IBM CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 optimizes IT operations and supports IT governance initiatives
IBM United States Software Announcement 208-138June 24, 2008
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At a glance |
CICS VR V4.3 provides a set of enhanced function that:
- Optimizes IT operations
- Includes improved auditability and governance support
- Includes improved usability and serviceability
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
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Overview |
CICS® VSAM Recovery for z/OS® (CICS VR) V4.3 delivers numerous enhancements to optimize IT operations, supports IT governance initiatives, and improves usability and serviceability.
CICS VR is a member of the IBM CICS Tools family and is used to recover CICS and batch VSAM data from physical or logical corruption. This helps you recover from errors quickly, reducing the need for offline processing to exceed its batch window, and so improves the availability of your online CICS systems.
New capabilities in CICS VR V4.3 include:
- Print and logstream copy enhancements
- Configurable scavenger start times and reduced Recovery Control Data Set (RCDS) contention at logcopy
- Avoidance of duplicate recovery runs
- New security authorization for batch logging and RCDS updates at notification
- Improved server configuration and installation
- Consistent timestamp display
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Key prerequisites |
- z/OS V1.8, or later
- CICS Transaction Server for z/OS (CICS TS) V3.2 for extended Entry Sequenced Data Set (ESDS) support
Note:
CICS VR V4.3 can be used with any supported release of CICS TS, but extended ESDS support is only
available for CICS TS V3.2 or later.
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Planned availability date |
July 25, 2008
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Description |
CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS (CICS VR) is a CICS tool that lets you automate the recovery of damaged or lost VSAM data sets (caused by catastrophic hardware failure, software failure, or human error), whether you are using them in a CICS, batch, or combined environment. CICS VR is for organizations where the availability and integrity of VSAM data is vital. CICS VR provides an Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) panel interface and automates the construction of recovery jobs.
The CICS VR V4.3 ISPF panel interface supports invocation of the:
- VSAM sphere forward recovery process using DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, ABARS, and IDCAMS backups
- Backup process using either sharp backups or (when enabled) fuzzy backups
- VSAM sphere reorganization process
CICS VR V4.3 provides the backup notification utility for backups other than DFSMShsm, DFSMSdss, and ABARS. This enables you to control the backup and to preallocate the target data set prior to restoring from a backup for recovery.
CICS VR V4.3 provides a set of utilities including logstream copy, RCDS export/import, and disaster recovery report to allow disaster recovery at a remote site.
IT simplification
Print and logstream copy enhancements
The same Include/Exclude filtering (by fileid, termid, and tranid) that is used for logical recovery now enables partial copy or print of MVS Logs, reducing system resource usage and enabling reuse of filters across different tasks.
Configure scavenger start times and reduced RCDS contention at logcopy
The CICS VR server address space periodically runs scavenger tasks to clean up and remove resources that are no longer necessary. It is possible to set both the time interval parameter and the start time parameter to control when the scavenger runs occur, instead of using preset hard-coded values, enabling you to schedule scavenger processing to avoid busy batch processing periods.
In this release, CICS VR logcopy processing has been designed to reduce the amount of time that RCDS exclusive locks are held. This reduces the risk of contention with other processes.
Avoiding duplicate recovery runs
CICS VR is enhanced to prevent the accidental submission of identical recovery jobs. This can save considerable processing time when the datasets being recovered are large. It also removes the risk of the dataset not being recovered properly, if duplicate recovery jobs are run.
Partial step level backout
If you need to coordinate recovery of VSAM datasets with updates to other resources, such as DB2®, you can now control the extent of backout by specifying a stop point for Batch Backout.
Improved ABARS aggregate group support
IBM's Aggregate Backup and Recovery Support (ABARS), a function within the optional DFSMShsm and DFSMSdss components of z/OS, can greatly simplify and speed the backup process by creating aggregate group backups containing data for multiple, potentially hundreds of, data-sets. CICS VR provides a new capability to register automatically in the RCDS only those backups whose VSAM spheres were already registered. This saves processing and set-up time by avoiding processing redundant RCDS notifications and registrations without restricting the aggregate group to just those data sets whose recovery is being managed by CICS VR.
