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IBM AntiVirus Version 3.0 and Upgrade/Maintenance Subscription Plan -- Premier Protection for Today's Computing
Announced on August 5, 1997
SOFTWARE Announcement 297-295
At a Glance
What's New in IBM AntiVirus Version 3.0?
o IBM AntiVirus for NetWare significantly enhanced with new
functions for server-to-server distribution support and remote
configuration and operation
o IBM AntiVirus for Windows NT now included in the Desktop Edition
o Desktop Edition now delivered on a CD-ROM for ease of installation
o New 1-year Enterprise Edition Subscription Plan for additional
flexibility in acquiring continual upgrades
o New features to enhance workstation administration program for
superior flexibility
o Many improvements in appearance, usability, and performance
o Improved update process
o New memory-saving options
o Detection for many new viruses -- well over 10,000
o Free updates from our Web site
o Protection for Office 97 users, in addition to full Internet
protection
o National Language Support for Brazilian Portuguese, French,
German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and U.K English
o Support of the English version on DBCS Windows 95 platforms
simultaneous with Japanese availability
Still supported by the best virus experts in the industry!
-----------------------------------------
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM
Business Partner, or IBM North America
Sales Centers at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
Overview
IBM AntiVirus is a family of products that continues to provide
comprehensive anti-virus protection for all your PC environments,
including DOS, Windows (R), OS/2 (R), Windows 95, Windows NT (TM),
and Novell NetWare.
IBM AntiVirus for NetWare is significantly enhanced with features for
remote operation and remote configuration across your network from a
single workstation; the initial distribution of IBM AntiVirus from a
single NetWare server to the remaining NetWare servers is now
automated. IBM AntiVirus for NetWare can be "pushed" from a single
server to other NetWare servers.
IBM AntiVirus for Windows NT -- previously only available in the
Enterprise Edition -- is added to the Desktop Edition, which is now
delivered on a single CD-ROM.
A license provision, which allows non-concurrent use of an install of
IBM AntiVirus in the workplace and in the employee's home, makes it a
superior value.
Upgrade Subscription Plans
With over six new viruses introduced each day, and the increased use
of networking and the Internet, the importance of using advanced,
up-to-date virus protection is critical. The Upgrade Subscription
Plans provide ongoing protection to customers who already have the
IBM AntiVirus program by giving them access to the latest technology
on an ongoing basis.
The Desktop Edition Subscription Plan is for licensed users of the
IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition, or PC-DOS Versions 6.1, 6.3, or 7.0.
The Enterprise Subscription Plan is for licensed users of the IBM
AntiVirus Enterprise Edition.
The addition of a one-year plan provides more flexibility for
Enterprise Edition customers. This is especially significant to
customers in state and local government organizations.
Intended Customers
Desktop Edition
All PC users who need to protect their systems from computer viruses
Enterprise Edition
All networked users especially those in multiple operating system
environments
Subscription Plans
All users of IBM AntiVirus products -- provides an easy and
economical way to maintain a consistent defense against new virus
techniques
Key Prerequisites
IBM AntiVirus V3.0
Intel (R)-based PC running in DOS, OS/2, Windows, Windows 95, Windows
NT, and/or NetWare operating system environments.
DBCS versions of Windows 95 platforms are now supported as well.
Upgrade Subscription Plans
Desktop Plan customers must have a prior license for the IBM
AntiVirus Desktop Edition or for PC-DOS Version 6.1, 6.3, or 7.0.
Enterprise Plan customers must have a prior license for the IBM
AntiVirus Enterprise Edition. A PC preloaded with any version of IBM
AntiVirus is eligible for an Enterprise Edition Subscription Plan
"Use Authorization" (1 Install) under this Plan.
Availability Date: August 5, 1997
DESCRIPTION
IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition
IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition is a comprehensive anti-virus product
for DOS, Windows, OS/2 , Windows 95, and -- now added -- Windows NT
PCs.
