Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1

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1 Software Announcement January 19, 1999 Release 1 Overview OS/390 Release 1 consists of Novell Directory Services (NDS) on OS/390 which provides directory support for new and existing Novell Netware Version 3 and Version 4 customers. Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 is available at no additional charge to customers who have an OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 license or a later release, and also have the OS/390 V2R6 Security Server feature enabled and licensed with IBM. IBM plans to integrate Novell Network Services into the Security Server feature of OS/390 at a future date. Clients can log-in and administer their networks using Novell Network Services running on S/390. This release provides Novell Directory Services (NDS) support and enables the reduction and consolidation of PC-based NDS servers. Replicas (Novell s recovery design) can be eliminated on individual servers and put on an OS/390 server a server known for its outstanding reliability, backup, and data integrity strengths. Key Prerequisites Hardware Requirements IBM 9672 Parallel Enterprise Server Model G3 or newer class processor microcode (needed for use of the PLO instruction) at a minimum If using the IPX protocol, the Fast Ethernet OSA-2 feature with updated Licensed Internal Code (LIC) is required Software Requirements OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 and OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 Security Server enabled and licensed with IBM If using the Fast Ethernet OSA-2 feature, S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility (OSA/SF) Version 1 Release 2 with service level of APAR OW33393 is required Planned Availability Date February 26, 1999 At a Glance Customer support for central and hierarchical management of users, groups, network, security and applications NetWare IP support in addition to IPX/SPX (extends full function of Novell Network Services over TCP/IP network) No Gateway required A powerful, scalable, and reliable NDS for NetWare PC clients and browsers NDS running on S/390 is transparent to administrators and clients Potential Cost savings through long-term product ownership cost, reduction in hardware and software costs, and leverage of existing resources No additional charge for OS/390 V2R6 licensees having OS/390 V2R6 Security Server enabled For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM North America Sales Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: LE010 EXTRA! EXTRA!... Subscribe to IBM isource, your electronic source for customized IBM information! Go to our web site at or send an to info@isource.ibm.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the body. 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 By having an enterprise server capability for Novell networks, customers can consolidate and reduce the number of servers they manage. Specifically, this release offers Novell Directory Services (NDS). The organization of the NDS tree enables centralized administration by giving supervisors the capability to log-in to the tree on any server (including S/390) and administer any objects for the tree. This permits single point of control for administering object rights (permissions) and for adding, changing or deleting users, files, printers, servers, and so forth. The Directory tree is a loosely-coupled database. The tree s hierarchy of objects is grouped into logical entities called partitions which typically represent local/regional collections of network information. Each partition is physically represented by multiple replicas, which reside on specific servers. For example, a Directory tree may have partitions for each of three branches (Boston, NYC, and Washington), and each partition may have three (the suggested minimum from Novell) replicas on individual servers for a total of nine physical replicas which together form the logical tree. These replicas can provide redundancy and thus, recovery, should any particular server become unavailable. The industry-acknowledged strength of OS/390 is its availability, recovery, and capacity. Customers can move more of their tree replicas onto the S/390 server, thus reducing the requirement for multiple servers that currently hold replicas. This is the fundamental idea behind server consolidation. Note: Having an OS/390 server in the network does not eliminate the need for other servers. As mentioned above, there should be a minimum of three replicas for each partition. NetWare customers can reduce the need to maintain and administer a large number of servers for recovery purposes. They can simplify their administration of the Directory tree by storing the replicas on the OS/390 server. Release 1 is installed via SMP/E. After the installation is complete, customer must configure the OS/390 server to their specifications as described in the Installation/Configuration Guide. Customers, who use IPX protocols, will require the Fast Ethernet OSA2 feature with updated Licensed Internal Code (LIC). Product Positioning Release 1 is specifically designed to meet the requirements of customers who require centralized management of their network environment from a single point of control, the S/390 Server. can help customers consolidate their existing Novell NDS Servers. Customers running OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 or later will be able to exploit Novell Network Services for OS/390 capabilities centralized network, security, and directory services across heterogeneous enterprise-wide environments. Hardware and Software Support Services SmoothStart /Installation Services: IBM SmoothStart or Installation Services will not be provided for Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1. Reference Information Software Announcement , dated August 18, Trademarks SmoothStart is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. OS/390 and S/390 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 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 that all products (for example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it