Extended autonomic interaction with CICS TS
CICS VR automation is enhanced to permit the CICS global user exit XFCBFAIL (program DWWXFCBF) to be enabled and disabled dynamically without the need to restart CICS, improving system availability. In previous releases you had to use the Program List Table Program Initialization (PLTPI) method. This method is still supported for backwards compatibility. The dynamic enablement process in CICS VR V4.3 now also determines the state of the CICS VR server, and activates it automatically, if it is not active.
Configure return codes acceptable for batch logging
It is now possible to specify the maximum job step completion code which will be treated as normal in order to harden the CICS VR Redo log records. This provides greater flexibility when using job steps which may return higher return codes, even though they have successfully completed.
Support Hierarchical Storage Manager for original version backups
Recovery support has been extended to allow Hierarchical Storage Manager (HSM) backups of original files to be used. HSM support for original versions of files (known as version 0 files) is new in z/OS V1.10.
Support group restoring for non-IBM backups
CICS VR job recovery construction has been enhanced to support group restoring for non-IBM backups.
IT governance
Security authorization for batch logging and RCDS updates at notification
IT governance is enhanced with a new capability to protect the RCDS from being updated by any external service request to the CICS VR server address space from batch jobs. The security profile of the external service will now be checked before the CICS VR server address space accepts external service requests that add, change, or delete information in the RCDS. This complements the protection previously available with the panel interface.
Customize names for started tasks
CICS VR operations involve the use of a number of MVS started tasks. When CICS VR constructs a job name, it can now optionally include a system identifier instead of a system slot number to guarantee that the name of the job is unique across the sysplex, enabling unique security profiles to be associated with the jobs.
Usability
Improved server configuration and installation
CICS VR allows you to specify a setup job containing multiple SETSMS commands that will be run as part of initialization of the CICS VR server address space, instead of only one control default, provided in prior releases. In addition, the viewing and setting of server address space parameters will now be possible via the ISPF panel interface.
Usability is further improved by allowing the use of the value "None" as well as blank for its control strings and the ZZVALUE parameter default values in the IGDSMSxx member of SYS1.PARMLIB, since different releases of DFSMS handle null or blank parameters differently.
Consistent timestamp display
CICS VR now provides an option to display time information in local or GMT format, so timestamps can be displayed in the same format across all ISPF Dialog panels. This removes a potential source of confusion, since previously some panels displayed a GMT value only, while others allowed you to view the local time.
Backup deregistration improvements
CICS VR has been enhanced to allow the user to specify multiple automatic backup deregistration criteria, enabling more users to benefit from this powerful capability. Any combination of the following criteria may be specified: Retention period, Log data, and Catalog.
Last data-set filter
Generation of filtered lists of VSAM spheres is simplified. The ISPF dialog has been enhanced to display the values last entered, so you no longer need to specify values for input fields every time the include window is displayed.
More task-based documentation
The documentation within the CICS TS Information Center has been enhanced with the addition of task-based views, helping new users to implement CICS VR more quickly.
Serviceability enhancements
Installation Verification Program enhancements
The CICS VR Installation Verification Program (IVP) now includes server address space setup, server start, and batch logging execution, providing you with better assurance that the product is properly installed and configured.
Reduce SMS dependency
The batch logger functionality, previously shipped with DFSMS, has been repackaged and is now shipped as part of CICS VR, simplifying initial installation and subsequent maintenance.
Update RCDS migration utility
The RCDS migration utility is updated, providing a smooth upgrade path from CICS VR V2.2 upwards.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
- Operation by keyboard alone
- Optional font enlargement and high-contrast display settings
- Ability to run with screen readers and screen magnifiers for use by people with visual impairment
- Communication of all information independently of color
The Information Center is accessible to people with visual, physical, or hearing impairment. All functions can be performed without the use of a mouse. Text descriptions are provided for all diagrams, which can be read by a screen reader. The publications documents are also provided in PDF format; this is accessible using Acrobat Reader 8.1, or later.