The look and feel of a number of the components of the Desktop
Edition is improved; new user-friendly documentation and
context-sensitive help is added. In addition, IBM AntiVirus for
Windows 3.1 now loads without DOS TSRs. This saves memory for those
users who need more real memory on their Windows 3.1 systems. There
is no longer any need to restart Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 after
virus signature updates.
Now delivered on a single CD-ROM (diskettes available, if required),
IBM AntiVirus is developed by the world-renowned anti-virus
scientists at IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center and is designed to
detect and remove viruses from your computer as simply and reliably
as possible.
IBM AntiVirus is "install and forget" protection for your computer.
As soon as it is installed, IBM AntiVirus begins protecting your
system from being infected by viruses. After installation it remains
running, preventing common viruses from becoming active in your
computer and then spreading to diskettes or other computers. In
addition, IBM AntiVirus can be run automatically, at prescheduled
times, to check all of your computer hard disks for viruses.
If your system becomes infected, IBM AntiVirus has the ability to
allow the infected program to run as though it is not infected. The
ability to run critical applications that have been infected by a
virus -- without any fear of spreading the infection or doing damage
-- is indispensable. IBM AntiVirus also helps you remove known and
previously unknown viruses and do so safely without leaving damaged
files or boot records.
IBM's expertise and careful analysis of viruses have been
incorporated into the design of IBM AntiVirus. Almost every virus
you encounter in an actual infection can be disinfected safely,
including the Word Concept and many other macro viruses. In fact,
IBM AntiVirus excels at safe disinfection. "Full verification" is
the process by which the detected virus is analyzed byte-for-byte to
determine that it is exactly as expected. Only after passing this
test will the virus be reliably removed, without damage to the file
or boot record.
Even if your system is infected with a rare or previously unknown
virus, IBM AntiVirus can often help you disinfect your system. IBM
AntiVirus has an option during the install, to enable generic
disinfection, a patent-pending technology that records information
about your files for later use in disinfection. If a file is
infected with a rare or unknown virus, generic disinfection attempts
to use the recorded information to reconstruct the original
uninfected file. If generic disinfection verifies that the
reconstruction exactly matches the original, the file will be
disinfected safely. Otherwise, the file is left alone and IBM
AntiVirus informs you that it could not be safely disinfected. In
neither case will you be left with damaged or incorrectly repaired
files.
No matter what type of virus you have, IBM AntiVirus will never
damage files or boot records in an attempt to remove it. In such
cases where IBM AntiVirus is unable to safely disinfect, you have the
option to erase the infected files or replace the infected boot
records. All actions are recorded in the ASCII log file of your IBM
AntiVirus session that you can view or print at a later time.
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition for Networks
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition for Networks is a powerful set of
programs targeted for small- to large-size businesses. It includes
all of the features of the Desktop Edition and includes the following
additional software:
o IBM AntiVirus for NetWare
IBM AntiVirus for NetWare provides anti-virus protection for
servers running Novell NetWare. IBM AntiVirus for NetWare is a
NetWare Loadable Module (NLM), capable of scanning servers running
NetWare 3.1x or 4.xx. Your server can be scanned for viruses in
real time, at prescheduled times, or at the touch of a key.
Some of the new features of our remote operation support for IBM
AntiVirus for NetWare are:
- All IBM AntiVirus for NetWare functions for many servers can be
controlled from a single workstation.
- Remote operation is performed in real time over the network.
- The remote operation interface is presented in the language of
the operator, even if the server is based on a different
national language.
The new remote configuration support features:
- All IBM AntiVirus for NetWare features can be controlled over
the network from a single workstation.
- Duplicating the configuration of a single server to a group of
servers is automated.
- Distribution of specific configuration settings to a selected
group of servers is automated.
- Servers based on different national languages can be configured
as a group.
- The distribution of arbitrary collections of settings to
arbitrary collections of servers is supported.
- Server anti-virus log files are automatically translated to the
workstation language during log file viewing.
Distribution of IBM AntiVirus in a NetWare environment has been
significantly enhanced with the introduction of server-to-server
distribution with the following features:
- The initial distribution of IBM AntiVirus from a single NetWare
server to the remaining NetWare servers in an enterprise is
automated.
