IBM CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Developer Trial V4.2 delivers a 'try-before-you-buy' edition of CICS Transaction Server for z/OS
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-010January 24, 2012
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IBM® CICS® Transaction Server for z/OS® (CICS TS) Developer Trial V4.2 is a 'try-before-you-buy' edition of CICS TS V4.2. It has a zero-cost license charge and does not initiate any Single Version Charging (SVC) period.
CICS TS Developer Trial is designed for customers who want to assess the value that could be gained from a CICS TS upgrade, before making an upgrade decision. This enables the evaluation of the latest CICS TS capabilities, in a non-production environment, without the prerequisite time and resources commitments required for a full production migration project.
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CICS TS for z/OS Developer Trial can be used to evaluate, in non-production environments, the value that could be gained from a CICS TS upgrade, before committing time and resources to a production migration project.
CICS TS Developer Trial contains the complete set of CICS TS features and functions. However, there are a number of imposed restrictions, in performance and capacity, licensing terms, and a fixed expiry date, that make CICS TS Developer Trial suitable only for use in non-production environments.
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is available from IBM through ShopzSeries as a standard offering. In countries where ShopzSeries is not yet available, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order using the traditional IBM ordering process.
For details of the full set of features and capabilities of CICS TS V4.2, refer to the full product announcement. Refer to Software Announcement 211-080, dated April 5, 2011.
For ordering, contact your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information contact the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255). Reference: LE001
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The minimum required level of operating system for CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is z/OS V1.11 (5694-A01).
The minimum required level of Java™ is IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6.0.1
For information on IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6.0.1, refer to Software Announcement 211-004, dated March 15, 2011.
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| Planned availability date |
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January 27, 2012
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| Description |
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CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is a 'try-before-you-buy' edition of CICS TS V4.2. It is designed for customers who want to assess the value that could be gained from a CICS TS upgrade, before making an upgrade decision. It will allow the evaluation of the latest CICS capabilities, in a non-production environment, before committing time and resources to a production migration project.
CICS TS Developer Trial has a zero cost license charge. Ordering, installing, and using CICS TS Developer Trial in a non-production environment will not initiate any SVC period.
CICS TS Developer Trial is a fully functional offering that can be used to conduct Proof of Technology (PoT) evaluations that cover the complete set of CICS TS V4.2 capabilities.
To prevent usage in a production environment, CICS TS Developer Trial has a number of imposed technical and non-technical restrictions, such as:
- Licensing terms and conditions - Designated as "non-production" and can only be deployed as part of an internal development and test environment for non--production activities.
- Technical restrictions - relating to performance and capacity. These restrictions will not inhibit the exploration of the latest features and capabilities. However, they will significantly limit the overall workload that can be run in the system at any given time. For more details visit the CICS TS Developer Trial Information Center (refer to the Information Centers and publications section).
- Fixed expiry date - providing at least 90 days operation from the date of fulfillment. New releases can be installed to extend this period. There is no limit to the number of times CICS TS Developer trial can be reordered, installed and used.
- Program support restrictions - formal program support is not provided with CICS TS Developer Trial. Support enquiries can be submitted via a IBM developerWorks® forum. Updated releases of CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2, containing the latest service fixes, will be made available by IBM periodically.
CICS TS V4.2 was made available on June 24, 2011. It delivered significant new and enhanced capabilities in the areas of Events, Java, Connectivity, Management, and Scalability. For more details on the features and benefits of the latest release of CICS TS, visit
CICS TS Developer Trial is complemented by the continuing availability of the IBM Rational® Developer for System z® Unit Test feature, which provides a low-cost System z environment for developing and testing mainframe applications on Intel™ and Intel-compatible platforms. You are encouraged to deploy the CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 into your Rational Developer for System z Unit Test environments, for CICS application developers to explore the latest features of CICS in a low-cost System z environment that is dedicated to development teams. For more details on the features and benefits of Rational Developer for System z Unit Test, visit:
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is capable, as of January 27 2012, when used in accordance with the associated IBM documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested at
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| Product positioning |
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CICS TS Developer Trial is a fully functional offering that can be used to conduct PoT evaluations, covering the complete set of CICS TS V4.2 capabilities. It is designed for customers who want to assess the value gained from a CICS TS upgrade, before making an upgrade decision. CICS TS Developer Trial is for non-production use only.
IBM Rational products, such as Rational Developer for System z, Rational Team Concert™, Rational Asset Analyzer, and the Rational Developer for System z Unit Test feature, deliver comprehensive development solutions that help transform how to design, develop and deliver multi-platform applications, with lower costs and reduced risk. Rational Developer for System z and Rational Developer for System z Unit Test can accelerate the development of mainframe applications, including traditional CICS-based COBOL, PL/I, C/C++, and Assembler applications, CICS web services, and XML-based interfaces linking to the web.
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 has the same capabilities with regard to product compatibility as the full CICS TS V4.2 offering. CICS TS Developer Trial can be used to evaluate how the latest capabilities in CICS TS V4.2 can be further enhanced and augmented with the latest capabilities of other IBM offerings, including those from the Rational, Tivoli®, WebSphere® and Information Management brands.
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| Reference information |
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For information on CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V4.2, refer to Software Announcement 211-080, dated April 5, 2011.
