IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms Enhances the Entry and Enterprise Options for WebSphere MQ Integrator

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1 Software Announcement June 4, 2002 IBM for Multiplatforms Enhances the Entry and Enterprise Options for WebSphere MQ Integrator Overview WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms, central to the IBM WebSphere software platform, helps you: Create, deploy, and control message-based business solutions Integrate existing applications with new e-business requirements Integrate applications within enterprises Connect applications between enterprises and their suppliers for Multiplatforms is available on the following platforms: HP-UX Sun Solaris AIX Windows NT and Windows 2000 What s New for Multiplatforms enhances the flexibility and appeal of WebSphere MQ Integrator. You can specify for Multiplatforms if you want an enterprise broker product without the Rules and Formatter. Greater pricing flexibility includes a choice to buy a restricted license version if you are a departmental or small- to medium-sized business buyer. With this choice, you retain all of the WebSphere MQ Integrator traditional strengths in message management, information connectivity, and high scalability. Span the divide between business processes and provide consistent information within and between enterprises. Business Integration The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration products and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers. WebSphere MQ Integrator delivers business integration through information connectivity. It enables: Connection of disparate, incompatible business systems so that information can be accessed regardless of where it resides Intelligent routing of information based on the content of the information being sent Publication of relevant information only to those interested Delivery of information to mobile devices, quickly and securely Key Prerequisites Refer to the Hardware Requirements and Software Requirements sections. Planned Availability Dates June 4, 2002: English only July 26, 2002: NLVs At a Glance Integrate, link, and control information flow between your business systems, with: Visual Administration and Debugging tools National Language Support Improved message repository manager (MRM) support for XML messages, performance and tagged messages Support for plug-in input nodes Ability to author plug-in nodes written in Java Extensions to ESQL capability Oracle and Sybase XA support A DTD import capability MRM multipart tagged message support for formats such as EDI and SWIFT Message aggregation capability A reduced entry charge for SMBs and tiered charges for the enterprise Open, yet secure... WebSphere MQ Integrator cross-platform middleware is scalable and manageable. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description for Multiplatforms for Multiplatforms technology is a powerful information broker that selects and distributes information to the applications, databases, and people that need it. Users can implement realtime, application-to-application message transformation, and intelligent message routing quickly and easily. It is flexible. Applications can be added, extended, or replaced within information flows. for Multiplatforms is a cross-platform middleware application integration engine a powerful information broker that manages: Business information integration Application integration Integrated application data with business data, builds dynamic distribution mechanism for information for users to subscribe to applications Visualization of application flow through the use of a graphical development environment for Multiplatforms works closely with relational databases to augment messages and also to warehouse data Messages can be distributed using a dynamic publish/subscribe mechanism that enables the subscriber to filter messages based on content for Multiplatforms exploits the transactional control offered by WebSphere MQ to provide end-to-end transactional integrity between applications for Multiplatforms is architected with a library of nodes produced by IBM and delivered with the product. In addition, further plug-in nodes and parsers can be downloaded. WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms does not contain the Rules and Formatter found in WebSphere MQ Integrator Customers, Business Partners, or other third parties may add to these functions by developing plug-ins used with this open framework concept. for Multiplatforms uses WebSphere MQ to send and receive messages between applications. With for Multiplatforms, operations are performed on the messages. These operations could include: Filtering Computational (based on message content) Augmenting messages from business data Application of a variety of rules and routing functions, including publish and subscribe Message formats can be self-defining, using XML, or defined using an IBM-provided format repository or third-party message dictionaries. Predefined templates mean for Multiplatforms can exchange information with major packaged applications. Benefits for Multiplatforms offers flexibility for customers who do not need the Rules and Formatter but require all the other functions provided by WebSphere MQ Integrator. In addition, for Multiplatforms provides the following benefits: Tagged Message Support Enabling handling of all types of industry message formats Wider applications to industry solutions Enable industry-standard messages (SWIFT, EDI) using complementary support packs and IBM Services A range of message format library support Solutions using these technologies can be implemented XML enhancements to the Message Repository Manager (MRM) Support for industry-standard XML