IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition 6.2.2 delivers platform support for Linux on IBM Z, new partner management features, and security enhancements
IBM Asia Pacific Software Announcement AP23-0019March 14, 2023
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At a glance
IBM Sterling® Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.2 delivers the following new features and enhancements:
- Partner management. Sponsor administrators can reactivate deactivated partners, create a new partner administrator if necessary, and determine how to manage company name changes.
- UI enhancements. Sponsor administrators can update UI elements on the login screen to better reflect their corporate branding look and feel.
- Security enhancements. Enhancements to SSH protocol support, setup.cfg password encryption, and OAuth email authorization improve security.
- Support for Linux® on Z. Organizations can now run Sterling™ Partner Engagement Manager on Linux on Z. Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition is required.
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Overview
For companies operating in the hyperconnected global economy, business performance depends on connections with trading partners, suppliers, and customers. B2B relationships drive revenue and rapid onboarding, and efficient partner management and collaboration is essential. Sterling Partner Engagement Manager offers organizations an industry-leading, centralized, fully automated, self-service system of engagement for trading partner onboarding and relationship management to make partner collaboration easier and faster across your B2B ecosystem.
What is new
New sponsor management features improve the partner user experience
- Sponsor administrators can facilitate onboarding of a new partner administrator in the event that a partner administrator must be replaced. The sponsor administrator can create a new partner administrator user to manage the partner user community and avoid costly downtime and activity backlog.
- Sponsor administrators can more effectively manage company name changes and duplicate company names across their partner community. To align with their corporate policy, sponsor companies can choose to allow duplicate company names, or to block duplicates, and control whether to permit company name changes.
- Sponsor administrators can reactivate a deactivated partner. The ability to change a partner from inactive status to active status saves time by reusing partner onboarding information.
Improved branding look and feel for sponsor organizations
- Sponsor organizations can modify the login screen that their trading partners use so that it more closely reflects the sponsor's visual branding. Key UI elements that sponsors can now modify for their brand include login screen wording, color schemes, and logos.
Security enhancements related to SSH protocol support, password encryption, and email support
- Updates to SSH protocol support now permit use of special characters for SSH remote host user name, SSH remote user password, and remote host name.
- Administrators can encrypt passwords in the setup.cfg file for enhanced security.
- Sponsor administrators can now choose OAuth token-based authorization instead of Basic Authentication when configuring Sterling Partner Engagement Manager to work with their email servers. Microsoft™ has announced deprecation of Basic Authentication.
Support for Linux on Z
- Sterling Partner Engagement Manager can now run on Linux on Z hardware. Support for Linux on Z requires Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition.
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Key requirements
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager is delivered as containerized software for cloud deployment on your private or public cloud platform of choice.
- Docker. Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Essentials Edition and Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition are available as Docker containers. Docker Community Edition or Docker Enterprise Edition 18.06, or later is required.
- Red Hat® OpenShift®. Only Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition is available as certified containers for Red Hat OpenShift. Separate purchase of Red Hat OpenShift 4.8, or later is required.
For a Sterling Partner Engagement Manager environment, 4 to 6 or more containers are required. The minimum hardware requirements for each container are 2 CPUs and 2 - 4 GB RAM.
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.2 supports SSO through Sterling Secure Proxy and Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.1.1. iFix 2, or later is required.
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager requires Oracle or IBM® Db2®. In version 6.2.2, a limited use entitlement is included for IBM Db2 Standard Edition 11.5.7, with a maximum of 16 cores and 128 GBs of RAM. Additional capacity can be purchased, and tradeups are available.
Note: Db2 Standard Edition is not included in the container distribution, a separate download is required.
For additional information about hardware and software requirements, see the Technical information section.
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Planned availability date
March 17, 2023
Availability within a country is subject to local legal requirements.
