IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition delivers new flexible deployment options to meet the changing needs of your enterprise
IBM United States Software Announcement 215-521November 17, 2015
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IBM® WebSphere® Application Server family of products offers multiple configuration options and support for multiple business models and deployment platforms. It also supports a wide range of scenarios, from projects with no upfront budget, to simple administration of a single server environment, to a clustered, highly available, high-volume environment with Intelligent Management services.
The WebSphere Application Server Family Edition brings together the following key WebSphere Application Server products that are bundled under a common license entitlement.
- WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, which includes the Network Deployment editions of both the full profile and Liberty profile application servers
- WebSphere Application Server, which includes the single server editions of both the full profile and Liberty profile application servers
- WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core
WebSphere Application Server Family Edition gives you the flexibility to deploy the application server edition that is specific to your business needs. It also allows you to easily adjust the mix of products deployed from the bundle as the needs of your business change.
The charge metric for the Family Edition bundle is Processor Value Unit (PVU). However, because the value provided by each product in this bundle is different, there are different relationships between a Family Edition PVU, and a PVU of each bundled product.
- One PVU of WebSphere Application Server Family Edition provides entitlement for one PVU of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. A purchase of 100 PVUs of Family Edition provides entitlement to deploy 100 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
- One PVU of WebSphere Application Server Family Edition provides entitlement for four PVUs of WebSphere Application Server. A purchase of 100 PVUs of Family Edition provides entitlement to deploy 400 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server.
- One PVU of WebSphere Application Server Family Edition provides entitlement for eight PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. A purchase of 100 PVUs of Family Edition provides entitlement to deploy 800 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core.
For more information on these WebSphere Application Server products, refer to the Product positioning section of Software Announcement 213-137, dated April 23, 2013.
WebSphere Application Server Family Edition entitlements allow you to deploy a combination of the products in this bundle. For example, a purchase of 300 PVUs of Family Edition provides entitlement to deploy:
- 100 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
- 400 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server
- 800 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core, at the same time
The real benefit of this flexibility is that deployments can be revised as the needs of your business change.
As another example, if you need some additional WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core entitlements to begin a new project, and you have some WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment entitlements that are currently unused or can be consolidated, you can reallocate available capacity within Family Edition from other WebSphere Application Server products to WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. The only requirement here is that you do not exceed the purchased entitlements for all WebSphere Application Server products.
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: YE001
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- November 17, 2015. Electronic delivery
- January 22, 2015. Media packs
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| Program number | VRM | Program name |
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| 5725-Y70 | 8.5.5 | WebSphere Application Server Family Edition |
| 5724-H88 | 8.5.5 | WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment |
| 5724-J08 | 8.5.5 | WebSphere Application Server |
| 5725-L29 | 8.5.5 | WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core |
| 5725-Y70 | 8.5.0 | WebSphere Application Server Family Edition |
| 5724-H88 | 8.5.0 | WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment |
| 5724-J08 | 8.5.0 | WebSphere Application Server |
| 5725-Y70 | 8.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server Family Edition |
| 5724-H88 | 8.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment |
| 5724-J08 | 8.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server |
| 5725-Y70 | 7.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server Family Edition |
| 5724-H88 | 7.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment |
| 5724-J08 | 7.0.0 | WebSphere Application Server |
Note: All versions of WebSphere Application Server Family Edition include entitlement to WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core V8.5.5 as this is the earliest version of that product.
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The latest product documentation for WebSphere Application Server is found in IBM Knowledge Center at
IBM Knowledge Center is the home for IBM product documentation as it brings IBM's technical publications together in a single location. IBM Knowledge Center simplifies the user experience, improves search, and refines the overall experience with other enhancements. Locate the desired WebSphere Application Server offering from the product list to obtain the product documentation. To learn more about how to use the WebSphere Application Server documentation in IBM Knowledge Center, seeYou can find information on installing the continuous delivery features in the WebSphere Application Server product documentation. No hardcopy publications are shipped with this product. Using IBM Knowledge Center, users can define collections and produce custom PDF documents for their collections.
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Software Services
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To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, see
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Specified operating environment
Software requirements
For software requirements for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5, refer to Software Announcement 213-137, dated April 23, 2013.