formats All formats integrated and managed consistently Java environment for plug-in nodes Supports Java APIs when developing custom plug-ins Exploits industry momentum for Java program Eases availability of skills to rapidly integrate industry technologies through open framework Plug-in API extensions (input nodes) Connects any industry application to the integration broker without regard to the protocol Simplifies more direct integration across your enterprise A reduced entry charge for SMBs and tiered charges for the enterprise To run a single processor system on either Windows NT or Windows 2000, HP-UX, AIX, or Solaris, you can purchase one Capacity Unit (CU) of for Multiplatforms. You can deploy a production system with three connections to back-end systems (terms and conditions apply). for Multiplatforms includes a full license for MQSeries, a restricted copy of DB2 Enterprise Edition plus the ability to install for Multiplatforms on a variety of platforms. Refer to the Licensing section for details. Features Improved Message Repository Manager (MRM): for Multiplatforms includes a new version of the MRM with significantly enhanced support for XML messages and support for industry-standard tag delimited message formats such as SWIFT, EDI, and AL3 (ACORD)

3 Extensions to the Logical Model Explicit cardinal attributes. MRM 2 supports four basic cardinal attributes (one, one or more, one or zero, zero or more) plus the ability to extend this to cardinal attributes such as more than two and less than six. Sequence and Choice. Compound types have a composition property that defines how they are composed of their type members. In a sequence, the type members (if present) must appear in the order specified. In a choice, at most one of the type members can appear. OrderedSet and UnorderedSet. Two further composition types required for XML modeling allow compound types to be composed of other types. This is to allow modeling of DTD elements whose content specs include parentheses; for example, (A,B C,D). Support for ANY, EMPTY, and MIXED element content. XML attribute support. Allows XML attributes to be modeled as child elements. This also implies that a compound type can have a value (previously only simple types held values). Support for DATE/TIME/DATETIME datatypes. More than one CWF format may be defined per message set. Application Header. A structure may be specified to be used as an application header for all messages in the set. Many XML message sets are designed in a header/body pattern. Distinguishing a header in this way allows WebSphere MQ Integrator to read the header to ascertain the message type of the body. User-definable properties. A message designer can add new attribute/value pairs for an element or type modeled in the MRM. These properties will be accessible at runtime. New XML Mapping Layer: A new XML layer in the data model allows the following aspects of the mapping between the logical model and physical XML to be defined: Control whether XML descriptors and doctype are generated or not and control their content Customize the XML root element name to allow messages other than native MRM messages to be modeled Identify or specify an element name or value in the XML as containing the message type identifier Identify the XML element and attribute names to be used for child elements (unless defined in this layer), the default is to use the logical model s element identifier Render logical datatypes into their physical representation in the XML (particularly the rendering of DATE/TIME/ DATETIME), which can also be customized In addition, the range of supported identifiers includes any valid XML element name, without the : character (in other words, it must start with a letter or underscore and can continue with letters, digits, underscores, hyphens, or full stops). Tagged Format Support: A new Tag Wire Format (TWF) layer in the message model allows the physical mapping to be defined for tag-delimited strings: Tag indicator A reserved string that delimits the start of a tagged value Tag Terminator A reserved string that delimits the end of a tagged value Tag separator A reserved string that separates the tag from its field Continuation character. Used to indicate the continuation of field data onto a new line Escape character Used so that special reserved characters (such as delimiters) can be included as part of data Reserved characters String that specifies special reserved characters that must be preceded by the escape character if they are to be included as part of the data Message-begin delimiter Special reserved character used to indicate start of a message body Message-end delimiter Special reserved character used to indicate end of a message body Specializations of this TWF layer are provided with preset values for: SWIFT (ISO 15022) EDI X.12 (ISO 9735) and EDIFACT ACORD/AL3 Enhanced Support for Plug-in Node Developers: The plug-in node API enables customers and Business Partners to write additional input nodes for IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator V2.1. A new set of Java objects and classes is provided to support the development and deployment of plug-in nodes written in Java. This new interface provides access to the full range of function required for the development of new plug-in nodes. New ESQL Features: ESQL has been enhanced with the following functions. The SELECT function now allows arbitrary restructuring of message trees, even those with nested repetitions. The SQL standard CREATE PROCEDURE, CREATE FUNCTION, and CALL statements are introduced. Database stored procedures defined to the broker by the CREATE PROCEDURE statement can be invoked by the CALL statement. This allows stored procedures to have proper parameter type matching and to return output values. Field references may now contain expressions for the type, name, and index of fields, allowing fields whose names are not known until runtime to be accessed without the slow EVAL statement. Other Improvements Version control for plug-in nodes Control center security exit User-written events Partial parsing Transaction Processing SupportPacs Each SupportPac supplies a particular function or service that can be used with one or more of the WebSphere MQ products. New SupportPacs are available: Remote read Log Extended UNIX configuration utility

