IBM extends WebSphere MQ, V5.3 to the HP OpenVMS platform

Software Announcement January 11, 2005 IBM extends WebSphere MQ, V5.3 to the HP OpenVMS platform Overview WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3 builds on the success of WebSphere MQ, the market-leading provider of message-oriented-middleware (MOM) software for application connectivity. Connects applications reliably and affordably Connects nearly everything to almost anything, reducing IT complexity Provides IBM s industry-leading messaging middleware at an affordable price Enables fast and easy installation and deployment Gets you up and running in minutes and in production within hours, without specialist training Offers scalability and flexibility for growth Provides seamless growth for your software as your business needs evolve Is compatible with WebSphere MQ on many platforms Takes advantage of a portfolio of product extensions to deliver additional capabilities fast Speeds solution development and reduces support costs Simplifies networking interfaces, cuts application development time, and enables design and code reuse Is supported by more than 3,000 certified WebSphere MQ professionals Supports key platforms with the industry s de facto messaging standard Runs on the HP Alpha and Itanium (in 32-bit mode) platforms Extends the WebSphere MQ family According to WinterGreen, four out of five customers who buy interapplication messaging choose WebSphere MQ. Source: WinterGreen Research, Inc. report Message Oriented Middleware (MOM) Software Market Strategies, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2003 to 2008, published May 2003. Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections. Planned availability dates January 14, 2005 Alpha (electronic software delivery) February 25, 2005 Itanium (electronic software delivery) March 4, 2005 Media and documentation At a glance WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3 includes: Functional parity with other WebSphere MQ, V5.3 platforms Availability on the HP Alpha and Itanium (32-bit mode) architectures Full enablement of the Java Message Service (JMS) application programming interface: embedded classes for Java and JMS support with improved performance and packaging A Publish/Subscribe function Performance, scalability, and usability improvements over the previous MQSeries offering Improved MQ workload balancing (through clustering) Improved national language support (for example, codepage GB18030 for use in the Republic of China) SSL security authentication facilities via HP s SSL offering (a no-charge HP delivery) 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. 205-003

Description WebSphere MQ family Speed to market and quality of service are critical for success, so companies need to be agile to survive. The WebSphere MQ family provides a versatile platform for e-business. Business integration The WebSphere platform for e-business includes business integration products and solutions that can help integrate just two applications, a single department, or the entire enterprise, reaching across business channels, trading partners, and Web customers. The IBM WebSphere platform for e-business includes information connectivity and integration products, which can be combined selectively or built up, one upon the other, to provide more powerful and efficient integration, including: WebSphere MQ, the core of the MQ family, which integrates over many platforms. Providing the base messaging functions for servers and clients, and assuring once only message delivery, it can be used alone or with other members of the family. WebSphere MQ Everyplace, which brings the benefits of assured message delivery and rock-solid security to the failure-prone environment of mobile working. WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker and Event Broker, powerful information brokers that include a one-to-many connectivity model plus transformation, intelligent routing, and information flow modelling across multiple, disparate business systems. They also support publications and subscriptions, including mobile clients and remote telemetry devices. WebSphere MQ Workflow, a business process management system that enables the definition, execution, and swift change of complete business processes that span systems, applications, and people. IBM has additional products to support business integration, such as its WebSphere Business Integration Adapters. WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3 WebSphere MQ, V5.3 brings new performance levels, enhanced security, and added features to enhance cross-platform consistency (harmonization). Security enhancements Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) provides a comprehensive solution for security problems with: 128-bit encryption to prevent eavesdropping Message Integrity Checking to prevent tampering Authentication to prevent impersonation A range of cryptographic algorithms Support for public and private keys No key distribution problems SSL, widely accepted in the Internet community, has been subjected to significant testing by the hacker community. To prevent eavesdropping, use symmetric key cryptography; to prevent tampering, use the hash function; and to prevent impersonation, use digital certificates, asymmetric keys, and certificate revocation lists. WebSphere MQ now provides functions for solutions to common security problems. Users can specify which symmetric key cryptography algorithm and which hash function to use by providing WebSphere MQ with a CipherSpec. Digital certificates and public keys are found in a key ring which can be specified to WebSphere MQ. Users can also check that they are talking to the partner they expect to be