IBM DB2 and IMS Tools enhancements help you manage your DB2 and IMS environments
IBM United States Software Announcement 214-016February 11, 2014
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IBM® is enhancing the following DB2® and IMS™ Tools:
- Administration management
- IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS® the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR)
- Performance management
- IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32)
- Transaction management
- IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61)
- IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50)
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: LE001).
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IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) and IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) can help you to manage your DB2 for z/OS databases within your SAP ERP environment. IBM DB2 Tools have helped clients worldwide to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). DB2 Tools support and exploit the most current versions of IBM DB2 for z/OS, including DB2 11, as well as the most current versions of IBM z/OS, including z/OS V2.1.
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61) is a transaction management tool that makes implementation of IMS Extended Terminal Option (ETO) more dynamic with a front-end interface for customization and control. Implementation of IMS ETO is simplified and the overall process is accelerated using IMS ETO Support.
IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50) is a transaction management tool that helps with managing IMS queues. It prevents queue overflow conditions and restores messages on the message queues for processing. IMS Queue Control Facility helps improve IMS message queue processing in both the shared and nonshared queue environments.
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The products in this announcement will operate on any IBM System z® hardware configuration that supports the required software. Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections for details.
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February 21, 2014
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IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) includes IBM DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS, V11.1 and IBM DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS, V11.1, which work together to form a function-rich object management solution, helping to conduct quality assurance in an SAP ERP environment by comparing objects in SAP ERP database objects before they are transported from test to production.
DB2 Administration Tool can reduce the complexity of managing and executing SAP-initiated database changes, which can enable DBAs to make faster and more accurate decisions and provides important features for the administration of SAP systems. This tool provides easy, fast navigation of a DB2 catalog, allowing you to issue DB2 commands, execute utilities, and examine schema structures.
DB2 Object Comparison Tool can help conduct quality assurance and promote database object integrity when objects are transported from test to production environments. This tool also helps to identify potential risks or long-running changes.
- Reduction of the time required to verify that changes are propagated to each SAP instance. While there are seldom ad hoc changes, when SAP does change or sends instructions to change the structures, these changes (including testing) will sometimes take a long time to accomplish.
- Alerts for your DBA of any user-defined objects, usually indexes, which will be affected by applying the change.
DB2 Administration Tool V11.1 and DB2 Object Comparison Tool V11.1 added many new features, including:
- Provides the ability to implement a change from a source environment to multiple target environments. A target environment may be a different object set in the same subsystem or the same or different object in another subsystem. This allows each target environment to have a unique owner, name, or mask, or to ignore a change. You also have the flexibility to import changes to the target environments at once, or in stages, to suit your particular business needs. This ability can improve availability by enabling you to move changes into multiple environments quickly and safely.
- This release contains full management capabilities for those customers using the IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS. The DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS is a software offering that, together with related, prerequisite hardware, forms an integrated high-performance solution offering that is designed to work with System z to deliver dramatically faster analytic query responses transparently to users. It integrates into DB2 10 for z/OS data warehouse environments, forming a high-performance analytic query appliance powered by Netezza® technology.
For additional information, refer to Software Announcement 213-395, dated October 01, 2013 .
IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) offers features, functions, and processes that DBAs can use to more effectively identify, diagnose, and solve performance challenges across DB2 for z/OS databases within SAP ERP environments, as well as help prevent them from reoccurring in the future.
The DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition is composed of the following tools:
- IBM Tivoli® OMEGAMON® XE for DB2 Performance Expert on z/OS enables users to assess the efficiency of DB2 and optimize its performance, combining sophisticated response time tracking, reporting, monitoring, stored procedure, and buffer pool analysis features, as well as expert database analysis functions.