- IBM AntiVirus for NetWare updates can be "pushed" from a single
server to other NetWare servers selected by the operator.
o IBM AntiVirus for NetWare Workstation Alert Program
This component of IBM AntiVirus for NetWare allows all of your
NetWare servers to be monitored from a single OS/2 or Windows 3.1,
Windows 95, or Windows NT workstation. In addition to receiving
virus alerts, the IBM AntiVirus alert programs can generate a list
of all the NetWare servers on your network and display a report
indicating which servers are protected by IBM AntiVirus for
NetWare. You can view a detailed listing of the IBM AntiVirus for
NetWare options in effect and the IBM AntiVirus for NetWare log
files on each server. The IBM AntiVirus alert programs are
configured by default to warn you of any NetWare servers on your
network that are not protected by IBM AntiVirus for NetWare.
o IBM AntiVirus Administrator
IBM AntiVirus Administrator is a program designed to let you
control the behavior of IBM AntiVirus in your enterprise. Through
the use of profiles, IBM AntiVirus Administrator lets you tailor
the settings and behavior of all your IBM AntiVirus clients,
including limiting the users' ability to perform automatic
disinfection. It now has support for all IBM AntiVirus profile
tags, which eliminates the need for manually editing profiles for
customization.
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition for Networks can be distributed
almost any way you distribute information in your enterprise. It can
be distributed via shared file server, with Lotus Notes (R), on a
corporate intranet Web server, via FTP, using e-mail, or on
diskettes. IBM AntiVirus fully supports UNC file names, making
installation from shared file servers an easy task. A customization
program is provided that helps you create installation sets that
reflect your enterprise's anti-virus policies and procedures. A
"diskette" program lets you create customized IBM AntiVirus
installation diskettes.
The version management system makes it easier to administer upgrades
to IBM AntiVirus in an enterprise. Programs are included that permit
automated updates and upgrades to newer versions of IBM AntiVirus.
IBM AntiVirus Upgrade Subscription Plans
With over six new viruses being introduced every day, it is
imperative that anti-virus software be kept constantly updated.
Current licensees of IBM AntiVirus programs who enroll in an Upgrade
Subscription Plan receive all upgrades of the programs for the
duration of their subscription. IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition
customers receive upgrades for all of the operating system platforms
currently included in the Desktop Edition. Enterprise Edition
customers automatically receive upgrades of all programs currently
available, including any new platforms introduced since the last
upgrade. The upgrades consist of the programs on CD-ROM (with an
Emergency Diskette included), and all related documentation, as
applicable. They are sent to customers as each upgrade is released.
The upgrades consist of more than simply virus signature updates.
These upgrades consist of all enhancements, error corrections, and
new detection and disinfection techniques developed since the last
upgrade. Many of the new macro and polymorphic viruses cannot be
detected by signature alone; sophisticated programming is necessary.
The IBM AntiVirus Upgrade Subscription Plan ensures that you always
have at your disposal the latest technology developed by the
world-renowned anti-virus research scientists at IBM's T.J. Watson
Research Center.
Note: Free virus signature updates are always available for download
from "antivirus online," the IBM AntiVirus site on the World Wide Web
at URL:
http://www.av.ibm.com
SecureWay (TM)
IBM AntiVirus is part of IBM's SecureWay brand.
IBM's SecureWay brand is a comprehensive portfolio of security
offerings. Whether addressing a specific requirement or creating a
total end-to-end solution, IBM's SecureWay offerings provide the
expertise and solutions you need to plan, design, implement, and
operate your business in a secure manner across the Internet and
other public networks. Additional information can be found on our
SecureWay homepage at:
http://www.ibm.com/security
Year 2000
This product is Year 2000 Ready. When used in accordance with its
associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing,
providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the
twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided all other products,
(for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product
properly exchange date data with it.
