IBM (R) Solution Developer Operations DDDD EEEEE V V EEEEE L OOO PPPP EEEEE RRRR D D E V V E L O O P P E R R D D EEEE V V EEEE L O O PPPP EEEE RRRR D D E V V E L O O P E R R DDDD EEEEE V EEEEE LLLLL OOO P EEEEE R R SSSS U U PPPP PPPP OOO RRRR TTTTT N N EEEEE W W SSSS S U U P P P P O O R R T NN N E W W S SSS U U PPPP PPPP O O RRRR T N N N EEEE W W W SSS S U U P P O O R R T N NN E W W W S SSSS UUU P P OOO R R T N N EEEEE WW WW SSSS ======================================================================== 1995 Issue 12 15 September 1995 ======================================================================== +----------+ | Contents | +----------+ The table of contents contains search codes for going directly to items that interest you. Search Codes ----- o IBM Announces Public Beta Test for OS/2 Warp Server servbeta Many functional enhancements. A powerful server ... ... on a powerful platform ... ... for businesses of all sizes. Sophisticated system management made easy. Carefree system backup and recovery. Remote access. Advanced print functionality. Broad client support. Availability and pricing. IBM news releases. o OS/2 Warp Server to Support Enhanced Windows 95 Client win95cli Support for many operating systems and environments. Features for Windows 95 clients. Capabilities of Windows 95 clients. Same support in OS/2 LAN Server 4.0. About OS/2 Warp Server. o IBM DCE for OS/2 Warp Beta Program dcebeta Based on DCE 1.1 and enhanced. Applications based on open standards. New functions. IBM enhancements. Administration GUI and simplified install. DCE Managed Object Class Library. DFS Client, sample code, and native NetBIOS support. Availability and ordering. o LAN Server Certification Advantage for Certified Novell cnelsadv Engineers Acceptable Novell certifications. Certification benefits. Free certification at Networld+Interop. Test content and objectives. Program access and availability. Special promotion to certify for OS/2 Warp Server. More information. IBM press releases. o IBM Releases Powerful New Version of VisualGen; visver Applications Run Up to Ten Times Faster Rapid construction of business-critical applications. Weaving an infrastructure. Early application prototyping. New capabilities in version 2.0. VisualGen V2 + TeamConnection = Collaborative development. Pricing and availability. More information. o IBM VisualAge Developer's Toolkit Promotion vadtprom In brief... OS/2 Warp plus evaluation copy of DB2/2. VisualAge C++ highlights. How to obtain C++ Developer's Kit. Eligible and fulfillment products. o IBM Development System Lease syslease Lease alternative to IBM Developer Discount. Covering AS/400, RS/6000, peripherals, upgrades. IBM Solution Developer Organization. o Free Listings for Solution Developers in AS/400 Application as4tool Development Tools Directory Where to send information, no later than 1 October. o Free Listings for Solution Developers in AS/400 as4csad Client/Server Application Directory Where to send information, no later than 1 October. o Free FlowMark Use for Solution Developers through the flowdap FlowMark Solution Developer Program About FlowMark. FlowMark DAP support offering. More information. o CommonPoint for OS/2 Beta Program cpbeta CommonPoint. Expanding IBM's portfolio of object-oriented offerings. JumpStart beta program. CommonPoint for AIX Version 4. More information. o CommonPoint Application System cpas Taligent's evolution. Taligent's product lines. CommonPoint overview. IBM product plans. Market focus. CommonPoint advantages. Application developer productivity. Portable applications. Internationalized applications. Intuitive user interface. Standards-based development environment and tools. CommonPoint development tools coverage. Competition. Microsoft. NeXT. Positioning within IBM's OO family. Summary. NOTE: This item is 393 lines long. o IBM Endorses Industry Initiative for Broadened UNIX API specunix Specification Additional APIs and 64-bit computing. First specification for both 32- and 64-bit implementations. Participating companies. o IBM Experience C++ -- A Multimedia Tutorial experc In brief... Description. Hardware requirements. Software requirements. Service. Terms and conditions. Charges. o Final Certification Testing Event for 1995 at ColoradOS/2, certcolo 17 - 20 October o Workshop: Client/Server Application Development and Tools csadtw About the course. Course details. Schedule. Registration. More information. o IBM Personal Software Products Business Show Schedule pspshows Business show participation for next two months. o IBM Technical Interchange in Paris Now Offered at 50 halfti Percent of Brochure Price Now 603 UK pounds. More information. o The IBM Technical Interchange, 2 - 6 October 1995, Paris, eurti France STOP PRESS! Fee reduced by 50 percent. Interface with the future. The hottest technology. Get Warped! Who should attend? What's on offer. Delegate registration form. NOTE: This item is 868 lines long. o IBM TechCon Client/Server Solutions Conference and contech Exposition, 10 - 12 October, San Jose, California IBM's entire