For software requirements for WebSphere Application Server V8.5, refer to Software Announcement 212-109, dated April 24, 2012.
For software requirements for WebSphere Application Server V8.0, refer to Software Announcement 211-139, dated April 5, 2011.
For software requirements for WebSphere Application Server V7.0, refer to Software Announcement 208-266, dated September 9, 2008.
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Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
Limitations
For additional information, refer to Terms and conditions section of this announcement, or to the license information document that is available on the IBM Software License Agreement website
Planning information
Examples of deploying WebSphere Application Server Family Edition entitlements
One Family Edition PVU can be used to deploy:
- One Websphere Application Server Network Deployment PVU, or
- Four WebSphere Application Server PVUs, or
- Eight WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core PVUs
Customer One. Purchased 500 WebSphere Application Server Family Edition PVUs. This means they can deploy one of the following:
- 500 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment PVUs
- 2000 WebSphere Application Server PVUs
- 4000 WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core PVUs
Customer One can also mix and match, so that the same 500 Family Edition PVUs could be deployed as follows:
- 200 WebSphere Application Server Network Development PVUs (requires 200 Family Edition PVUs - that is 1:1 ratio)
- 700 WebSphere Application Server PVUs (requires 175 Family Edition PVUs - that is 4:1 ratio)
- 1000 WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core PVUs (requires 125 Family Edition PVUs - that is 8:1 ratio)
Total WebSphere Application Server Family Edition PVUs deployed = 500 (200+175+125)
Customer Two. How does a Compliance Audit with Family Edition work?
In this scenario, Customer Two has purchased:
- 5000 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment (specific product) entitlements
- 8000 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server (specific product) entitlements
- 4500 PVUs of WebSphere Application Server Family Edition
IBM License Metric Tool (LMT) system scans show:
- 5500 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment PVUs installed
- 7700 WebSphere Application Server PVUs installed
- 30000 WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core PVUs installed
The Compliance Reconciliation process is as follows:
Step 1. Allocate product specific entitlements (that is entitlements that are not Family Edition) against installation needs.
- Customer Two has purchased 5000 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment product specific entitlements, which are applied against the 5,500 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment installed PVUs. This leaves 500 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment PVUs to be covered by Family Edition entitlements.
- Customer Two has purchased 8000 WebSphere Application Server specific entitlements, which are applied against the 7700 installed PVUs. This leaves 300 PVU entitlements. These 300 PVUs cannot be applied elsewhere, but could be "traded-up" to Family Edition entitlements. Refer to the #eordinfx/A409 section.
- Customer Two has not purchased any WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core product specific entitlements, so the 30000 WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core installed PVUs need to be covered by Family Edition entitlements.
Step 2. Allocate the remaining required entitlements to Family Edition, of which Customer Two has purchased 4500 PVU entitlements.
- Need 500 Family Edition PVU entitlements to cover remaining 500 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment installed PVUs (at a 1:1 ratio).
- Need 0 Family Edition PVU entitlements to cover WebSphere Application Server installed PVUs (Customer Two is not over deployed).
- Need 3750 Family Edition PVU entitlements to cover 30,000 WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core installed PVUs (at an 8:1 ratio, 30,000 divided by 8 = 3,750)
In this example, Customer Two needs 4250 (500 + 3,750) Family Edition PVU entitlements and has purchased 4500 Family Edition PVU entitlements. Therefore, the customer is in compliance and has 250 extra Family Edition PVU entitlements.
Packaging
WebSphere Application Server Family Edition media packs
| Description | Part number |
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| WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA19ZML |
| WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A2ML |
| WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.0 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A1ML |
| WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V7.0 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A0ML |
The package also includes the WebSphere Application Server Family Edition hardcopy license on a CD.
This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT.
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This product is only available via Passport Advantage®. It is not available as shrinkwrap.
These products may only be sold directly by IBM or by authorized IBM Business Partners for Software Value Plus.