4 Command line import/export/deploy (ICO1) WebSphere MQ Integrator XML Schema message format importer (IO01) Visit the Transaction Processing SupportPacs library: Product Positioning Integration is fundamental to business. You need to integrate applications both existing and new to realize your e-business goals. The WebSphere MQ Integrator and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms represents the IBM response to this market nee The WebSphere MQ Integrator and WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms address business and application integration by helping you manage information, connectivity, and flow. This allows you to: Integrate existing applications with existing or new applications Visualize the application flow with a graphical development environment Transform, augment, and route message-based data between high-performance systems Deploy, configure, and manage application integration flows requiring multiple run times System connectivity is typically enhanced into application integration by developers who write code to capture, evaluate, translate, and reformat data from source applications to a format understood by destination applications. This can be simplified at design, development, and maintenance stages by using WebSphere MQ Integrator, rather than traditional programming techniques, saving time, effort, and costs for your organization. Positioning Business Integration The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration products and solutions that help integrate a single department or pervade the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers. Business integration is one of the capabilities delivered by the WebSphere software platform, along with user reach and experience and foundation and tools. Business integration can be achieved through one of four styles of integration: Integration at the glass Delivering online the needed information to the right people Build to integrate Developing integrated applications Process integration Automating procedures involving many applications Information connectivity integrating your different applications on many different platforms WebSphere MQ Integrator delivers business integration through information connectivity. It enables: The connection of disparate, incompatible business systems so that information can be accessed regardless of where it resides The intelligent routing of information only to those that are interested in it The delivery of information to mobile devices, quickly and securely. WebSphere MQ, which integrates over 35 platforms, provides the base messaging functions for servers and clients, and assures once-only message delivery. WebSphere Data Interchange allows you to transform WebSphere MQ Integrator messages into EDI Formats quickly and efficiently. MQSeries Everyplace brings the benefits of assured message delivery and dependable security to the failure-prone environment of mobile working. WebSphere Adapters provide the framework and tools to build and customize adapters for existing, newly packaged, or custom-developed applications. The WebSphere adapters simplify information exchange with popular packaged software such as that from J.D. Edwards and SAP. WebSphere MQ Integrator (formerly MQSeries Integrator) is a powerful information broker that includes a one-to-many connectivity model plus transformation, intelligent routing, and information flow modelling across multiple, disparate business systems. MQSeries Workflow, a business process management system, enables the definition, execution, and swift change of complete business processes that span systems, applications, and people. WebSphere Partner Agreement Manager enables businesses that trade with each other to agree on public processes by consensus and automate and integrate their interactions. WebSphere Business Integrator provides an end-to-end business process integration solution that leverages all the products listed above, enabling the creation, execution, and management of processes that span diverse applications and enterprises. Statement of Direction It is IBM s intention that for Multiplatforms also be released on the Compaq Non-Stop Kernel (Compaq NSK) during fourth quarter of This will be the culmination of a partnership between IBM Japan and Compaq Japan. When completed, this release of WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms will enable IBM to establish the benchmark for business integration on Compaq NSK ahead of direct competition in All statements regarding IBM s plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice

5 Reference Information For further information on previous announcements regarding WebSphere MQ Integrator, refer to the following Software Announcements: Letter Number Announcement Date November 6, May 8, April 4, 2000 For more information on WebSphere MQ family enhancements, refer to the following Software Announcements: Letter Number Announcement Date June 15, April 4, 2000 For information on Business Application Adapters and Connectors, refer to the following Software Announcements: Letter Number Announcement Date April 2, May 8, February 13, 2001 Trademarks SupportPac and Everyplace are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. WebSphere, AIX, MQSeries, MQ Integrator, and DB2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

