IBM Rational Computer Based Training and Rational Web Based Training now available through Passport Advantage

Software Announcement May 24, 2005 IBM Rational Computer Based Training and Rational Web Based Training now available through Passport Advantage Overview IBM offers more convenient ways for you to purchase Rational Computer Based Training (CBT) and Rational Web Based Training (WBT) classes. and Rational WBT offer basic training for many Rational products and introductory level training in the Unified Modeling Language. CBT and WBT are cost effective ways to obtain training on Rational products. Training is available when needed, at your own pace, and without the need to travel. The existing hosted WBT can now be purchased through Passport Advantage. When you purchase WBT through Passport Advantage you will be sent an authorization code which you can use to take any or all of the Rational WBT classes offered through IBM developerworks. You can also purchase the same classes as a product. When you purchase this product, you receive the same classes that are available on the Web. You can install the classes on a network or on a local computer. You will then be able to take the course without the need to connect to IBM developerworks. Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections. Planned availability dates May 24, 2005: (electronic software delivery) June 14, 2005: (media and documentation) Rational WBT (electronic software 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. 205-131

and Rational WBT provide training classes for the following products: Rational ClearCase Rational ClearQuest Rational PurifyPlus Rational Application Developer Rational Software Architect Rational Portfolio Manager Rational Unified Process Rational XDE Rational RequisitePro Rational Rose Rational XDE Tester Rational Functional Tester Object Oriented Analysis using the Unified Modeling Language Model Driven Development The training classes run in a Web browser and include text, graphics, and multimedia elements. A formatted shell is used and gives the training class a consistent look, feel, and navigation. You can stop the class at any point and later resume from the same place you left off. Once you have completed the training, the class map allows you to use the classes as reference material and to navigate to any point within the class. This version includes the following courses: Principles of Modeling Principles of Modeling with UML 2.0 Principles of Use Case Modeling with UML Principles of Use Case Modeling with UML 2.0 Principles of Analysis I Principles of Analysis I with UML 2.0 Principles of Analysis II Principles of Analysis II with UML 2.0 Principles of Modeling Behavior with UML Principles of Modeling Behavior with UML 2.0 Essentials of Rational PurifyPlus Essentials of Rational XDE Modeling for Workbench and Java Users Essentials of Rational XDE Modeling for Microsoft.NET Users Essentials of Developing Patterns with Rational XDE for Java Users Essentials of Developing Patterns with Rational XDE for.net Users Essentials of Developing Java Applications with Rational XDE Essentials of Model Driven Architecture Essentials of Developing.NET Applications with Rational XDE using C# Essentials of IBM Rational Application Developer: Getting Started Essentials of IBM Rational Application Developer: Team Development Essentials of IBM Rational Application Developer: Developing J2EE Components Essentials of IBM Rational Software Architect: Getting Started Essentials of IBM Rational Software Architect: Team Development Essentials of IBM Rational Software Architect: Patterns and Transformations Essentials of Developing.NET Applications with Rational XDE using VB.NET Getting Started with IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Principles of Rational Unified Process Essentials of WBS in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Essentials of Staffing and Leveling A Project Plan in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Essentials of Handling Work Assignments, Exceptions and Documents in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Essentials of Reporting and Closing A Project in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Essentials of Portfolio Management in IBM Rational Portfolio Manager Getting Started with Rational RequisitePro/Web Essentials of Rational RequisitePro v2003 Essentials of Using IBM Rational RequisitePro Baseline Manager Getting Started with Rational ClearQuest Principles of Software Configuration Management with Rational ClearCase UCM Principles of Defect and Change Tracking with Rational ClearQuest Essentials of Rational ClearCase for Developers Essentials of Rational ClearCase UCM for Developers Essentials of Rational ClearCase LT for UCM and Windows Mastering IBM Rational ClearQuest Designer Mastering Importing and Exporting IBM Rational ClearQuest Data When Good VOBs Go Bad Principles of Test Automation for GUI Testing Essentials of Rational XDE Tester: The Basics Essentials of IBM Rational Functional Tester, VB.NET Scripting: The Basics Essentials of IBM Rational Functional Tester, Java Scripting: The Basics Web Testing with IBM Rational XDE Tester, Version 1.0 Web Testing with IBM Rational Functional Tester Trademarks developerworks is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Rational, Passport Advantage, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rational Unified Process, XDE, RequisitePro, and Rational Rose are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 205-131 -2-