talking to and can choose to authenticate both ends of the connection or only the SSL Server end of the connection. Certificate revocation lists are also available to cancel security certificates. Refer to the Specified operating environment section for prerequisites for SSL. API crossing exit The API crossing exit is a general-purpose framework to allow applications to add their own exits independently from others. An exit point is available in the MQI libraries that can call a chain of functions which operate on the MQI parameters. This does not stop existing wrapper products or components from working, but new releases of these products or components could be improved by reformatting them into this framework. Exit code will be able to monitor and potentially change almost all MQI parameters; the exit can be invoked both before and after MQI calls (so it can check return codes). It can also issue its own MQI calls, and multiple independent exits can be configured. Performance improvements Performance has been optimized for both general MQ operation and for Java Message Service (JMS). Scalability and performance improvements offer more design choices for system designers. The number of channels that can be used on a system has been increased by Channel Process Pooling where a small number of processes with a reasonable number of threads can now handle all channel operations, both inbound and outbound. Queues greater than two gigabytes are now supported, and at the same time the minimum queue footprint in memory is reduced from approximately 250 KB to 64 KB, to allow more queues to be opened at a time. Performance for WebSphere MQ Publish and Subscribe is also enhanced. Additional new features Wildcards can now be used with security settings. With WebSphere MQ V5.3, you can define groups of objects to which users have access. New objects will inherit these definitions automatically. The wildcard matching, using qualifiers with. separators, is based on RACF, and migration from the old Object Access Manager is transparent. Extensions to the security management commands, and to the interface to the installable service that implements authorization checks, allow you to display all of the users or groups that have access to particular objects or to allow easy cloning of settings to new queue managers. 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If you have a receiver or SVRCONN channel definition, there might be many channel instances using that single definition. A new STOP CHANNEL option allows you to target independent instances, and not stop all of the identically named channels. The STOP can be targeted at either the partner machine (CONNAME) or the partner queue manager (QMNAME). There are also new options for the cluster commands, to help manage situations where, for example, identically named queue managers have been placed in a cluster. Serviceability is improved by means of a standard trace header and other trace changes. A new MQI option allows hconns to be shared across threads of a process. This must be explicitly requested during MQCONNX by an application. There will still only be one operation allowed on the hconn at any one time, including MQGET (WAIT). The Java and JMS SupportPac (MA88) and the Publish/Subscribe SupportPac (MA0C) are no longer needed separately. Codepage GB18030 for use in the Republic of China is supported. Customers of MQSeries for Compaq OpenVMS, V5.1 IBM software is licensed on a per-processor basis for WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3. This is a change from the per-capacity-unit model of charging for software licenses. The change is effective now for all new orders but does not affect existing licenses until the next Software Maintenance renewal. If you do not have a Software Maintenance contract, you are not affected by this change and should continue using your programs under the capacity-unit terms. Charging and license use management Charges for authorized use of the program are based on Processor License Units (PLUs). The use of the program on any server machine requires one PLU to be acquired (from IBM or an IBM Business Partner) for each processor contained in the server machine on which any copy of the program is to run. PLUs are required for every server machine on which the program is installed. You are also required to obtain a corresponding number of additional PLUs if the program installation is moved to a server machine with a greater number of processors, or if any additional processors are added to the server machine on which the program is installed. Failure to comply with the requirement for the appropriate number of PLUs will invalidate the terms of this license. For Software Maintenance renewals for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, and new software purchases for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, you are eligible for special bid on the software. Contact your IBM representative. Also refer to the License Information supplied with your copy of the program. Transferability Users who upgrade from an earlier release of the program under Passport Advantage can use their existing capacity units and then acquire additional PLUs to satisfy the requirements given below. The capacity units from the previous release will be converted to PLUs (at a rate of two capacity units to one PLU) and counted as all or part of the customer entitlement. Any spare capacity units can be used towards other program entitlement at the time of renewal reconciliation, but are not refundable. Users should retain their original product and capacity units as Proof of Entitlement (PoE). Note that the pricing is based on the number of processors in the server machine, regardless