Software Announcement June 11, 2002 IBM CICS Transaction Gateway V5 and CICS Universal Client V5 Overview CICS Transaction Gateway V5 CICS Transaction Gateway V5 (CICS TG V5) provides a migration path from CICS Transaction Gateway V4. This new version of CICS TG: Implements the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) Connector Architecture Improves security with Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) and 128-bit SSL encryption Enhances support for the TCP62 protocol Enables logging of EXCI return codes on z/os Provides dynamic control of tracing Supports Automatic Restart Manager on z/os Supports J2EE Asynchronous ECI calls on z/os Includes J2EE support for WebSphere for z/os V4.0.1 Adds COBOL support on Windows Improves accessibility Enhances Gateway logging CICS Universal Client V5 The CICS Universal Client (CICS UC) enables you to distribute single-user, low-cost, CICS access across your enterprise. New features included in the CICS Universal Client V5: Enhanced support for the TCP62 protocol Improved accessibility Improved performance of data transfers Key Prerequisites Hardware Requirements: Both the CICS Transaction Gateway V5 and the CICS Universal Client V5 run on any hardware capable of running the relevant operating system and other prerequisite software. Operating Systems Refer to the Technical Information section for the required levels of operating system and supported software for each product. CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 use the following tools to display the product documentation: Adobe Acrobat Reader GhostView on Linux Planned Availability Date July 26, 2002 At a Glance IBM CICS Transaction Gateway V5 is a key e-business enabling function for multiple users at Web browsers to access business-critical applications running on IBM CICS servers. New in CICS Transaction Gateway V5: Logging of EXCI return codes on z/os Dynamic control of tracing Support for Automatic Restart Manager on z/os Support for J2EE Asynchronous ECI calls on z/os J2EE support for WebSphere for z/os V4.0.1 Improved accessibility Improved performance of data transfers The CICS Universal Client V5 enables you to distribute single-user, low-cost, CICS access across the enterprise. New in CICS Universal Client V5: Enhanced support for the TCP62 protocol Improved accessibility Improved performance of data transfers For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business ner, 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: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 202-145
Description CICS TG provides a key e-business enabling function. It provides a robust, scalable, easy-to-use, and secure complement to a Web Server or Web Application Server enabling multiple users at Web browsers to access business-critical applications running on IBM CICS servers (including CICS Transaction Servers and TXSeries servers). It uses the latest technologies, both HTTP and Java based, to link the open world of Web browsers on the Internet (or an intranet) to the power, flexibility, integrity, and robustness of enterprise computing and to business-critical applications running on CICS. CICS TG V5 is provided for the Windows, AIX, IBM z/os, HP-UX, Linux on IBM zseries and Solaris platforms. It is enabled to run on the same system as the Web Server, or on a separate gateway server and is capable of supporting a large number of concurrent users. CICS TG V5 provides programming interfaces in Java, C/C++, Visual Basic, and COBOL, through both low-level and high-level, component-oriented interfaces. Java interfaces include support for a J2EE-compliant connector. It supports Java applications or Java applets running on client systems attached to a CICS TG server via the same programming interfaces. However, the Java applet support is provided for compatibility with previous versions of CICS TG, and it is recommended that users migrate to a Java servlet solution. Java applet support may be removed in a future release of CICS TG. CICS TG V5 also provides a Terminal Servlet for rapid Web enablement to 3270 applications. New in V5: Supports JDK 1.3 including JSSE (Java Secure Sockets Extension) for 128-bit encryption Supports J2EE Connector Architecture (J2C) EPI and ECI (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX, Windows NT /2000/XP Professional, Linux on zseries) ECI only, 2PC transactions & enhanced security (OS/390 ) async ECI calls also supported (all platforms) Enhanced support for TCP62 (all platforms ex. OS/390) Removes SNA dependency for connection to CICS Improved performance for ECI data transfers via data streams truncated to application data length Improved availability via support for ARM (Automatic Restart Manager) on OS/390 Improved serviceability with: Enhanced logging Logging of EXCI return codes on OS/390 Improved manageability with: Dynamic control of tracing level CICS Universal Client V5 CICS Universal Client V5 enables access from a single user workstation to the tried and trusted transactional capabilities of IBM CICS servers (including CICS Transaction Servers and TXSeries servers). Programming interfaces are provided in C/C++, Visual Basic, and COBOL. It is provided for the Windows NT, 2000 and XP platforms. Product Positioning Many enterprises use multi-tiered configurations to implement e-business applications which serve their customers as end users. These configurations typically consist of three physical tiers made up of the end-user browser, a Web server/web application server, and a back-end Enterprise Information Server (EIS), although sometimes additional tiers are also used. The purpose of CICS TG is to provide efficient 202-145 -2-