Trademarks
SecureWay is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Lotus Notes is a registered trademark of Lotus Development
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
The programs ship with the appropriate publications.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements
o IBM AntiVirus (for DOS, Windows (R), OS/2 (R), Windows 95, and
Windows NT (TM))
- IBM PC, PS/2 (R), or 100% compatible system
- 80386, or higher
- Up to 5MB of disk space on client workstations or stand-alone
workstations
Note: DOS requires a 80286, or higher, and 640KB of RAM
o IBM AntiVirus Administrator
- IBM PC, PS/2, or 100% compatible system
- Up to 10MB of disk space on the administrator's workstation
- Up to 55MB of disk space on the distribution server
o IBM AntiVirus for NetWare
- IBM PC, PS/2, or 100% compatible system
- Server equipped with at least 16M of memory
- Up to 3MB of disk space on NetWare servers
Software Requirements
o IBM AntiVirus (for DOS, Windows, OS/2, Windows 95, and Windows NT)
- DOS 3.3, or later
- OS/2 Version 2.11, or later, including all versions of
OS/2 Warp
- Windows Version 3.1, 3.11, and WFW
- Windows NT Version 3.51 and 4.0
- Windows 95 Release 1 and 2, including 32-bit FAT
o IBM AntiVirus Administrator
- OS/2 Warp 3.0, OS/2 Warp 4.0, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0
Note: The NetWare administration program is supported on Windows
95 and Windows NT 4.0 only.
Note: The IBM AntiVirus Alert program requires Novell IPX and/or
TCP/IP.
o IBM AntiVirus for NetWare
- NetWare 4.xx, NetWare 3.1x, or InternetWare
Compatibility: IBM AntiVirus has been designed to operate on the
DBCS versions of the operating system platforms listed above.
Simultaneous with Japanese availability, the English versions of IBM
AntiVirus 3.0 are supported in a DBCS Windows 95 environment.
Real-time scanning for NetWare 3.11 and 3.12 requires NetWare CLIB
3.12F, or later. IBM AntiVirus for NetWare is compatible with Novell
Directory Services (NDS).
Planning Information
Customer Responsibilities: If an Upgrade Subscription Plan is
purchased from a reseller, the customer must complete and mail to IBM
the provided "Ship To:" information card to register the purchase and
begin the subscription.
Shipment: Program upgrades provided to subscribers of the Upgrade
Subscription Plans are sent by IBM directly to the subscriber of
record.
Packaging: The IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition includes the following:
o Application software for all supported workstation platforms (DOS,
Windows, OS/2, Windows 95, and Windows NT) on one CD-ROM
o IBM AntiVirus Emergency Diskette -- Application software on one
(1.44MB) diskette
o IBM AntiVirus Introduction and User's Guide
o Registration Card/Upgrade Card
o Upgrade Subscription Plan Order Card
o Technical Support Information insert
The IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition for Networks consists of the
following:
o One CD-ROM containing program code and PostScript format
documentation for all the components of IBM AntiVirus, including:
- IBM AntiVirus for NetWare
- IBM AntiVirus for Windows NT
- IBM AntiVirus for OS/2
- IBM AntiVirus for Windows 95
- IBM AntiVirus for DOS and Windows
- IBM AntiVirus Administrator for OS/2
- IBM AntiVirus Administrator for DOS and Windows
- IBM AntiVirus Alert for DOS
- IBM AntiVirus Alert for OS/2
- IBM AntiVirus Alert for Windows
- IBM AntiVirus Constrained System for DOS
- IBM AntiVirus Emergency Diskette
- IBM AntiVirus Administrator's Guide (PostScript file)
- IBM AntiVirus Introduction and User's Guide (PostScript file)
- IBM AntiVirus Demonstration
o IBM AntiVirus Emergency Diskette -- Application software on one
(1.44MB) diskette
o Proof of Entitlement (PoE) for 25 users
o IBM International Program License Agreement
o License Information
o IBM AntiVirus Introduction and User's Guide
o IBM AntiVirus Administrator's Guide
o Registration Card/Upgrade Card
o Technical Support Information insert
Security, Auditability, and Control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
The base IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition for Networks program
package and the Enterprise Edition Maintenance/Upgrade Subscription
Plans come with a license for 25 installs. The components of the
product can be installed in any combination so as to protect up to 25
system platforms (servers, client workstations, or stand-alone
workstations).
