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THE INFORMATION IN THIS NOTICE IS CONSIDERED TO BE EXTERNAL BY IBM AND MAY BE
SHARED BY ANYONE WITH ACCESS.
DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) BETA PROGRAM FOR OS/2
_____________________________________________________________
January 12, 1993
OVERVIEW
________
Today, IBM is initiating a beta program to test core Distributed Computing
Environment function on OS/2 (R) Version 2.0 systems. The beta program is
named Distributed Systems Services for OS/2. Orders for this program will be
accepted starting immediately. Orders will be filled beginning in February
1993, when the beta code and publications become available for shipment. To
assist in early planning, IBM is today opening an electronic support forum
for this beta. Monitored by IBM's development laboratory in Austin, Texas,
the forum is provided so software developers can obtain answers to technical
questions about the Distributed Computing Environment beta program before or
after placing an order for the beta code.
This beta program is being made available to customer software developers and
independent software vendors to test core Distributed Computing Environment
function and provide development feedback. Function in the beta enables soft-
ware developers to gain experience with core Distributed Computing Environ-
ment (DCE) technologies and begin application prototyping, development and
testing activities. The code in this beta program should NOT be used in pro-
duction.
The beta function is based on the DCE source code licensed from the Open
Software Foundation* (OSF*). OSF/DCE is an integrated set of industry-leading
distributed computing technologies. These technologies present computing net-
works composed of unlike operating systems and hardware platforms as single,
logical environments for distributed applications and workstation users. IBM
outlined its intent to deliver OSF/DCE implementations on a variety of SAA*
and AIX (R) platforms in the "Commitment to the Open Enterprise", announced
September 11, 1991 (letter 291-466). IBM began shipping its generally avail-
able AIX Distributed Computing Environment for RISC System/6000 (R) in
December, 1992 (letter 292-533).
The beta program for OS/2 contains these core DCE functions licensed from the
OSF:
o The remote procedure call provides a client/server environment that
allows applications to communicate using a procedural call model.
o Cell directory services allow consistent storage and retrieval of infor-
mation about objects and resources in the distributed system.
o The security services enforce and manage authentication and access to
resources in the distributed system.
o Time services ensure a consistent view of time across the network for
timestamps, event duration and other requirements dependent on time.
o Threads support provides DCE threads APIs based on the proposed IEEE
Standard POSIX* 1003.4a.
The beta program also contains multi-protocol transport service with a 32-bit
socket programming interface over local IPC (local socket), TCP/IP and
NetBIOS. However, the DCE components in this beta currently use only the
32-bit socket programming interface for local IPC and TCP/IP. This is an
early implementation of the Common Transport Semantics as described in the
Networking Blueprint announced by IBM September 15, 1992 in Programming
Announcement Letter 292-476. This function uses Multi-Protocol Transport Net-
working (MPTN) line flows for connectivity consistent with the Networking
Blueprint.
This beta program supports interoperability between OS/2 DCE clients and
servers, as well as between OS/2 and IBM's AIX Distributed Computing Environ-
ment product family for RISC System/6000. OS/2 DCE components are intended
to interoperate with other industry platforms that are compliant with OSF/DCE
but that interoperability is not specifically tested at the time of this beta
program announcement.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
___________________
DCE services in this beta contain the function of OSF/DCE Release 1.0, and
include OSF 1.0.1 quality improvements. Beta program interfaces and documen-
tation are available in U.S. English only.
The distributed system services (DSS) beta program is composed of a set of
packages shipped together so a complete DCE cell can be installed. A DCE
cell is a set of systems that share the services of a DCE cell directory
server and a DCE security server. The contents shipped with this beta
program include the code and licenses required to install a DCE cell of up to
10 OS/2 systems, including a cell directory server and a security server.
Beta code can be used to build homogeneous DCE cells (all OS/2 systems) or
heterogeneous DCE cells (i.e., some combination of DCE clients and servers on
OS/2 and other platforms). The DSS beta program includes these code packages
providing the DCE services described above to the DCE cell.
1. DSS Beta Cell Directory Server
2. DSS Beta Security Server
3. DSS Beta Multi-Protocol Transport Service
4. DSS Beta Client, with or without user data privacy
NOTE: DCE products use the U.S. Government Data Encryption Standard (DES)
encryption algorithm to encrypt passwords and other control information in
the DCE system. Access to DES algorithms for encryption of user data
(e.g., data passed in a remote procedure call), is controlled by the U.S.
Government. The "DSS Beta Client with user data privacy" contains the full
function implementation of the Data Encryption Standard (DES implementa-
tion) algorithm which can be optionally used to encrypt user data via
remote procedure calls and, as such, is subject to U.S. government export
regulations. The "DSS Beta Client with user data privacy" can be freely
used within the country borders of the United States of America. Export
outside the United States is permitted after being granted a U.S. export
license supplied by the U.S. Export Regulation Office and after complying
with any local (non-USA) government restrictions.
The "DSS Beta Client without user data privacy" uses DES algorithms for
password encryption and other control information. Its distribution is not
regulated by the United States.
The beta program includes a library of documentation for use with the beta
code. The library contains documentation on DCE services, DCE administration,
application development programming in DCE and documentation on the 32-bit
socket interface for transports as listed below:
o Distributed Computing Environment Concepts
o Guide to Planning, Installing, and Configuring DCE
o Administrator's Guide
o Administrator's Command Reference
o Application Developer's Guide
o Application Developer's Reference
o Multi-Protocol Transport Service Installation and Programmer's Reference
All beta participants receive the publications library in displayable
softcopy form. These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager
(TM) READ licensed programs in any supported environment. In addition, beta
participants receive a second set of publications in either hardcopy form or
as files pre-formatted for printing on IBM 3820 printers, depending on the
delivery method requested when ordering.