client/server software strategy. Special presentation: Client/server at the Olympics. Networking party. IBM TechCon Exposition. Pre- and post-conference seminars. Plenary and keynote addresses. Conference brochure available. o Two Conferences for the Price of One: DB2 Technical 2conf Conference Plus IBM Data Warehouse Conference Data Warehouse Conference overview. DB2 family in action. Lotus technical sessions added. Program brochure available. Registration and more information. o 1995 Data Warehouse Conference, 16 - 18 October, Nashville, dwarehse Tennessee Build and exploit a data warehouse. Conference highlights. Get session abstracts via fax. Registration. o 1995 Networking Systems Technical Conference, 23 - 27 nstcconf October, Buena Vista Palace, Orlando A comprehensive educational experience. Who should attend? Discussions in groups (DIGS). Expo area. Keynote presentation: IBM's Vision for Networking. Skill level definitions. Session abstracts. WAN track. LAN track. Systems management track. General information. A magical location. Register today! NOTE: This item is 981 lines long. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ o The IBM Solution Developer Program progsdo Welcome from Jim Gant. Matrix of offerings. Technical services. Business services. Marketing services. Developer Assistance Programs and environments. More information. NOTE: This item is 484 lines long. o How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2 joinhow Worldwide Services. Commercial Services. Premier Services. Solution Developer Program for OS/2 contacts worldwide. o Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs svmpprog National Software Remarketing. Software Vendor Marketing Programs. Membership and Developer Support Programs. Marketing Support Services. Developer Support Services. o The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program in Europe, dapemea Middle East, and Africa Open to anyone in EMEA actively developing for OS/2. Access to World Wide Web service. Marketing programs. More information. o IBM Device Driver Support Center ddsc Worldwide device-driver developer support. The DUDE, a dedicated BBS. Specialized device-driver development workshops. Contacting the DDSC team. o The Developer Connection for OS/2: The Power of the Future powerdev Delivered to Your Door Developer Connection overview. Put The Developer Connection for OS/2 to work for you ... now. Features and benefits. Prices. Ordering information. o Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2 devconqa What it is. Prices. Solution Developer Program discounts. Contents. CompuServe forum. Additional licenses. Future growth. License expirations. Availability outside USA. How to subscribe. CompuServe introductory membership. Access to OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe. DEVCON FORUM on TALKLink. o Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for subdcon OS/2 and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK) Worldwide phone and fax numbers for ordering. Electronic support. Additional Developer Connection DDK electronic support (DUDE). o DB2 Developer Assistance Program dapdb2 Encompassing all versions of DB2. Free of charge. Program benefits. Enrollment. o CICS OS/2 Developers os2cics CICS OS/2 program code available for 90 days, and longer for developers who commit to exploit CICS OS/2. o TCP/IP Application Partners Program os2tcp For products that interoperate with TCP/IP for OS/2 V2.0. o AIX POWER Team poweraix For products exploiting POWER architecture and RS/6000. Technical support. Development. Equipment. Marketing. Education. Technical, business, marketing information. Who is eligible? More information. o The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: Connecting rom400 Developers with Development Description. Content of volume 2. Price. More information. o AS/400 Partners in Development Membership part400 Offerings: In person. Electronic access. Hard goods (and hard copy). 1-800 support. Topics. Fees. Enrollment. o Object Connection for VisualAge connobj Who can join? Object Connection services. More information. o PenAssist Program helppen A variety of programs. Who is eligible? More information. o IBM Product Compatibility Program compprog Compatibility testing opportunity. Resource for making wise purchasing decisions. Value of tested compatibility. Compatibility Program description. Ready for OS/2 Warp and Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server. Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems. Publicity: Where to find compatible product information. Program Q-and-A via fax. More information. o Professional Certification Program from IBM certprof OS/2 and LAN Server roles. Other certification roles. Testing. More information. o Professional Certification Program from IBM: Questions and certqa Answers General program. Test preparation. New OS/2 and LAN Server tests. OS/2 and LAN Server instructor certification. More information. NOTE: This item is 316 lines long. o 800 Phone Numbers 800nos o Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks tmarks +----------------------+ | Where to Find DSNEWS | +----------------------+ On the World Wide Web --------------------- DSNEWS is now available on the Internet World Wide Web through the IBM Solution Developer Support home page. The URL for DSNEWS is http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/library/dsnews/ . On E-Mail and Bulletin Board Systems ------------------------------------ The monthly DSNEWS files are ZIPped into the file DSNymA.ZIP, where y = last digit of year, and m = issue number represented as alpha (for example, DSN5BA.ZIP is the 1995 second issue). DSNymA.ZIP contains: -- This announcement file, DSNym1.ANN -- The current month's contents list, DSNym.SMY -- An annual cumulative list of contents, DSNy.CUM -- The current month's ASCII newsletter, DSNym.ASC The ZIPped files are posted on several e-mail and BBS systems: o America Online, in the OS/2 forum, in the Newsletters library o CompuServe, in OS2DF2 forum, *DAP library section 14 and in OS2DF1 forum, OPEN FORUM library section 15 o Fidonet, in the OS2 Information file area, FWOS2INFO o GEnie, in OS/2 Software Library 16 o Hitline mailbox (Switzerland), in file area 8 o IBM Canada BBS, in file area 35, OS/2 Programming o IBM France OS/2 Developer Assistance Program BBS, in area PUBS01 o IBM OS2BBS (TALKLink), in Software library, Newsletters section o IBM Personal Computer Company BBS, in file area 11, OS/2 Programming o Internet, via anonymous ftp from ps.software.ibm.com, in directory /pub/os2/info; or via Gopher from os2info.austin.ibm.com, in the OS/2 Information menu o NIFTY-Serve (Japan), in FOS2 forum, library section 4 o Norloff's OS/2 Shareware BBS (1-703-385-4325 or telnet://bbs.os2bbs.com), in the OS/2 Periodicals file area o OS2NET (Europe), on all OS2NET bulletin boards in Europe, usually in the DSNEWS download area o PRODIGY, in the OS/2 Club topic's download library, in IBM Files Note: If you cannot find files named dsn... (in lower case), look for files named DSN... (in upper case). Within IBM ---------- Within IBM, 1995 issues, in ASCII format, are in DSN5 PACKAGE in the OS2TOOLS catalog, and 1994 issues are in DSN4 PACKAGE. To obtain DSN5 PACKAGE, type: TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS GET DSN5 PACKAGE To obtain DSN4 PACKAGE, type: TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS GET DSN4 PACKAGE You can also request the packages by typing: REQUEST DSN5 FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1 and REQUEST DSN4 FROM V1ENG AT BCRVM1 To subscribe to DSN5 PACKAGE, type TOOLCAT OS2TOOLS SUB DSN5 PACKAGE +-----------------------------------+ | Notice to Readers Outside the USA | +-----------------------------------+ It is possible that the material in this newsletter may contain references to, or information about, IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such products, programming, or services in your country. +------------------------+ | Send Us Your Feedback! | +------------------------+ Your comments about this newsletter are important to us. Please send your feedback to the editor of IBM SDO Developer Support News, Mike Engelberg, at: o Internet: dsnews@vnet.ibm.com o IBMMAIL: USIB33NP o Fax: 1-407-443-3858 o Mail: DSNEWS, Internal Zip 5407, IBM Corporation, 1000 N.W. 51st Street, Boca Raton FL 33431, USA ======================================================================== +---------------------------+ | IBM Announces Public Beta | servbeta | Test for OS/2 Warp Server | +---------------------------+ IBM announces the start of public beta testing for OS/2 Warp Server, IBM's business server for customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. It provides an integrated platform for the emerging application server environment, as well as a complete set of traditional file and print services. The software will be distributed to beta testers in the last week of August. It is expected to be generally available in the first quarter of 1996. Many Functional Enhancements ---------------------------- Following on the heels of OS/2 Warp Connect, IBM's network client operating system, OS/2 Warp Server combines the market-proven quality of OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 with a wealth of functional enhancements in system management, backup, remote access, and advanced print function. Services such as file and print can be selectively installed, allowing users to customize OS/2 Warp Server to meet their specific needs. The installation procedure also includes autodetection of devices such as network interface cards. "OS/2 Warp Server will raise the bar on what customers and resellers should expect from a server operating system," said Phil Powers, director of marketing for LAN Systems, IBM Personal Software Products division. "We believe that OS/2 Warp Server will provide an excellent application server foundation, as well as provide high-performance file and print capability in a single solution. The additional integrated features will also help customers reduce the overall cost of managing