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DATE 950131
CATEGORY WS00, WS20, GD00, GD70
TITLE IBM FLOWMARK FOR OS/2 VERSION 2 AND IBM FLOWMARK FOR AIX VERSION 2
REPLACE VERSION 1
ABSTRACT New versions of FlowMark (TM) for OS/2 (R) and FlowMark for
AIX (R) provide more flexible packaging and pricing options, plus the
following enhancements:
o Removal of the dependency on graphical software within the AIX
server environment. The FlowMark AIX server also runs on
non-graphical terminals.
o Reduced memory requirements for the Windows+ runtime client.
FlowMark supports business process re-engineering in a wide
range of industries where automation is required for the flow of work
in business applications, including financial services, health care,
insurance, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, energy,
pharmaceuticals, government, distribution, and other applications.
FlowMark for OS/2 and FlowMark for AIX are IBM's solution for
workflow management that support a heterogeneous client/server
environment. A FlowMark server, running either OS/2 or AIX, can be
connected to FlowMark buildtime clients on OS/2 and to FlowMark
runtime clients in AIX, Windows, and OS/2 environments.
A set of workflow management functions helps organizations
improve the effectiveness and quality of their work. FlowMark helps
organizations progressively improve their business processes by
precisely and consistently documenting the processes and controlling
process execution.
IBM FlowMark:
o Allows interactive definition of process models
o Tests process models through graphical animation
o Executes workflows by automatically interpreting the process
models
o Helps users manage their work using work lists
REFERENCES: For details regarding IBM FlowMark Version 1,
refer to the following Software Announcements:
o IBM FlowMark for OS/2 Version 1, 294-203, dated April 5, 1994
o IBM FlowMark for AIX Version 1, 294-416, dated June 28, 1994
WITHDRAWAL FROM MARKETING: Effective March 3, 1995, IBM will
withdraw the following programs licensed under the IBM Customer
Agreement:
o IBM FlowMark for OS/2 Version 1 (5621-290)
o IBM FlowMark for AIX Version 1 (5765-270)
ONE-TIME CHARGE (PROGRAM PACKAGE)
FlowMark for OS/2 Version 2 $695
FlowMark for AIX Version 2 695
PLANNED AVAILABILITY DATE: March 3, 1995
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
+ Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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IN BRIEF . . .
FLOWMARK FAMILY BENEFITS:
o Support for business process re-engineering:
- Process adaptability
- Enhanced business flexibility
- Shorter cycle times
- "Horizontal organization" enabled
o Information systems and business alignment for enhanced
organizational effectiveness:
- Direct linkage between end-user need and IS resource
- Integrated productivity tools and line-of-business
applications
o Continuous process improvement for increased quality:
- Feedback of results for analysis and process modification
- Enhanced organizational learning
o Streamlined business processes:
- Improved daily operations, keeps process moving
- Simplified computer usage
- Automated tasks -- reduced errors
- Potentially reduced training costs
o Improved planning and management:
- Assistance in optimizing resources
- Help to meet government standards
- Less duplicate documentation
o Integration and coordination of people, activities, applications,
and data -- ensured business process fidelity and flexibility
o FlowMark for OS/2 and AIX Version 1 withdrawal from marketing
PRODNO 5871-AAA 5875-XXX 5875-XXX
10H0890 10H0891 10H0919 10H0920 10H0921 10H0922
10H0923 10H0924
CORRECTN (CORRECTED ON FEBRUARY 1, 1995)
Under the Description section, Supported Platforms heading,
for MS Windows, the "x" position is corrected to be under R/T Client.
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
FlowMark Version 2 is now available as one program package on CD-ROM
for OS/2 and one program package on CD-ROM for AIX, both containing
the server, buildtime component, and OS/2, AIX, and Windows runtime
facilities. Additional licenses of the program package are
available, as are licenses of the program package components in user
packs. Any one component can be used on a given workstation,
providing users the ability to easily configure networks according to
business needs, regardless of the mix of servers and clients.
SERVER FUNCTIONS
FlowMark offers servers on OS/2 and AIX environments. A FlowMark
server running OS/2 or AIX supports AIX, Windows, or OS/2 FlowMark
clients.