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 is capable as of July 25, 2008, when used in accordance with IBM associated 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 U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
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Value Unit-based pricing |
Value Unit pricing for eligible IBM System z IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) programs enables a lower cost of incremental growth and enterprise aggregation. Each System z IPLA product with Value Unit pricing, has a single price per Value Unit and a conversion matrix, called Value Unit Exhibit, for converting from some designated measurement to Value Units. Most commonly, Millions of Service Units (MSUs) is the measurement designated by IBM to be converted to Value Units. Some other measurements are engines or messages. Since MSUs are the most common measurement, that measurement will be used for the remainder of this description.
Value Unit pricing offers price benefits for you. For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required license capacity . Each of the various Value Unit Exhibits stipulate that the larger your required license capacity, the fewer Value Units per MSU you will need. Value Unit Exhibits are uniquely identified by a three digit code and referred to using the nomenclature VUExxx, where xxx is the three digit code.
Subsequent acquisitions of Value Unit priced programs offer additional price benefits. The quantity of each System z IPLA program that you have acquired is referred to as entitled license capacity . If you wish to grow your entitled license capacity for a System z IPLA program, the calculation to determine additional needed Value Units is based upon the number of Value Units already acquired.
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, you should:
- Determine the required license capacity, in MSUs
- Aggregate the MSUs across the enterprise
- Convert the total MSUs to Value Units, using the applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- Multiply the price per Value Unit by the total number of Value Units to determine the total cost
To simplify conversion from the designated measurement to Value Units or vice-versa, use the Value Unit Converter Tool. For additional information or to obtain a copy of the Value Unit Converter Tool, visit the Value Unit Converter Tool Web site
Note that Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units of another product.
To determine the required license capacity for the System z IPLA program
you selected, refer to the
Terms and conditions
section.
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Product positioning |
All users of CICS TS with business-critical data stored on VSAM should use CICS VR. In the event of a hardware or software failure that results in loss of data, CICS VR can recover lost VSAM data to the state that existed before the damage was done. It can also recover VSAM data that was updated through batch applications, using the CICS VR VSAM batch logging feature.
With this new release, CICS VR becomes the most functional VSAM recovery tool in the market. IBM has demonstrated its commitment to supporting this area of the System z environment with successive releases of CICS VR which have each added significant new function. At the same time, as well as being a highly functional offering, CICS VR is priced competitively.
CICS VR is complementary to ABARS, a function within the optional DFSMShsm and DFSMSdss components of z/OS. Users of ABARS should consider the benefits of CICS VR.
CICS VR, a member of the CICS Tools family, can help users maintain a high level of performance and availability of CICS, and could help speed up the overall end-to-end development effort for new applications. For more details of the CICS Tools family, visit
For more details on IBM System z software, visit
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Reference information |
For information on CICS VR V4.2, refer to Software Announcement 207-052 , dated March 27, 2007.
For information on CICS TS V3.2, refer to Software Announcement 207-051 , dated March 27, 2007.
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).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 208-138
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Education support |
Comprehensive education for CICS® family products is offered through WebSphere® Education Services. A wide range of training options are available, including classes led by instructors, learning on demand, on-site training, and blended learning solutions.
For additional information, visit
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Offering information |
Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site
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Publications |
The following publications are provided for CICS VR V4.3. They are offered in displayable softcopy form: BookManager®, PDF and HTML format.
Order Title number CICS VR V4.3: Messages and Problem Determination SC34-6916 CICS VR V4.3: User's Guide SC34-6917 CICS VR V4.3: Implementation Guide and Reference SC34-6915 CICS VR V4.3: Program Directory GI10-2599
These publications are available from the online CICS TS Information Center at
The publications are also available free of charge to read or download from the IBM Publications Center Portal at
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, free of charge.
