IBM Rational Purify software is now available through the IBM Passport Advantage program
IBM United States Software Announcement 204-063April 13, 2004
 ENUS204-063.PDF (33KB)
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IBM Rational Purify joins IBM Rational PurifyPlus on the IBM Passport Advantage product list.
You can purchase both Purify and PurifyPlus licenses through the Passport Advantage program.
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| Overview |
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IBM Rational® PurifyPlus software, currently available through the Passport Advantage® program, contains three runtime analysis feature sets:
- Purify® software for memory leak and error detection
- Quantify® software for bottleneck detection
- PureCoverage® software for code coverage analysis
In response to high customer demand, the Purify feature set is now offered as a stand-alone solution. You can purchase both Purify and PurifyPlus licenses through the Passport Advantage program.
As with IBM Rational PurifyPlus, IBM Rational Purify supports multiple platforms. You can choose between two platform distributions:
- IBM Rational Purify for Microsoft™ Windows™
- IBM Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX®
For additional information about the Passport Advantage program, visit
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| Key prerequisites |
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Rational Purify for Windows
- Pentium™ III, Pentium 4, Xeon.
- 500 MHz, or higher.
- 256 MB RAM required, 512 MB RAM recommended; more memory generally improves responsiveness.
- Swap space: 2 x physical memory.
- 600 x 800 x 256-color video resolution, or higher; high color or true color recommended.
- Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.
- Disk space to install: 140 MB.
- Additional disk space depends on the number and size of .exe and .dll files being instrumented. As a rough guide, expect instrumented modules to be 50% bigger than the original module.
Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX
- Linux (Pentium III, Pentium 4 Xeon), Solaris (SPARC, UltraSPARC), HP (PA-RISC) SGI(MIPS).
- 500 MHz, or higher.
- 256 MB RAM required, 512 MB RAM recommended; more memory generally improves responsiveness.
- Swap space: 2 x physical memory.
- 600 x 800 x 256-color video resolution, or higher; high color or true color recommended.
- Disk space to install: 25 MB.
- Additional disk space depends on the number and size of executable and shared object files being instrumented. As a rough guide, expect instrumented modules to be 50% bigger than the original module.
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| Planned availability dates |
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- April 13, 2004: Electronic software delivery
- April 28, 2004: Media and documentation
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| Description |
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IBM Rational Purify is for developers who want to improve the reliability of their code. Rational Purify delivers a fast, efficient memory leak and memory error detection capability that can be accessed within various integrated development environments (IDEs), as a stand-alone product, or directly from the command line.
Offerings:
- IBM Rational Purify for Windows: For software developers working with Java™, C/C++, and all VS.NET managed languages (including C# and VB.NET) on Windows platforms.
- IBM Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX: For software developers working with Java and C/C++ on Linux and UNIX platforms.
IBM Rational PurifyPlus family is for teams who want to ensure the delivery of fast, reliable, and well-tested code. Rational PurifyPlus combines memory leak and memory error detection, application performance profiling and code coverage analysis into a single, complete package. Together, these functions help developers ensure the highest reliability and performance of their software from the first release.
Offerings:
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IBM Rational PurifyPlus for Windows:
For software developers working with Java, C/C++, VB and all VS.NET managed languages (including C#
and VB.NET) on Windows platforms.
Includes: IBM Rational Purify as well as the Quantify and PureCoverage feature sets.
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IBM Rational PurifyPlus for Linux and UNIX:
For software developers working with Java and C/ C++ on Linux and UNIX platforms.
Includes: IBM Rational Purify as well as the Quantify and PureCoverage feature sets.
- IBM Rational PurifyPlus Enterprise: Combines Rational PurifyPlus for Windows and Rational PurifyPlus for Linux and UNIX into a single package.
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| Offering information |
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Product information is available through the Offering information Web site at
Information is also available through the Passport Advantage® Web site at
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with this product.
The IBM Publications Center
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.
The IBM Publications Notification System (PNS)
The PNS enables subscribers to set up profiles of interest by order
number/product number. PNS subscribers automatically receive
notifications by e-mail of all new publications defined in their
profiles. These may then be ordered/downloaded via the Publications
Center. The site is available in English and Canadian French.
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Hardware requirements
Rational® Purify® for Windows™
- Microsoft™ Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 2, 3
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Service Pack 2, 3
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Service Pack 2, 3
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT™ 4.0 Workstation, Service Pack 6a + SRP (security Rollup Package, Q299444)
Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX® supports the following environments
- Purify on Solaris: Purify has been tested with Solaris V2.6, V7, V8, and V9 (up to Solaris 9 12/02) on the SPARC and UltraSPARC platforms.