Additional workstation installs may be ordered in quantities of one.
Order
Type Feature Part
Description Number Number Number
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5801-AAR 1821 4193401
Edition V3.0 Program
Package -- CD-ROM
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5802-AAR 2070 4193468
Edition V3.0 --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5801-AAR 1823 4193404
Edition V3.0 Program
Package -- CD-ROM
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5802-AAR 2075 4193469
Edition V3.0 --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5801-AAR 1826 4193481
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5802-AAR 2072 4193486
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5801-AAR 1827 4193482
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 5802-AAR 2073 4193487
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5801-AAR 1829 4193483
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
Order
Type Feature Part
Description Number Number Number
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5802-AAR 2149 4193484
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5801-AAR 1830 4193480
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 5802-AAR 2150 4193485
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
Software Advantage
Order
Type Part
Description Number Number
IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition 5802-AAR 4193500
V3.0 -- 1 Install for
Software Advantage
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition 5802-AAR 4193501
V3.0 -- 1 Install for
Software Advantage
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition 4193490
V3.0 -- 1 Media Pack for
Software Advantage
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise Edition 4193489
V3.0 -- Documentation Pack
U.S. English
Software Advantage Upgrade Protection
Order
Type Part
Description Number Number
Upgrade Protection for IBM 5809-AAR 31H7172
AntiVirus Desktop Edition --
One-Time Charge (OTC)
Upgrade Protection for IBM 5809-AAR 31H7173
AntiVirus Desktop Edition --
Quarterly Charge (QC)
Upgrade Protection for IBM 5809-AAR 70H0734
AntiVirus Enterprise
Edition -- OTC
Upgrade Protection for IBM 5809-AAR 70H0735
AntiVirus Enterprise
Edition -- QC
Upgrade Protection (Entitled Customers): Customers who have
previously acquired Software Advantage Upgrade Protection, as shown
in the table below, will automatically receive their program package
shortly after planned availability.
OTC QC Program Package
Part Part Upgrade
Description Number Number Part Number
IBM AntiVirus 31H7172 31H7173 4193401
Desktop Edition
IBM AntiVirus 31H7201 31H7202 4193404 plus
Enterprise 4193469
Edition
IBM AntiVirus 31H7203 31H7204 4193469
Enterprise
Edition
IBM AntiVirus 70H0734 70H0735 4193404
Enterprise
Edition
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. PoEs are
required for all authorized use.
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Program services will be available until
July 1, 1998. The statement of service included with the program
describes this service.
Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes
Support Line: IBM AntiVirus Sales and Technical Support
Telephone: 817-961-6955
Fax: 817-962-7307
Internet: ASKIBMAV@VNET.IBM.COM
Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the currently
authorized level of use of the qualifying programs.
Volume Orders: Yes, contact your IBM representative.
Software Advantage Applies: Yes
Upgrade Protection Applies: Yes
Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: Yes
Variable Charges Apply: No
Educational Allowance: Yes, to qualified educational institution
customers.
Academic Certified Products
Part
Description Number
IBM AntiVirus Desktop Edition V3.0 -- 4193479
Academic Edition
U.S. English
o Offered to: Students, faculty, staff of qualifying
higher-education institutions
o Available through: IBM Academic Certified Remarketers
Participating college bookstores
CHARGES
The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices
for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer
prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are
subject to change without notice. For additional information and
current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Part
Description Number OTC
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193401 $ 49
Edition V3.0 Program
Package -- CD-ROM
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193468 15
Edition V3.0 --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193404 620
Edition V3.0 Program
Package -- CD-ROM
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193469 15
Edition V3.0 --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193481 75
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193486 10
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193482 139
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Desktop 4193487 15
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193483 240
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193484 4
Edition 1-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193480 360
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan
U.S. English
IBM AntiVirus Enterprise 4193485 6
Edition 2-Year
Maintenance
Subscription Plan --
1 Install
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).
IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing
organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of
IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
Business Partner is a trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
OS/2 and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
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