The Program Directory , in hardcopy, is the only publication shipped with the product but can also be downloaded from the Publications Center.
In addition, the CICS VR books will be available in BookManager softcopy format with the following collection kits. These collection kits are updated and reissued at regular intervals; so they will not contain the new CICS VR V4.3 publications immediately at the time of initial product availability.
Order Title number IBM Transaction Processing and Data Collection Kit SK2T-0730 IBM Transaction Processing and Data CKIT on DVD SK3T-6996 z/OS(R) Software Products Collection Kit SK3T-4270 z/OS Software Products Collection Kit on DVD SK3T-4271
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Technical information |
Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
CICS VR V4.3 executes on any S/390® or IBM z/Architecture processor that supports the required release of z/OS.
There is no change in 24-bit real or virtual storage requirement from the previous release; CICS VR V4.3 requires a minimum of 4 MB of virtual storage below the 16 MB line.
Software requirements
- z/OS V1.8, or later Is required.
- For extended ESDS support CICS TS V3.2 is required.
Compatibility: The CICS VR migration utility allows RCDS migration from CICS VR V2.2, V2.3, V3.1, V3.2, V3.3, V4.1 and CICS VR V4.2 format.
CICS VR V4.3 can coexist with all earlier releases of CICS VR. The RCDSs used by the lower release of CICS VR must be separate from the RCDSs used by CICS VR V4.3.
When migrating to CICS VR from another recovery product, you will be installing CICS VR and performing all required setup actions for the first time. CICS VR does not supply a utility that transfers recovery information stored by the previous recovery product into the CICS VR RCDS. However, by registering the log of logs to CICS VR and then periodically performing a log of logs scan, the CICS VR RCDS will automatically be populated with recovery information such as:
- Names of updated VSAM spheres
- Names of log streams that contain the log records
- Update activity dates and times
If DFSMShsm is used to create backups, then the backups are automatically displayed through the CICS VR panel interface, because CICS VR dynamically queries the DFSMShsm inventory. If DFSMSdss, ABARs, or another product is used to create logical backups, CICS VR can be notified about new backups created for your VSAM data sets. The backup information is stored in the RCDS. Therefore, you should be able to create recovery jobs for VSAM spheres after performing a log of logs scan without migrating recovery information stored from the previous recovery product.
User Group requirements
The following FITS customer requirements are satisfied by CICS VR V4.3:
- MR110706587: CICSVR_GENERAL_CONTROL statement.
- MR0515075721: Implement the security authorization at external requests to CICSVR server.
- MR0515076830: It is a requirement from this customer to be able to govern when the scavenger runs.
- MR0515076830: Change scavenger's long running ENQs on the RCDS.
- MR0515076049: Implement the facility to prevent duplicate run of forward recovery job.
- MR1213062516: CICSVR Partial Step Level Backout.
- MR0515074717: Save the last data set name filter for the sphere list.
- MR0515076327: Implement the selection of time presentation (LOCAL/GMT) for the sphere list panel.
- MR0317065200: Allow more granular security resource profiles for DWWBAFJS CICSVR started tasks.
- MR051507663: Enhance backup automatic deregistration.
- MR0120073618: Provide support in CICSVR for REDO batch logging to continue for jobsteps which complete with RC>0. complete with RC>0.
Planning information
Packaging: CICS VR V4.3 is shipped on 3480 1/2-inch data cartridge 34K bpi uncompressed media for the basic object material. Also shipped with the product are:
- IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA), in multilanguage booklet (Z125-3301)
- License Information for CICS VR V4.3, in multilanguage booklet (GC34-6688)
- Program Directory for CICS VR V4.3 (GI10-2599)
Security, auditability, and control
CICS VR uses the security and auditability features of the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF®). The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Software services
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To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit
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Ordering information |
Basic license
On/Off Capacity on Demand
CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 is eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) with a Temporary Use Charge calculated based on MSUs-per day usage.