integration of middle tier application servers with CICS-based EISs. It achieves this by providing a multiuser gateway that supports programming interfaces on the same tier as the Web application server, for use by Web applications in Java and other languages. This enables customers to use existing assets and skills to build middle tier solutions in combination with their enterprise CICS systems, to achieve effective e-business solutions. CICS Transaction Gateway also provides an excellent environment for customers wishing to gain familiarity with Java programming, prior to using this in the host CICS environment. CICS TG V5 enables customers to implement robust and efficient end-to-end configurations and, by supporting major server platforms, provides considerable flexibility in the configurations which may be adopted. It also enables customers to change configurations without modifying applications when operational reasons require this or make it desirable, for example to increase the scalability of a solution. The option to deploy CICS TG V5 on OS/390 or z/os, supporting Web applications locally on OS/390 or z/os, or remotely on a physical middle tier server, provides a configuration that enables high scalability and has been tested at transaction rates in excess of 1,000 transactions per second. CICS TG V5 contains a superset of the functions offered in CICS Universal Client V5 and may be used to support multiuser integration applications written in C, C++, Visual Basic, and as Component Object Model (COM) objects. Trademarks zseries and iseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The e-business logo, z/os, and TXSeries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. CICS, WebSphere, AIX, and OS/390 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. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. -3-202-145
IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information June 11, 2002 Additional Information on TXSeries for Multiplatforms V5.0 TXSeries for Multiplatforms V5.0 supports AIX 5.1 TXSeries Encina 5.0 supports the 32-bit kernel TXSeries CICS 5.0 supports the 32-bit kernel In addition to the already announced supported software, the following are included: IBM Visual Age COBOL for Windows 3.0 IBM COBOL Set for AIX 1.1.1.5. IBM PL/I for AIX 1.1 For complete up-to-date information on supported IBM and third-party products choose Support Flashes at the Web site below: http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/txseries/support/ TXSeries 5.0 includes the following versions of DCE IBM DCE 3.2 for AIX IBM DCE 3.2 for Solaris IBM DCE 2.2 for Windows Systems TXSeries for HP-UX 11 V4.2 Program Services Extension Program Services for TXSeries for HP-UX 11.0 V4.2 have been extended until December 31, 2003. TXSeries for Solaris V4.3 Program Services Extension Program Services for TXSeries for Solaris Version 4.3 have been extended until December 31, 2003. TXSeries for Solaris 4.3 has been sold as part of the WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition Versions 3.0, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, and 4.1. This extension of Service to TXSeries does not change the Service dates for WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition or any of the other products that are part of WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition, including DCE. Offering Information Product information will be available on day of announcement through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi Publications The following publications will be available in PDF format on the product CD-ROM. Book Title Windows Administration UNIX Administration z/os Administration Messages Programming Guide Programming Reference Windows Client Administration Form SC34-6190-00 SC34-6139-00 SC34-6191-00 SC34-6193-00 SC34-6041-00 SC34-6040-00 SC34-6195-00 The translated books in the following table will be available 90 days after product general availability. To order, contact your IBM representative. Book Title Japanese S-Chinese Korean Windows Administration SC88-9383-00 S152-0438-00 SA30-1748-00 UNIX Administration SC88-9369-00 S152-0310-00 SA30-1623-00 z/os Administration SC88-9384-00 NA NA Messages SC88-9385-00 NA NA Programming Guide SC88-9371-00 NA NA Programming Reference SC88-9370-00 NA NA Windows Client SC88-9386-00 S152-0439-00 SA30-1749-00 Administration English and translated publications in.pdf format will be available for download from: http://www.ibm.com/software/ts/cics/library/manuals within 90 days of product General Availability. Publications in an Accessible format will be available within the CICS Information Centre after product General Availability. 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: http://www.ibm.com. IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 202-145
