IBM Operations Analytics V1.3.6 adds ordering options and extends feature set for greater control and easier deployment of Performance Manager of Managers capability
IBM United States Software Announcement 217-191May 2, 2017
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| At a glance |
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IBM® Operations Analytics V1.3.6 extends its feature set and brings enhancements to its suite of three offerings:
- IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed V1.3.6 and IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights V1.3.6 include more ordering options; offer a new calendar-based feature for deprioritizing alarms or halting training during known operationally anomalous periods; add off-the-shelf Mediation Packs, and a new REST API for simplifying data integration.
- IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed includes more ordering options.
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| Overview |
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Operations Analytics is a suite of offerings tailored to provide advanced cognitive capabilities to the IT operations market. This suite consists of Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed, Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed, and Operations Analytics Advanced Insights (a combined component that contains all the features and functions of both Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed and Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed).
Version 1.3.6 of Operations Analytics brings new ordering options for all three offerings, as well as an extended set of features.
New purchasable parts are available for the Operations Analytics Advanced Insights offering, the Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed offering, and the Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed offering:
- A pack of 10 client devices now provides options to entitle the management of low powered, single user end-points or infrastructure devices fitted with one or more sensors that can generate IT operational data.
- A pack of 50,000 devices is now available to entitle a mixture of client devices and managed virtual network devices, thereby providing flexibility over the makeup of the network infrastructure to be managed.
- A pack of 250,000 Smart Meter devices provides scope to scale the offering to the significant size of the managed domain in the energy and utilities market segment.
Operations Analytics V1.3.6 also extends it features for the Operations Analytics Advanced Insights offering and the Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed offering with:
- A new calendar-based feature that enables users to deprioritize alarms or halt training during known operationally anomalous periods such as planned maintenance windows or Black Friday Trading.
- New off-the-shelf Mediation Packs to increase the speed of deployment for the Performance Manager of Managers capability.
- A new REST API for data mediation to simplify data integration.
- These additional features come with no additional licensing costs.
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| Key prerequisites |
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For information about key prerequisites for Operations Analytics, refer to the Hardware requirements section.
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| Planned availability date |
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May 2, 2017: Electronic download
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| Description |
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Included in the IBM Operations Analytics suite are three offerings.
Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed
This cognitive offering provides two significant values for operations:
- Its Performance Manager of Managers capability is achieved through cognitive machine learning by automatically, dynamically, and continuously managing thresholds for all of your IT operational performance data.
- The offering enables the shift from reactive IT operations to proactive IT operations by providing automatic anomaly detection and advanced cognitive insights to IT staff investigating the detected anomalies. These capabilities provide significant reductions in mean-time-to-repair and proactive outage avoidance.
Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed
Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed focuses on reducing mean-time-to-repair for operations and the provision of long-term IT operational data storage for historic visibility.
- Rapid search is achieved across terabytes of structured and unstructured operational data.
- Insights, through text analytics accompanied by domain specific visualizations and expert advice, are also provided.
- Operational data can be stored and retrieved for historical analysis using the optional integration with supported Hadoop distributions.
Operations Analytics Advanced Insights
This offering provides the most complete Operations Analytics solution in one product, combining all the capabilities of Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed, Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed, and Operations Analytics - Log Analysis Service Desk Extension V1.1.
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| Reference information |
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- Refer to IBM Operations Analytics on Marketplace, for more detailed offering information, such as benefits, feature videos, demo's, case studies, trials, and purchase information.
- Refer to IBM Operations Analytics Developers Community, for more detailed technical information, such as, blogs, documentation, How-To's, videos, integrations, and the ITOA forum.
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| Program number | VRM | Program name |
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| 5725-K26 | 1.3.6 | IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights |
| 5725-K26 | 1.3.6 | IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed |
| 5725-K26 | 1.3.5 | IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed |
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| Publications |
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No publications are shipped with these programs.
IBM Operations Analytics documentation is published in IBM Knowledge 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. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries.
IT Operations Analytics Developer Community
Additional information, resources, insight packs, and documentation, visit the IT Operations Analytics Developer Community website.
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| Services |
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Software Services
IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an extensive portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support a wide range of critical business needs.
To learn more about IBM Software Services, contact your Lab Services Sales or Delivery Leader.