Program Name CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 Program PID 5655-P30 Entitlement License option / identifier Description Pricing metric S01228C CICS VSAM Recovery Basic OTC, Per MSU-day TUC for z/OS V4.3
The following information is a summary of all license options and pricing metrics offered for the above PID number.
Value Unit Exhibit VUE007
MSUs MSUs minimum maximum Value Units/MSU Base 1 3 1 Tier A 4 45 0.45 Tier B 46 175 0.36 Tier C 176 315 0.27 Tier D 316 + 0.2
Value Unit pricing: 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 VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3
Program PID 5655-P30
The following information is a summary of all license options/pricing metrics offered for the above PID number.
Entitlement License option / identifier Description Pricing metric S01228C CICS VSAM Recovery Basic OTC, Value units for z/OS V4.3 Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S01228G U.S. English 3480 tape cartridge
Subscription and Support PID 5655-H93
The following information is a summary of all license options and pricing metrics offered for the above PID number.
Entitlement License option / identifier Description Pricing metric S00W7B5 CICS VSAM Recovery Basic ASC, Value Units SW S&S for z/OS -- Decline SW S&S (no charge) Subscription Per MSU SW S&S Registration and Support Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium S00WBJS U.S. English Paper
Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 5655-P30 Per Value Unit CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS Subscription and Support 5655-H93 Per Value Unit
Processor
A processor (commonly called a CPU or core) is a functional unit within a computing device that interprets and executes instructions. A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and one or more arithmetic or logic unit. With multicore technology, each core is considered a processor. With full capacity licensing, a proof of entitlement (PoE) must be acquired for all activated processor cores available for use on the server.
The program in this announcement has Value Unit-based pricing.
Program number Program name Value Unit Exhibit 5655-P30 CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3 VUE007
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required license capacity . Your required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
- The System z IPLA program you select
- The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- The applicable terms
- Whether your current mainframes are full capacity or sub-capacity
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). ShopzSeries is available in the U.S. and several countries in Europe. In countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at
Customized offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only via Customized Offerings (for example, CBPDO, ServerPac, SystemPac®).
CBPDO and ServerPac are offered for Internet delivery, where ShopzSeries product ordering is available. Internet delivery of ServerPac may help improve automation and software delivery time. For more details on Internet delivery, refer to the ShopzSeries help information at
Media type for this software product is chosen during the Customized Offerings ordering process. Based on your customer environment, it is recommended that the highest possible density tape media is selected. Currently offered media types are:
- CBPDOs 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 35921
- ServerPacs 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 35921
- SystemPacs 3480, 3480 Compressed, 3490E, 3590, and 35921
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- 3592 is highest density media. Selecting 3592 will ship the fewest number of media.
Once a product becomes generally available, it will be included in the next ServerPac and SystemPac monthly update.
Production of software product orders will begin on the planned general availability date.
- CBPDO shipments will begin one week after planned availability.
- ServerPac shipments will begin two weeks after inclusion in ServerPac.
- SystemPac shipments will begin four weeks after inclusion in SystemPac due to additional customization, and data input verification.
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Terms and conditions |
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 IPLA, IBM International Passport Advantage® Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing: IPLA including the license information (LI) document and PoE govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use.
Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance: The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011) applies for maintenance and does not require customer signatures.
These programs are licensed under the IPLA and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance, which provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. These programs have a one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect.
S/390 and System z IBM Operational Support Services SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
LI form number: GC34-6688
The program's LI will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site
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: Enhanced support, called Subscription and Support, includes telephone assistance, as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. You will be notified of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice.
Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Authorization for use on home/portable computer: You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees.
