IBM WebSphere Application Server V3.5, Advanced Edition for Linux Extends Support to Red Hat, Caldera, SuSE, and TurboLinux

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1 Software Announcement December 5, 2000 IBM Server V3.5, Advanced Extends Support to Red Hat, Caldera, SuSE, and TurboLinux Overview WebSphere Application Edition for Linux manages and integrates enterprise-wide applications while leveraging open Java -based technologies and APIs. This Web application server deploys and manages Java applications and Enterprise JavaBean components. Server Version 3.5: Leverages Developer Kit for Linux, Version performance and capabilities Improves overall installability and usability Continues its leadership in open, scalable, rapid deployment of Java applications in a transactional e-business environment Key Prerequisites TCP/IP and network interface support Developer Kit for Linux, Version One of the supported databases One of the supported HTTP servers One of the following Torvalds Linux operating system environments: Red Hat Linux 6.2 (kernel ) Caldera 2.3 (kernel ) SuSE 6.4 (kernel ) TurboLinux 6.0 (kernel ) Planned Availability Date December 22, 2000 At a Glance Edition for Linux includes: Expanded operating platform support for multiple Linux distributions Enhanced leveraging of Java technology by the IBM Developer Kit for Linux, Java 2 Technology Edition, Version across all supported Linux distributions Improved installation, administration, and product documentation Improved product integration with other key application offerings in the IBM e-business platform, including Lotus Domino, VisualAge for Java, and WebSphere Commerce Suite Additional support for Sybase database as container-managed persistent storage 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 Edition for Linux adds the following features to its already function-rich environment. Platform Support Consistent function and capabilities are provided across the platforms supported by Edition for the following Linux distributions: Red Hat Linux 6.2 (kernel ) Caldera 2.3 (kernel ) SuSE 6.4 (kernel ) TurboLinux 6.0 (kernel ) Server V3.5 Advanced Edition for Linux supports the following specifications on the supported platforms: GNU C Library C++ (glibc) level GNU Standard C++ Library (libstdc++) level Prerequisites are Public Domain Korn Shell (pdksh) and RedHat Package Monitor (RPM). Developer Kit for Linux, Version Developer Kit for Linux, Version (Developer Kit) is the latest stable version of the Java virtual machine base required within the server run-time environment. WebSphere now supports Developer Kit Version as well as providing it within the product package across all supported operating platforms. It increases performance and expands the capabilities for improved dynamic and static Web content. Usability Edition for Linux offers improved installation, administration, and product documentation. As a result, it now has a comprehensive and accurate Web-based documentation center that users can take advantage of right from the start. The installation and administration procedures are easier to use while still maintaining a rich and flexible set of selectable configurations and prerequisites for tailored, open, and complete solutions. Product Integration An important aspect of WebSphere (core to the foundation services of the IBM e-business platform) is its ease of integration with other leading products for a robust set of application solution offerings. Integration with VisualAge for Java Enterprise Edition is enhanced with support for the Developer Kit Version base across platforms when generating e-business applications such as: Servlets Java Server Pages components JavaBeans components Enterprise JavaBean (EJB) components Transaction Management The WebSphere EJB server monitors and controls containers used within the server. Persistent storage for transactional EJB components now includes support for DB2 (distributed as part of WebSphere) and Oracle databases. HTTP Server A function-rich IBM HTTP server (based on technology from the Apache HTTP server) is included with additional security and performance enhancements new for V3.5: Fast Common Gateway Interface (CGI), providing a considerable boost in CGI performance. Proxy support, enabling forwarding of HTTP requests from one server (the proxy) to another. Proxy capability is required in products such as IBM Small Business suites. Remote configuration updates. Server start/stop. Web-distributed authority versioning and remote access to files on the server via third-party software. Server, Advanced Edition Server, V3.5 Advanced Edition for Linux carries over the functions of the previous version including: Rich e-business application deployment environment with a comprehensive set of robust application services for transaction management, security, clustering, performance, availability, connectivity, and scalability Leading-edge implementations of the most up-to-date Java-based technologies and APIs Comprehensive connectivity support for interacting with relational databases, object databases, transaction processing systems, MQ-enabled applications, and hierarchical databases Migration path to a more scalable and transactional environment from WebSphere Standard Edition with a superset of capabilities for a comprehensive Java-based Web application platform Focus on medium- to high-level transactional environments used in conjunction with dynamic Web content generation and Web-initiated transactions Performance and scaling attributes that support bean-managed and container-managed persistence for entity beans and session beans with transaction management and monitoring Container management and persistent storage within a transactional environment for servlets and EJB components Rich extensible Markup Language (XML) parsing and configuration environment Admin client debugger component Related Information Edition for Linux supports the following window managers: KDE/kwm for Caldera 2.3 and SuSE 6.4 Gnome/Enlightenment for TurboLinux 6.0 Server and Red Hat

