                   1                              
  571.           0005               3                   3                              
  572.           0007               2                   20                             
  573.           0008               1                   50                             
  574.                  Total new authorized terminals  74                             
  575.           TERMINAL AUTHORIZATION PACK VALU:                                     
  576.                  Order Type 5877-AA4                                            
  577.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  578.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  579.           0005             17H7962      MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0           
  580.                                           one terminal authorization --         
  581.                                                                                 
  582.                                                                                 
  583.                                                                                 
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  585.                                                                                 
  586.                                                                                 
  587.                                           VALU                                  
  588.                  PROGRAM PACKAGE UPGRADE -- program diskette and CD-ROM with    
  589.           documentation.                                                        
  590.                  To order a program upgrade, contact:                           
  591.               G. Powell                                                         
  592.               IBM Cary, North Carolina                                          
  593.               Tie Line:  352-3327                                               
  594.               External:  919-301-3327                                           
  595.                  Order Type 5873-AAA                                            
  596.           FEATURE          PART                                                 
  597.           NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                            
  598.           0007             17H7956      From ezBRIDGE Transact                  
  599.                                           server with one client                
  600.                                           or stand-alone to MQSeries            
  601.                                           for OS/2 Version 2.0 server           
  602.                                           with one terminal (3)                 
  603.            (3) Media -- 3.5-inch diskette and CD-ROM                            
  604.           EXAMPLE 2:  A customer has ezBRIDGE Transact original program package 
  605.           with up to 16 nodes on a LAN and a distributed feature (additional    
  606.           clients) for up to 16 (further) nodes on a LAN and wishes to upgrade  
  607.           to MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0 on CD-ROM.                           
  608.                  The program package upgrade requires one upgrade feature       
  609.           (server with one terminal) and further terminal authorizations for 32 
  610.           terminals, corresponding to the 16 program package nodes plus the 16  
  611.           additional clients.  The ordering structure will include the          
  612.           following features codes and related quantities:                      
  613.                  Order Type 5873-AAA, 5877-AAA, 5877-XXX                        
  614.           FEATURE                          NEW AUTHORIZED                       
  615.           NUMBER         QUANTITIES          TERMINALS                          
  616.           0007               1                   1                              
  617.           0005               2                   2                              
  618.           0007               3                   30                             
  619.           Total new authorized terminals         33                             
  620.           PROGRAM UPGRADE                                                       
  621.                  Proof of Purchase will be the original invoice obtained from   
  622.           IBM or from System Strategies Inc.                                    
  623.                  The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed   
  624.           users of ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries Release 3.0       
  625.           (5758-SM8), or what is now known as IBM MQSeries for OS/2 Version 1.3 
  626.           PRPQ (5799-QLF), to obtain the new function at no charge.             
  627.                  Clients are upgraded into MQSeries for OS/2 terminal           
  628.           authorizations for example, each client upgrade increases the user    
  629.           count by one.                                                         
  630.                  The program upgrade to MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0 is        
  631.           available from February 24, 1995.                                     
  632.                  Orders will be accepted after February 24, 1995.               
  633.                  Program upgrade at no charge is available if ordered on or by  
  634.           August 31, 1995.  After August 31, 1995, the program upgrade features 
  635.           are withdrawn.                                                        
  636.                  Customers may also order upgrades through the local IBM office 
  637.           using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and     
  638.           Certification Order Form.                                             
  639.                                                                                 
  640.                                                                                 
  641.                                                                                 
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  643.                                                                                 
  644.                                                                                 
  645.                  The order may only be placed through the local IBM office      
  646.           using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and     
  647.           Certification Order Form.  The total quantity of upgrades acquired    
  648.           for a specific program may not exceed the total quantity of program   
  649.           packages and/or additional licenses previously acquired for that      
  650.           program.  Proof of License for upgrade eligibility for additional     
  651.           license upgrades is a copy of this invoice or previously acquired     
  652.           Proof of Additional License certificate.  Additional license upgrades 
  653.           can be entered through the local IBM office using the IBM US Upgrade  
  654.           and Certification Order Form or ordered through an IBM authorized     
  655.           remarketer.                                                           
  656.           TERMS AND CONDITIONS                                                  
  657.           LICENSING:  The program in this announcement is licensed under the    
  658.           terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement.  A copy of 
  659.           the agreement is included in the program package.                     
  660.           ADDITIONAL LICENSE:  ICA must be in effect, or Proof of Additional    
  661.           License certificate must be acquired.                                 
  662.           LIMITED WARRANTY:  Program -- Yes.  Media -- Three months.            
  663.                  Additional Licenses -- Yes.  Media -- Not applicable.          
  664.           PROGRAM SERVICES:  Program services will be available until           
  665.           December 31, 1996.  The statement of service included with the        
  666.           program describes this service.                                       
  667.           GETTING STARTED PERIOD:  A 60-day getting started period is provided  
  668.           by the Personal Systems Support Line for the first license in an      
  669.           enterprise location, site, or centralized help desk.                  