The Publications Notification System (PNS) is available by order number/product number. Customers currently subscribing to PNS will automatically receive notifications by e-mail. Customers who wish to subscribe, can visit the PNS Web site location at: http://service5.boulder.ibm.com/pnsrege.nsf /WebMessages/welcomeENUS The IBM Publications Center Portal: http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order 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. Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements: Both CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 run on any hardware capable of running the relevant operating system and other prerequisite software. Software Requirements Operating Systems CICS TG V5 is supported on the following operating systems: Windows NT Workstation V4.0 with SP6a minimum service level or Windows NT Server V4.0 with SP6a minimum service level Note: CICS TG V5 does not support the Windows NT Terminal Server Windows 2000 Professional with SP1 minimum service level Windows 2000 Server with SP1 minimum service level (with Windows 2000 Terminal Services feature) Windows XP Professional AIX V4.3.3 with SP25 minimum service level or AIX 5.1 Solaris 7 (32 bit runs in 64 bit mode) Solaris 8 (32 bit runs in 64 bit mode) HP-UX 11.0 (32 bit runs in 64 bit mode) HP-UX 11i (32 bit runs in 64 bit mode) Linux for S/390 SuSE 7.0 (Kernel level 2.2.16 & 2.4) or Turbolinux V6 or Turbolinux V6.5 OS/390 V2 R10 or z/os V1.2 CICS UC V5 is supported on the following operating systems: Windows NT Workstation V4.0 with SP6a minimum service level Windows 2000 Professional with SP1 minimum service level Windows XP Professional JDK Levels CICS TG V5 & CICS UC V5 supports the following JDK levels: For Windows, and AIX: IBM Java SDK 1.3 For Solaris: Sun Java SDK 1.3 For HP-UX: IBM & HP Java SDK 1.3.1 For Linux for S/390: IBM Java SDK 1.3 For OS/390: IBM Java SDK 1.3 On all platforms IBM Java SDK 1.3.1 is also supported Remote Java classes can only be used from Java Clients at JDK 1.3 and 1.3.1 or Applets in a Java 1.1 enabled Web browser. The J2EE CICS connector can only be deployed in local mode and not in remote mode on z/os. Web Servers CICS TG V5 is supported with: IBM HTTP Server 1.3 (on NT, Windows 2000, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX) Microsoft Internet Information Server V5.0 (on Windows 2000 and NT) Apache HTTP Server 1.3.12 (SuSe V7.0) Application Servers CICS TG V5 is supported with: IBM WebSphere Application Server V4.0 Enterprise Edition on Windows NT, Windows 2000, AIX, and Solaris IBM WebSphere Application Server V4.0 Advanced Edition on Windows NT, Windows 2000, AIX, and Solaris IBM WebSphere Application Server for OS/390 V3.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server V4.0.3 Advanced Edition on Linux/390 IBM WebSphere Application Server V4.0.1 for z/os and OS/390 Web Browsers CICS TG V5 is supported with the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or 6.0 Netscape Communicator 4.7 and 6.0 HotJava Browser V 1.1 (for Solaris) SNA Communications Customers wishing to use CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 (CICS UC V5 Windows only) SNA communications with CICS, should install one of the following products. For Windows: Microsoft Host Integration Server, or Microsoft SNA Server V4.0, or IBM enetwork Communications Server V6.0, or IBM enetwork Personal Communications V5.0 (or V5.5) For AIX: IBM enetwork Communications Server V6.0 202-145 -2-
TCP/IP Communications The required TCP/IP function is contained within the operating system. TCP62 Communication: In all cases, the TCP62 function is contained within the CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 products. CICS Servers Supported CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 are supported with the following servers: CICS Transaction Server for z/os V2R2 CICS Transaction Server for z/os V1R3 CICS Transaction Server for z/os V1R2 CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA 1.1.0 CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA 1.1.1 CICS/VSE V2.3 CICS/ESA V4R1 CICS for OS/400 V4.4 TXSeries V5.0 (AIX & Windows) TXSeries V4.3 + PTF 4 (Windows, AIX, Solaris) TXSeries V4.2 (HP-UX) CICS Transaction Server for OS/2 V4.1 Compilers/Application Development Tools CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 (CICS UC V5 Windows only) are supported with the following compilers and application development tools. On Windows: Microsoft Visual C++ V6.0 Microsoft Visual Basic V6.0 Microsoft Visual Basic Script (VBScript) V5.0 Micro Focus Net Express V3.1 IBM VisualAge COBOL V3.0 WebSphere Studio Application Developer Integration Edition V4.1 (runtime only) On AIX: IBM C for AIX V4.4 IBM C/Set++ for AIX V3.6.6 IBM VisualAge C++ V4.0 IBM VisualAge C++ V5.0 On Solaris: Sun Forte C++ V6.0 On HP-UX: ansic C compiler B.11 acc C++ compiler B.11 On Linux for S/390: GNU Compiler C Runtime V2.95.2 GNU Compiler C++ Runtime V2.95.2 Note: CICS TG V5 does not support using the COM libraries with MTS or the MTS component of COM+. Other tools CICS TG V5 and CICS UC V5 use the following tools to display the product documentation: Adobe Acrobat Reader GhostView on Linux Compatibility: For compatibility with previous versions of CICS TG, CICS TG V5 will support both JSSE and SSLight, but the recommended encryption solution is to use JSSE as support for SSLight may be removed in a future release of CICS TG. Java applet support is included for compatibility with previous versions of CICS TG but it is recommended that users migrate to a Java servlet solution as the Java applet support may be removed in a future release of CICS TG. Planning Information Packaging: CICS Transaction Gateway V5 and CICS Universal Client V5 will be delivered via Passport Advantage. The software and documentation will be available for electronic download and on a CD in the media pack. There will be no documentation pack. Security, Auditability, and Control 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 CICS TG V5 & CICS UC V5 are