IBM Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 adds certified containers to support hybrid cloud deployments, extends monitoring to IBM Secure External Authentication Server instances, and delivers technology stack updates
IBM United States Software Announcement 220-057March 17, 2020
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At a glance
IBM® Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 delivers new features and enhancements:
- Support for Control Center Monitor certified containers, qualified on Red Hat® OpenShift® Platform, enabling deployment flexibility across hybrid cloud environments
- Expanded monitoring with ability to view availability status of IBM Secure External Authentication Server instances from the web console
- Support for latest technology stack, including Oracle Database 19c, Red Hat Enterprise Linux® 7.5, and IBM MQ V9.1 for modernized deployments
- Flexibility to monitor container-only environments, or monitor mixed environments of container and noncontainer instances of IBM Sterling™ B2B Collaboration offerings
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Overview
IBM Control Center is part of the IBM managed file transfer (MFT) solutions that are designed to provide secure, compliant, and reliable business-to-business (B2B) data exchange. Control Center includes the following separately purchased offerings:
- Control Center Monitor provides visibility across B2B and MFT applications, as well as third-party applications, enabling teams to proactively monitor critical data exchanges across their entire B2B and MFT network for improved B2B visibility, governance, and compliance.
- IBM Control Center Director provides centralized command and control over MFT nodes running Sterling™ Connect:Direct®. You can easily manage your distributed IBM Sterling Connect:Direct nodes, track license usage, and schedule and deploy patches and updates.
Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 contains key capabilities to simplify hybrid cloud deployments and improve monitoring of B2B and MFT environments.
Certified containers. Take advantage of certified containers to simplify deployment of Control Center Monitor on hybrid cloud infrastructures. Control Center Monitor certified containers are built to Kubernetes standards and qualified on the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
Benefits:
- Deployment flexibility. Move container workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud infrastructures, and have the freedom to choose from supported cloud service providers.
- Certified containers. Containers are built using Kubernetes standards and best practices, and validated on the Red Hat OpenShift container platform.
- Speed time to market and lower costs. Containerized applications and open technology tool sets simplify application management for DevOps, and deliver important business advantages.
Certified containers are also available for other Sterling B2B Collaboration offerings:
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator V6.0
- IBM Sterling File Gateway V6.0
- Sterling Connect:Direct V6.0
- IBM Sterling Secure Proxy V6.0.1
- IBM Transformation Extender V10.0
Monitor availability status of Secure External Authentication Server. Version 6.0 added support for monitoring the status of Sterling Secure Proxy components (engines, configuration manager, and adapters) through the web console UI. In version 6.1.3, Control Center Monitor users can now also view the status of Secure External Authentication Server V6.0.1, or later instances, and monitor instance availability from the web console.
Support upgrades with latest technology stack. Control Center Monitor now is qualified for use with Oracle Database 19c, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5, and MQ V9.1.
Support for monitoring of mixed Sterling B2B Collaboration environments. New part numbers are introduced for monitoring container deployments of Sterling B2B Collaboration offerings. Monitoring of mixed Sterling B2B Collaboration environments of containers and noncontainers is supported from either a container or noncontainer instance of Control Center Monitor.
Fix pack updates. Version 6.1.3 includes fix pack updates for version 6.1.2. Key user experience improvements include support for new web browsers and versions, improved console responsiveness when viewing monitored servers, ability to export search results from the web console, and stronger password requirements. For details, see What's new for V6.1.2.1.
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Key requirements
Control Center Monitor supports UNIX and Microsoft Windows platforms. For the latest system requirements, see:
- Detailed hardware and software requirements for IBM Control Center website
- Software Products Compatibility Reports website; select Detailed system requirements and search for Control Center
Note: Websites will be available on the planned availability date.
Control Center Monitor containers, built to Kubernetes standards, are validated on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11. Separate purchase of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11 is required. The electronic downloads for Control Center Monitor containers do not include Red Hat OpenShift.
Control Center is comprised of two separately purchased and versioned components: Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 and Control Center Director V1.0.0. For details, see Planning Information. The containerized distribution is available for Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 only.
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Planned availability date
March 20, 2020
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Description
Information resources:
- IBM Sterling Control Center Monitor
- IBM Sterling Control Center Director
- Managed file transfer (MFT)
- Data exchange in the Era of Digital Transformation
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 IBM Accessibility Conformance Report Request website.