their networks." A Powerful Server ... --------------------- OS/2 Warp Server inherits from LAN Server 4.0 a sophisticated set of network capabilities, including an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop administration model which allows network administrators and resellers to quickly install, set up, configure, and manage a network. It offers tight security that is flexible enough to be customized to the needs of any business by assigning various privileges down to specific files on the server. OS/2 Warp Server also uses a powerful high-performance file system, and includes a NetWare migration utility that will allow an organization to migrate NetWare 2.x and 3.x users and information onto an OS/2 Warp Server environment using a graphical user interface. ... on a Powerful Platform ... ------------------------------ OS/2 Warp Server possesses the same 32-bit, pre-emptive multitasking capabilities of IBM's powerful and battle-tested OS/2 Warp operating system, and comes Internet-ready with IBM's popular Internet Access Kit and WebExplorer. It offers reliable crash protection, runs OS/2 and DOS applications, and contains IBM's WIN-OS2 code, which provides support for 16- and 32-bit Windows applications. ... for Businesses of All Sizes ------------------------------- With sophisticated, easy-to-use networking components on a powerful operating system platform, OS/2 Warp Server will appeal to a diverse set of market segments, from small and medium sized businesses, to departmental corporate workgroups, to large businesses and institutions. Resellers and VARs are also an important target audience for OS/2 Warp Server. Not only do they stand to benefit from selling a complete business solution to such a broad set of users, but their job is made easier with OS/2 Warp Server's outstanding system-management capabilities. "We have had great success with IBM's OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0, and we are really looking forward to the opportunity to sell OS/2 Warp Server to our customers," said Mike McKee, software manager, Intelligent Electronics. "There are a lot of businesses out there who are anxious to enter the fast-growing application server environment, and there are also a lot of businesses who just want simple file and print function until they are ready to expand. OS/2 Warp Server will be an excellent solution for both." Sophisticated System Management Made Easy ----------------------------------------- To address the challenges faced by today's network administrators, OS/2 Warp Server will contain system-management features that ensure a high degree of performance and reliability. With OS/2 Warp Server, administrators will be able to remotely manage computers across the network, allowing them to quickly address network issues by monitoring or even taking control of any computer on a LAN without leaving their desks. OS/2 Warp Server provides a software and hardware discovery feature for system administrators, giving network supervisors the ability to determine the exact components of any PC on the network. System administrators will be able to determine such components as software titles, version number of programs, type of configuration, type and size of hard disk drive, amount of system memory, and network interface card. This will help administrators identify software upgrades, detect system incompatibilities, and determine the need for hardware upgrade components. By having the ability to do all of this without leaving their desks, administrators will be able to manage their systems much more easily and efficiently, reducing the cost of LAN management. As a preventive measure, on-screen alerts built into OS/2 Warp Server will warn administrators of predictive hardware failures such as low disk space and exceeding the CPU threshold. This is an added benefit to resellers, because it helps them avoid potential customer satisfaction problems. Carefree System Backup and Recovery ----------------------------------- Reliable protection from data loss is vital for any business employing a network. IBM has implemented a comprehensive backup and recovery system in OS/2 Warp Server that eliminates the worry. Utilizing object-oriented administration and an intuitive interface, OS/2 Warp Server offers an easy-to-use, yet sophisticated backup solution. OS/2 Warp Server users will be able to schedule full or partial data backups to a variety of media formats including diskette, tape, and optical drives. An advanced disaster recovery feature is included that will allow a business to recover vital data, even in the event of a complete server hard disk crash. Users will also have the unique ability to load tape backups and restore information to the network without loading the core operating system, allowing them to easily and painlessly recover data and get their business up and running again very quickly. This integrated backup facility is also compatible with IBM's Automated Data Storage Management (ADSM), which allows users to back up data to storage devices across a