- Purify on HP UX: Purify has been tested with HP UX V10.20, V11.00, and V11.11 from Hewlett Packard.
- Purify on IRIX: Purify has been tested with IRIX V6.5. Purify also supports 64-bit programs on IRIX64 6.5 (English version only and support in English, or single byte, environment only)
- Purify on Linux: Purify has been tested on Red Hat Linux 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0 and Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 and 3.0.
Software requirements
Rational Purify for Windows
Compilers
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 with Visual Studio 6.0 Service Packs 3, 4, 5
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Processor Pack
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 with Visual Studio 6.0 Service Packs 3, 4, 5
- Microsoft Visual C++ .NET
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
- Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003
- Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET 2003
- Microsoft Visual Basic .NET 2003
Debuggers
- Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Service Packs 3, 4, 5 (Debug format: COFF, CV4) (Debug files: .exe, .pdb, .dbg, .map)
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (Debug format: COFF, CV4, CLR) (Debug files: .exe, .pdb)
Integrated development environments
- WebSphere® Application Developer 5.0
- WebSphere Application Developer 5.1.1
- WebSphere Studio Workbench 2.0
- WebSphere Studio Workbench 2.1.2
- Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Service Packs 3, 4, 5
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Deployment application servers
- WebSphere 4.x
- Apache Jakarta Tomcat 4.x
- BEA WebLogic 6.x
- Microsoft IIS 5.0, 6.0
Run-time environments
- IBM JVM 1.3.0, JVM 1.3.1
- Sun JVM 1.2.2, 1.3.0 Classic, 1.3.1 Classic, 1.3.1 HotSpot, 1.4.0 Client, 1.4.0 Server
- Microsoft JVM 3310, 3805
- Microsoft .NET Framework, No Service Pack, Service Pack 1
- Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX supports the following environments
Compilers
Purify on Solaris (tested with the following compilers):
- Sun One Studio 8 (compiler V5.5)
- Sun One Studio 7 (compiler V5.4)
- Forte 6 Update 2 (compiler V5.3)
- Forte 6 Update 1 (compiler V5.2)
- Forte 6 (compiler V5.1)
- Sun Workshop C and C++ 4.2 and 5.0
- GNU gcc and g++ V2.8.1, V2.95.X, V3.0.x, V3.1, and V3.2
- Cygnus GNUpro v.98r2
Purify on HP-UX (tested with the following compilers):
- Bundled cc
- ANSI cc up to version B.11.11.06
- C++
- aCC V3.27, V3.30, V3.31, V3.33, V3.34, V3.37, and V3.39
- GNU gcc/g++ V2.8.1, V2.95.X, V3.0.x, V3.1, and V3.2 (32-bit only)
- Cygnus GNUpro v.98r2
Purify on IRIX (English version only, and support in English, or single byte, environment only), tested with the following compilers:
- MIPSpro C/C++ compilers (CC/cc)
- gcc
- g++
PurifyPlus on Linux (tested with the following compiler packages):
- gcc 2.96-112
- gcc 3.2-7
- gcc 3.2.2
- gcc 3.2.3 (only tested on RHEL 3)
- gcc 3.3.1
- gcc 3.3.2
Debuggers
Purify on Solaris: Purify instrumented programs can be debugged with the following debuggers:
- gdb
- dbx
For additional information, refer to the Debuggers section of the Solaris Known Issues.
Purify on HP-UX: Purify instrumented programs can be debugged with the following debuggers:
- gdb / wdb
- xdb and softdebug
- dde
For additional information, refer to the Debuggers section of the HP-UX Known Issues.
Purify on IRIX (English version only and support in English, or single byte, environment only):
- dbx, V6.1, or later
- cvd, the Workshop Debugger, V2.5, or later
- gdb
For additional information, refer to the Debuggers section of the IRIX Known Issues.
PurifyPlus on Linux (tested with the following debugger packages):
- gdb 5.1.90CVS
- gdb 5.1-1
- gdb 5.2.1-4
- gdb 5.3.90-0
Threads
Purify on Solaris: Purify supports these thread packages:
- The native Solaris libthread library
- The Solaris Pthreads library, libpthread
- Transarc DCE threads
Purify on HP-UX: Purify supports these threads packages:
- DCE threads (either libdce or libcma).
- HP-UX kernel threads.
