DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments

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1 Software Announcement July 18, 2000 Overview provides a gateway solution that allows access to DFS file space without requiring entitlements for every user of the system. An organization can use one machine with DFS client software as a gateway for exporting the DFS file space to as many users as is practical (constrained only by their hardware and network). is a distributed file system running on DCE that yields a single, shared file space for all authorized users from all possible locations. You can access files from multiple heterogeneous platform servers. DFS for Gateway Environments features include: Replication enables high availability multiple copies of files and applications can be accessed and used across multiple server machines. Location-independent file names allow for scalability files can be relocated and additional machines and disk resources can be brought online easily. Caching stores the most commonly used files close to the desktop to expedite information access. Remote, online administration simplifies configuration changes and user updates. Heterogeneous platform coverage helps leverage existing IT investments. DFS is the best file-sharing solution for large organizations using DCE that have multiple servers on multiple platforms. With replication and location-independent file names, DFS can be easily scaled to meet the demands of large, geographically distributed organizations. Replication keeps information highly available and close to the users, increases data availability, and reduces network traffic. Location independence of files enables system administrators to easily add and remove users or move files without disrupting service. DFS for Gateway Environments is appropriate for system administrators and IT management at medium and large organizations with: Large numbers of users with large volumes of data or numerous large files A need to access and frequently update applications Geographically separate site locations that need to share information Machines and operating systems from multiple manufacturers What s New in DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments provides the following additional features: Gateway licensing (price per installation of client software) for use by any number of end users Conversion of Read-Only replicas to Read-Write in disaster situations Common configuration files between AIX and Solaris Backward compatible with previous versions of DFS Ability to export GPFS via DFS servers Enhanced Data Management API (DMAPI) support for ADSM (for development of Hierarchical Storage Management applications) XBSA-compliant backup system Fileserver media-error tolerance Multi-threaded Fileset Location Server Unified code base across AIX and Solaris Integration with DB2 via DataLinks Improved command output Solaris 7 support for both 64-bit and 32-bit processors At a Glance DFS is intended for system administrators and IT management in medium and large organizations with: Large numbers of users who have large amounts of data or deal with large files A need to access applications that are frequently updated Geographically separate site locations that need to share information Machines and operating systems from multiple manufacturers Internet, intranet, extranet sites For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business ner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001 Planned Availability Date July 21, 2000 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 DFS is a distributed file system running on DCE that provides a single, shared file space for all authorized users from all possible locations. DFS lets you access files from multiple heterogeneous platform servers, regardless of the actual location of the file or location of the end user. DFS features include: Replication enables high availability by placing multiple copies of files and applications across multiple server machines. Location-independent file names allow for scalability files can be relocated and additional machines and disk resources can be brought online easily. Caching stores the most commonly used files close to the desktop to expedite information access. Remote, online administration makes configuration changes and user updates simple. Heterogeneous platform coverage helps leverage existing IT investments. DFS is the best file-sharing solution for large organizations using DCE that have multiple servers on multiple platforms. Due to its replication and location-independent file names, DFS can be easily scaled to meet the demands of large, geographically distributed organizations. Replication keeps information highly available and close to the users, increasing data availability and reducing network traffic; the location independence of files enables system administrators to easily add and remove users or move files without disrupting service. 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 July 21, Euro Currency This program is not impacted by euro currency. Product Positioning provides a gateway solution that allows access to DFS file space without requiring entitlements for every user of the system. An organization can use one machine with DFS client software as a gateway for exporting the DFS file space to as many users as is practical (constrained only by their hardware and network). DFS for Gateway Environments provides five key benefits critical to distributed application file sharing in the global information age: Performance Your most frequently requested files are efficiently cached from remote servers to the local desktop for faster data retrieval, reduced server loads, and greater network bandwidth. Memory- and disk-based caching provides high performance and fast data recovery if you need to reboot. Data