FlowMark servers include:
o ObjectStore**, the FlowMark object-oriented database (OODB),
consisting of FlowMark OODB server and FlowMark OODB client
o A process navigation engine
o Work list management functions
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BUILDTIME CLIENT FUNCTIONS
The buildtime (B/T) client for OS/2 can be connected to a FlowMark
server running in the OS/2 or AIX environment.
DEFINITION FACILITIES: These facilities enable the definition of
processes and their hierarchies, the assignment of programs to
activities, and the allocation of staff such as people or roles. The
following definition facilities are provided:
o A Process Definition facility for the specification and
maintenance of process models as activity networks, which can
involve multiple steps and many users. The creation and
manipulation of activity networks are done with a graphical
front-end. An activity network can be considered as a directed
graph where the nodes represent activities to be performed and
the connectors between the nodes represent the control flow or
the data flow. The control flows can be unconditional or
conditional, in which case a boolean expression is associated
with the connector.
o A Staff Definition facility for the definition of staff to which
activities can be assigned, including authorization of persons
for FlowMark functions and data. It maintains information about
people, levels, roles, organizations, and their relationships.
o A Program Registration facility for the registration of programs
that can be invoked at Process Execution and the specification of
input/output parameters. All programs that should be attached to
an activity in a process must be registered.
o A Data Structure Definition facility for the definition of the
structure of information that can be transported from a program
to FlowMark and from FlowMark to a program, and from an activity
to a successor activity via data connectors.
PROCESS ANIMATION FACILITY: This facility determines the dynamic
behavior of processes and uses animated graphics to make that
behavior visible.
An important part of the job of a process modeler is to verify
the logical consistency and the dynamic behavior of processes. If
the processes are large and complex, this is a difficult, error-prone
task that often leaves severe design errors undetected until run
time, when they are difficult and expensive to correct.
RUNTIME CLIENT FUNCTIONS
FlowMark now offers runtime (R/T) clients on OS/2, AIX, and Windows.
These R/T clients can be connected to FlowMark servers running in
OS/2 or AIX environments.
o Enterprise-wide R/T client support
An R/T client can log on to multiple FlowMark servers in
parallel. This enables the R/T to participate in processes on
all of these servers concurrently without the need for continuous
logon/logoff to the different FlowMark servers.
o Process Execution Facilities
Process execution is the R/T facility that orchestrates
the actual execution of instances of processes. It coordinates
the work of multiple users, as determined by the process. The
R/T client gives the user access to these functions and lets the
user control the execution of processes.
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o Work List Manager
The Work List Manager provides users with "to-do" lists.
Users can get activities assigned on their work lists from one or
more activity networks. The R/T client gives access to the
user's activities that are controlled centrally by the Work List
Management functions on the server.
o APIs
Process control and container APIs are provided with
interfaces for C (all platforms), REXX (OS/2 and AIX), and MS
Visual Basic** (Windows).
o Choice of applications (tools) related to current activities by
end users at run time, allowing them to look up activity-specific
information.
o Notification for overdue activities
o Search for process instances
PROCESS EXECUTION FACILITIES: Process Execution is the R/T facility
that orchestrates the execution of processes. This includes
navigation through the activity network and the dispatching of
"start-able" activities in the process according to the
specifications in the process definition.
It also supports the display of status information of running
processes in a graphical view.
ENABLE QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS: The system-driven execution of
predefined and validated processes enforces standardization and helps
to eliminate user errors. It ensures that only certified processes
will be executed, which will result in fewer defects in customers'
offerings and in delivery of better products or services more
quickly.
IMPROVED WORKER PRODUCTIVITY: Execution of process models reminds
users that they have work to do and automatically links them with the
programs required to do the work. The chore of finding and starting
programs is eliminated. This simplifies computer usage for the users
and results in improved productivity.
Activities that consist merely of starting programs can be
performed automatically by FlowMark. For example, many printing and
system administration programs can be run without human guidance.
In typical business processes, data items, such as file names,
customer names, and account numbers, are used repeatedly in several
activities. Retyping of these items is a major source of errors in
non-automated processes. With FlowMark, the data items have to be
typed only once and are then assigned automatically to later
activities. Typing errors are reduced, increasing user productivity.