charged on a per processor basis. Passport Advantage customers who have purchased a previous release with maintenance, will qualify for an upgrade to CICS Transaction Gateway V5. The CICS Universal Client V5 is for single users on desktop computers only, it must not be installed in a server or multiuser environment. Passport Advantage CICS Transaction Gateway V5 CICS TG V5 Media Pack (multilingual) BA0A6ML Customers purchasing CICS TG V5 for use on the distributed platforms, should order from the following Passport Advantage numbers: CICS Transaction Gateway Processor Install LIC/SW MAINT 1 ANNIV CICS Transaction Gateway Processor Install LIC/SW/MAINT 2 ANNIV CICS Transaction Gateway Processor Install SW MAINT RNWL 1 ANNIV CICS Transaction Gateway processor Install SW MAINT AFT LIC D5D8DLL D5D8ELL E1D8FLL D5D8GLL Customers purchasing CICS TG V5 for use on the IBM zseries platform, should order from the following Passport Advantage numbers: CICS Transaction Gateway Proc Inst for zseries LIC/SW MA 1 ANNIV CICS Transaction Gateway Proc Inst for zseries LIC/SW MA 2 ANNIV D5D8LLL D5D8MLL -3-202-145
CICS Transaction Gateway Proc Inst for zseries SW MA Rn 1 ANNIV CICS Transaction Gateway Proc Inst for zseries SW MA AF LIC CICS Universal Client V5 E1D8NLL D5D8PLL Passport Advantage Customer Media Pack Entitlement Details Customers with active Maintenance or subscription for the products listed below are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. Entitled Maintenance Offerings Description Media Packs Description CICS UC V5 Media Package M/L CICS UC V5 per processor LIC/SW MAINT 1 ANNIV CICS UC V5 per processor LIC/SW MAINT 2 ANNIV CICS UC V5 per processor SW MAINT RNWL 1 ANNIV CICS UC V5 per processor SW MAINT AFT LIC 1 ANNIV BA06CML D51CKLL D51CLLL E00CTLL D51CMLL CICS TG V5 Media Pack Multilingual CICS UC V5 Media Pack Multilingual BA0A6ML BA06CML CICS Transaction Gateway V5 Complete list of sub IDs that are entitled to Description the media pack SUB-ID Description CICS Transaction CICSTRGWMLPI CICS TRANSCTN GTWY Gateway MLTPLT V5.0 Multiplatform, BA0A6ML Media PK CICSTRGWZSPI CICS TRANSACTN Multilingual GTWY ZSERS CICS Universal Client V5 Complete list of sub IDs that are entitled to Description the media pack SUB-ID Description CICS Universal Client V5.0, Media PK, BA06CML Multilingual CICSSB03 CICS UNIVERSAL CLIENT PROC Terms and Conditions reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. applies only to your first acquisition of the Program. This Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. 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 CICS Transaction Gateway V5 = L-TMAN-57QHBC CICS Universal Client V5 = L-TMAN-57QHEH Limited Warranty Applies: Yes Program Services: Available until July 31, 2004 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 Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Volume Orders (IVO): No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage Software Maintenance Applies: Yes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the programs announced in this letter is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity by providing voice and/or electronic access into the IBM support organizations. 202-145 -4-
IBM includes Software Maintenance with each Program acquired during the Coverage Period. Coverage Period refers to the period commencing on the date you acquire the Program up to the first or second Anniversary Date, depending on whether you acquired coverage for one or two anniversaries. The Coverage Period for Software Maintenance acquired in the two months preceding an Anniversary Date, will be extended to the next applicable Anniversary Date. While your Software Maintenance is in effect: IBM provides you assistance for your (1) routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions; and (2) code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Consult your IBM Software Support Guide http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides /handbook.html for further details. Software Maintenance does not include assistance for (1) the design and development of applications, (2) your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment or (3) 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 201-202, dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage Other Support: Passport Advantage 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 30301-2690 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 zseries and iseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The e-business logo, TXSeries, z/os, VSE/ESA, and Interspace are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AIX, Encina, CICS, WebSphere, SP1, S/390, OS/390, CICS/VSE, CICS/ESA, OS/400, OS/2, and VisualAge are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java and HotJava are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark 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. AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No iseries Software Subscription Applies: No Variable Charges Apply: No Educational Allowance Available: Not applicable Passport Advantage Prices For Passport Advantage and charges, contact your authorized IBM Lotus Business ner. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage Web site: http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business ners 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: http://www.ibm.com/financing Use the Select a Country Menu, to find a contact in your location (or country). -5-202-145