consistency and integrity are provided via a server-based mechanism that monitors client machines and informs them when their cached data is no longer current. Scalability File names are location-independent, because they do not incorporate machine name or location information. This creates a unique plug-and-play environment. Administrators can move files easily and add or reconfigure resources to meet changing user and system demands, while ensuring uninterrupted access to the data. Security Multiple security mechanisms control the access and usage of data. Kerberos provides mutual client and server authentication that allows only authorized users into the environment. Access Control Lists (ACLs) assign specific data access privileges to users or groups of users. Using ACLs, system administrators can control access to information at the directory and even file level, ensuring the integrity and security of critical data. Encryption options are available for files as they travel across the network for greater data and system integrity within and between organizations. Availability Groups of files are automatically (or by request) replicated across multiple servers within the enterprise, creating a mirrored environment. You gain high-availability access to data. This approach eliminates any single point of failure and provides uninterrupted access to data during routine maintenance, system backups, and temporary system failures. Cost-Effective Administration Related files, clients, and server machines are grouped into domains (or cells) to simplify administration and configuration operations. Cells can be transparently linked into much larger administrative domains. Administrators can design extremely large-scale but manageable distributed systems. System administrators can change configurations from anywhere in the network, making remote administration extremely cost-effective. Utilizing remote administration facilities and GUI tools, a small number of administrators can manage a large number of users. Reference Information For more information about IBM DCE and enetwork refer to: For additional DCE and related product information, refer to IBM Software Announcement , dated June 16, 1998, and Software Announcement , dated September 22, IBM Software Announcements are available through the IBM Web site at: by selecting a country or a category of products. Trademarks enetwork is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AIX, DB2, and RS/6000 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

3 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information July 18, 2000 Education Support Classes are available from the IBM/Transarc Lab. Visit the following Web site for course descriptions, length, location, schedules, and registration: or The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the enhancements described in this announcement. Offering Information Product information will be available on day of announcement through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: Publications The following publications are shipped with the product: IBM DFS for AIX Quick Beginnings English (SC ) IBM DFS for Solaris Quick Beginnings English (SC ) Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements Hardware/Software Requirements Both DFS clients and DFS servers can run on the following hardware/operating system combinations: RS/6000 with one or more 32- or 64-bit processors running AIX 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, or bit or 64-bit workstation/server using SPARC version 8 or 9 processors running Solaris 7 Additional DFS 3.1 Hardware/Software Minimum Requirements Servers: 42 MB disk space for DCE server binaries 45 MB disk space for DFS server binaries One or more partitions or logical volumes for storing DFS data 128 MB or more RAM Clients: 36 MB disk space for DCE client binaries 30 MB disk space for DFS client binaries 80 MB or more disk space for client cache 128 MB or more RAM Note: Minimum requirements for each item do not take into account the needs of other applications or services that may be running on the same machine as DFS. The numbers listed reflect minimums solely for the use of DFS. Consult DFS product documentation or your IBM representative for more detailed information. Planning Information Packaging: Each media kit contains: IPLA license agreement License information booklet Proof of Entitlement Four CD-ROMs containing software and publications in HTML format DCE and DFS Quick Beginnings Manuals for AIX and for Solaris DCE 3.1 for AIX Release Notes DCE 3.1 for Solaris Release Notes The Quick Beginnings booklets are the only publications available in hardcopy format. All other publications are available in softcopy on the product CDs. Security, Auditability, and Control The security functions of this IBM product interface with the security provided by the 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 DFS for Gateway Environments is designed for environments where it is impractical to count the number of end users with access to DFS file space: Where Web servers are running DFS client software to serve the general public. 