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
FlowMark provides the following functions for the system
administrator:
o Import/export of process models and staff, program, and data
structure information from/to flat files (on B/T client only)
o Audit trail (on FlowMark servers)
SAMPLE PROCESS MODELS
FlowMark provides a set of sample process models based on workflow
scenarios from different industries to allow newcomers an easy entry
to the world of workflow management. This makes it easier and faster
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to get started.
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
B/T R/T
SERVER CLIENT CLIENT
IBM OS/2 x x x
IBM AIX x x
MS Windows x
PRODUCT POSITIONING
FlowMark helps organizations progressively improve their business
processes by precisely and consistently documenting the processes and
controlling process execution. Efficiency and quality of work are
improved at the departmental level, in an heterogeneous environment.
FlowMark provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface for
defining, verifying, and working on a wide range of business
processes.
The FlowMark family should be of interest to organizations in
all industries that are planning to document, review, improve, and
implement business processes. These considerations and plans may be
triggered by changes in the operational environment, by the necessity
to introduce new application solutions, or by the start of a new
business operation.
FlowMark also supports organizations engaged in documenting,
administering, and monitoring selected processes when preparing for
ISO 9000 certification.
FlowMark plays a central role in the design and implementation
of distributed applications, consisting of component programs
residing on workstations or on a host computer. FlowMark controls
the execution and cooperation of these programs, which may be new or
may already exist, and which may run on workstations under OS/2, AIX,
MS Windows, or on hosts under CICS/MVS (R) or CICS (TM)/ESA (AIX and
OS/2), and IMS/VS, IMS/ESA (R), or TSO, MVS, OS/400 (R), and VM (on
OS/2).
MQ Series Integration Code on FlowMark OS/2 and AIX components
is available, allowing access to all platforms once supported by MQ
Series.
IBM is a member of the Work Flow Management Coalition. This
is a group of companies whose aim is to develop specifications for
software that allow different workflow management products to
interoperate and, as appropriate, to submit those specifications to
the appropriate standards body.
VisualInfo recommends FlowMark as the workflow management
product of choice for dealing with complex processes. The
integration building block shows how the following VisualInfo
functions can be invoked from a FlowMark activity:
o Create folder
o Register image to folder
o Add image to folder
o Display image
To speed VisualInfo integration with IBM FlowMark for OS/2,
FlowMark and the sample integration code are provided on the
ImagePlus (R) VisualInfo CD-ROM.
Integration services for VisualInfo for OS/2 are described in
DATA BASE : ALET PAGE: 6
the ImagePlus Overview Software Announcement 294-058, dated February
15, 1994.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications will be available after
March 3, 1995. To order, contact your IBM representative.
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Introducing IBM FlowMark
(General Information) GH19-8218
IBM FlowMark, "FlowMark is the future"
(brochure) G511-3277
IBM FlowMark Insurance Model GH19-8216
IBM FlowMark Banking Model GH19-8217
IBM FlowMark: Modelling Workflow SH19-8241
IBM FlowMark: Managing Your Workflow SH19-8243
IBM FlowMark: Programming Guide SH19-8240
IBM FlowMark: Diagnosis Guide SH19-8239
IBM FlowMark for OS/2: Installation and
Maintenance SH19-8244
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Introducing IBM FlowMark
(General Information) GH19-8218
IBM FlowMark, "FlowMark is the future"
(brochure) G511-3277
IBM FlowMark Insurance Model GH19-8216
IBM FlowMark Banking Model GH19-8217
IBM FlowMark: Modelling Workflow SH19-8241
IBM FlowMark: Managing Your Workflow SH19-8243
IBM FlowMark: Programming Guide SH19-8240
IBM FlowMark: Diagnosis Guide SH19-8239
IBM FlowMark for AIX: Installation and
Maintenance SH19-8245
The CD-ROM version of FlowMark for OS/2 and FlowMark for AIX
also includes all books in English in postscript format. They are
not installable but reside in the CD-ROM directory. This enables the
user to print the books if they have a postscript printer.
You can access the following BookManager (R) information on
the CD-ROM after you install the product:
o IBM FlowMark: Modelling Workflow
o IBM FlowMark: Managing Your Workflow
o IBM FlowMark: Programming Guide
o IBM FlowMark: Diagnosis Guide
EDUCATION SUPPORT
The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to
include the enhancements in this announcement.
Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322)
for education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.
Services designed to assist you in the installation and
implementation of the FlowMark product in your organization are also
available.
For further details, contact your IBM representative.
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TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
IBM FLOWMARK FOR AIX: FlowMark for AIX requires a RISC System/6000
(R) supported by AIX Version 3 Release 2.5 or a subsequent release.
The following hardware is required at a minimum.
IF WORKSTATION IS
RUNNING FLOWMARK
R/T
SERVER CLIENT
RISC System/6000 340H (1) 220 (2)
Memory 48MB (3) 32MB
Hard-disk space 70MB 30MB
(1) Performance depends on factors like the number of attached
clients, database size, and system load.
(2) XStation 120 attached to 340H can also be used optional for
runtime client on AIX. Depending on configuration, terminals,
diskless workstations, or workstations with local hard disk
storage can be used. For more details, refer to Planning
Information.
(3) Can also be virtual memory (paging space on hard disk).
The system unit must have access to a CD-ROM drive.
Every workstation also requires the following hardware:
o IBM Token-Ring Adapter, or equivalent (for example, LANStreamer
(TM))
o A video adapter and video display supported by AIX Version 3
Release 2.5, or a subsequent release
o A mouse or other pointing device
Any printer supported by AIX Version 3 Release 2.5 or a
subsequent release can be used.
IBM FLOWMARK FOR OS/2: IBM FlowMark for OS/2 operates on any
programmable workstation capable of running OS/2 2.1, or a subsequent
release.
The following hardware is required at a minimum.
IF WORKSTATION IS RUNNING FLOWMARK
B/T R/T
SERVER CLIENT CLIENT
Processor 80486 80486 80386
Speed 50MHz 50MHz 25MHz
Memory 15MB 15MB 7MB
Hard-disk space 15MB 22MB 7MB
The system unit must have access to a CD-ROM drive.
Every workstation also requires the following hardware:
o IBM Token-Ring Adapter, or equivalent (for example, LANStreamer)
o A video adapter and video display supported by OS/2 2.1, or a
subsequent release
o A mouse or other pointing device
Any printer supported by OS/2 2.1 or a subsequent release can
be used. To print process diagrams, the printer must have graphics
capability.
FLOWMARK RUNTIME CLIENT FOR WINDOWS: Runtime Client for Windows can
be connected to a FlowMark server on OS/2 and AIX.
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FlowMark Runtime Client for Windows operates on any
programmable workstation capable of running Windows 3.1 or Windows
for Workgroups 3.11.
The following hardware is required at a minimum.
R/T
CLIENT
Processor 80386
Speed 25MHz
Memory 4MB (4)
Hard disk space 7MB
(4) Can also be virtual memory (paging space on hard disk)
Every workstation also requires the following hardware:
o IBM Token-Ring Adapter, or equivalent (for example, LANStreamer)
o A video adapter and video display supported by Windows 3.1,
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
o A mouse or other pointing device
Any printer supported by Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups
3.11 can be used.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
IBM FLOWMARK FOR AIX: The following software is required (or
optional) on workstations running IBM FlowMark for AIX.
IF WORKSTATION IS
RUNNING FLOWMARK
MIN. PROGRAM R/T
PROGRAM NAME REL. NUMBER SERVER CLIENT
AIX/6000 (R) 3.2.5 5756-030 * *
AIXwindows (R)
Environment/6000 1.2.3 5601-257 *
AIX Xstation
Manager/6000 1.4 5601-457 (5)
DATABASE 2 (TM)
AIX/6000 1 5765-172 (6)
AIX CICS/6000 (TM) 1.1 5765-148 (7)
AIX REXX/6000 1.0 5764-057 (8)
* Required
(5) Optional -- needed if an IBM Xstation is used. Refer to the
product documentation for IBM Xstation.
(6) Optional -- needed if audit trail information is imported into
DB2/6000 (TM).
(7) Optional -- can be used to invoke CICS/6000 transactions from
this workstation.
(8) Optional -- needed to execute the REXX sample programs; can be
used for writing programs that exploit the application programming
interface of FlowMark.
IBM FLOWMARK FOR OS/2: The following software is required (or
optional) on workstations running IBM FlowMark for OS/2.
