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NUMBER     290-331
DATE       900619
CATEGORY   WS00, WS20, CM00, CM40
TYPE       Programming
TITLE      IBM DISTRIBUTED CONSOLE ACCESS FACILITY VERSION 1.0
ABSTRACT          IBM Distributed Console Access Facility Version 1.0, an IBM
   Personal Computer-based remote console function, allows one personal
   computer to control and monitor the display and keyboard input of
   another.  The two workstations communicate via an LU6.2 (SNA)
   connection, or LU6.2 to NETBIOS for either IBM Disk Operating System
   (DOS) or Operating System/2 (TM) (OS/2 (R)) workstations on a LAN, or
   via switched asynchronous link.
          The capability to run a workstation anywhere in the network
   remotely from a central site provides a powerful tool for network
   management, network administration, problem determination/debug and
   application assistance in the form of help-desk type functions.
          Planned Availability Date:  November 30, 1990.
    (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
    (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
      Corporation.
PRODNO       73F6159  Distributed Console Access Facility
              Version 1.0 Program Package
IMKTG      MARKETING INFORMATION
   MARKETING CHANNELS
   o   M&S Market Operations -- Direct
   o   IBM Authorized Industry Remarketers --
       Personal Computer Dealers
   o   IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers
   PRODUCT POSITIONING
          The Distributed Console Access Facility Version 1.0 is the
   first IBM stand-alone remote console function that supports running
   with DOS stations and OS/2 stations.  In addition to supporting
   connection via switched asynchronous lines, this product supports SNA
   LU6.2, and LU6.2 to NETBIOS for interactions with stations on the
   LAN.
          The Distributed Console Access Facility is intended for
   point-to-point connection, and for the large enterprise environment
   where central site control/monitoring of workstations distributed
   across the LAN/WAN topology is required.
   MARKETING STRATEGY
          Distributed Console Access Facility Version 1.0 addresses the
   need for personal computer-based central site help-desk type function
   that can be used to facilitate network management, network
   administration and application assistance involving personal computer
   workstations distributed across SNA networks and on SNA connected IBM
   Token-Ring LANs.  With switched asynchronous connection capability,
   this product can also be used as a point-to-point, station-to-station
   connection for home-to-office connections, remote support
   applications, or as a backup for control of remote stations when the
   SNA connection is unavailable.  A controlling station can be used to
   run most full-screen text mode application on a target workstation,
   including applications such as the IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 1.2,
   the IBM LAN Manager Version 2.0, the IBM PCLP Version 1.3.2, and
   user-developed applications such as insurance and banking functions,
   ordering applications and manufacturing applications.
          Much of the value of this product lies in its unique ability
   to enable resolution of many unusual or unexpected problems that can
   arise in distributed applications, especially when unattended
   operations are involved.
          PROGRAM PACKAGE -- program diskette with documentation.
   ORDER TYPE       FEATURE
   NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME                  MEDIA
   5871-BBB         1369         IBM Distributed               Dual
                                 Console Access
                                 Facility Version 1.0
          ADDITIONAL LICENSES  -- applies when the customer has a
   program package and orders an additional license to make a single
   copy of the program diskette and the printed documentation.  Order
   will be billed on a single invoice.  The EP/PLA must be in effect.
   ORDER TYPE       FEATURE
   NUMBER           NUMBER       PROGRAM NAME
   5872-BBB         1372         IBM Distributed Console
                                 Access Facility
                                 Version 1.0
                                 Additional License
   VOLUME PROCUREMENT AMENDMENT PROCESSING:  Programs in this
   announcement are eligible for volume discounting.  For information
   regarding VPA registration and processing, refer to ADMININFO Item
   ZPFL5.
OVERVIEW   HIGHLIGHTS
   o   System management of distributed intelligent workstations
       enhanced with the availability of remote console functions
   o   Network administration/support personnel productivity enhanced
       through central site control and monitoring capabilities
   o   Enables growth and migration from host system environments to
       systems based on distributed intelligent workstations by
       providing the capability for powerful central help-desk control
       and monitoring
   o   Protects the customer's investment by providing flexibility for
       establishment and management of a distributed environment
   DESCRIPTION
   SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
   The IBM distributed Console Access Facility provides the capability
   for one personal computer-based workstation to be controlled by
   another personal computer-based workstation with this product
   installed.  Once a session is established, the target workstation
   receives keystrokes from the controlling workstation, with the
   resulting screen images displayed on the controlling and target
   workstation.  Via "hot key" control, the local operator can run the
   target personal computer, with the screen image presentations echoed
   on the controlling personal computer (monitor mode).  This product
   can be used to control most full-screen text mode applications
   running on either an OS/2 station or a DOS station on a LAN.  This
   function is transparent to the application being run.