variety of platforms, including DEC, Hewlett-Packard, and Sun, as well as IBM's AIX, AS/400, and MVS environments. This scalability across platforms protects investments and creates an efficient heterogeneous operating environment. Remote Access ------------- Remote connectivity is a need for businesses of all sizes today, and OS/2 Warp Server features a full set of remote access capabilities. With OS/2 Warp Server, organizations ranging from small businesses with two sites across town to multinational corporations can now quickly access vital information via this integrated remote functionality. With OS/2 Warp Server's remote node capability, users are able to log onto the network, upload and download data, and print documents to other facilities. Offices will be able to quickly share information by linking to their corporate network and other sites via a high-speed modem line, x.25, or ISDN. Mobile users can connect to the office as though they were sitting at their desks. In addition, OS/2 Warp Server's remote control feature reduces the cost of support. A system administrator or reseller will actually be able to see what the user sees, extending the ability to reach out and to view, troubleshoot, and solve network issues from across town or from thousands of miles away. Advanced Print Functionality ---------------------------- Printing over the network is an important task for organizations of all sizes. OS/2 Warp Server includes new printing enhancements that will solve various needs for a variety of customers. With OS/2 Warp Server's postscript printer emulation, users are able to send postscript documents to non-postscript laser printers such as Hewlett-Packard and Lexmark, saving them hundreds of dollars. OS/2 Warp Server also has advanced printer functionality that is compatible with high-speed host printers in a mainframe-connected environment. This compatibility will greatly assist organizations by protecting their investments in high-capacity host printers. A corporate customer can easily introduce OS/2 Warp Server into the network and configure this advanced business network solution to drive 300-page-per-minute printers, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Broad Client Support -------------------- OS/2 Warp Server will support all prevalent network clients, including OS/2 Warp and OS/2 Warp Connect, DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows NT, and Macintosh. OS/2 Warp Server is also backward-compatible with previous IBM LAN Server clients. This will allow OS/2 Warp Servers to be incrementally added to an existing LAN Server network, and will provide the customer with complete compatibility between systems. OS/2 Warp Server also supports gateway functionality to NetWare and Microsoft servers by allowing OS/2 Warp Server clients to access non-OS/2 Warp Server resources. Availability and Pricing ------------------------ Users can enter the OS/2 Warp Server beta program by calling 1-800-393-8922 after August 28. The cost of the beta program is 15.95 USD for shipping and handling. OS/2 Warp Server is expected to be generally available during the first quarter of 1996. Pricing has yet to be determined. There will be an upgrade program for LAN Server users. IBM News Releases ----------------- IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page at http://www.ibm.com. The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) and enter "99" at the voice menu. ======================================================================== +--------------------------------------------------------+ | OS/2 Warp Server to Support Enhanced Windows 95 Client | win95cli +--------------------------------------------------------+ IBM announces an enhanced Windows 95 client for OS/2 Warp Server, now in beta testing, and OS/2 LAN Server 4.0. Support for Many Operating Systems and Environments --------------------------------------------------- The enhanced client, which will ship in the box with OS/2 Warp Server, expands the capabilities of Windows 95 users on an OS/2 Warp Server network, and provides full access to the wealth of systems management features in OS/2 Warp Server. In addition to Windows 95 clients, OS/2 Warp Server supports OS/2 Warp, OS/2 Warp Connect, DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows NT, and Macintosh clients. Features for Windows 95 Clients ------------------------------- OS/2 Warp Server's graphical user interface gives Windows 95 clients the ability to use aliases to access resources from anywhere on the network. This eliminates the need for Windows 95 clients to keep track of where on the network those resources are located. OS/2 Warp Server gives its Windows 95 clients full domain logon capability, which provides automatic logon assignments to OS/2 Warp resources. Individual home directories will also be available to Windows 95 clients. These personal directories are available to Windows 95 clients when they log on, and cannot be accessed by anyone else on the network. Capabilities of Windows 95 Clients ---------------------------------- OS/2 