6 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information June 4, 2002 Education Support Title Order Number The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the enhancements described in this announcement. Details of the education support will be provided by planned availability through separate education announcement. Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available. For WebSphere MQ courses, access: Call IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACH ( ) for education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. Offering Information Product information is available through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: Publications The Publication Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by . Customers who wish to subscribe can visit the PNS Web site location at: The IBM Publications Center Portal: The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. Furthermore, a large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Note that PNS subscribers most often order their publications via the Publication Center. The following books are available for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms (PDF files are available on CD): for HP-UX Installation Guide for Solaris Installation Guide for AIX Installation Guide for Windows NT /Windows 2000 Installation Guide Introduction and Planning Using the Control Center Administration Guide Messages Programming Guide ESQL Reference Problem Determination Guide Working with Messages GC GC GC GC GC SC SC GC SC SC SC SC Updated PDF files can be downloaded from the Web after availability. Other WebSphere MQ family books are included on the MQSeries V5.2 CD supplied with this product. Hardcopy books can be ordered from country program libraries after planned availability. To order, contact your IBM representative, for WebSphere MQ Integrator books. Related Books: MQSeries Family Title Order Number MQSeries Planning Guide GC MQSeries Application Programming Guide SC MQSeries Application Programming SC Reference MQSeries Application Programming SX Reference Summary MQSeries Programmable System SC Management MQSeries Command Reference SC MQSeries Intercommunication SC MQSeries Introduction to Messaging and GC Queuing This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

7 Title Order Number MQSeries Messages GC MQSeries System Administration SC MQSeries Using C++ SC MQSeries Clients GC MQSeries Queue Manager Clusters SC MQSeries Brochure G MQSeries Using Java SC MQSeries Administration Interface SC Programming Guide and Reference MQSeries Business Partner Directory GC Additional hardcopy documentation can be ordered separately for a fee. Displayable Softcopy Publications: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals are available in PDF format. The U.S. English PDFs are provided as a searchable Adobe Acrobat PDF package. This package comprises of a set of panels, books, and index files linked together to provide a stand-alone method of searching the for Multiplatforms library, using Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search. Technical Information Hardware Requirements: Any Year-2000-ready vendor hardware explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, the corresponding supporting software, and associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider. Server Products IBM pseries, RS/6000 processor machines Sun Microsystems SPARC processor machines Hewlett-Packard HP-9000 processor machines IBM xseries and Intel -based systems (or equivalent), various manufacturers IBM iseries Server (using the IBM Integrated xseries Server) Software Requirements Message Broker, User Name Server, and Command Assistant: One of the following: MQSeries for AIX V5.2 and AIX V4.3.3, or IBM AIX V5.1 (such as AIX 5L) MQSeries for Sun Solaris, V5.2 and Sun Solaris 2.8 (requires fix from Sun) MQSeries for HP-UX V5.2 and HP-UX V11 (June, 2001 General Patch Level or September 2001 Quality Pack) MQSeries for Microsoft Windows NT V5.2.1 and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation V4 (with SP6a), or Microsoft NT Server V4 (with SP6a) Control Center and Configuration Manager Microsoft Windows NT, V4 (with SP6a) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Server and Advanced Server (with SP2) (toleration mode only) Java Requirements JRE 1.3 for Broker JRE 1.3 for Command Assistant JRE for Control Center JRE 1.3 for Configuration Manager Databases One of the following: DB2 V6.1 (Fix Pack 7 or Fix Pack 8), or IBM DB2 V7.1 (GA Level Fix Pack 3 or Fix Pack 4), or IBM DB2 V7.2 (GA Level or Fix Pack 4) Oracle 8i Release 2 (8.1.6), or Oracle 8i Release 2 (8.1.7) Microsoft SQL Server V6.5 (SP5a), or Microsoft SQL Server V7.0(SP3) Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) V12 (Patch Update EBF9641 is required on HP-UX V11) Transactional support is available in this release on the following databases: DB2 V7.1 and V6.1 (all platforms) Oracle 8i (all platforms) Refer to the WebSphere MQ Home Page for the latest information: Search for product 5724-D07 WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms V2.1 Compatibility Interoperability: For details on WebSphere MQ family platforms, messaging links, gateways, and interfaces, WebSphere MQ Integrator platforms, WebSphere Data Interchange, WebSphere MQ Workflow platforms, and additional information, access: Performance Considerations: Major performance improvements are included in the string class, parser, and MRM components within this release of the WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms. Improved message flow rates within the product reduce the associated CPU costs. Refer to published Performance Information available from the WebSphere MQ Web site: txppacs/txpm2.html#cat2 Planning Information for Multiplatforms Use of Components on Separate Machines: WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms consists of several components: Message Broker Configuration Manager User name Server Database Manager Control Center