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 Where the number of users (people accessing DFS file space) is some large quantity that might be intermittent users of the system. Where users do not require native DFS client code on their desktops; accessing DFS through a gateway machine will suffice. Upgrades are permitted from the following previous program releases for customers who purchased Web Enabled or Unlimited Entity licenses by paying the upgrade price for DFS for Gateway Environments: 5630-A41, Transarc DFS 1.1 for Solaris A42, Transarc DFS 2.0 for Solaris A43, DFS 2.2 for AIX 5630-A47, Transarc DFS Customers who purchased protection for DFS 2.2 (5630-A43) under Software Upgrade Protection Plan for AIX and UNIX Operating System Based Software (5692-ADV) are entitled to receive DFS for Gateway Environments 3.1 at no charge. Customers who are eligible to receive DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments should have one of the following billing features on their 5692-ADV customer record: Eligible customers should order CD media supply feature number 0569 (DFS for Gateway Environment 3.1) under their existing 5692-ADV record. DFS for Gateway Environments is offered only on CD-ROM media. For questions, contact your IBM representative or call 800-IBM-CALL ( ). Customers who purchased protection for DFS 2.2 (5630-A43) under Software Subscription for AIX (5692-SSO) are entitled to receive DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments at no charge. Customers who are eligible to receive DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments should have one of the following billing features on their 5692-SSO customer record: Eligible customers should order CD media supply feature number 0569 () under their existing 5692-SSO record. DFS for Gateway Environment is offered only on CD-ROM media. For questions, contact your IBM representative or call 800-IBM-CALL ( ). DFS for Gateway Environments charges for the number of server installations and the number of client accesses. Licenses for server installs include entitlement for 10 single-use client accesses for the purpose of system administration or Web content development. These 10 single-use client installs may not be used for any other purpose, and explicitly may not be used to provide access to DFS file space as any kind of gateway. Prices indicated are list price. DFS for Gateway Environments participates in the IBM Passport Advantage program to provide discount, support, and upgrade protection. Program packages include the license to install one server and one client. In order to obtain licenses to install more than one server and/or client, customers need to order additional Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) along with the program package. Terms and Conditions: For this Agreement, a Licensed Node refers to either: 1. A machine with a single node 2. A single node on a machine with multiple nodes Proofs of Entitlement are required for any node on which DFS 3.1 client or server components are present or server components are present. The Program Package for includes one DFS 3.1 File Server Proof of Entitlement and one DFS 3.1 Gateway Proof of Entitlement. You may install and use the DFS Control Center component as required by your environment. No proofs of entitlement are required. For each Proof of Entitlement for the DFS 3.1 File Server you acquire: You may install: 1. The DFS 3.1 server component on one Licensed Node and 2. The DFS 3.1 client component on that same Licensed Node and 3. The DFS 3.1 client component on a maximum of 10 more machines (other than the Licensed Node) for use by up to 10 separate persons and create up to 10 unique DFS User accounts for purposes of administration or content development/management. These are single-user client accesses that may not be used for a Web server or gateway for other users to access DFS file space. They are for administration only. For each Proof of Entitlement for the DFS 3.1 Gateway Client you acquire: You may install one copy of the DFS 3.1 client component and the DFS/NFS translator component on a single Licensed Node. This authenticates NFS users so they may access DFS file space. You may use this Licensed Node to export the DFS file space for use by any number of users, and create unique DFS User accounts for each of those users. DCE Use Restriction You are authorized to use the DCE servers and client components only in the support of your use of DFS. Use of any DCE client components for any purpose other than support of DFS requires you to separately acquire DCE licenses. The following DCE servers are provided for use with DFS: Cell Directory Service Distributed Time Service DCE Security Service The DCE client components (Base Services) are also provided for use with DFS. You may install any or all of the DCE servers on one machine for each DFS 3.1 File Server Proof of Entitlement. The machine with the DCE server(s) need not be the same machine used for the DFS server(s). You may install the DCE client components as necessary to support your use of the DFS environment

5 Example 1 A new customer wishes to install five servers and 10 gateway clients to allow access to DFS file space for an uncertain number of users (for example, a public Web site where the number of visitors to the Web site is not known). In this example the customer would purchase: 1. One Program Package, which includes one server Proof of Entitlement (PoE) and one client PoE 2. Four server Install Proof of Entitlements 3. Nine client Proof of Entitlements The program package will deliver one set of CDs (containing code and online documentation) and Quick Beginnings hardcopy manuals. In this example the customer has the right to install: 1. DFS Server software (any platform) on up to five machines 2. DFS Client software (any platform) on up to 10 machines (to provide access to DFS for any number of users) 3. DFS Client software (any platform) on up to 50 machines (10 per server license purchased) as single-use clients (for the purpose of system administration or Web content development) 4. DCE Server Components on up to five machines (not necessarily the same five machines on which the DFS Servers are installed) 5. DCE Base Services on as many machines as necessary to support the environment Example 2 A new customer wants to allow 70 users access to DFS file space, and he has three machines to use as DFS file servers, but only one machine to which all 70 users can connect for access. This customer could use one DFS Gateway Client access and export