3 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information January 19, 1999 Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements IBM 9672 Parallel Enterprise Server Model G3 or newer class processor microcode (needed for use of the PLO instruction) at a minimum If using the IPX protocol, the Fast Ethernet OSA-2 feature with updated Licensed Internal Code (LIC) is required Software Requirements OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 and OS/390 Version 2 Release 6 Security Server enabled and licensed with IBM If using the Fast Ethernet OSA-2 feature, S/390 Open Systems Adapter Support Facility (OSA/SF) Version 1 Release 2 with service level of APAR OW33393 is required Planning Information Security, Auditability, and Control The announced program uses the security and auditability features of the OS/390. 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 New Licensees Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment will begin on the planned availability date. New users of Release 1 should specify: Type Model 5655 B12 Basic License: To order OS/390 Release 1, specify the program number and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Select the following feature number for no-charge billing: Release 1 OTC Feature 0001 Specify the feature number of the desired distribution medium shown below. Basic Machine-Readable Material: To order, select the feature number of the desired distribution medium. 9/ mm Product Tape Cartridge DAT Novell Network Service for OS/390 Release 1 Customization Options: Select the appropriate feature numbers to customize your order to specify the delivery options desired. These features can be specified on the initial or MES orders. Example: If publications are not desired for the initial order, specify feature number 3470 to ship media only. For future updates, specify feature number 3480 to ship media updates only. If, in the future, publication updates are required, order an MES to remove feature number 3480; then, the publications will ship with the next release of the program. Description Initial Shipments Feature Serial Only (suppresses shipment 3444 of media and documentation) Ship Media Only (suppresses initial 3470 shipment of documentation) Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3471 initial shipment of media) Update Shipments Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses 3480 update shipment of documentation) Ship Documentation Only (suppresses 3481 update shipment of media) Suppress Updates (suppresses update 3482 shipment of media and documentation) Expedite Shipments Local IBM Office Expedite 3445 (for IBM use only) Customer Expedite Process Charge 3446 ($30 charge for each product) Expedite shipments will be processed to receive 72-hour delivery from the time IBM Software Delivery Solutions (SDS) receives the order. SDS will then ship the order via overnight air transportation. 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

4 Unlicensed Documentation: A memo, program directory and one copy of the following pubs are included in the basic material package. Title OS/390 Release 1 LPS OS/390 Release 1 Installation Order GA GA Additional publications will available from the following Internet URL: The publications available on the internet will also be part of the OS/390 collection kit (CDROM), SK2T-6700, in March This CDROM is automatically sent to all OS/390 licensees of record by mid-april These publications include: Title Release 1 Installation Release 1 Concepts Release 1 Introduction to NDS Release 1 Messages Release 1 Supervising the Network Release 1 Utility Reference Release 1 SCHEMA Order GA SA SA SA SA SA SA Additional copies of unlicensed publications will be available for a fee after product availability. These copies may be ordered from your IBM representative, through the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) or by direct order. Displayable Softcopy Publications: Novell Network Services for OS/390 Release 1 manuals will be offered in BookManager -displayable softcopy form in March The files are automatically shipped on the OS/390 collection kit CD-ROM (SK2T-6700) in March This CD-ROM will automatically be sent to all OS/390 licensees of record by mid-april These displayable manuals can be used with BookManager READ, an OS/390 element, in any of the supported environments or with the IBM Library Readers for DOS, OS/2, and Windows, which are included at no charge on the CD-ROMs. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files on CD-ROM. Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this software remains in effect. A separate publication order or subscription is not needed. Terms and Conditions Licensing: IBM Customer Agreement Designated Machine: Not required Variable Charges Apply: No Indexed Monthly License Charge (IMLC) Applies: No Location License Applies: No Usage Limitation Applies: No Educational Allowance: customers. Volume Orders: Not applicable Yes, to qualified education Version-To-Version Upgrade Credits Apply: No Warranted: Yes Licensed Program Materials Availability Restricted Materials of IBM: None Non-Restricted Source Materials: None Object Code Only (OCO): All Testing Period: Two Months (Basic License only) Program Services Support Center applies: Available until discontinued: Yes Access is available through the IBM Support Center 12 months written notice includes both server and client code parts. The server code part is the complete set of code required for the OS/390 server. The client code consists of client utilities only. IBM is providing the client code for customer convenience, on an AS IS basis without warranty of any kind. IBM has no obligations, warranty or otherwise, with respect to the client code. The customer needs an additional portion of client access code that is not included in the program package (refer to below for additional details about Novell Netware client code). Central service for suspected defects in the server software code is provided by the IBM Support Center within the customers geography. Novell NetWare client code: In order for a Netware or PC client to communicate with Novell Network Server code (code running on S/390), the Novell Netware client software must be installed on the client. IBM suggests that you download the client software from Novell Web site This will ensure that you are using the latest Novell Client code. Support Line: S/

5 Charges Program Basic One-Time Charge 5655-B12 $0 Call Now to Order To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. 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 Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers Dept. LE010 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA Reference: LE010 To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks OS/390, S/390, BookManager, and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others