IF WORKSTATION IS
RUNNING FLOWMARK
MIN. B/T R/T
PROGRAM NAME REL. SERVER CLIENT CLIENT
IBM Operating
System/2 2.1 * * *
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IBM Operating
System/2 Developer's
Toolkit 2.1 (9)
IBM Communications
Manager/2 1.1 * * * (10)
or
IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 2.0 * * * (11)
IBM DATABASE 2
OS/2 1 (12)
IBM Application
Support Facility 3.1 (13)
IBM Application
Support Facility
Workstation Feature 3.1
IBM CICS OS/2 (TM) 2.0 (14)
* Required.
(9) Optional -- needed to display output of export utility supplied
with FlowMark with the OS/2 VIEW command.
(10) Needed only for pure OS/2 environment for communication between
FlowMark server and clients.
(11) Needed for heterogeneous FlowMark environment. Can be used for
communication between FlowMark OODB Client and FlowMark OODB
Server (as an alternative to NetBIOS, which is available with
Communications Manager/2), as well as between FlowMark Server and
FlowMark B/T or R/T clients. For more details on communication
protocols, refer to Planning Information.
(12) Optional -- needed if audit trail information is imported into
DB2/2 (TM).
(13) Optional -- can be used to invoke CICS/MVS, CICS/ESA (R),
IMS/VS, and IMS/ESA transactions from the workstation. For
invoking TSO programs through ASF, ASF under either CICS or IMS
(TM) is required, and NetView (R) Access Services or an equivalent
session manager.
(14) Optional -- can be used to invoke CICS OS/2 transactions from
this workstation.
FLOWMARK RUNTIME CLIENT FOR WINDOWS: Runtime Client for Windows can
be connected to a FlowMark server on OS/2 and AIX.
The following software is required (or optional) on
workstations running FlowMark for Windows.
MIN. R/T
PROGRAM NAME REL. CLIENT
IBM DOS 5.0 *
or
MS DOS 5.0 *
Windows 3.1 *
or
Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 *
IBM TCP/IP for DOS 2.1.1 * (15)
MS Visual Basic 3.0 (16)
* Required.
(15) For more details on communication protocols, refer to Planning
DATA BASE : ALET PAGE: 10
Information.
(16) Optional -- needed to execute the MS Visual Basic sample
programs; can be used for writing programs that exploit the
application programming interface of FlowMark.
COMPATIBILITY: FlowMark for OS/2 Version 2 is upward compatible with
FlowMark for OS/2 Version 1. FlowMark for AIX Version 2 is upward
compatible with FlowMark for AIX Version 1.
LIMITATIONS: FlowMark does not support communications between
FlowMark servers, except via a common data base.
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS: The performance of FlowMark depends on
the utilization of the FlowMark and ObjectStore server machines, the
speed and memory size of the server and client machines, and the
transmission speed and load of the communication channels.
When a large number of clients is needed to support a business
process, or when the client activity rate is high, you should
consider spreading the server workload across multiple server
machines to reduce the utilization and improve performance. Contact
your IBM representative for configuration guidance for your specific
implementation of FlowMark.
CONFIGURATIONS SUPPORTED BY FLOWMARK: The following configurations
are supported by FlowMark.
o Configuration 1 -- Stand-alone
In this configuration the FlowMark server and FlowMark B/T
and R/T clients are installed on the same machine with the
FlowMark OODB (ObjectStore) server and client. With this
installation, one B/T and one R/T user can work concurrently.
With this minimum configuration of FlowMark, neither
Communications Manager/2 nor TCP/IP or NetBIOS is required.
OS = ObjectStore
FM = FlowMark
.--------------------------------------------.
| .-----------. |
| | OS Server | |
| '-----------' |
| .-----------. |
| .-----------| OS Client | |
| | '-----------' |
| | .-----------. |
| | | FM Server | |
| | '-+-----+---' |
| | | | |
| .-+------. | | .--------. |
| | FM B/T |------' '--------| FM R/T | |
| '--------' '--------' |
'--------------------------------------------'
o Configuration 2 -- Client/Server
In this configuration, the FlowMark server and FlowMark
OODB server are installed on a single machine. FlowMark B/T
client and R/T client are installed on one or more physically
different machines, but connected to the FlowMark server.