the DFS file system to the 70 users (by any means available). The DFS Gateway Client access would reside on the machine to which all users have access (via remote login or timesharing, and so on). In this example the customer would purchase: 1. One Program Package (which includes one gateway server PoE and one client PoE) 2. Two Server Install PoEs The program package will deliver one set of CDs containing code and online documentation and Quick Beginnings hardcopy manuals. The customer would have the right to install: 1. DFS Server software (any platform) on up to three machines 2. DFS Client software (any platform) on one machine (to provide access to DFS for any number of users) 3. DFS Client software (any platform) on up to 30 machines (10 per server licensed purchased) as single-use clients (for purpose of system administration) Existing customers can order a media package to obtain software for platforms that they might not currently have. Note that if customers plan to expand their current installation size (that is, add to their current number of servers or client installs) they must also purchase Proofs of Entitlement for the additional servers or clients. Program Name Program Package with 1 Server Install and 1 Gateway U.S. English Upgrades 13P0695 Upgrades are available from previous versions which were build to order (machine type/model product numbers) to the new product. Program Name/ Description Upgrades Program Package with 1 Server Install and 1 Gateway Upgrade U.S. English 1 Server Install Proof of Entitlement 1 Server Install Proof of 1 Proof of Entitlement 1 Proof of Media Packs BA7SFML Media Pack Multilingual Documentation Packs Doc Pack U.S. English Passport Advantage Description VPO Instl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Svr Install 1 Svr Install 1 Year 1 Svr Install 2 Years VPO SW Sub Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Svr Install 1 Svr Install 1 Year 1 Svr Install 2 Years 1 Svr Install 2 Anniv CO SW Sub Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Svr Install 1 Svr Install 2 Anniv 1 Svr Install 2 Anniv 13P P P P P0700 BA7MGML BA7MJNA D479LML D47A3ML D47A4ML E17C2ML D47C3ML D47C6ML D47GLML D47H7ML E17HIML D47HTML D47INML

6 Description Environments Environments 1 Svr Install 2 Anniv CO SW Sub/Supt DFS Gateway Environments CO SW Sub/Supt Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Svr Install VPO Instl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Year 2 Years VPO SW Sub Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments 1 Year 2 Years 2 Anniv CO SW Sub Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments 2 Anniv 2 Anniv Environments Environments 2 Anniv CO SW Sub/Supt DFS Gateway Environments CO SW Sub/Supt Rnwl DFS Gateway Environments Terms and Conditions E17MPML D47NDML D47NRML D47RPML E17SFML D479MML D47A5ML D47A6ML E17A9ML D47AXML D47AYML D47B6ML D47B7ML E17BAML D47BBML D47BDML Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. License Information Form : LC for Build to Plan for product DFS 3.1 for Gateway Environments CT6UVML Limited Warranty Applies: Yes Program Services: Available until July 21, 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. Usage Restriction: Yes. You are authorized to use the DCE servers and client components only in the support of your use of DFS. Use of any DCE product components for any purpose other than support of DFS requires you to separately acquire DCE licenses. The following DCE servers are provided for use with DFS: Cell Directory Service Distributed Time Service DCE Security Service The DCE client components (Base Services) are also provided for use with DFS. You may install any or all of the DCE servers on one machine for each DFS 3.1 File Server Proof of Entitlement. The machine with the DCE server(s) need not be the same machine used for the DFS server(s). You may install the DCE client components as necessary to support your use of the DFS environment. Support Line: Yes AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: Yes AS/400 Software Subscription Applies: No Variable Charges Apply: No Educational Allowance Available: Not applicable Charges Program One-Time Name Charge DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P0695 $7,055 Environments Program Package with 1 Server Install and 1 Gateway U.S. English Upgrades Upgrades are available from previous versions which were build to order (machine type/model product numbers) to the new product. Upgrades Program Name/ One-Time Description Charge DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P0696 $3,529 Environments Program Package with 1 Server Install and 1 Gateway Upgrade U.S. English DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P0697 5,995 Environments 1 Server Install Proof of Entitlement

7 Program Name/ One-Time Description Charge DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P0698 $2,999 Environments 1 Server Install Proof of DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P Environments 1 Client Access Proof of Entitlement DFS 3.1 for Gateway 13P Environments 1 Client Access Proof of Passport Advantage Note: For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your IBM Lotus representative or authorized IBM Lotus Business ner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site at: Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business ners 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: RE001 Phone: Fax: Internet: Mail: 800-IBM-CALL 800-2IBM-FAX ibm direct@us.ibm.com IBM Atlanta Sales Center Dept. RE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA You can also contact your local IBM Business ner or IBM representative. To identify them, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks AIX, RS/6000, and AS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. 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,