3 Edition for Linux includes software developed by the Apache Group for use in the Apache HTTP server project. For details, visit the following Web site: For updates to the following, visit: doc/v35/prereq.html The deployment environment of WebSphere plugs into the following Web servers: Apache Server Version for Linux IBM HTTP Server Version for Linux To make development of applications easier and more cost-effective, a development copy of the primary component (Java application engine) can be downloaded from the following WebSphere product Web site: This copy is for use in the development and testing, but not the deployment, of Web applications and no support is provided. Users are required to agree to these terms before completing the download. IBM reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without further notice. 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. The service end date for this Year-2000-ready product is December 31, Euro Currency This program is not impacted by euro currency. Trademarks WebSphere is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. VisualAge and DB2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Domino is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

4 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information December 5, 2000 Offering Information Product information is available through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: Publications A printed copy of the Getting Started document is shipped with the product. Help for the WebSphere Administrative Console is also shipped with the product. The Information Center, which includes the total set of product documentation, is available in HTML and PDF format from the Web site: appserv/library.html For optimal viewing of this documentation users need a Web browser that supports HTML 4 and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS). Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. Hardware Requirements Technical Information Intel -based PC with a minimum Pentium II processor at 300 MHz running one of the following Linux distributions: Red Hat Linux 6.2 (kernel ) Caldera 2.3 (kernel ) SuSE 6.4 (kernel ) TurboLinux 6.0 (kernel ) Minimum 150 MB free disk space for installation of Server CD-ROM drive 512 MB RAM recommended Software Requirements Netscape Navigator V4.07, or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer V5.0, and later TCP/IP and network interface support Developer Kit for Linux, Version One of the following databases: DB2 6.1 with Fixpack 5 Oracle InstantDB Linux libc Version 2.1, or later IBM HTTP Server GNU Standard C++ Library (libstdc++) level Apache Window managers: KDE/kwm (Caldera and SuSE) Gnome/Enlightenment (Red Hat and TurboLinux) Planning Information Packaging: Server V3.5, Advanced is shipped in one package that contains the following: IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Service and Support Information Sheet License information (LI) Proof of (PoE) Hardcopy getting started instructions One CD-ROM This program, when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM license agreement, and 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 Edition for Linux uses the security and auditability features of the respective operating system. 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 Edition for Linux is a server product with one charge unit processors. It is available in units of one. The processor program package (CD-ROM) is required for the first processor on the first server. A 1-processor entitlement is required for each processor beyond the first one. Edition for Linux is available at an upgrade price for those customers currently licensed for the following qualifying programs: Server V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Standard Edition and Server V3.0, Advanced Edition. Upgrades can be acquired up to the current level of use authorized for the qualifying programs. 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

5 The price of Server V3.5, Advanced is based on the number of processors in the system or node executing all or any part of the application. In the case of a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) system, the customer must also acquire the appropriate number of 1-processor entitlements. The following examples illustrate the pricing methodology: Two 4-way SMPs, whether stand-alone systems or nodes in a larger system, require the WebSphere Application Edition processor program package, and seven 1-processor entitlements. Upgrade from Server V3.0, Standard Edition on a 4-way SMP requires the Edition for Linux Processor Program Package Upgrade and three 1-processor upgrade entitlements. Upgrades from Server V2.0, Standard Edition 1 Install, require a WebSphere Application 1-processor upgrade entitlement. Program Name Processor Program encryption CD-ROM 1 Processor with 128-bit encryption with 128-bit encryption, V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Standard 128-bit encryption V3.0, Advanced Part Number 20P P P P P4485 Program Name Upgrades encryption Upgrade from Server V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Standard Edition for Linux encryption Upgrade from Server V3.0, Advanced Upgrade from Server V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Linux 1 Processor Upgrade from Server V3.0, Advanced 1 Processor Passport Advantage Server V3.5, Advance Edition Linux Media Pack with 128-bit encryption Terms and Conditions Part Number 20P P P P4125 BA6P0ML Licensing: IPLA. PoEs are required for all authorized use. License Information Form Number: LC-4592 Limited Warranty Applies: Yes Program Services: Available until December 31, 2002 Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Volume Orders (IVO): No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: Yes Upgrades: Customers can acquire upgrades up to the currently authorized level of use of the qualifying programs

6 Support Line: Yes AIX /UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No AS/400 Software Subscription Applies: No Variable Charges Apply: No Prices Program Program Name Number OTC 1 20P4435 $7,500 Processor Program encryption CD-ROM 20P4483 7,475 with 128-bit encryption 20P4431 7,475 1 Processor Upgrades 20P4436 6,705 encryption Upgrade from WebSphere V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Linux 20P4437 3,749 encryption Upgrade from WebSphere V3.0, Advanced Edition for Linux Program Program Name Number OTC 20P4484 $6,695 with 128-bit encryption, V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Linux Electronic Delivery 20P4485 3, bit encryption V3.0, Advanced Edition for Linux 20P4432 6,695 V2.0, V3.0, V3.5, Linux 1 Processor 20P4125 3,739 V3.0, Advanced Edition for Linux 1 Processor 1 One-time charge Contact your sales channel for Support Line pricing information. Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: Order Now Use Priority/Reference Code: YE001 Phone: Fax: Internet: Mail: 800-IBM-CALL 800-2IBM-FAX ibm direct@us.ibm.com IBM Atlanta Sales Center Dept. YE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA

7 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 WebSphere is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. DB2, AIX, and AS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute enacted on October 19,