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| Technical information |
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
The hardware requirements vary according to the volume of data ingested or managed by the program.
Minimum requirements:
IBM Operation Analytics Predictive Insights Managed
- 4x CPU cores
- 16 GB RAM
- 160 GB disk
IBM Operation Analytics Log Analysis Managed
- 4x 2.8 GHz core processors
- 16 GB RAM
- 60 GB of hard disk space
The hardware requirements change depending on the amount of data that you stream. To identify the correct hardware requirements for your use case, consult:
- IBM Operations Analytics on IBM developerWorks wikis for hardware and software requirements
- IBM Knowledge Center, for Predictive Insights for installation documents
- IBM Knowledge Center, for Log Analysis installation documents
Software requirements
Refer to the Hardware requirements section.
IBM Electronic Support
The IBM Support Portal is your gateway to technical support. This includes IBM Electronic Support tools and resources, for software and hardware, to help save time and simplify support. The Electronic Support tools can help you find answers to questions, download fixes, troubleshoot, automate data collection, submit and track problems through the Service Request online tool, and build skills. All these tools are made available through your IBM support agreement. Read about the Electronic Support portfolio of tools on the IBM Electronic Support website.
You can also access the IBM Support Portal page and the online Service requests and PMRs tool for more support.
Planning information
Packaging
This offering is delivered through the internet. There is no physical media.
This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT.
Security, auditability, and control
IBM Operations Analytics products use the security and auditability features of the host software.
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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| Ordering information |
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This product is only available through Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
These products may only be sold directly by IBM or by authorized IBM Business Partners for Software Value Plus.
More information can be found on the IBM Software Value Plus website.
To locate IBM Business Partners for Software Value Plus in your geography for a specific Software Value Plus portfolio, go to the Find a Business Partner page.
Product group: Availability and Performance products
Product: IBM Operations Analytics (5725-K26)
Product category: Operations Analytics
IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights (5725-K26)
| Part description | Part number |
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| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SWMLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJPLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SWNLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices from Log Analysis 10 CD pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SY2LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices from Predictive Insights 10 CD pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SY3LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SYZLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SWWLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJSLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SWXLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device from Log Analysis 50K pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SY4LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device from Predictive Insights 50K pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SY5LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SZ0LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SY8LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NK7LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYALL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters from Log Analysis SM pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYBLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters from Predictive Insights SM pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYCLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SZ3LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems™ 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SWRLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJQLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SWSLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices from Log Analysis 10 CD pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SWZLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices from Predictive Insights 10 CD pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX0LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SZ1LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX1LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJTLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SX2LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device from Log Analysis 50K pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX3LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device from Predictive Insights 50K pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX4LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SZ2LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX6LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJVLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SX7LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters from Log Analysis SM pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX8LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters from Predictive Insights SM pack Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX9LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SZ4LL |
IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed (5725-K26)
| Part description | Part number |
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| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SX5LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJULL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SXALL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SXYLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SXHLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NK2LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SXRLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SXZLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SWVLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJRLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SWYLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SXWLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYPLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NKCLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYQLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SY1LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYRLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NKDLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYSLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SY0LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYTLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NKELL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYULL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SXXLL |
IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed (5725-K26)
| Part description | Part number |
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| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SXBLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJWLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SXCLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SWGLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SXDLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJXLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SXELL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SWHLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SXFLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NJYLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SXGLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SWKLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYELL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NK8LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYFLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 10 Managed Client Devices Monthly License | D1SWILL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYGLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NK9LL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYHLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 50000 Managed Device Monthly License | D1SWJLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1SYILL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0NKALL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1SYJLL |
| IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed for z Systems 250000 Smart Meters Monthly License | D1SWLLL |
Refer to Software Announcement 216-168, dated April 19, 2016, for further ordering information.