          The two workstations communicate via an LU6.2 connection
   either direct to another station or across an SNA backbone, or via a
   switched asynchronous link.  In the IBM Token-Ring environment, the
   gateway function of the Distributed Console Access Facility will act
   as an LU6.2 catcher, and will communicate with the target station on
   the ring via NetBios protocol.  The target station on the ring can
   either be a DOS-based station or another OS/2-based station with this
   product installed.  If connection to a target station on a
   distributed LAN is required, an alternative to the LU6.2 connection
   is a switched asynchronous link from the controlling station to the
   distributed console gateway function on the LAN.  Access is provided
   to any DOS or OS/2 target station on the logical LAN with this
   product installed.
          If an SNA Token-Ring Interface Connector (TIC) Card-attached
   37XX control unit is on the ring, direct conversations between
   stations on the SNA BACKBONE and SNA stations on the ring are
   possible.
          The ability to run a workstation remotely from anywhere in the
   SNA network provides a powerful tool that enhances the system
   management capability of the distributed intelligent workstation
   environment.
   USER PRODUCTIVITY
   Productivity of the administration and support personnel is greatly
   improved with this remote capability.  Use of this product from a
   central site facilitates network management, network administration
   and application assistance across an SNA network.  Examples of how
   this can be used are:
   o   Remote control of NetView (R)/PC workstation for alert
       management, problem management and file transfer using this
       product
   o   Remote control of LAN manager and LAN server stations to assist
       LAN management and LAN administration
   o   Remote control of most full-screen text mode application running
       on the controlled workstation.  These could be PS/2 (R)-based
       service consoles, business applications or industrial control
       applications
   o   Monitoring end-user displays and selections for help-desk type
       environments
   o   Remote problem determination for trace and dump analysis for
       remote debugging
   o   Online education and assistance with various newly installed
       applications.
          A file transfer function allows transfer of files between the
   two OS/2 workstations for new code loads, transfer of trace and dump
   data for problem determination and distribution of network
   administration data.  Faster problem determination and improved
   access to user data not only improves system availability, but
   reduces the network support personnel workload.
          Implementation of the product documentation online provides
   for instant access to product information for ease-of-use and
   efficiency.
    (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
      Corporation.
   GROWTH ENABLEMENT
   With central site control capability of workstations distributed
   across the LAN/WAN environment, implementation of distributed
   applications becomes easier with this product.  Technical expertise
   can be stationed at the central controlling site, reducing the need
   for highly skilled programming support personnel at remote locations.
   Reduced operational requirements allows for faster growth for
   distributed applications in this environment.  With support of DOS
   and OS/2, this product allows for easier transition from DOS to OS/2.
   INVESTMENT PROTECTION
   The help-desk and remote support capabilities of this product help
   protect the customer's investment in moving from a host-based system
   to a system based on intelligent workstations.  Built-in password
   security for session initialization helps protect the customer's
   software assets.  The Distributed Console Access Facility runs in the
   background, which allows the station to be used concurrently for
   other applications.
CUSTINFO   PUBLICATIONS
          The product documentation is resident on the program diskettes
   shipped with the program package, and can be viewed by using the VIEW
   function of OS/2.  The program package contains a Reference Card for
   the DOS stations and an installation Reference Card.
   EDUCATION SUPPORT
          Relevant LAN education courses will be updated to include this
   product.  Details will be provided at availability.
   SCHEDULE
          The planned availability date is November 30, 1990.
TECHINFO   TECHNICAL INFORMATION
   SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
   MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:  Distributed Console Access Facility
   Version 1.0 is designed to operate with the OS/2 Extended Edition
   (EE) Version 1.2.  Any personal computer that the OS/2 EE Version 1.2
   supports will be supported by this product including the Personal
   System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)), the AT (R), and the IBM Industrial
   Computers, including the GEARBOX (TM) Model 800, with appropriate
   fixed disk and memory.  When this product is installed on a DOS-based
   station, it requires the IBM DOS Operating System Version 3.3X, or
   higher.  In this configuration, the IBM Personal System/2, and the
   Personal Computer AT and IBM Industrial Computers at bios level
   111585, or higher, are supported.
          In addition to the system requirements of the OS/2 and DOS
   environment, this product requires:
   o   OS/2 Environment -- Distributed Console Access Facility utilizes
       the OS/2 Communication manager for communications.  Communication
       modes supported include switched asynchronous communications and
       SNA LU6.2.  It also supports NetBios for Token-Ring, Ethernet, PC
       Network for LANs and X.25.  Refer to Programming Announcements
       289-217, dated May 16, 1989, and 289-626, dated
       November 14, 1989, for specific communication adapter
       requirements, modem requirements and other related requirements
       specified by the operating system.
   o   DOS Environment -- refer to DOS documentation for current list of
       supported communication adapters for the LAN environment.