8 Each component may be installed on only a single machine at any one time under the terms and conditions of the for Multiplatforms license, except for the control center, which may be installed on multiple machines provided they are all used in conjunction with the same message broker machine. The message broker component determines how Capacity Unit requirements are calculated. Calculations must be made using the appropriate type of processor for the operating system in use. Capacity Unit (CU) Requirements for WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms Products The charge unit for WebSphere MQ Integrator servers is based on CUs, with each processor group requiring a certain number of CUs. Single Processor Entry Charge (One CU): Customers with limited need for information brokering can purchase and use a single CU of for Multiplatforms. Examples are use by a department, a small or medium business for a pilot project, or as a node in a distributed broker architecture. The restrictions of the single CU license are: The product must be used only on a single processor (uniprocessor) server There are no more than three connections to an end point A connection to an end point is defined as a bidirectional communication path between WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms and a single instance of an application, application adapter, client device, gateway, proxy, or other message broker. Should you then wish to migrate to an unlimited license for for Multiplatforms, you move to the standard Processor Group List below: for Multiplatforms Processor Group List Description Total MQSeries CUs Required Intel 1 Uniprocessor Machines 2 Intel 2-way SMP Machines 4 RISC 1-2 Processors per box/sp Node Intel/RISC 3-8 Processors per box/sp Node 8 Intel/RISC 9-23 Processors per box/sp Node 16 Intel/RISC 24 or more Processors 30 per box/sp Node 1 Intel machines include compatible processors such as Cyrix and AMD. Customers ordering a new license of a WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms server product should use the CU table. Transferability for Multiplatforms CUs are only transferable across WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms platforms. A upgrade path using Passport Advantage is provided to enable existing use authorization (CUs) to be migrated to an for Multiplatforms product at a functionally enhanced version or release level. for Multiplatforms CUs are not transferable to other MQSeries family products covered by IBM WebSphere MQ Integrator CUs, MQSeries CUs, and MQSeries Workflow CUs. PA Media Packs: Passport Advantage customers can download ESD image of for Multiplatforms and receive a media pack. Customer Responsibilities: You must provide at least the minimum hardware and software environments in which the licensed programs operate. Customers must identify the machine on which they will install the for Multiplatforms product, and purchase the required number of CUs with their order. Problem determination (PD) is a customer responsibility. PD is an assessment of whether a problem is caused by hardware or software. PD is complete only when the cause of the problem is identified. This assessment includes examination of available symptoms using the PD procedures documented in the product. Problem source identification (PSI) is a customer responsibility. PSI begins when software is determined to be the source of the problem. PSI includes tracing the source of the program to a host system control program (SCP), an application program, or another source. Assisting the customer with PSI is an IBM service and support responsibility. Packaging: for Multiplatforms media consists of multiple CD-ROMs. It contains program code and PDF files of the publications for viewing online. The CD-ROMs also contain the complete appropriate WebSphere MQSeries programs necessary to run for Multiplatforms on the specified platforms and restricted versions of DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition V7.2 customized to install with WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms. Customers may also use the product with DB2 V6.1 or DB2 V7.1 and can move to a full version of DB2 V7.2 at any time for an additional charge. Refer to: DB2 Universal Database V7.2 Software Announcement , dated April 24, 2001 DB2 Universal Database Version 7.1 Software Announcement , dated April 18, 2000 The for Multiplatforms contains: for Multiplatforms V2.1 Installation Instructions for Multiplatforms V2.1 CD-ROMs (Windows NT, Windows 2000, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris) for Multiplatforms DB2 V7.2 (English and Asia Pacific Languages) CD-ROMs for Multiplatforms V2.1 Supplemental CD-ROM MQSeries V5.2.1 Server CD-ROMs MQSeries V5.2 Clients CD-ROMs IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)