  670.           VOLUME ORDERS:  The additional license included in this announcement  
  671.           is eligible for volume discounting under the terms of the ICA and the 
  672.           exhibit for Volume Additional License Usage.  This program is         
  673.           included in Category B under 5872-AA2, and Category D under 5877-AA4. 
  674.                  For Information regarding other volume orders, contact your    
  675.           IBM representative.                                                   
  676.           30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:  The IBM 30-day money-back guarantee     
  677.           applies.                                                              
  678.           NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE:  A National Education License Fee     
  679.           (NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education   
  680.           Allowance Amendment to the IBM Customer Agreement.  The NELF, which   
  681.           represents a 30% discount off the single unit price, is not subject   
  682.           to any further discount or allowance.                                 
  683.           CHARGES                                                               
  684.                                                                  ONE-           
  685.           PROGRAM             PROGRAM          ORDER             TIME           
  686.           NAME                NUMBER           TYPE              CHARGE         
  687.           MQSeries for                                                          
  688.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  689.             3.5-inch and                                                        
  690.             CD-ROM server                                                       
  691.             with one                                                            
  692.             terminal          17H7937          Program                          
  693.                                                  Package        $  495          
  694.           MQSeries for                                                          
  695.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  696.             server                                                              
  697.                                                                                 
  698.                                                                                 
  699.                                                                                 
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  701.                                                                                 
  702.                                                                                 
  703.             with one                                                            
  704.             terminal          17H7959          Additional                       
  705.                                                  License           445          
  706.           MQSeries for                                                          
  707.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  708.             server with                                                         
  709.             one terminal      17H7957          Additional                       
  710.                                                  License                        
  711.                                                  Certificate       445          
  712.                                                                  ONE-           
  713.           PROGRAM             PROGRAM          ORDER             TIME           
  714.           NAME                NUMBER           TYPE              CHARGE         
  715.           MQSeries for                         1 Terminal                       
  716.             OS/2 Version                                                        
  717.             2.0               17H7962            Authorization  $   99          
  718.           MQSeries for                         5 Terminal                       
  719.             OS/2 Version                                                        
  720.             2.0               17H7963            Authorization     480          
  721.           MQSeries for                         10 Terminal                      
  722.             OS/2 Version                                                        
  723.             2.0               17H7964            Authorization     950          
  724.           MQSeries for                         50 Terminal                      
  725.             OS/2 Version                                                        
  726.             2.0               17H7965            Authorization   4,500          
  727.                                                                  BASIC          
  728.                                                                  PROGRAM        
  729.           PROGRAM             FEATURE          ORDER             UPGRADE        
  730.           NAME                NUMBER           TYPE              CHARGE         
  731.           MQSeries for                                                          
  732.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  733.             3.5-inch diskette                                                   
  734.             and CD-ROM:                                                         
  735.             from Release 3.0                                                    
  736.             or Version 1.3    0007             Program                          
  737.                                                  Package                        
  738.                                                  Upgrade            $0          
  739.           MQSeries for                                                          
  740.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  741.             server with                                                         
  742.             one terminal      0013             Additional                       
  743.                                                  License                        
  744.                                                  Upgrade             0          
  745.           MQSeries for                                                          
  746.             OS/2 Version 2.0                                                    
  747.             server with                                                         
  748.             one terminal      0014             Additional                       
  749.                                                  License                        
  750.                                                  Certificate                    
  751.                                                  Upgrade             0          
  752.           OPTIONAL ANNUAL SUPPORT LINE CHARGE:  $995                            
  753.                  ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE:  Customers who pay a one-time      
  754.           charge for additional licenses may copy machine-readable program      
  755.                                                                                 
  756.                                                                                 
  757.                                                                                 
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  759.                                                                                 
  760.                                                                                 
  761.           materials and printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a 
  762.           program package.  One copy may be made for each additional license    
  763.           ordered.                                                              
  764.                  PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE:  A program upgrade charge will apply   
  765.           for upgrades from ezBRIDGE Transact on OS/2 for IBM MQSeries          
  766.           Release 3.0 (5758-SM8) or what is now known as MQSeries for           
  767.           OS/2 Version 1.3 PRPQ (5799-QLF) to MQSeries for OS/2 Version 2.0.    
  768.                  A server original program package license is upgraded to a     
  769.           similar MQSeries for OS/2 license.  Any clients included in the       
  770.           original license need a separate feature number in the upgrade order; 
  771.           such clients are upgraded to MQSeries for OS/2 terminal               
  772.           authorizations.                                                       
  773.                  An original server feature is upgraded as an Additional        
  774.           License Upgrade to the MQSeries for OS/2 server.                      
  775.                  Any additional client licences are upgraded to MQSeries for    
  776.           OS/2 terminal authorizations.                                         
  777.           +  Trademark of Microsoft Corporation                                 
  778.           ** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of  
  779.              its respective holder.                                             
  780.                                                                                 
  781.               - - -    E N D   O F   P R I N T O U T    - - -                   
  782.