Volume orders (IVO): No
Passport Advantage applies: No
Software Maintenance 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 newly announced 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: No
System i Software Maintenance applies: No
Variable charges apply: No
Educational allowance available
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Products eligible for single version charging
Replaced programs Program number Program name 5685-009 CICS VSAM Recovery for MVS(TM) V1 5695-010 CICS VSAM Recovery for MVS/ESA(TM) V2 Replacement program Program number Program name 5655-P30 CICS VSAM Recovery for z/OS V4.3
Note: CICS VR V3 (5655-H91) does not appear in this list because, unlike V1 or V2, it is a one-time-charge product.
Sub-capacity terms and conditions
For each System z IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the required license capacity. Your required license capacity is based upon the following factors:
- The System z IPLA program you select
- The applicable Value Unit Exhibit
- The applicable terms
- Whether your current mainframes are full capacity or sub-capacity
For more information on the Value Unit Exhibit for the System z IPLA program you selected, refer to the Ordering information section.
Program Parent, number Program name Terms if applicable 5655-P30 CICS VSAM Recovery Reference-based 5697-E93 for z/OS V4.3 5655-M15
Full-capacity mainframes: In cases where full capacity is applicable, the following terms apply.
Reference-based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program with these terms equals the license capacity of the applicable monthly license charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the parent program.
Sub-capacity mainframes: In cases where sub-capacity is applicable, the following terms apply.
Reference-based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program with these terms equals the license capacity of the applicable monthly license charge (MLC) program. This MLC program is called the parent program.
For more information on sub-capacity System z IPLA terms and conditions, refer to Software Announcement 204-184 , dated August 10, 2004.
For additional information for products with reference-based terms, System z IPLA sub-capacity programs with reference-based terms adds value to the parent program across the environment, regardless of where in the environment the System z IPLA program executes.
An environment is defined as either a single or stand-alone machine or a qualified Parallel Sysplex®. You may have one or more different environments across the enterprise. To determine the required license capacity for each System z IPLA program with referenced-based terms, each environment should be assessed separately.
When a System z IPLA sub-capacity program with reference-based terms is used in a qualified Parallel Sysplex environment, the required license capacity of the System z IPLA program must equal with the license capacity of the parent program across the Parallel Sysplex. Qualified Parallel Sysplex refers to one:
- That meets the criteria defined in Hardware Announcement 198-001 , dated January 13, 1998
- Where MLC pricing is aggregated across the sysplex
Sub-capacity eligibility: To be eligible for sub-capacity charging on select System z IPLA programs, you must first implement and comply with all terms of either sub-capacity Workload License Charges (WLC) or sub-capacity Entry Workload License Charges (EWLC). To implement sub-capacity WLC or EWLC, a machine must be System z (or equivalent). On that machine:
- All instances of the OS/390® operating system must be migrated to the z/OS (or z/OS.e) operating systems
- Any licenses for the OS/390 operating system must be discontinued
- All instances of the z/OS operating (or z/OS.e) systems must be running in z/Architecture (64-bit) mode
For that machine, you must create and submit a Sub-Capacity Report to IBM each month. Sub-Capacity Reports must be generated using the Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT). For additional information or to obtain a copy of SCRT, visit the System z Software Pricing Web site
You must comply with all of the terms of the WLC or EWLC offering, whichever is applicable:
- The complete terms and conditions of sub-capacity WLC are defined in the IBM Customer Agreement Attachment for System z Workload License Charges (Z125-6516).
- The complete terms and conditions for sub-capacity EWLC are defined in the IBM Customer Agreement Attachment for IBM eServer® System z 890 and 800 License Charges (Z125-6587).
Additionally, you must sign and comply with the terms and conditions specified in the amendment to the IPLA contract Amendment for IBM System z9 and eServer zSeries Programs Sub-Capacity Pricing (Z125-6929). Once the amendment is signed, the terms in the amendment replace any and all previous System z IPLA sub-capacity terms and conditions.
On/Off CoD
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, you must be enabled for temporary capacity on the
corresponding hardware, and the required contract, Attachment for Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM
eServer On/Off Capacity on Demand Software (Z125-6611) must be signed prior to use.
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