of whether they are all used to execute the program. Migration Migration for customers who have existing capacity unit license entitlements will be at the time of Software Maintenance renewal. A standard conversion rate of two capacity units to one processor license unit will be used. In the majority of situations, this conversion will ensure that customers have sufficient entitlement. However, where machines have five or more processors (and in a few other cases), the standard conversion will not give the required number of entitlements. In this case, when contacted by IBM, you should discuss acquiring additional entitlements in order to be correctly licensed under the new pricing model. You will not be charged for additional entitlements granted under this process, but the Software Maintenance renewal will be amended, based on the number of entitlements needed. For Software Maintenance renewals for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, and new software purchases for deployments on servers of five processors and greater, you are eligible for special bid on the software. Visit http://www.ibm.com/websphere/integration/pricing Accessibility by people with disabilities The following features support use by people with disabilities: Operation by keyboard alone Screen readers and screen magnifiers tested for use by people with visual impairment Speech recognition products tested for use by people with mobility impairment Optional display of audio alerts for people with hearing impairment Product positioning The WebSphere MQ family provides a versatile platform for e-business. WebSphere MQ, the core of the WebSphere MQ family, integrates many platforms. Providing the base messaging functions for servers and clients, and assuring once only message delivery, it can be used alone or with other members of the family. WebSphere MQ Everyplace brings the benefits of assured message delivery and rock-solid security to the failure-prone environment of mobile working. 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intelligent routing, and information flow modelling across multiple, disparate business systems. WebSphere MQ Workflow offers a business process management system that enables the definition, execution, and swift change of complete business processes that span systems, applications, and people. In addition, product extensions provide additional supported function available as a download from the Internet. The IBM industry-leading WebSphere MQ software helps companies: Quickly and economically address business integration issues Become more agile Stay flexible Maintain customer orientation Gain competitive position and stay there The WebSphere MQ family allows companies to maximize e-business opportunities by: Leveraging existing resources Improving speed-to-market schedules Anticipating IT changes as their business changes Statement of direction IBM intends to make WebSphere MQ, V5.3 available on the HP NonStop Server platform in the second half of 2005. All statements regarding IBM s plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Refer to: Reference information Software Announcement 201-144, dated May 8, 2001 Software Announcement 202-074, dated April 9, 2002 Software Announcement 203-041, dated February 11, 2003 Withdrawal Announcement 905-001, dated January 11, 2005 Trademarks Everyplace and SupportPac are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. WebSphere, MQSeries, RACF, and Passport Advantage 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. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 205-003 -4-

IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information January 11, 2005 Offering information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site http://www.ibm.com/software/passportadvantage Publications No publications are shipped with this product. The following can be ordered from the IBM Publications Center on March 4, 2005: Publication title WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS V5.3 Administration Guide WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS V5.3 Quick Beginnings Order number GC34-6610 GC34-6611 IBM Publications Center 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. Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the U.S.) or customer number for 50 countries. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries free of charge. IBM Publications Notification System (PNS) http://service5.boulder.ibm.com/pnsrege.nsf/ messages/welcome PNS enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order number or product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive e-mail notifications of all new publications defined in their profiles. These may then be ordered or downloaded from the Publications Center. The PNS site is available in English and Canadian French. Technical information Specified operating environment Hardware requirements WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Alpha) Any HP AlphaServer machine capable of running OpenVMS V7.3-2 WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Itanium) Any HP Itanium machine capable of running OpenVMS V8.2 Software requirements WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Alpha) Operating system: OpenVMS Alpha V7.3_2 (with the latest OVMS patches: minimum levels DEC AXPVMS VMS732_PTHREAD V2.0 and DEC AXPVMS VMS732_SYS V6.0) Compilers: HP C S6.5-002 HP C++ V6.5-033 Java version 1.4.2 COBOL V2.7 Secure Sockets Layer: HP SSL 1.1_B kit for Alpha Database: Oracle V9.0.1.00 (for OpenVMS Alpha) HP DCE for OpenVMS Alpha V3.0 Network protocols: TCP/IP V5.4 DECnet_Phase_IV V7.3_2 TCPWare V5.6 Process Software Multinet for TCP/IP V5.0 DECnet SNA Gateway ST V1.3 with DECnet SNA LU6.2 API V2.4 WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Itanium) Operating system: OpenVMS IPF V8.2 (with the latest OpenVMS IPF patches) Compilers: HP C V7.1 HP C++ V7.1 Java version 1.4.2 COBOL V2.8 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. 205-003

