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NetFinity Server Version 4.0 Available to OS/2 Warp Server Users
Announced on August 12, 1997
MARKETING Announcement 397-135
At a Glance
o OS/2 Warp Server customers can enhance their systems management
capabilities with the addition of NetFinity Server Version 4.0
o NetFinity Server Version 4.0 is available to all OS/2 Warp Server
customers for a nominal transaction charge.
o NetFinity Server Version 4.0 is available until the OS/2 Warp
Server Version 4 family of products are withdrawn from marketing.
Overview
The systems management capabilities currently bundled with OS/2 (R)
Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 SMP Feature, are now available to all
new and existing OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and OS/2 Warp Server
Advanced, Version 4 customers.
Available this month, NetFinity (R) Server Version 4.0 delivers
systems management support for the OS/2 Warp Server family of
products and includes Web administration, support for Windows (R) 95
and NT 3.x clients, NetWare 3.x and 4.x servers, and Antivirus
functions.
You can order NetFinity Server Version 4.0 for a nominal transaction
charge ($19.95) once you have acquired OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 or
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4. Refer to Ordering Information
for details.
This offer is also available to commercial, state or local
government, or education customers. Federal government customers
must call 800-333-6705 to determine eligibility.
Intended Customers
OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4
customers
Key Prerequisites
OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 or OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4
Planned Availability Date
August 30, 1997
DESCRIPTION
The ability to manage a workstation, a workgroup, or an enterprise is
extremely important as users move toward network computing.
OS/2 Warp Server customers have always benefitted from the use of
industry-leading management tools. Now OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4
and OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 users can receive the same
network and systems management solutions provided with OS/2 Warp
Server Advanced, Version 4 with SMP Feature.
The NetFinity Server, available to OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 includes:
o Network Workstation Discovery
o Workstation Hardware Inventory
o Workstation Software Inventory
o Workstation Monitoring
o Remote Workstation Control
o Scheduling
o Security
o Alert Manager
o System Profile
o License Management
o Software Distribution
o Software Distribution Preparation
o Application Sharing
o Management of LANs through World Wide Web
o A connect option to AIX (R) and MVS (R) for software distribution
and for topology and status information forwarding
o License metering and administration
o Anti-virus functions
o Support for a wide range of clients
ORDERING INFORMATION
Customers who have purchased an OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 or
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 license, and additional
licences, may receive NetFinity Server Version 4.0 for a nominal
transaction charge of $19.95 per transaction, not per license.
To participate, you must submit the attached certification form and
the transaction fee to the IBM Fulfillment Center. You are required
to certify the number of OS/2 Warp Server licenses, additional
licenses, and use-based features you purchased. The transaction
charge of $19.95 is applied per transaction, not per license, and can
be paid for by credit card or purchase order.
Fill in your billing information and shipping address completely.
Fax or mail the form to the IBM Fulfillment Center using the
information below:
o Fax: 800-494-3045
o Mail:
IBM Fulfillment Center
P.O. Box 1900
Dept. EZE/010J
Boulder, CO 80301
IBM will ship the appropriate number of NetFinity Server Version 4.0
licenses. Media and IPLA will be shipped under separate cover.
Additional copies of this form can be faxed to you by calling 800
IBM-4FAX (426-4329) and requesting document #5669.
IBM NetFinity Server Version 4.0 Certification Form
By signing below, the customer certifies that the customer is
licensed for the total quantity of the OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4,
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4, and its additional licenses or
use-based features, indicated below. Upon IBM's request, the
customer agrees to provide IBM with documentation to substantiate
this quantity.
PRODUCT NAME QUANTITY
IBM OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 _________
IBM OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 _________
Additional Licenses
IBM OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 _________
IBM OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 _________
Additional Licenses
IBM OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 First Step _________
(includes 11 Use-Based Features)
IBM OS/2 Warp Server -- Use-Based Features _________
Customer: ____________________________________________
Name Customer/Enterprise number
____________________________________________
Authorized Signature Date
Shipping Address: ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
BILLING INFORMATION
___ Credit Card: MC ___Visa ___ AE____ Card Number___________
NAME _______________________________________
as it appears on the credit card
Expiration date: __/__/____
___ Purchase Order Number:___________________________________________
_
Billing Address: ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Phone number: ____________________________________________
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The systems management capabilities of IBM NetFinity Server
Version 4.0 are now available to OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 and
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 users.
Trademarks
OS/2, NetFinity, AIX, and MVS are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States or other countries or both.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
.