9 Passport Advantage Customers can download ESD images from the following Web site: Business Partners can download the above images from the following Web site: bpsoftware.nsf/ This program when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and License Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT for future reference. Security, Auditability, and Control for Multiplatforms uses the security and audibility features of the workstation or server operating system. In addition, for Multiplatforms implements a level of security including access control of queues and authorization between message queue managers. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administration procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Ordering Information for Multiplatforms uses a Charge Unit called a Capacity Unit (CU). Multiple CUs need to be purchased depending on the applicable processor group on which WebSphere MQ Integrator Broker for Multiplatforms is installed. Ordering Instructions 1. Decide if you want the Single Processor Entry Charge (One CU) option detailed in the Planning Information section. 2. If not, refer to the for Multiplatforms Processor Group List table shown in the Planning Information section. 3. Input the number of servers in each tier. 4. Total the number of CUs per tier by multiplying the number of servers per tier by the number of CUs per tier. 5. Look up the licensed software maintenance Passport Advantage number required, based on the duration of one or two years. 6. Order the above part number and specify the total CU quantity (ref. 3) plus a copy of the media. For example: If you have two servers in Tier 2 and two servers in Tier 3, the total number of CUs required = 24 (2*4 plus 2*8) A CU Calculator is also available on the WebSphere MQ Web site. messaging/calculator/ for Multiplatforms V2.1 Media Pack delivers support for the following platforms: HP-UX AIX Solaris Windows NT and Windows 2000 Passport Advantage Customer: Details Media Pack Entitlement Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed below are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. Media Packages Description for Multiplatforms V2.1 English Capacity Unit Media Pack for Multiplatforms V2.1 Multilingual Capacity Unit Media Pack for Multiplatforms V2.1 Capacity Unit LIC/SW MAINT 1 ANNIV for Multiplatforms V2.1 Capacity Unit LIC/SW MAINT 2 ANNIV for Multiplatforms V2.1 Capacity Unit LIC/SW MAINT RNWL 1 ANNIV for Multiplatforms V2.1 Capacity Unit S/W MAINT AFT LIC 1 ANNIV Entitled Maintenance Offerings Part Number BA05UML BA05VML D51BSLL D51BTLL E00CJLL D51BULL Part Sub ID 2 Description Number Description WebSphere BA05UML WebSphere MQ Integrator Integratr Broker, V2.1 Brokr Muliplatform CU Media Pack, English WebSphere BA05VML WebSphere MQ Integrator Integratr Broker, V2.1 Brokr Multiplatform, CU Media Pack, Multilanguage 2 Sub ID = WSMQINBKSB

10 Terms and Conditions Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA). Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include software maintenance. This software license includes software maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. License Information Form Number: L-AFOS-59BCDL Limited Warranty Applies: Yes Program Services: Available until December 31, 2003 Money-Back Guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Volume Orders (IVO): No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: Usage Restriction: Yes Single Processor (One-CU) Entry Licence Option: A Single Processor (one-cu) Entry License option for for Multiplatforms allows you to benefit from all of the capabilities offered by WebSphere MQ Integrator, except that you are licensed only to build and deploy a production system with a maximum of three connections to back-end applications and channels. MQSeries: The program includes a copy of MQSeries. For each Proof of Entitlement (PoE), you are authorized to install and use MQSeries in association with your use of the program. You are authorized to install two copies of MQSeries for use with the program. You are authorized to use MQSeries only with messages generated for the program, and not for other purposes. 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11 center. This assistance is not available to your end users. IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For further details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at: guides/handbook.html Software maintenance does not include assistance for: The design and development of applications Your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment Failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, refer to the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Software Announcement , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: Complimentary Products: IBM provides licensed copies of complimentary products in our product boxes. The Complimentary Products cannot be upgraded through the originally ordered product. They can be upgraded separately as individual products. If a fully licensed product is required, contact IBM or your reseller. In addition, complimentary products do not entitle customers to receive service support. Other Support: Passport Advantage AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No iseries Software Subscription Applies: No Order Now Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001 Phone: Fax: Internet: Mail: 800-IBM-CALL 800-2IBM-FAX ibm direct@vnet.ibm.com IBM Atlanta Sales Center Dept. YE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA You can also contact your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks iseries, pseries, and xseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The e-business logo and SP are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. WebSphere, MQ Integrator, AIX, MQSeries, RS/6000, SP2, DB2, and DB2 Universal Database are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Variable Charges Apply: No Educational Allowance Available: Not applicable Prices Passport Advantage: For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized Lotus Business Partner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage at: Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at: Use the Select a Country menu to find a contact in your location or country