Secure Sockets Layer: HP SSL 1.1_B kit for Itanium Network protocols: TCP/IP V5.5 DECnet_Phase_IV V8.2 Compatibility: Customer applications written to run on MQSeries for OpenVMS, V5.1 will continue to run, when relinked, on the WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3 Alpha platform. The applications must be recompiled to run on the Itanium platform. Planning information Customer responsibilities: For Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) function, the customer must download HP s SSL offering. Refer to http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/ ssl/ssl.html The customer must identify the machines on which they will install WebSphere MQ and purchase the required number of Processor License Units (PLUs) with their order. Before operating the system, the customer must confirm that they have sufficient Use Authorization to use the system. 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. Installability: Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support, is included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support is provided by the Software Maintenance offering of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement. This fee service enhances customer productivity, with voice and electronic access into IBM support organizations. Packaging: The product package comprises: WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Alpha) CD-ROM WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS (Itanium) CD-ROM WebSphere MQ Clients 1, 2, and 3 CD-ROMs WebSphere MQ Documentation CD-ROM 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 This product is available only via Passport Advantage. is not available as shrinkwrap. It Product information License function Product Product title group category WebSphere MQ IBM MQSeries MQSeries Customers are charged on a per-processor basis. Further information is available at http://www.ibm.com/websphere/integration/ pricing Passport Advantage program licenses WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS Part description WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS Per Processor License and SW Maintenance 12 Mo WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS Per Processor SW Maintenance Reinstatement 12 WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS Per Processor SW Maintenance Annual Renewal Passport Advantage supply Program name/ description WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS V5.3.0 Media Pack Multilingual (English International, French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, Italian) OpenVMS (HP) CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard V5.3.0 Part number D544VLL D544WLL E01EPLL Part number BA0D6ML Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack. WebSphere MQ for HP OpenVMS, V5.3.0 Entitled maintenance offerings Media packs Part description description number IBM WebSphere WebSphere MQ for HP BA0D6ML MQ for OpenVMS HP OpenVMS Multilingual (English Processor International, French, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese Traditional, Italian) OpenVMS (HP) CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard 205-003 -2-

Terms and conditions This product is available only via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoEs) 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 Program Program Form name number number WebSphere MQ for 5724-A38 L-TMAN-668DBR HP OpenVMS Limited warranty applies: Yes Warranty: This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM Business Partner. 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The use of the Program on any server machine requires one PLU to be acquired (from IBM or an IBM Business Partner) for each processor contained in the server machine on which any copy of the Program is to run. PLUs are required for every server machine on which the Program is installed. You are also required to obtain a corresponding number of additional PLUs if the Program installation is moved to a server machine with a greater number of processors, or if any additional processors are added to the server machine on which the Program is installed. Failure to comply with the requirement for the appropriate number of PLUs will invalidate the terms of this license. You should retain all Passport Advantage documents as Proof of Entitlement. 2. HP Java Runtime Environment The program is supplied with a copy of the Hewlett-Packard Company s Runtime Environment (RTE) version 1.4.2 for the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System for the Java Platform (the HP RTE ). The following terms apply only to the HP RTE; in the following, the term Licensee refers to You; Software refers to the HP RTE; the Underlying Program refers to the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System; and HP means Hewlett-Packard Corporation. Note: Except with respect to item 2.4 below, in the event of any express inconsistency between the provisions of this section 2 and the provisions of Your license covering the Underlying Program, the latter shall govern. 2.1. Java platform interface Licensee may not modify the Java Platform Interface ( JPI, identified as classes contained within the Java package or any subpackages of the Java package), by creating additional classes within the JPI or otherwise causing the addition to or modification of the classes in the JPI. 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