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| Program number |
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Program number VRM Program name 5655-CIC 4.2.0 CICS Transaction Server for z/OS Developer Trial
Product identification number
Subscription and Program PID number Support PID number 5655-CIC 5655-Y15
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| Offering Information |
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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| Information Centers and publications |
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Information Centers
The Information Center for CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is available online, at
The following Information Centers are available for the full release of CICS TS V4.2, from the IBM Publications Center:
- CD-ROM: CICS Information Center for AIX® (SK4T-2664 )
- CD-ROM: CICS Information Center for Linux™ Intel (SK4T-2665 )
- CD-ROM: CICS Information Center for Microsoft™ Windows™ (SK4T-2666 )
- CD-ROM: CICS Information Center for z/OS (SK4T-2667 )
These Information Centers are also available online, at
The CICS TS Information Centers and Program Directory for CICS TS Developer Trial (GI13-0583-00) can be downloaded from the IBM Publications Center.
The IBM Publications Center provides a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material. It has a catalog of 70,000 items and offers extensive search facilities. Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the US) or customer number for 20 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.
Simply search for the form number, then select download. If preferred, a CD-ROM of the required Information Center can be ordered from the Publications Center.
Printed publications
In addition to the softcopy information in the Information Center, the following documentation is printed and delivered with the product.
Title Form number License Information (in multi-language booklet) GC34-2803-00 Memo to licensees GI13-0584-00 CICS technical services flyer GI13-0546-01
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
Processor
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 runs on any IBM System z machine that supports the required z/OS operating system.
For full details of hardware and software requirements for CICS TS V4.2, visit
Software requirements
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in the Program Directory document, available for the full CICS TS V4.2 product. Visit
This documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Limitations
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is for evaluation (non-production) use only, and offers restricted performance and capacity, and limited operational lifespan. It is intended as a try-before-you-buy version of the full CICS TS V4.2 product. For further details see the CICS TS V4.2 full product announcement. Refer to Software Announcement 211-080, dated April 5, 2011.
For additional information, refer to Usage restrictions in the Terms and conditions section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Performance considerations
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is for evaluation (non-production) use only, and offers restricted performance and capacity in comparison to the full CICS TS V4.2 product.
Planning information
Packaging
For details of elements shipped with CICS TS V4.2, refer to Software Announcement 211-080, dated April 5, 2011.
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| Software Services |
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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 or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 5655-CIC no-charge
Unlimited installs
Ordering z/OS through the Internet
ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order your z/OS ServerPac or CBPDO. It will analyze your current installation, determine the correct product migration, and present your new configuration based on z/OS. Additional products can also be added to your order (including determination of whether all product requisites are satisfied).
To simplify the ordering process for CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2, the 'evaluation' order option in ShopzSeries should not be selected.
ShopzSeries is available in the US and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not yet available, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the standard IBM ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries website at
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2
Basic license: No charge. Unlimited installs
Feature
Feature description number
Program Package 0001
Basic license
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate license or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium. To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.
Program name: CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2
Program PID: 5655-CIC
Entitlement
identifier Description License option/Pricing metric
S016XVF CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 no-charge
Unlimited installs
Orderable
supply ID Language Distribution medium
S016XVD Multilingual 3590 tape
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-Y15
Entitlement
identifier Description License option/Pricing metric
S016Z0T CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 no-charge
Subscription and Support Unlimited installs
Orderable
Supply ID Description
S016Z28 CICS TS Developer Trial S&S Hardcopy
Customized Offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only via CBPDO, ServerPac, and SystemPac®.
CBPDO and ServerPac are offered for Internet delivery in countries where ShopzSeries product ordering is available. Internet delivery reduces software delivery time and allows you to install software without the need to handle tapes. For more details on Internet delivery, refer to the ShopzSeries help information at
You choose the delivery method when you order the software. IBM recommends Internet delivery. In addition to Internet and DVD, the supported tape delivery options for CBPDO, ServerPac, and SystemPac, include:
- 3590
- 3592
Most products can be ordered in ServerPac and SystemPac the month following their availability on CBPDO. z/OS can be ordered via all three offerings at general availability. Production of software product orders will begin on the planned general availability date.
- CBPDO shipments will begin one week after general availability.
- ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks after general availability
- SystemPac shipments will begin four weeks after general availability due to additional customization, and data input verification.
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| Terms and conditions |
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The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents, such as the IBM International License Agreement for Evaluation of Programs.
Licensing
IBM International License Agreement for Evaluation of Programs, including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 is licensed under the IBM International License Agreement for Evaluation of Programs (ILAE). It is a no-charge product and program support is not provided. Instead, support enquiries can be submitted to the following forum, monitored by IBM, and IBM will attempt to respond in a reasonable time.
To address any serviceability issues, from the date of availability, CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 will be updated, periodically, to include the latest service fixes. There is no limit to the number of copies and subsequent releases of CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 that can be ordered and used.
IBM System z Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
License Information number
CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2
License: L-AFOS-8G5G4U
The program's License Information will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, consult the IBM Software Support Handbook found at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program support
Program support is not provided with CICS TS Developer Trial. Instead, you can submit support enquiries at the following forum, monitored by IBM, and IBM will attempt to respond in a reasonable time:
To address any serviceability issues, from the date of availability, CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 will be updated, periodically, to include the latest service fixes. There is no limit to the number of copies and subsequent releases of CICS TS Developer Trial V4.2 that can be ordered and used.
Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restrictions
Yes
Software Subscription and Support applies
No. For operating system software, the revised IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel offering will provide support for those operating systems and associated products that are not available with the Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) offering.
This will ensure total support coverage for your enterprise needs, including IBM and selected non-IBM products. For complete lists of products supported under both the current and revised offering, visit
IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
Yes
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
No. Not applicable for a no-charge product.
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