Charge metric
| Program name | Part number or PID number | Charge metric |
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| IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights | 5725-K26 | New: Client Device, Managed Device |
| Existing: Managed Virtual Server, Managed Virtual Network Device | ||
| IBM Operations Predictive Insights Managed | 5725-K26 | New: Managed Client Device, Managed Device |
| Existing: Managed Virtual Server, Managed Virtual Network Device | ||
| IBM Operations Log Analysis Managed | 5725-K26 | New: Managed Client Device, Managed Device |
| Existing: Managed Virtual Server, Managed Virtual Network Device |
Managed Virtual Server
Managed Virtual Server is a unit of measure by which the Program can be licensed. A server is a physical computer that is comprised of processing units, memory, and input/output capabilities and that executes requested procedures, commands, or applications for one or more users or client devices. Where racks, blade enclosures, or other similar equipment is being employed, each separable physical device (for example, a blade or a rack-mounted device) that has the required components is considered itself a separate server. A virtual server is either a virtual computer created by partitioning the resources available to a physical server or an unpartitioned physical server.
Licensee must obtain entitlement for Managed Virtual Server managed by the program regardless of any intermediate consolidation application. Examples Managed Virtual Server include, but are not limited to, Application/Web/Operation System/Database Servers, logical partitions, and Integrated Facility for Linux™ (IFL) processors. For IBM z Systems™, a license must be obtained for each 'Millions of Service Units' (MSUs).
Managed Virtual Network Device
Managed Virtual Network Device is a unit of measure by which the Program can be licensed. A Virtual Network Device is a physical or virtual component that facilitates communication between devices on a network.
Licensee must obtain entitlement for each virtual network device managed by the program regardless of any intermediate consolidation application. An unpartitioned physical device counts as a single virtual network device. Examples of network devices include, but are not limited to, switches, routers, bridges, hubs, and firewalls.
Managed Client Device
Managed Client Device is a unit of measure by which the Program can be licensed. A Client Device is a single user computing device or special purpose sensor or telemetry device that requests the execution of or receives for execution a set of commands, procedures, or applications from or provides data to another computer system that is typically referred to as a server or is otherwise managed by the server. Multiple Client Devices may share access to a common server. A Client Device may have some processing capability or be programmable to allow a user to do work.
Licensee must obtain entitlement for each client device managed by the program regardless of any intermediate consolidation application. Examples of client devices include, but are not limited to, actuators, appliances, automated teller machines, automatic meter readers, cash registers, disk drives, desktop computers, kiosks, notebook computers, personal digital assistant, point-of-sale terminals, sensors, Smart Meters, tape drives, technical workstations printers, VoIP telephones, DSL modems, cable modems, and assets such as production equipment, facilities-related items, and transportation-related items.
Managed Device
Managed Device is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. A Device is a physical or virtual component that is managed by the program. Sufficient entitlements must be obtained to cover all Devices managed by the program.
Smart Meter
A Smart Meter is usually an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy, natural gas, water, and so on in intervals of time and communicates that information at least daily back to the utility for monitoring and billing.
IBM Operations Analytics is priced using the above metrics applied to the following components.
10 Client Device Packs
Client devices may be entitled in units of 10 Client Devices.
50,000 Managed Devices Packs
Large quantities of virtual network devices and client devices may be entitled as units of 50,000 virtual network devices. Examples of devices in this case exclude those defined as managed virtual servers, but include all those defined in Managed virtual network device and Managed virtual client device above.
250,000 Smart Meter Packs
Large quantities of Smart Meters may be entitled in units of 250,000 Smart Meters. This part applies only to Smart Meters.
The suite of offerings provided in Operations Analytics V1.3.6 is also licensed both as Managed Virtual Server and Managed Virtual Network Device.
In the context of IBM Operation Analytics offerings, Managed Virtual Servers, Managed Virtual Network Devices, Managed Client Device and Managed Device are sources of IT Operational data, typically servers or devices that have logging or other data instrumentation enabled.
IT Operational Data presents as log files, performance metrics, Events, Trouble tickets and other unstructured text files. If consolidation points are used to consolidate the IT Operational Data, it is the originating IT server, or device, that generated the IT Operational data that need to be entitled and not the consolidation point itself.
The program is licensed solely based on the environment managed. This means that no additional entitlements are required to entitle high availability.