- Delivers end-to-end response-time measurement capability for heterogeneous applications accessing DB2 for z/OS data through SQL or stored procedures (PWH)
- Includes performance metrics about the separately available IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator usage
- Monitors, analyzes, and tunes the performance of DB2 subsystems
- Improves productivity with robust views of performance
- Identifies performance bottlenecks quickly and easily by using predefined rules
- Offers substantial breadth and depth of monitoring DB2 environments by combining batch reporting capabilities with real-time monitoring and historical tracking functions
- Supports an enterprise-wide integrated systems management strategy activated by the Tivoli OMEGAMON XE family
- Stores performance data and analysis tools in a performance warehouse
- IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS enables users to identify problem SQL activity and includes robust statistics for SQL tuning. It can work with IBM InfoSphere® Optim™ Query Workload Tuner for DB2 for z/OS and IBM DB2 SQL Performance Analyzer for z/OS to enable users to customize and tune the poorly performing SQL statement or workload and to support the effectiveness of DB2 subsystems and improve overall performance. Monitors SQL activities and delivers automatic alerts to exceptional events on a monitored DB2 subsystem in real time.
- Monitors DB2 commands, host variables, and SQL CA and SQL code in real time
- Includes user-friendly ISPF, GUI, and web interfaces with SQL statistics of multiple DB2 subsystems
- Integrates with other DB2 Tools to reduce resource consumption
- Supports single sign-on for the ISPF view of data sharing group
For additional information, refer to Software Announcement 213-395, dated October 01, 2013 .
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61) is a transaction management tool designed to make implementation of IMS Extended Terminal Option more dynamic by providing a front-end interface for customization and control.
Options are stored in a VSAM data set and are loaded into the extended common service area (ECSA) at IMS startup. The same VSAM options data set can be shared by multiple IMS systems. All options can be refreshed dynamically, allowing new definitions to become active immediately. Additionally, if users code their own IMS Extended Terminal Option Support exit routines, IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS allows them to dynamically refresh the local exit routines without an IMS outage.
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS provides support for the following terminal session types:
- 3270/SLU2
- 3286/SLU1 printer
- SLU1 console
- SLU3
- LU 6.1 ISC sessions
- SLUTYPEP devices
- Remote LTERM names
- OTMA LTERM names
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support options can be specified at a global level, which apply to all terminals, and will override any global options that are set for specific device types, LU names, or user IDs.
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support includes the following options:
- Formatting of "sign on required" and "sign on complete" screens presented to the user
- Supplying the user's own MFS format name, using IMS default formats, or maintaining consistency with the old version of IMS messages
- Setting a screen size override rather than using the screen size defined by the network
- Selecting naming conventions to be used for the user and LTERM names to be created
- Selecting names from one of several options, or defining specific names for each user ID or node that logs on to IMS
- Allowing multiple terminals to log on with the same user ID, and defining user and LTERM naming conventions for multiple user ID sign ons
- Setting idle terminal timeout values, which automatically sign off or log off a terminal after a period of inactivity
- Setting IMS terminal options for message delete and response mode
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 provides the following features that are not available with the IMS Extended Terminal Option:
- Automatically initiates a transaction instead of sending the "sign on complete" message
- Automatically cleans up terminal sessions after log off, which includes deleting queued messages and exiting conversations
- Automatically signs on a terminal that logs on to IMS
- Accepts sign on information passed in VTAM® user data
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS provides the following IMS security enhancements:
- Allows IMS Extended Terminal Option Support to perform IMS command security authorization
- Allows command plus keyword authorization checking; for example, allows a user to /START DB but not /START REGION
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS can save CPU time and storage when all terminals in an IMS sysgen are defined to IMS Extended Terminal Option Support. The following conditions can occur when IMS Extended Terminal Option Support is implemented:
- All terminal definitions in the IMS sysgen can be removed, allowing an IMS system to perform better and use far less CPU time.
- The sizes of the IMS nucleus saving storage and the IMS checkpoint time are reduced (all terminals in the sysgen must be check-pointed).
- Productivity can improve by allowing users to dynamically define new terminals rather than waiting for monthly sysgens to add new terminals or make other changes.
IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 offers the following enhancements:
- Support of IMS V13
- Maintenance rollup
IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50) is a transaction management tool that helps improve message queue handling and manipulates the IMS message queues in both the shared and nonshared environments.
The primary purpose of IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS is to prevent a queue overflow condition (in a nonshared queues environment) and to restore messages on the message queues for processing. The IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS functions QUERY, BROWSE, LOAD, UNLOAD, and queue recovering procedures can be used in the shared and nonshared queues environment.
IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS:
- Allows different IMS Queue Control Facility functions to run on multiple central electronics complexes (CECs) within a sysplex with other IMS Queue Control Facility servers
- Automatically detects an IMS cold start and initiates the requeue of the messages that were in the queue before the cold start
- Automatically detects an IMS warm start and initiates the requeue of the messages or offloads the messages that were in the dead letter queue before warm start
- Provides a Queue Space Utilization Notification mechanism that lets you define up to 10 areas of the total queue space to monitor for small or large messages
The tool provides:
- Queue overflow protection: This function determines when customer-specified limits are reached and when customer-specified actions are taken on IMS processes.
- Message processing: Processes messages from the IMS system log, IMS queue manager message queues, and shared queues. Selected messages can be processed based on the criteria that are specified in control statements. An output data set and a data report are produced that includes quantitative information about the selected messages.
- Recovery and maintenance functions: When a system redefinition or failure requires a cold start and messages are lost from the IMS message queue without being processed or when messages are incorrectly processed because of an application program error.
- Message requeue: Messages are required to be requeued when a system redefinition or failure requires a cold start and messages are lost from the IMS messages queue without being processed or when messages are incorrectly processed because of an application program error. In both cases, messages must be returned to the IMS message queues if the messages are to be processed or reprocessed correctly. Message queues are maintained to prevent performance degradation, to save space in the shared queues, and to prevent a buffer shortage.
- Queue maintenance: Involves examining the queues and only removing those messages that are no longer needed.
- TSO client/ISPF interface
IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 offers the following enhancements:
- Support of IMS V13
- Maintenance rollup
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
The products in this announcement are capable as of their general availability, when used in accordance with IBM's 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.
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 want 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 website
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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Program Program
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5697-DAR 3.1.0 IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP
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5697-M32 2.4.0 IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP
Edition
5655-L61 3.2.0 IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS
5697-N50 3.2.0 IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS
Product identification number
Program PID Subscription and number Support PID number 5697-DAR 5697-N30 5697-M32 5697-N32 5655-L61 5655-E13 5697-N50 5655-E99
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
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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The IBM Publications Center portal is 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.
One copy of each of the following publications is supplied automatically with the material.
Title Order number IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) License Information (1) GC19-4244 Program Directory GI10-8990 IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) License Information (1) GC18-9965 Program Directory GI10-8718 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for z/OS Language Pack CD-ROM LCD7-5138 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON Application Support Files for LCD7-5139 z/OS V5.1.1 DVD KKIT Collection: DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 LK4T-5002 for OMEGAMON XE for DB2 on z/OS, V5.2.0 L-Pkit KKIT Component: Data Server Client V10.5 Linux™ 32-bit LCD7-5735 Data Server Client V10.5 Linux 64-bit LCD7-5736 Data Server Client V10.5 Windows™ 64-bit LCD7-5738 Data Server Client V10.5 Windows 32-bit LCD7-5737 DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 AIX® DVD LCD7-5729 DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 HP-UX LCD7-5730 Itanium-based DVD DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 Linux 64-bit DVD LCD7-5726 DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 Linux Power® LCD7-5728 (System i® and System p®) DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 Linux System z LCD7-5727 DVD DB2 Enterprise Edition V10.5 Restricted Use LCD7-5739 Activation DB2 Enterprise Server Edition V10.5 Solaris 32-bit LCD7-5731 DVD DB2 Enterprise Suite Edition V10.5 Solaris 64-bit LCD7-5732 DVD DB2 Enterprise Suite Edition V10.5 Windows 64-bit LCD7-5734 DVD KKIT Collection: OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance LK4T-5001 Expert on z/OS, V5.2.0 L-Pkit KKIT Component: Optim Data Tools Runtime Client LCD7-2622 Optim Performance Expert Extended Edition Plugin LCD7-2623 TEP Optim Performance Expert for LUW Server AIX, LINUX, LCD7-2621 WIN Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert on LCD7-2624 z/OS Activation Key Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert on GI19-5007 z/OS Program Directory IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61) License Information (1) GC18-9035 Program Directory GI10-8547 IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50) License Information (1) GC18-9876 Program Directory GI10-8713
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- Included with this publication order number are the Base License Agreements: (a) IBM International Program License Agreement (form Z125-3301) and (b) IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (form Z125-6011).