Purify on IRIX (English version only and support in English, or single byte environment only): Purify supports these threads packages
- The sproc interface
- POSIX threads
PurifyPlus on Linux: PurifyPlus has been tested with the threads libraries from the following packages:
- glibc 2.2.4-32
- glibc 2.2.5-34
- glibc 2.2.93-5
- glibc 2.3.2-4.80
- glibc 2.3.2-95.3
Planning information
Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Subscription and Technical Support, is now included in the Passport Advantage Agreement. Installation and technical support for the product 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 electronic access into the IBM support organizations.
Packaging: Purify for Microsoft Windows
- Four CDs
- One PA Pointer Sheet
- One sheet
- One sheet-RMF™ Licence Key
- One Start Here Guide
- One LI booklet
- One IPLA Pamphlet
Purify for Linux and UNIX:
- One CD
- One PA Pointer Sheet
- One Install Guide
- One LI booklet
- One IPLA Pamphlet
- One sheet-RMF Licence Key
- One Start Here Guide
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.
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Product information
Licensed
function Product Product
title group category
Ratl Purify Automated IBM Rational
for Windows Software Purify
Quality for Windows
Ratl Purify for Automated IBM Rational
Linux and UNIX Software Purify for Linux
Quality and UNIX
Rational Purify for Windows is a user product having one charge unit — Authorized user.
Rational Purify for Linux and UNIX is a user product having one charge unit — Authorized user.
Passport Advantage program licenses
Part
Description number
Ratl Purify for Linux and UNIX
Ratl Purify for D53QRLL
Linux and UNIX Author
User SW MAINT REINSTATE
12 months
Ratl Purify for E019NLL
Linux and UNIX
Author User
ANNUAL SW MAINT RNWL
Ratl Purify for D53RLLL
Linux and UNIX
Authorized User
LIC+SWM 12 months
TLA
Ratl Purify for D53QQLL
Linux and UNIX
Author User
LIC+SW MAINT 12 months
Part
Description number
Ratl Purify for Windows
Ratl Purify for Windows D53QPLL
Authorized User SW MAINT
REINSTATE 12 months
Ratl Purify for Windows E019MLL
Authorized User
ANNUAL SW MAINT RNWL
Ratl Purify for Windows D53RMLL
Authorized User
LIC+SWM 12 months
TLA
Ratl Purify for Windows D53QNLL
Authorized User
LIC+SW MAINT 12 months
Passport Advantage supply
Part
Description number
Rational Purify for Linux
and UNIX V6.12.0
Media Pack English U.S. BT01BNA
HP-UX 10.x, Solaris (Sun
Microsystems), IRIX
(Silicon Graphics),
HP-UX 11.x, Linux for
x86Series Intel(TM)-based
servers CD-ROM Digital
Disk -- ISO 9660
Standard V6.12.0
Rational Purify for Windows V6.12.0
Media Pack English U.S. BT01ANA
Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows Server 2003,
Windows NT CD-ROM
Digital Disk -- ISO 9660
Standard V6.12.0
Passport Advantage customer media pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the following products are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Purify for Linux and UNIX V6.12.0
Entitled
maintenance
offerings Media packs Part
description description number
IBM Rational Purify for Linux BT01BNA
Purify for and UNIX
Linux and UNIX English U.S. HP-UX
Authorized User 10.x, Solaris (Sun
Microsystems), IRIX
(Silicon Graphics),
HP-UX 11.x, Linux for
x86Series Intel-based
servers CD-ROM
Digital Disk -- ISO
9660 Standard
Purify for Windows V6.12.0
Entitled
maintenance
offerings Media packs Part
description description number
IBM Rational Purify for Windows BT01ANA
Purify for English U.S.
Windows Windows 2000,
Authorized User Windows XP,
Windows Server 2003,
Windows NT CD-ROM
Digital Disk --
ISO 9660 Standard
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| Terms and conditions |
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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 number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance.
License information (LI) form numbers
Form
Description number
Ratl Purify for L-GATT-5NDNTP
Windows (5724-I42)
Ratl Purify for L-GATT-5NDNTP
Linux and UNIX (5724-i43)
Limited warranty applies: Yes
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 reseller) from whom you acquired it, for a refund. This applies only to your first acquisition of the program.
Copy and use on home/portable computer
- Ratl Purify for Windows: No
- Ratl Purify for Linux and UNIX: No
Volume orders (IVO): No
Passport Advantage applies: Yes and through the Passport Advantage Web site at
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 electronic access into the 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
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.
For more information, about the Passport Advantage Agreement refer to Software announcement 201-202 , dated July 10, 2001, or visit the Passport Advantage Web site at
IBM operational support services — support line: No
iSeries™ software subscription applies:
No
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Passport Advantage
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM Marketing Representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. For additional information about the Passport Advantage offering, visit the following Web site
To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative.
To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
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