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License Information number
| License number | Description |
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| L-NHON-A7HN2R | IBM Operations Analytics Advanced Insights |
| L-NCUN-AJVFPC | IBM Operations Analytics Predictive Insights Managed |
| L-PKSN-AK3G7K | IBM Operations Analytics Log Analysis Managed |
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System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
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Electronic Service Agent™ and the IBM Electronic Support web portal are dedicated to providing fast, exceptional support to organizations that have IBM Systems. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tool is a no-additional-charge tool that proactively monitors and reports hardware events, such as system errors, performance issues, and inventory. The Electronic Service Agent tool can help you stay focused on your company's strategic business initiatives, save time, and spend less effort managing day-to-day IT maintenance issues. Servers enabled with this tool can be monitored remotely around the clock by IBM Support, all at no additional cost to you.
Now integrated into the base operating system of AIX® V5.3, AIX V6.1, and AIX V7.1, Electronic Service Agent is designed to automatically and electronically report system failures and utilization issues to IBM, which can result in faster problem resolution and increased availability. System configuration and inventory information collected by the Electronic Service Agent tool also can be viewed on the secure Electronic Support web portal, and used to improve problem determination and resolution by you and the IBM support team. To access the tool main menu, simply type smitty esa_main, and select Configure Electronic Service Agent. In addition, ESA now includes a powerful web user interface, giving the administrator easy access to status, tool settings, problem information, and filters. For more information and documentation on how to configure and use Electronic Service Agent, go to the IBM Electronic Support website.
The IBM Electronic Support portal is a single internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM internet services and support. This portal enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems. The My Systems and Premium Search functions make it even easier for organizations that are Electronic Service Agent tool-enabled to track system inventory and find pertinent fixes.
Benefits
Increased uptime: The Electronic Service Agent™ tool is designed to enhance the Warranty or Maintenance Agreement by providing faster hardware error reporting and uploading system information to IBM Support. This can translate to less wasted time monitoring the symptoms, diagnosing the error, and manually calling IBM Support to open a problem record. Its 24 x 7 monitoring and reporting mean human intervention is not required to report errors.
Security: The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to be secure in monitoring, reporting, and storing the data at IBM. The Electronic Service Agent tool is designed to securely transmit either through the internet (HTTPS or VPN) or modem to provide organizations a single point of exit from their site. Communication is one way. Activating Electronic Service Agent does not enable IBM to call into an organization's system.
For additional information, go to the IBM Electronic Service Agent website.
More accurate reporting: Because system information and error logs are automatically uploaded to the IBM Support Center in conjunction with the service request, you are not required to find and send system information, decreasing the risk of misreported or misdiagnosed errors. Once inside IBM, problem error data is run through a data knowledge management system and knowledge articles are appended to the problem record.
Customized support: Using the IBMid entered during activation, you can view system and support information in the My Systems and Premium Search sections of the IBM Electronic Support page.
My Systems provides valuable reports of installed hardware and software using information collected from the systems by Electronic Service Agent. Reports are available for any system associated with your IBMid. Premium Search combines the function of search and the value of Electronic Service Agent information, providing advanced search of the technical support knowledgebase. Using Premium Search and the Electronic Service Agent information that has been collected from your system, you are able to see search results that apply specifically to your systems.
For more information about how to utilize the power of IBM Electronic Services, contact your IBM Systems Services Representative, or go to the IBM Electronic Support website.
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If you are an IBM Business Partner -- Distributor for Workstation Software acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing information. An IBMid and password are required to access the IBM Passport Advantage website.
For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner for Software Value Plus. Additional information is also available on the Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express website.
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To order, contact your Americas Call Centers, local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner. To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
For IBM representative: callserv@ca.ibm.com
For IBM Business Partner: pwcs@us.ibm.com
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Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
These products are available under IBM Software Value Plus, either directly from IBM or through authorized Business Partners who invest in skills and high-value solutions. IBM customers may benefit from the industry-specific or horizontal solutions, skills, and expertise provided by these Business Partners.
Additions to Software Value Plus will be communicated through standard product announcements. To determine what IBM software is available under Software Value Plus, go to the IBM Passport Advantage Online for IBM Business Partners website.
For questions regarding Software Value Plus, go to the IBM Software Value Plus website.
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Terms of use
IBM products and services which are announced and available in your country can be ordered under the applicable standard agreements, terms, conditions, and prices in effect at the time. IBM reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement at any time without notice. This announcement is provided for your information only. Additional terms of use are located at
For the most current information regarding IBM products, consult your IBM representative or reseller, or visit the IBM worldwide contacts page