The publications for products in this announcement cannot be ordered in hardcopy. All the publications in this announcement are available at:
- For DB2 Tools
- For IMS Tools
Title Order number IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) IBM DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS SC19-4134 User's Guide IBM DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS SC19-4139 User's Guide IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) IBM DB2 Query Monitor User's Guide SC19-4143 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6990 on z/OS V5.2 Quick Start Guide for the end-to-end SQL monitoring function IBM DB2 Buffer Pool Analyzer for z/OS Configuration SH12-7030 Guide IBM DB2 Buffer Pool Analyzer for z/OS User's Guide SH12-7029 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6998 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Configuration and Customization IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6993 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Messages IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6996 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Monitoring Performance from ISPF IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6995 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Monitoring Performance from the OMEGAMON Classic Interface IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert GH12-6999 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Performance Reference IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert SH12-6991 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Parameter Reference IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert SH12-6992 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Report Command Reference IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert SH12-6997 on z/OS V5.2 IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS V5.2 Reporting User's Guide IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61) User's Guide SC19-3982 IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50) User's Guide SC19-4005
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
The products in this announcement will operate on any System z hardware configuration that supports the required versions of DB2 or IMS and z/OS.
Additional hardware requirements
For IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32), the IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS component requires:
- Any hardware configuration that supports Microsoft™ Windows XP or Windows 7
- Minimum 1 GB RAM
- Minimum 1 GB disk space
- Minimum 1 GHz processor speed
- Network access via LAN, T1, DSL, or cable modem
- Network protocol TCP/IP
- SVGA monitor supporting 256 colors, or greater
Software requirements
Mandatory installation requirements
The products in this announcement require:
- One of the following:
- IBM z/OS, V1.12 (5694-A01), or later
- IBM z/OS, V2.1 (5650-ZOS), or later
- IBM SMP/E for z/OS, V3.5 (5655-G44), or later
DB2 Tools
For IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32), the IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS component requires IBM DB2 Data Access Common Collector for z/OS V1.1 (5639-OLC), or later.
For IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32), the IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert on z/OS component requires IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.2.3 (5698-A79).
IMS Tools
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 (5655-L61) and IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 (5697-N50) require one of the following IMS versions:
- IBM IMS V11.1 (5635-A02)
- IBM IMS V12.1 (5635-A03)
- IBM IMS V13.1 (5635-A04)
Mandatory operational requirements
DB2 Tools
IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) and IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) operate with:
- IBM DB2 V9.1 (5635-DB2)
- IBM DB2 Value Unit Edition V9.1 (5697-P12)
- IBM DB2 V10.1 (5605-DB2)
- IBM DB2 Value Unit Edition V10.1 (5697-P31)
- IBM DB2 V11.1 (5615-DB2)
- IBM DB2 Value Unit Edition V11.1 (5697-P43)
For post-installation customization, DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) and DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) require FMID HTCZ110 IBM Tools Customizer for z/OS at the latest maintenance level which is delivered in IBM Tools Base, V1.4 (5655-V93).
For DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32), the IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS component requires:
- If you want to run the CAE Server under USS, requires the most current maintenance of (31-bit) Java™ 1.6 (including all prerequisites) must be installed on your mainframe.
Note: This requirement applies to running the CAE Server under USS and is not required if you only plan to run the CAE Agent on an LPAR. Java builds are available at
- For the DB2 Query Monitor Web Client:
- Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.13, or later
- Microsoft Internet Explorer V8. or later
- Adobe™ Flash Player 10
IMS Tools
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2 and IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 operate with:
- IBM IMS V11.1 (5635-A02)
- IBM IMS V12.1 (5635-A03)
- IBM IMS V13.1 (5635-A04)
In addition, IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 requires:
- IBM Tools Base for z/OS, V1.4 (5655-V93) at latest maintenance level
Conditional operational requirements
DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) requires IBM DB2 Cloning Tool for z/OS, V3.1 (5655-N15) for launching Cloning Tool in order to perform a clone of a selected list of table spaces.