With this installation, multiple users can work with B/T
and R/T clients concurrently.
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Due to the multi-user capability of the AIX operating
system, the FlowMark for AIX R/T Client can be installed on the
same machine as the FlowMark for AIX Server, and still offer
multi-user access.
OS = ObjectStore
FM = FlowMark
.-----------------.
| .-----------. |
.----+--| OS Server | |
| | '-----+-----' |
| | | |
| | .-----+-----. |
| | | OS Client | |
| | |-----------| |
| | | FM Server | |
| | '---+---+---' |
| '------+---+------'
| | |
.--------+--------. | |
| .-----------. | | |
| | OS Client | | | | .-----------------.
| |-----------| | | | | .-----------. |
| | FM B/T | | | | | | FM R/T | |
| | (OS/2) |--+--' '--+--| | |
| '-----------' | | '-----------' |
'-----------------' '-----------------'
NOTE: R/T client running in Windows and/or OS/2 and/or AIX
o Configuration 3 -- Multiple servers using same database
In this configuration, there is a dedicated machine for
the FlowMark OODB server and associated database. This shared
OODB server can then be accessed by multiple FlowMark servers.
As in configuration 2, FlowMark B/T and R/T client machines can
then connect to these multiple FlowMark servers.
With this installation, multiple users can work with B/T
and R/T clients concurrently. The recommended configuration is
to attach large numbers of client machines.
Configuration 3 also provides an entry solution for
communication between FlowMark servers via the common database.
In this setup, a process on Server1 can start a subprocess to be
handled by users logged-on to Server2.
OS = ObjectStore
FM = FlowMark
.---------------.
| .-----------. |
.----------------+-| OS Server | |
| | '-----------' |
| '-----+---+-----'
| | |
| .----------' '----------.
| | |
| .-------+-------. .-------+--------.
| | .-----------. | | .-----------. |
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| | | OS Client | | | | OS Client | |
| | |-----------| | | |-----------| |
| | | FM Server1| | | | FM Server2| |
| | '-----------' | | '-----------' |
| '-----+---+-----' '---+--+--+--+---'
| | | | | | |
.-------+-------. | | . . . .
| .-----------. | | | . . . .
| | OS Client | | | |
| |-----------| | | | .---------------.
| | FM B/T | | | | | .-----------. |
| | (OS/2) |-+-' '--+-| FM R/T | |
| '-----------' | | '-----------' |
'---------------' '---------------'
NOTE: R/T client running in Windows and/or OS/2 and/or AIX
PLANNING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE: An interactive installation and
maintenance program is supplied with FlowMark for OS/2 and FlowMark
Runtime Client for Windows. The program is enabled for
configuration, installation, and distribution (CID). FlowMark for
AIX is installed by means of the System Management Interface Tool
(SMIT). Using these programs, you can perform the following tasks:
o Install all components of FlowMark selectively, for a stand-alone
workstation or for a client/server scenario.
o Install a client/server scenario via media or via downloading
from the server machine.
o Install, restore, or delete components selectively.
o Install fixes and updates from corrective service media
interactively.
NOTE: FlowMark for AIX and FlowMark for OS/2 are available for
ordering on CD-ROM.
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS IN FLOWMARK: A FlowMark system consists of
the following parts:
o FlowMark OODB server
o FlowMark server (including FlowMark OODB client)
o FlowMark buildtime client (including FlowMark OODB client)
o FlowMark runtime client
FlowMark is a distributed application, that is, all of these
components can be spread across multiple physical workstations, or on
one and the same workstation. In any case, there is a communication
link between the following:
(1) FlowMark OODB client (included in FlowMark B/T client and
FlowMark server) and FlowMark OODB server
(2) FlowMark B/T client and FlowMark server
(3) FlowMark R/T client and FlowMark server
OS = FlowMark OODB (ObjectStore)
FM = FlowMark
.-----------.
