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Upgrade Path Expanded for OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4
Announced on July 23, 1996
Software Announcement 296266
At a Glance
OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4,
contain the following major components and functions:
o OS/2 Warp Version 3.0
o File and print-sharing services
o Simple integrated installation
o Remote LAN access
o Systems management capabilities
o Enhanced communications including TCP/IP -- Dynamic IP
o Server backup and recovery
o Advanced LAN printer functionality
o Application server support
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 extends the function provided in
OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 by including:
o High Performance File System (HPFS386)
o Fault tolerance -- mirroring and duplexing
o Enhanced Pentium optimization
o Disk limit administration
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Authorized
Business Partner, or IBM DIRECT at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
Overview
IBM has expanded the upgrade path opportunities to OS/2(R) Warp
Server, Version 4 and OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 (refer to
Software Announcement 296-056, dated February 26, 1996). If you are
using any of the eligible products (listed below) as an application
server, you can upgrade from that product to a complete operating
system with the functions and features you need for an advanced
application server platform -- OS/2 Warp Server -- at a very
attractive price.
Each of the following products, when used as an application server
for products such as Lotus Notes, DB2(R), and others, qualifies for
the upgrade to OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 or OS/2 Warp Server
Advanced, Version 4. Previously announced upgrades from OS/2 LAN
Distance(R), SystemView(R) for OS/2, or any competitive server remain
in effect.
o OS/2 Version 2.1
o OS/2 Version 2.1 for Windows+
o OS/2 Version 2.11
o OS/2 Version 2.11 for Symmetrical Multiprocessing
o OS/2 Warp Version 3.0
o OS/2 Warp with WIN-OS/2 Version 3.0
o OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3.0
o OS/2 Warp Connect with WIN-OS/2 Version 3.0
OS/2 Warp Server provides a powerful application server foundation
with integrated file and print sharing, sophisticated yet easy-to-use
systems management, backup and recovery, remote connection, advanced
printing, LAN Internet access, and an easy-to-use infinitely
customizable GUI.
Reference Information
Refer to Software Announcement 296-056, dated February 26, 1996.
DESCRIPTION
OS/2 Warp Server helps you increase overall productivity by putting
all the resources you need -- files, printer, peripherals, and
applications -- right at your fingertips. With the expanded upgrade
paths, you can move to OS/2 Warp Server for a considerable savings.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The IBM Personal Systems Support Family, a comprehensive set of
offerings, makes it easier for you to choose the support you need.
For more information about these services -- Support Line, Consult
Line, House Call, Forum, Personal Systems Desktop Application
Support, Personal Systems Technical Connection, and Personal Systems
Magazine -- contact the IBM Personal Systems Support Family Marketing
Center at 800-799-7765.
INSTALLATION AND MIGRATION SERVICES
IBM LAN Software Migration Services are designed to support your
transition to IBM LAN Server and OS/2 Warp Server, or your upgrading
to a new version of your network operating system. These services
are designed to offer you various levels of support, depending on
needs and assistance required, while ensuring accuracy of your
migration.
For additional information regarding these services, contact
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968) and ask for IBM LAN Software Migration
Services.
IBM SMOOTHSTART SERVER FOR OS/2 WARP SERVER
IBM SmoothStart Service for OS/2 Warp Server provides software
installation services for OS/2 Warp Server solutions as a domain,
file/print, application, software distribution, or systems management
server in LAN or TCP/IP networks. Those who prefer to outsource the
initial installations of IBM OS/2 Warp Server software can take
advantage of SmoothStart and have skilled resources and proven IBM
methodologies used to install and verify their IBM OS/2 Warp Server
environment for them.
For additional information regarding these services, call
800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968) and ask for Express Services Marketing or
contact your Business Partner.
CHARGES
Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this
announcement.
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact IBM Direct, your local IBM representative, or your
IBM Authorized Business Partner.
IBM Direct, our national direct marketing organization, can also
arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of IBM
products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Direct
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Authorized Business Partner or IBM
representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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