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a readme file, or other information published by IBM, such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Planning information
Packaging
The programs in this announcement are distributed with the following content:
- Basic machine-readable material
- Program Directory
- IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA)
- IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (IAASM)
Security, auditability, and control
The announced programs use the security and auditability features of the host operating system 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 z/OS through the Internet
Shopz 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). Shopz is available in the US and several countries in Europe. In countries where Shopz 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 Shopz website at
Charge metric
PID Charge
Program name number metric
IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the 5697-DAR Value Unit
SAP Edition, V3.1
IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP 5697-M32 Value Unit
Edition, V2.4
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for 5655-L61 Value Unit
z/OS, V3.2
IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 5697-N50 Value Unit
The following programs in this announcement have Value Unit pricing.
Program
number Program name Value Unit exhibit
5697-DAR DB2 Administration Toolkit VUE007
for z/OS the SAP Edition,
V3.1
5697-M32 DB2 Performance Toolkit VUE007
for z/OS the SAP Edition,
V2.4
5655-L61 IMS Extended Terminal VUE007
Option Support for z/OS,
V3.2
5697-N50 IMS Queue Control Facility VUE007
for z/OS, V3.2
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
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
Ordering example
The total number of Value Units is calculated according to the following example.
If your required license capacity is 1,500 MSUs for your selected System z IPLA product, the applicable Value Units would be:
Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs * Value Units/MSU = Value Units
Base 3 * 1.00 = 3.00
Tier A 42 * .45 = 18.90
Tier B 130 * .36 = 46.80
Tier C 140 * .27 = 37.80
Tier D 1,185 * .20 = 237.00
Total 1,500 343.50
When calculating the total number of Value Units, the sum is to be rounded up to the next integer.
Basic license
On/Off CoD
The products in this announcement are eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD) with a temporary use charge calculated based on MSUs per-day usage.
Translation from MSUs to Value Units
MSUs Value Units/MSU
Base 1-3 1.00
Tier A 4-45 .45
Tier B 46-175 .36
Tier C 176-315 .27
Tier D 316+ .20
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: IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP
Edition, V3.1
Program PID: 5697-DAR
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S017FK6 DB2 Administration Toolkit Basic OTC, Value Units
for z/OS the SAP Edition Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
TUC
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S017FK5 US English Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition,
V2.4
Program PID: 5697-M32
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S012M3P DB2 Performance Toolkit for Basic OTC, Value Units
z/OS the SAP Edition Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
TUC
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S0168RH US English Tape Cartridge
S0168RJ US English 3590 Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2
Program PID: 5655-L61
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S010GJ8 IMS Extended Terminal Option Basic OTC, Value Units
Support for z/OS Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S01660T US English Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2
Program PID: 5697-N50
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S012HFG IMS Queue Control Facility Basic OTC, Value Units
for z/OS Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S0168RS US English 3590 Tape Cartridge
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-N30
Entitlement
identifier Description License options/Pricing metrics
S011VVR DB2 Administration Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Toolkit for z/OS No charge, decline SW S&S
the SAP Edition S&S Per MSU SW S&S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S011VVS English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-N32
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S011VW6 DB2 Performance Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Toolkit for z/OS No charge, decline SW S&S
the SAP Edition S&S Per MSU SW S&S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S011VW7 English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-E13
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S00V7DJ IMS Extended Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Terminal Option No Charge, decline SW S&S
Support for z/OS Per MSU SW S&S Registration
S&S
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S00TH79 US English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-E99
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S00V79G IMS Queue Control Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Facility for z/OS No Charge, decline SW S&S
S&S Per MSU SW S&S Registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S00TH74 US English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support
To receive voice technical support via telephone and future releases and versions at no additional charge, Subscription and Support must be ordered. The capacity of Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product licenses.
To order, specify the Subscription and Support program number (PID) referenced above and the appropriate license or charge option.
IBM is also providing Subscription and Support for these products via a separately purchased offering under the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (IAASM). This offering:
- Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to include technical support via telephone.
- Entitles you to future releases and versions, at no additional charge. Note that you are not entitled to new products.
When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will automatically renew annually unless cancelled by you.