.--------| OS Server |
| '-----+-----'
| |
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(1) | (1) |
| |
| .-----+-----.
| | OS Client |
| |-----------|
| | FM Server |
| '---+---+---'
| | |
| (2) | | (3)
| | |
.-----+-----. | |
| OS Client | | |
|-----------| | | .-----------.
| FM B/T |------' '------| FM R/T |
'-----------' '-----------'
The following communication protocols are used:
o Interprocess communication (1, 2, 3)
Parts that reside on the same physical workstation
communicate using standard interprocess communication mechanisms
provided by the operating system. No communications software is
required.
o TCP/IP or NetBIOS or APPC (1)
Where the FlowMark B/T client and/or the FlowMark server
is installed on a machine different from the FlowMark OODB
server, communication between the FlowMark OODB client and
FlowMark OODB server can either use TCP/IP (OS/2 and AIX) or
NetBIOS (OS/2) or APPC (OS/2 and AIX).
o TCP/IP or APPC (2, 3)
Where the FlowMark B/T client and/or FlowMark R/T client
is installed on a machine different from the FlowMark server,
communication is achieved using either TCP/IP (OS/2, AIX, and MS
Windows) or APPC (OS/2). All FlowMark clients communicating with
a given FlowMark server must use the same communication protocol.
Possible installation scenarios and communications
requirements are:
1. Stand-alone FlowMark system (OS/2 only)
No communications software is required.
2. Client/server setup with FlowMark OODB server, FlowMark server,
and FlowMark B/T client on the same machine (OS/2 only)
Communication software is required only for the
communication between FlowMark server and FlowMark R/T clients
(2, 3). The software must be installed on FlowMark server and
FlowMark R/T client machines.
o If FlowMark clients only on OS/2: TCP/IP or APPC
o If FlowMark Clients also on AIX and/or MS Windows: TCP/IP
3. Client/server setup
Communications software is required for both the
communication between FlowMark OODB server and clients (1) and
the communication between FlowMark server and FlowMark R/T and
B/T clients (2, 3). The software must be installed on the
respective server and client machines.
For communication between FlowMark OODB server and clients
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(1) use:
o If FlowMark server and OODB server are installed on OS/2:
TCP/IP or NetBIOS or APPC
o If FlowMark server is installed on OS/2 and OODB server on
AIX: TCP/IP or NetBIOS
o If FlowMark server and OODB server installed on AIX: TCP/IP
o If FlowMark server is installed on AIX and OODB server on
OS/2: TCP/IP
For communication between FlowMark server and R/T and B/T
clients (2, 3) use:
o If FlowMark server is installed on OS/2:
- If FlowMark clients only on OS/2: TCP/IP or APPC
- If FlowMark clients also on AIX and/or MS Windows:
TCP/IP
o If FlowMark server is installed on AIX: TCP/IP
On AIX, TCP/IP is included in the base operating system
and need not be ordered separately.
PACKAGING
o FLOWMARK FOR OS/2 is distributed in one package with the
following materials:
- IBM License Agreement for Programs
- Proof of License
- Service Statement
- One CD-ROM
- IBM FlowMark: Modelling Workflow
- IBM FlowMark: Managing Your Workflow
- IBM FlowMark: Programming Guide
- IBM FlowMark: Diagnosis Guide
- IBM FlowMark for OS/2: Installation and Maintenance
o IBM FLOWMARK FOR AIX is distributed in one package with the
following materials:
- IBM License Agreement for Programs
- Proof of License
- Service Statement
- One CD-ROM
- IBM FlowMark: Modelling Workflow
- IBM FlowMark: Managing Your Workflow
- IBM FlowMark: Programming Guide
- IBM FlowMark: Diagnosis Guide
- IBM FlowMark for AIX: Installation and Maintenance
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
The security and auditability features of the announced
programs are:
o Access control by means of a FlowMark userid and password
o Audit trail to trace execution of FlowMark processes
In addition, security mechanisms provided by the operating
system are used.
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
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Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.
Shipments will begin on March 3, 1995.
To order these programs, specify the order type number,
feature number, part number, program name, media, and quantity.
PROGRAM PACKAGE -- CD-ROM with documentation
Order Type 5871-AAA
FEATURE PART
PROGRAM NAME NUMBER NUMBER
IBM FlowMark for OS/2 Version 2 0110 10H0890
IBM FlowMark for AIX Version 2 0111 10H0891
ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES: Authorizes the customer who has a program
package to make a single copy of the program and printed
documentation.