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Product positioning
Control Center is part of Sterling B2B Collaboration solutions and IBM Sterling Supply Chain. The Sterling B2B Collaboration portfolio improves the management and information exchange across business-to-business (B2B) relationships, and includes B2B integration and MFT offerings. To learn more, see IBM Sterling B2B Collaboration.
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Reference information
For information about IBM Control Center, see
- Software Announcement 219-408, dated August 27, 2019
- Software Announcement 218-201, dated December 4, 2018
- Software Announcement 217-567, dated December 12, 2017
- Software Announcement 216-111, dated February 16, 2016
For information about IBM Control Center product withdrawals, see
- Withdrawal Announcement 918-081, dated April 24, 2018
- Withdrawal Announcement 916-068, dated April 12, 2016
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Program number
| Program number | VRM | Program name |
|---|---|---|
| 5725-D02 | 6.1.3 | IBM Control Center |
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Publications
Documentation for Control Center can be accessed in IBM Knowledge Center.
Note: Websites will be available on the planned availability date.
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Services
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To learn more about IBM Software Services, contact your Lab Services Sales or Delivery Leader.
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Technical information
Specified operating environment
Software requirements
For the most current software requirements, see Software Product Compatibility Reports website. Select Detailed system requirements, and search for a product name and version.
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You can also access the Service requests and PMRs website for additional support options.
Planning information
Control Center Monitor container distributions use the same technical support terms as the base, noncontainer distributions. Support terms may vary by product and version. For details, see IBM Support Software Lifecycle.
Control Center is comprised of two separately purchased and versioned components:
- Control Center Monitor V6.1.3. Users with active maintenance for Control Center Managed Server Monitoring, now called Control Center Monitor, are encouraged to upgrade to V6.1.3 to take advantage of new features and enhancements.
- Control Center Director V1.0.0. Users with active maintenance to Control Center Configured Managed Server are eligible to purchase trade-up part numbers for Control Center Director V1.0.0. For additional information, see Software Announcement 219-408, dated August 27, 2019. All new features and enhancements are available in Control Center Director V1.0.0, or later versions only.
Packaging
This offering is delivered through the internet as an electronic download. There is no physical media.
Noncontainer distributions for Control Center Monitor V6.1.3 are available as traditional e-images. Container and noncontainer distributions are available to entitled users through IBM Passport Advantage®.
Certified containers, built on Kubernetes standards and validated on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, require separate purchase of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. Container distributions are available for the following Sterling B2B Collaboration offerings:
- Sterling Secure Proxy V6.0.1
- Sterling B2B Integrator V6.0
- Sterling B2B File Gateway V6.0
- Sterling Connect:Direct V6.0
- Transformation Extender V10.0
For additional information, see
- Software Announcement 220-050, dated January 28, 2020
- Software Announcement 220-025, dated March 17, 2020
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Security, auditability, and control
Control Center 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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Ordering information
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New part numbers
IBM Control Center introduces new part numbers for containerized instances of Control Center Monitor.
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27J4LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27J5LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27J6LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License |
| E0QVILL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27J7LL | IBM Control Center Monitor Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27J8LL | IBM Control Center Monitor Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27J9LL | IBM Control Center Monitor Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License |
| E0QVJLL | IBM Control Center Monitor Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal |
IBM Control Center introduces new part numbers for monitoring of containerized instances of Sterling B2B Collaboration offerings.
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27JALL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27JBLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27JCLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License 12 Months |
| E0QVKLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months |
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27JELL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27JFLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27JDLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License 12 Months |
| E0QVMLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway Enterprise Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months |
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27P5LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27P6LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27P9LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License 12 Months |
| E0QWWLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months |
| Part number | Part description name |
|---|---|
| D27P7LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
| D27P8LL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months |
| D27PALL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Monthly License 12 Months |
| E0QWXLL | IBM Control Center Monitor for Sterling Secure Proxy Non-Production for Red Hat OpenShift Virtual Processor Core (VPC) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months |
Charge metric
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5725-D02 | IBM Control Center V6.1.3 | L-BCHE-BLALB5 |
| 5725-D02 | IBM Control Center V6.1.3 Certified Container | L-BCHE-BLPGYB |
In the License Information document, 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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License Information number
The following License Information document applies to the offering in this announcement:
| Program identifier | License Information document title | License Information document number |
|---|---|---|
| 5725-D02 | IBM Control Center V6.1.3 | L-BCHE-BLALB5 |
| 5725-D02 | IBM Control Center V6.1.3 Certified Container | L-BCHE-BLPGYB |
Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information.
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Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
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Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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Prices
The prices are unchanged by this announcement.
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