The combined effect of the IPLA license and the Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance gives you rights and support services comparable to those under the traditional ICA S/390® and System z license or its equivalent. To ensure that you continue to enjoy the level of support you are used to in the ICA business model, you must order both the license for the program and the support for the selected programs at the same Value Unit quantities.
Withdrawal from Marketing (WFM) information
A new product release within a version supersedes the release level that precedes it. Accordingly, the following product releases will be withdrawn from marketing, effective on the date the new release becomes available.
Releases to be withdrawn from marketing effective February 21, 2014
Product
Product being withdrawn Ver Rel Mod number
IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS 2 3 0 5697-M32
the SAP Edition
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support 3 1 0 5655-L61
for z/OS
IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS 3 1 0 5697-N50
Replacement information :
- 5697-M32, IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.3 is replaced by 5697-M32, IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4.
- 5655-L61, IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.1 is replaced by 5655-L61, IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2.
- 5697-N50, IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.1 is replaced by 5697-N50, IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2.
Single version charging
To elect single version charging, you must notify and identify to IBM the prior program and replacement program, and the machine the programs are operating on.
Customized Offerings
Product deliverables are shipped only via CBPDO and ServerPac. These customized offerings are offered for Internet delivery in countries where Shopz 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 Shopz 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 include:
- 3590
- 3592
Most products can be ordered in ServerPac the month following their availability in CBPDO. z/OS can be ordered via CBPDO and ServerPac at general availability. Many products will also be orderable in a Product ServerPac without also having to order the z/OS operating system or subsystem.
Shopz and CFSW will determine the eligibility based on product requisite checking. For more details on the product ServerPac, visit the Help section on the Shopz website at
For additional information on the Product ServerPac option, refer to Software Announcement 212-272, dated July 31, 2012 .
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.
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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 Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage® Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance.
Licensing
IBM International Program License Agreement 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
The following agreement applies for Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) and does not require customer signatures:
- IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z125-6011)
These programs are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (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.
IBM System z Operational Support Services -- SoftwareXcel is an option if you desire added services.
License Information form numbers
Program License
Program name number Information
IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the 5697-DAR GC19-4244
SAP Edition, V3.1
IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP 5697-M32 GC18-9965
Edition, V2.4
IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for 5655-L61 GC18-9035
z/OS, V3.2
IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2 5697-N50 GC18-9876
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
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.
Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
No
Usage restriction
Yes.
Limited use program
Licenses to the IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR) and IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) programs only authorize use of the programs in support of DB2 for z/OS (including DB2 for z/OS VUE) instances that are supporting an SAP environment.
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
Yes. A 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.
Products eligible for single version charging
Replaced program Replacement program
Program Program Program Program
number name number name
5697-D68 Extended Terminal 5655-L61 IMS Extended Terminal
Option Support for Option Support for
IMS/ESA®, V1 z/OS, V3.2
5796-ATP IMS/VS Message 5697-N50 IMS Queue Control
Requeuer, V1 Facility for z/OS, V3.2
5655-038 IMS Message Requeuer, 5697-N50 IMS Queue Control
V2 Facility for z/OS, V3.2
5655-136 IMS Message 5697-N50 IMS Queue Control
Requeuer, V3 Facility for z/OS, V3.2
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
5697-DAR DB2 Administration Reference- DB2 9 (5635-DB2)
Toolkit for z/OS based DB2 9 VUE (5697-P12)
the SAP Edition, DB2 10 (5605-DB2)
V3.1 (2) DB2 10 VUE (5697-P31)
DB2 11 (5615-DB2)
DB2 11 VUE (5697-P43)
5697-M32 DB2 Performance Reference- DB2 9 (5635-DB2)
Toolkit for z/OS based DB2 9 VUE (5697-P12)
the SAP Edition, DB2 10 (5605-DB2)
V2.4 (2) DB2 10 VUE (5697-P31)
DB2 11 (5615-DB2)
DB2 11 VUE (5697-P43)
5655-L61 IMS Extended Reference- IMS V11.1 (5635-A02)
Terminal Option based IMS V12.1 (5635-A03)
Support for z/OS, IMS V13.1 (5635-A04)
V3.2
5697-N50 IMS Queue Control Reference- IMS V11.1 (5635-A02)
Facility for based IMS V12.1 (5635-A03)
z/OS, V3.2 IMS V13.1 (5635-A04)
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- Licenses to the IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V3.1 (5697-DAR), and IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition, V2.4 (5697-M32) programs only authorize use of the programs in support of DB2 for z/OS (including DB2 for z/OS VUE) instances that are supporting an SAP environment.