          There are no hardware requirements unique to the
    (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
      Corporation.
    (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
   PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:  Distributed Console Access Facility
   Version 1.0 requires DOS Version 3.3X, or higher, or OS/2 EE
   Version 1.2.
   COMPATIBILITY:  The Distributed Console Access Facility cannot be
   active in the same personal computer as the NetView/PC Version 1.2.1
   Remote Console Facility.
          The Distributed Console Access Facility on an OS/2 station can
   establish a session with either another OS/2 station, or a DOS
   station on a LAN with this product installed.
   LIMITATIONS:  This product can be used to control most full-screen
   text mode applications that follow normal programming conventions as
   defined by the operating system.  It provides "hot key" capability
   that allows jumping from session to session on the target OS/2
   station, however, Presentation Manager (TM) sessions and DOS box
   sessions are skipped over.  Applications written to run under the
   OS/2 Presentation Manager are not supported by this product.
          This product provides file transfer function and allows
   switched asynchronous connections on the OS/2-based workstations,
   however, these functions are not available on DOS-based stations.
    (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
   PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS:  As with any remote operation across a
   communication link, performance of the function provided by this
   product is dictated primarily by the bandwidth of the link.
   Performance across the SNA network must be considered by the user
   when designing the network to run this product.  Additionally,
   performance in an OS/2 environment can be affected by availability of
   system resources, the configuration of the operating system, and the
   number of concurrent users and applications used.
   PLANNING INFORMATION
   RAM AND DASD:  The following memory and fixed disk is required by
   distributed console above that required by the operating system;
                            DOS       OS/2
   Memory (KB)              30        50 to 300*
   Fixed Disk (KB)          30        65 to 735*
   *  Actual storage required depends on the configuration installed
      such as gateway function, target station or controlling station.
          Since this product can communicate via LU6.2 across an SNA
   network, it is the responsibility of the system administrator to
   ensure that proper network SYSGENS are done to allow for SNA
   communication across the Network.
          For usage where SNA backbone to Token-Ring communication is
   required, the Distributed Console gateway function must reside in an
   OS/2 station either attached to the SNA backbone or downstream from a
   direct LAN attached 37XX controller.  Users must have installed the
   following code levels:
   o   VTAM (TM) Version 3.2, or later (if required)
   o   For 3725 (NCP) Version 4 Release 3, or later
   o   For 3720 or 3745 (NCP) Version 5 Release 2, or greater
    (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
   CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:  For usage with switched asynchronous
   communications, the customer must install proper modems and phone
   facilities.  Line speeds and modem types supported are as defined for
   the operating system.  The customer's network administrator must
   ensure that proper setup is done to allow for SNA LU6.2 communication
   path through the SNA network for communication between target and
   controlling workstations.
   PACKAGING:  IBM Distributed Console Access Facility Version 1.0 is
   distributed in one package with the following materials:
   o   Two 3.5-inch diskettes and one 5.25-inch diskette containing the
       program, and the online product documentation.  The single
       program package and diskettes provides all the needed functions
       for running on DOS, OS/2, as well as the gateway function.
       Installation instructions describes each operating environment,
       and what needs to be installed where.
   o   License Information Booklet
   o   Proof of License
   o   Distributed Console Access Facility DOS Quick Reference Card
       (SX75-0051-00)
   o   Distributed Console Access Facility Installation Quick Reference
       Card (SX75-0066-00)
   SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
          This product uses password security for session establishment
   between two stations.  Security auditability is accomplished by the
   gateway function, as it logs all connections routed through the
   gateway.  For direct connection between two stations (switched
   asynchronous connection for example), no log is kept, and it is up to
   the user to control access to stations via restricted phone numbers
   and password information.
          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
          Orders for new licenses will be accepted now.  Unless a later
   date is specified, orders entered prior to November 30, 1990, will be
   assigned a schedule date of December 7, 1990.  Shipment of orders
   will commence on November 30, 1990.  Orders entered after
   November 30, 1990, will be scheduled for shipment on the Friday
   following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter as supply
   permits.
          To order the programs in this announcement, specify the
   program name, program number, order type, and quantity.  The
   available order types are as follows:
   o   Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
   o   Additional Licenses -- can be ordered under the EP/PLA or through
       an authorized remarketer.
   TERMS AND CONDITIONS
   LICENSING:  The program in this announcement is licensed under the
   terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement.  A copy of
   the agreement is included in the program package.
   ADDITIONAL LICENSE:  EP/PLA must be in effect.
   LIMITED WARRANTY:  Program:  Yes.  Media:  Three months.
          Additional Licenses:  Yes.  Media:  Not applicable.