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Description
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager offers a centralized, industry-leading, automated system of engagement for trading partner onboarding and management. Sterling Partner Engagement Manager delivers the following state-of-the-art capabilities:
- Centralized, digitized, infrastructure. Replaces disparate, isolated, manual processes for onboarding and managing partners, suppliers, and customers who lack the visibility, efficiency, and security of an enterprise solution.
- Faster onboarding and self-service. Enables sponsors and partners to efficiently onboard and effectively manage large numbers of trading partners across multiple applications and processes, avoiding delays, redundant work, and costly errors. Sponsors can increase efficiency and reduce reliance on IT by using alerts and messages to request partner updates and by permitting partners to input updates through self-service activities.
- Customizable processes. Line-of-business users can leverage controls to create new processes, customize tasks, and add approval steps for any variety of use cases that are important to your B2B ecosystem participants.
- Extensible framework. Integrates with Sterling Data Exchange offerings, IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, IBM Sterling File Gateway, and Sterling Secure Proxy, and is extensible to any REST-API enabled application, letting partner information be shared across more applications.
Informational resources:
- IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager website
- Onboarding and managing partners takes time website
- A New Era in Onboarding - It's all about managing relationships brief
- Sterling Data Exchange solutions website
Accessibility by people with disabilities
Accessibility Compliance Reports (previously known as a VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance to standards, including the Worldwide Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, European Standard EN 301 349, and US Section 508, can be found on the Product Accessibility Reports web page.
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Product positioning
Sterling Data Exchange solutions enable organizations to simplify B2B connectivity, collaboration, connectivity, and decision-making whether your organization runs its business on premises, or in a private or public cloud. Deliver exceptional service for your mission-critical data exchanges with a frictionless network that is compliant, scalable, and always on. To learn more, see the Build smarter supply chains with AI and blockchain web page and Sterling Data Exchange solutions web page.
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Reference information
For more information about Sterling Partner Engagement Manager, see:
- Software Announcement AP21-0247, dated September 14, 2021
- Software Announcement AP20-0461, dated December 15, 2020
- Software Announcement AP20-0358, dated September 8, 2020
- Software Announcement AP19-0532, dated December 10, 2019
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5737-L99 | 6.2.2 | IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager |
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Publications
Technical documentation for Sterling Partner Engagement Manager can be accessed in IBM Documentation.
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Services
IBM Consulting™
As transformation continues across every industry, businesses need a single partner to map their enterprise-wide business strategy and technology infrastructure. IBM Consulting is the business partner to help accelerate change across an organization. IBM specialists can help businesses succeed through finding collaborative ways of working that forge connections across people, technologies, and partner ecosystems. IBM Consulting brings together the business expertise and an ecosystem of technologies that help solve some of the biggest problems faced by organizations. With methods that get results faster, an integrated approach that is grounded in an open and flexible hybrid cloud architecture, and incorporating technology from IBM Research® and IBM Watson® AI, IBM Consulting enables businesses to lead change with confidence and deliver continuous improvement across a business and its bottom line.
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
For technical requirements, see Software Product Compatibility Reports website and select Detailed system requirements. Search for Sterling Partner Engagement Manager and 6.2.2.
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Essentials Edition
- Intel™ x86-64, minimum of 2 CPUs, 2 GB RAM per container
- Minimum of 4 containers: Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Portal, Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Partner Repository, Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Partner Provisioner, and Sterling Partner Engagement Manager API Gateway
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition
- Intel x86-64, minimum of 2 CPUs, 2 GB RAM per container for 4 containers: Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Portal, Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Partner Repository, Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Partner Provisioner, and Sterling Partner Engagement Manager API Gateway
- Intel x86-64, minimum
of 2 CPUs, 4 GB RAM for each Sterling
Partner Engagement Manager Community Manager container
- One Community Manager container is required for a production-only environment (4 + 1 = 5 total containers).
- Two Community Manager containers are required for a production and test deployment ( 4 + 2 = 6 total containers).