For more information about IBM Software Value Plus, see
To locate IBM Business Partners for Software Value Plus in your geography for a specific Software Value Plus portfolio, seeProduct Group: Application Integration Middleware
Product: WebSphere Application Server Family Edition (PID 5725-Y70)
Product Category: WebSphere
| Program name/Description | Part number |
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| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition Processor Value Unit (PVU) | |
| License + SW Subscription and Support 12 Months | D1KI6LL |
| Annual SW Subscription and Support Renewal 12 Months | E0M8FLL |
| SW Subscription and Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1KI7LL |
You must have previously acquired licenses for the following precursor products to be eligible to acquire equivalent licenses of the trade-up products.
| Precursor product | Trade-up product | Trade-up part number |
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| WebSphere Application Server | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KI8LL |
| WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KI9LL |
| WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KIALL |
| WebSphere Application Server | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition for Linux™ on z Systems™ Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KIELL |
| WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition for Linux on z Systems Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KIFLL |
| WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core | IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition for Linux on z Systems Processor Value Unit (PVU) Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KIGLL |
Customers must have current active Software Subscription and Support in place for all of the licenses that will be given up by the use of the trade-up parts. Those customers with lapsed support need to reinstate their S&S contracts to be eligible for trade-ups.
Consult your IBM representative if you have any questions.
Passport Advantage customer: Media
pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
| Media packs description | Part number |
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| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA19ZML |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A2ML |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.0 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A1ML |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V7.0 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack | BA1A0ML |
Cross-platform product for use on z Systems Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) engines or zEnterprise® BladeCenter Extension
Order the part numbers that follow when the product is intended to run on zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension or the Linux operating system on z Systems IFL engines. If the product is not intended to run in these environments, order from the other set of part numbers in this announcement. This set of part numbers provides the identical supply and authorization as the other set in this announcement.
| Program name/Description | Part number |
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| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition for Linux on z Systems Processor Value Unit (PVU) | |
| License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months | D1KICLL |
| Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 Months | E0M8GLL |
| SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months | D1KIDLL |
Charge metric
| Program name | Part number or PID number | Charge metric |
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| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition | 5725-Y70 | Processor Value Unit (PVU) |
PVU is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. The number of PVU entitlements required is based on the processor technology (defined within the PVU table by processor value, brand, type, and model number at the website below) and the number of processors made available to the program. IBM continues to define a processor, for the purpose of PVU-based licensing, to be each processor core on a chip (socket). A dual-core processor chip, for example, has two processor cores. The PVU table can be found at
Licensee can deploy the program using either full capacity licensing or virtualization capacity (sub-capacity) licensing according to the Passport Advantage® Sub-Capacity Licensing Terms (refer to the web page below). If using full capacity licensing, licensee must obtain PVU entitlements sufficient to cover all activated processor cores* in the physical hardware environment made available to or managed by the program, except for those servers from which the program has been permanently removed. If using virtualization capacity licensing, licensee must obtain entitlements sufficient to cover all activated processor cores made available to or managed by the program, as defined according to the Virtualization Capacity License Counting Rules at* An activated processor core is a processor core that is available for use in a physical or virtual server, regardless of whether the capacity of the processor core can be or is limited through virtualization technologies, operating system commands, BIOS settings, or similar restrictions.
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License Information number
| Program Name | License Number |
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| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V7.0 | L-SWIS-A3ZLDH |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.0 | L-SWIS-A3ZLF4 |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5 | L-SWIS-A3ZLG9 |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition V8.5.5 | L-SWIS-A2VQDT |
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 technical support
IBM supports WebSphere Application Server Family Edition for the lifecycle of the WebSphere Application Server product versions contained in the bundle. Each WebSphere Application Server Family Edition bundle will have the same end-of-support date as the WebSphere Application Server products it contains.
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Volume orders (IVO)
No
Passport Advantage applies
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Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express®. Product upgrades and Technical Support are provided by the Software Subscription and Support offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
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Other support
Passport Advantage
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
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IT system security involves protecting systems and information through prevention, detection, and response to improper access from within and outside your enterprise. Improper access can result in information being altered, destroyed, or misappropriated or can result in misuse of your systems to attack others. Without a comprehensive approach to security, no IT system or product should be considered completely secure and no single product or security measure can be completely effective in preventing improper access. IBM systems and products are designed to be part of a lawful, comprehensive security approach, which will necessarily involve additional operational procedures, and may require other systems, products, or services to be most effective.
Important: IBM does not warrant that any systems, products, or services are immune from, or will make your enterprise immune from, the malicious or illegal conduct of any party.
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The prices are unchanged by this announcement.
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