PLANNING INFORMATION
____________________
o IBM OS/2 Version 2.0 is required.
o Network transport services function is required. One of the following
must be installed: IBM Lan Server 3.0 or IBM Network Transport
Services/2.
o IBM OS/2 TCP/IP is not required, but if it is installed, it must be IBM
TCP/IP Version 1.2.1 for OS/2 at CSD level UN29511.
o IBM C SET/2 Version 1.0 (for workstations being used to compile applica-
tions using remote procedure calls).
o OS/2 2.0-compatible hardware, configured for code page PC-850 or PC-437.
o While using the code in this beta program, a 20MHz or better 386
processor, 16MB of RAM and 320MB of DASD are recommended to accommodate
both the beta code and development tools such as compilers. The code has
not yet been tuned for performance nor to minimize storage requirements.
o IBM OS/2 Version 2.0 Developer's Toolkit is not required but can co-exist
on the same workstation as the beta code.
o An IBM BookManager (TM) READ licensed program must be available to the
user in order to access the beta program's on-line publications.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
_________________
All beta participants receive no-charge technical support during this beta
program through forums on CompuServe and the OS/2 Bulletin Board (OS2BBS) or
the IBMPC disk. The forums are open now for initial planning questions. IBM
support will be provided on a 'reasonable efforts' basis.
o To communicate via CompuServe, type "GO OS2DF2" and use the DCE message
section to contact IBM.
o To communicate via IBM's network, select the filename OS2DCE from the OS2
Question and Answer Bulletin Boards on OS2BBS, or select the OS2DCE
CFORUM on the IBMPC disk to contact IBM.
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
_____________________
Beta code and documentation can be ordered today for shipment beginning in
February 1993. Orders are currently limited to shipment within the United
States and Canada. Details for worldwide distribution will be made known
when the beta code and publications become available for shipment. You can
request either of two delivery methods -- no charge electronic delivery
through IBM's VM network or delivery of diskettes and hardcopy publications
through a toll-free number. If using the toll-free number, you will be
charged for reproduction and distribution costs.
Both delivery methods offer you the following beta program order options:
o Option A - OS/2 DSS Beta With User Data Privacy
The DSS client includes data privacy support for optionally encrypting
user data passed in a remote procedure call. This package contains full
DES algorithms and its distribution is controlled by the United States
Export Regulation Office. Beta participants should not export this
package outside the United States (or re-export it outside of Canada).
Contents: program diskettes (or diskette images) and licenses necessary
to configure a DCE cell of up to 10 systems, one set of online publica-
tions diskettes (or diskette images), and one additional set of publica-
tions, shipped either hardcopy (for orders placed via the toll-free
number) or files pre-formatted for printing on IBM 3820 printers (for
electronic requests).
o Option B - OS/2 DSS Beta Without User Data Privacy
The DSS client does not include user data privacy support. This package
contains limited DES algorithms. Its distribution is not controlled by
the U.S. government.
Contents: program diskettes (or diskette images) and licenses necessary
to configure a DCE cell of up to 10 systems, one set of online publica-
tions diskettes (or diskette images), and one additional set of publica-
tions, shipped either hardcopy (for orders placed via the toll-free
number) or files pre-formatted for printing on IBM 3820 printers (for
electronic requests).
To obtain beta code and documentation via no charge electronic delivery,
contact your IBM marketing representative and submit the following informa-
tion via FAX to (512) 838-2433, "Attn: Department 459" or submit a PROFS note
to DCEREQ at AUSVM1:
o Specify whether you are ordering beta progam Option A or B.
o Company Name:
o Shipping Address:
o Company Technical Contact Name and Phone Number:
o IBM Marketing Rep Name:
o VM Node (VM Userid):
To obtain beta program diskettes and hardcopy publications, call one of the
numbers below and specify whether you are ordering beta program Option A or
B.
o In the U.S., call 1-800-IBM-3040. You will be charged $140.00 (U.S.)
plus a shipping charge.
o In Canada, call 1-800-465-2222. You will be charged $190.00 (Canadian)
plus a shipping charge.
Details for worldwide distribution will be made known when the beta code and
publications become available for shipment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
______________________
IBM does not guarantee that this beta program will ever be made generally
available. All beta code and documentation are under development and may be
modified substantially should there be a generally available product. In
addition, the manner in which IBM packages these development materials may
differ substantially from any generally available products.
IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this offering at any time.
Your license for the beta code may be terminated by IBM upon 30 days written
notice.
OPEN SOFTWARE FOUNDATION
________________________
The function in this beta program is based on OSF/DCE. The Open Software
Foundation is an independent not-for-profit research and development organ-
ization founded in 1988. Membership in OSF is open to hardware and software
vendors and other interested organizations worldwide. OSF's mission is to
specify and develop leadership software for an open vendor-neutral software
environment and to make it available to the industry.
DCE is the Distributed Computing Environment, a set of technologies provided
through the Open Software Foundation to enable development of distributed
applications in a multi-vendor environment. It consists of a set of core ser-
vices, a distributed file system, and a global directory service.
You can contact the Open Software Foundation directly at its main office, 11
Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA, 02142, United States. Books describing dis-
tributed computing environments are available in bookstores, including OSF's
own library of publications published through Prentice-Hall.
____________________
* Open Software Foundation and OSF are trademarks of the Open Software Foun-
dation, Incorporated.
* CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe Incorporated.
* POSIX is a trademark of the Institute of Electronical and Electronics Engi-
neers.
* SAA is a trademark of the IBM Corporation.
(R) OS/2, AIX, AIX/6000 and RISC System/6000 are registered trademarks of the
IBM Corporation.