The authorization is given by sending the customer an invoice
for an additional license copy the IBM Customer Agreement (ICA) must
be in effect, or by sending the customer a Proof of Additional
License certificate, the ICA is not required. The Proof of
Additional License certificate has its own part number and feature
number.
ORDER FEATURE PART
PROGRAM NAME TYPE NUMBER NUMBER
IBM FlowMark OS/2
Proof of Additional
License Certificate 5872-AAA 0068 10H0917
IBM FlowMark AIX
Proof of Additional
License Certificate 5872-AAA 0069 10H0918
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (10 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0075 10H0919
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (50 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0079 10H0920
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (100 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0080 10H0921
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (10 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0083 10H0922
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (50 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0085 10H0923
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (100 User Pack
with certificate) 5875-XXX 0086 10H0924
ADDITIONAL LICENSE COPIES -- VALU: When the Volume Discount Exhibit
-- Volume Additional License Usage (VALU) applies, authorization to
make additional license copies begins on the start date specified in
the Addendum for Volume Discount.
Order Type 5872-AA2
FEATURE PART
NUMBER NUMBER
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0068 10H0917
0069 10H0918
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The programs described in this announcement are licensed
under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for
Programs. A copy of the agreement is included in the program
package.
ADDITIONAL LICENSE: The ICA must be in effect, or Proof of
Additional License certificate must be acquired.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Yes
PROGRAM SERVICES: Program services will be available until
May 31, 1996. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
GETTING STARTED PERIOD -- FOR OS/2: Provided by the Personal Systems
Support Line:
o Timeframe: Complimentary for 60 days for the first license from
the first customer call within enterprise location, site, or
centralized help desk
o Eligibility: Up to two customer contacts
o Support Center: PS Support Line standard level of support to
include defect, installation, and usage assistance
o Support Family Contact: 800-237-5511 or 800-992-4777
REFERENCES:
o IBM Services Announcement 694-014, dated May 10, 1994 (Technical
Support Structure)
o IBM Services Announcement 694-013, dated May 10, 1994 (Personal
Systems Support Family, Withdrawal of SystemXtra (TM) for
Personal Systems, and Technical Support Structure for Personal
Systems)
A 60-day "getting started" period is provided by the Personal
Systems Support Line.
GETTING STARTED PERIOD -- FOR AIX: All the products in this
announcement have a complimentary getting started period of free
access to the AIX Support Line. This support is for the first 60
days the product is installed in the enterprise (refer to Services
Announcement 694-018, dated July 26, 1994). Voice support during the
getting started period is limited to usage and code-related support
for that product only. All other questions require an AIX Support
Line contract. If you do not have a contract, you will be referred
to the AIX Support Family Project Office for contract information.
VOLUME ORDERS: The additional licenses included in this announcement
are eligible for volume discounting under the terms of the ICA and
the exhibit for Volume Additional License Usage. These programs are
included in Category A under 5872-AAA and Category B under 5872-AA2
(VALU). For Information regarding other volume orders, contact your
IBM representative.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Two months for program packages
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: A National Education License Fee
(NELF) is available under the terms and conditions of the Education
Allowance Amendment to the ICA. The NELF, which represents a 30%
discount off the single unit price, is not subject to any further
discount or allowance.
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CHARGES
OPTIONAL
SUPPORT
PROGRAM PART LINE
NAME NUMBER OTC CHARGE*
Order Type 5871-AAA
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 10H0890 $ 695 $2,495
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 10H0891 695 2,495
Order Type 5872-AAA
IBM FlowMark OS/2 Server
Proof of Additional
License Certificate 10H0917 625
IBM FlowMark AIX
Proof of Additional
License Certificate 10H0918 625
OPTIONAL
SUPPORT
PROGRAM PART LINE
NAME NUMBER OTC CHARGE*
Order Type 5875-XXX
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (10 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0919 $ 5,625
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (50 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0920 26,250
IBM FlowMark for OS/2
Version 2 (100 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0921 51,250
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (10 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0922 5,625
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (50 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0923 26,250
IBM FlowMark for AIX
Version 2 (100 User Pack
with certificate) 10H0924 51,250
* Extended support annual subscription
ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay an OTC 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.
** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of
its respective holder.
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