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IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information May 24, 2005 Offering information Product information is available on the Offering Information Web site http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site Publications No publications are shipped with these products. The 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 for 50 countries. A large of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries free of charge. The 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 /product. PNS subscribers automatically receive e-mail notifications of all new publications defined in their profiles. These may then be ordered/downloaded from the Publications Center. The PNS site is available in English and Canadian French. Hardware requirements Technical information Rational Computer Based Training (CBT) Web server hardware for Web serving courseware: Pentium 4 1.4 GHz, or higher 512 MB RAM required Disk space to install: 1 GB Network connection Client hardware for viewing courseware (recommended Intel Pentium III 500 MHz, or higher, processor 348 MB RAM Disk space: 1 GB required for full install on client machine option 60 MB for run from CD install option 20 MB generally available for viewing from network Display resolution: 1024 x 768, high color or true color recommended Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Network connection (for viewing from Web server) Internet connection (for accessing external resource links) Note: The product may be installed onto the local drive of your PC. It may also be run directly from the CD after an initial installation onto the machine. In either case, Web server software is not required. Rational Web Based Training (WBT) Client hardware for viewing courseware (recommended Intel Pentium III 500 MHz, or higher, processor 348 MB RAM Disk space: 20 MB generally available for viewing from CD or network Display resolution: 1024 x 768, high color or true color recommended Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Network connection (for viewing from Web server) Internet connection (for accessing external resource links) Software requirements Web server software for Web serving courseware: Microsoft IIS or Apache Web server application Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Edition Client software for viewing courseware (recommended Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, V6, or later Netscape Navigator, V7.2, or later Mozilla, V1.5, or later Plug-ins: Macromedia flash Player, V6, or later Adobe Acrobat Reader, V5, or later Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Rational WBT Client software for viewing courseware (recommended Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer, V6, or later Netscape Navigator, V7.2, or later Mozilla, V1.5, or later 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. 205-131

Plug-ins: Macromedia flash Player, V6, or later Adobe Acrobat Reader, V5, or later Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Planning information Customer responsibilities: 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: Media Pack: One sheet One CD Microsoft Windows English Rational WBT: No media pack is generated for this product. It is only available via developerworks. 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 only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product information Licensed function Product Product title group category Ratl Computer Process and Process and Based Portfolio Portfolio Training Management Management Ratl Web Based Process and Process and Training Portfolio Portfolio Management Management has only one charge unit, Authorized User. An Authorized User License must be obtained for each individual user accessing the program in any manner. Each Authorized User License is attributable to one and only one individual user. An Authorized User License may only be reassigned for the long-term replacement of personnel. A program licensed under an Authorized User License may be installed on a single computer, and accessed by multiple users, provided that an Authorized User License has been obtained for each individual user. The program may be installed and used on a server, provided that a separate Authorized User License is obtained for each individual user accessing the program. Rational WBT has only one charge unit, Authorized User Fixed Term. An Authorized User Fixed Term License must be obtained for each individual user accessing the program in any manner. Each Authorized User License is attributable to one and only one individual user. An Authorized User License may only be reassigned for the long-term replacement of personnel. An Authorized User Fixed Term License is different from the current Authorized User one-time charge license in three key ways: The license is only valid for the length of the term (12 months). There is no volume pricing based on the customer s Passport Advantage Relationship Suggested Volume Price (RSVP). The subsequent FTL price is currently 80% of the initial FTL price, but is subject to change. At the end of the license term, the user has the option to stop using the software, or obtain a new license that will extend the term of the initial license. Charge metrics definitions Authorized User: An Authorized User (User) is one and only one individual, machine, program or device with a specific identity (ID) within or outside Your enterprise. A Proof of Entitlement (PoE) is evidence of Your authorization to use a Program and is required for each User accessing the Program or any component, application, feature, function and/or capability thereof, either directly or indirectly, through any means on behalf of the User in any manner. The Program may be installed on one or more computers, and accessed by multiple Users provided that a User authorization has been obtained for each individual User. 1. Users have unique specific identity and ID?s cannot be shared. 2. An ID may establish one or more connections and count as a single User. 3. An ID may only be reassigned for the long-term replacement of personnel, machine, program, or device. Passport Advantage program licenses Ratl Computer Based Training Authorized User License & SW Maintenance 12 Months Ratl Computer Based Training Authorized User SW Maintenance Annual Renewal Ratl Computer Based Training Authorized User SW Maintenance Reinstatement Rational WBT Ratl Web Based Training Auth User Initial Fixed Term 12 Months Lic & SW Maint Ratl Web Based Training Auth User Subsequent Fixed Term 12 Months Lic & SW Main Part D54XVLL E01R9LL D54XWLL Part D552PLL E01STLL 205-131 -2-

Passport Advantage supply Media Pack English U.S. Other CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard V1.0.0 Part BT01SNA 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. Entitled maintenance offerings Media packs Part description description Rational Computer Ratl Computer Based BT01SNA Based Training Training English US Authorized User Other CD-ROM Digital Disk ISO 9660 Standard Terms and conditions This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Agreement: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Part 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 s Rational Computer Based Training (5724-L67) Rational Web Based Training (5724-M03) Limited warranty applies: Yes Form L-TPAD-6AWJUS L-TPAD-6BZN78 Warranty: This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized IBM Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from acquisition, is access to databases (read Web sites) for program information and FAQs, including any known fixes to defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure. Program technical support: Technical support of a program product will be available for a minimum of three years from the general availability date, as long as your Software Maintenance is in effect. This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Software Maintenance also provides you with access to updates, releases, and versions of the program. Customers will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM, including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee. Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Program and you are the original licensee, return it within 30 days from the invoice date, to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. For Programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage offering, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the Program. Copy and use on home/portable computer : Yes Rational WBT: No Volume orders (IVO): No Passport Advantage applies: Passport Advantage Web site at Yes and through the Software maintenance applies: Yes 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. IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option that is available. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions; and 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. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/ guides/handbook.html Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under this agreement. -3-205-131

For more information about the Passport Advantage Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage Web site at iseries Software Maintenance applies: No Passport Advantage Prices For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. Additional information is also available at Trademarks developerworks and iseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Passport Advantage and Rational are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium and Intel are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 205-131 -4-