Full-capacity mainframes
In cases where full capacity is applicable, the following terms apply.
Execution based, z/OS based, full machine based: The required capacity of a System z IPLA program with these terms equals the MSU-rated capacity of the machines where the System z IPLA program executes.
For more information on mainframe MSU-rated capacities, visit
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.
Execution based: The required capacity of a System z IPLA sub-capacity program with these terms equals the capacity of the LPARs where the System z IPLA program executes.
z/OS based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program with these terms equals the license capacity of z/OS on the machines where the System z IPLA program executes.
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 .
Full machine based: The required license capacity of a System z IPLA program with full machine based terms equals the MSU-rated capacity of the machines where the System z IPLA program executes.
For more information on mainframe MSU-rated capacities, refer to The IBM System z Machines Exhibit , Z125-3901, or visit the Mainframes section of the System z Exhibits website.
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:
- 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 operating systems.
- Any licenses for the OS/390 operating system must be discontinued.
- All instances of the z/OS operating 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 website
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 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 System z 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.
Sub-capacity utilization determination
Sub-capacity utilization is determined based on the utilization of a sub-capacity eligible reference product and machine.
On/Off Capacity on Demand (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 IBM System z On/Off Capacity on Demand (Z125-7883) must be signed prior to use.
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Information on charges is available at
Choose the option entitled Purchase/upgrade tools.
Program name: IBM DB2 Administration Toolkit for z/OS the SAP
Edition, V3.1
Program PID: 5697-DAR
Entitlement License option/
identifier Description Pricing metric
S017FK6 DB2 Administration Toolkit Basic OTC, Value Units
for z/OS the SAP Edition Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
TUC
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S017FK5 US English Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM DB2 Performance Toolkit for z/OS the SAP Edition,
V2.4
Program PID: 5697-M32
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S012M3P DB2 Performance Toolkit for Basic OTC, Value Units
z/OS the SAP Edition Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
TUC
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S0168RH US English Tape Cartridge
S0168RJ US English Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM IMS Extended Terminal Option Support for z/OS, V3.2
Program PID: 5655-L61
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S010GJ8 IMS Extended Terminal Option Basic OTC, Value Units
Support for z/OS Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S01660T US English Tape Cartridge
Program name: IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS, V3.2
Program PID: 5697-N50
Entitlement License option /
identifier Description Pricing metric
S012HFG IMS Queue Control Facility Basic OTC, Value Units
for z/OS Basic OTC, Per MSU-day
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S0168RS US English 3590 Tape Cartridge
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-N30
Entitlement
identifier Description License options/Pricing metrics
S011VVR DB2 Administration Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Toolkit for z/OS No charge, decline SW S&S
the SAP Edition S&S Per MSU SW S&S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution medium
S011VVS English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5697-N32
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S011VW6 DB2 Performance Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Toolkit for z/OS No charge, decline SW S&S
the SAP Edition S&S Per MSU SW S&S registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S011VW7 English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-E13
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S00V7DJ IMS Extended Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Terminal Option No Charge, decline SW S&S
Support for z/OS Per MSU SW S&S Registration
S&S
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S00TH79 US English Hardcopy publication
Subscription and Support PID: 5655-E99
Entitlement
identifier Description License Options/Pricing Metrics
S00V79G IMS Queue Control Basic ASC, per Value Unit SW S&S
Facility for z/OS No Charge, decline SW S&S
S&S Per MSU SW S&S Registration
Orderable supply ID Language Distribution Medium
S00TH74 US English Hardcopy publication
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Financing from IBM Global Financing helps you preserve cash and credit lines, enables more technology acquisition within current budget limits, permits accelerated implementation of economically attractive new technologies, offers payment and term flexibility, and can help match project costs to projected benefits. Financing is available worldwide for credit-qualified customers.
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