Software requirements
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Essentials Edition
- Any x86-64-bit operating system supported by Docker 18.06, or later (Docker Community Edition or Docker Enterprise Edition)
- Db2 Standard Edition 11.5.7.0, Oracle 19c, or Microsoft SQL Server 2017 or 2019
- IBM WebSphere® MQ 9.1.0.4
Sterling Partner Engagement Standard Edition
- Any x86-64-bit operating system supported by Docker 18.06, or later (Docker Community Edition or Docker Enterprise Edition)
- Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.7, or later, built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, supports Helm 3 charts included in container build
- Db2 Standard Edition 11.5.7.0, Oracle 19c, or Microsoft SQL Server 2017 or 2019
- WebSphere MQ 9.1.0.4
Companion products
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager can be integrated with the following products to provide additional value from the broader Sterling Data Exchange portfolio. For more information, see Build smarter supply chains with AIT and blockchain web page and Sterling Data Exchange solutions web page.
- Sterling B2B Integrator
- Sterling File Gateway
- IBM Sterling Global Mailbox
- Sterling Secure Proxy
- IBM Sterling Transformation Extender
- IBM Sterling Transformation Extender Advanced
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Planning information
Information resources for planning your container installation and deployment are included in IBM Documentation, IBM Support, and Software Product Compatibility Reports websites.
Container images are purchased through IBM Passport Advantage® and distributed to entitled users through IBM Entitled Registry. Updates are also available through the Entitled Registry.
Traditional software e-images are purchased and distributed through IBM Passport Advantage. Product maintenance distributions are available through Fix Central.
Packaging
This offering is delivered through the internet as an electronic download. There is no physical media.
Security, auditability, and control
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware or software.
The client 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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New part numbers
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager (5737-L99) introduces the following part numbers.
Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z®
| Part number description | Part number |
|---|---|
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit License + SW S&S 12 Months | D0DHMZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Annual SW S&S Renewal | E0DHLZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months | D0DHQZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Monthly License | D0DHNZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Subscription License | D0DHQZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Non-Production for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit License + SW S&S 12 Months | D0DHTZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Non-Production for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Annual SW S&S Renewal | E0DHSZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Non-Production for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months | D0DHWZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Non-Production for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Monthly License | D0DHUZX |
| Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Non-Production for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Subscription License | D0DHVZX |
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z
| Part number description | Part number |
|---|---|
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit License + SW S&S 12 Months | D0DHAZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Annual SW S&S Renewal | E0DH9ZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months | D0DHDZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Monthly License | D0DHBZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Subscription License | D0DHCZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard for Non-Prod Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit License + SW S&S 12 Months | D0DHGZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard for Non-Prod Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Annual SW S&S Renewal | E0DHFZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard for Non-Prod Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months | D0DHJZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard for Non-Prod Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Monthly License | D0DHHZX |
| IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard for Non-Prod Container Edition for Linux on IBM Z Resource Value Unit Subscription License | D0DHIZX |
Charge metric
The charge metrics for this licensed product can be found in the following License Information documents:
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition 6.2 | L-MZIA-BYPTAA |
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Essentials Edition 6.2 | L-MZIA-C54PXY |
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Certified Container 6.2 | L-MZIA-C5SLQV |
Select your language of choice and scroll down to the Charge Metrics section. Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
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Terms and conditions
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Licensing
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License Information number
The following License Information document applies to the offerings in this announcement:
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition 6.2 | L-MZIA-BYPTAA |
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Essentials Edition 6.2 | L-MZIA-C54PXY |
| 5737-L99 | Sterling Partner Engagement Manager Standard Edition Certified Container 6.2 | L-MZIA-C5SLQV |
Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
Limited warranty applies
Yes
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
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Usage restrictions
Yes. For usage restrictions, see the License Information documents listed in this Terms and conditions section.
Software Subscription and Support applies
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While your Software Subscription and Support 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 by 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 users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional details, see the IBM Support Guide. Software Subscription and Support 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 the applicable agreements.
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Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable
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Prices
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Regional availability
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
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