Warp Server's enhanced Windows 95 client will benefit network administrators by allowing them to manage the network from a Windows 95 client in addition to an OS/2, DOS, or Windows 3.x client, or the server itself. Tasks that can be done from an OS/2 client, including access control, adding and creating users, connecting the server to other servers, managing hard-disk space, defining groups, managing passwords, performing network sessions, and running shared applications, can all be done from a Windows 95 client machine. Same Support in OS/2 LAN Server 4.0 ----------------------------------- Consistent with IBM's commitment to protecting customers' investments, the enhanced Windows 95 client code will support OS/2 LAN Server 4.0. About OS/2 Warp Server ---------------------- OS/2 Warp Server is IBM's business server solution for customers ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. The product, which is in beta test, provides an integrated platform for the growing application server environment, as well as a complete set of traditional file and print services. It includes the battle-tested OS/2 Warp and OS/2 LAN Server 4.0, with a wealth of functional enhancements in system management, backup, remote access, and advanced print function. ======================================================================== +------------------------------------+ | IBM DCE for OS/2 Warp Beta Program | dcebeta +------------------------------------+ IBM is accepting candidates for participation in an OS/2 Warp Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) 2.1 beta program. By entering the beta program, users can begin application prototyping, development, and testing, and provide feedback to IBM. Based on DCE 1.1 and Enhanced ----------------------------- The IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp beta program is based on the function of the Open Software Foundation's (OSF's) most recent DCE, Version 1.1, and is enriched by IBM's enhancements. "With this beta, IBM is the first company to offer open, heterogeneous client/server computing to PC LAN users with a product based on the latest version of OSF/DCE," said Art Olbert, vice president, LAN Systems, IBM Personal Software Products division. "It underscores IBM's commitment to OS/2 in the application server and client environment." Applications Based on Open Standards ------------------------------------ The beta program provides a solid foundation for developing distributed client/server applications based on open standards, and enables software developers, independent software vendors, channel partners, and users to gain experience with distributed computing technologies for the desktop and server environment. OSF/DCE is an integrated set of industry-leading distributed computing technologies. These technologies allow multi-vendor computing networks to function as a single, logical environment for distributed applications and workstation users. New Functions ------------- DCE is an enabling technology. This beta expands developers' abilities to write solutions that provide true open distributed client/server computing. In addition to the core DCE functions of remote procedure call, cell directory services, security services, time services, and DCE threads, this beta program also provides the new OSF/DCE 1.1 functions, including: Extended Registry Attributes (ERA); General Security Service API (GSS-API); Delegation; DCE Daemon (DCED); DCE Control Program (DCECP); Serviceability; Extended Log-in; Backing Storage Library; and Access Control List (ACL) Checking Library. IBM Enhancements ---------------- The beta program for IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp will help developers get a head start on developing applications that are truly plug-and-play and will fully exploit distributed services. To make working with DCE simpler, IBM provided enhancements and ease of use features including: Administration Graphical User Interface (GUI); Simplified Install; Managed Object Class Library; OS/2 Distributed File System (DFS) Client; Commercial Data Masking Facility (CDMF) Support, i.e., "Middleweight Encryption"; Sample Code; and Native NetBIOS support. Administration GUI and Simplified Install ----------------------------------------- The GUI simplifies DCE administration by making tasks more logical using intuitive, easy-to-follow graphics. The GUI also allows administration of DFS and handles administration of users, groups, CDS and security. The IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp beta program is based on IBM's common install tool, and allows for installation of clients, servers, and DCE application development environment. DCE Managed Object Class Library -------------------------------- To accelerate the acceptance and deployment of distributed computing environments, IBM and Hewlett-Packard (HP) are working through the OSF to define a common set of managed objects for the DCE core infrastructure. This will provide consistent administrative / management interface definitions across heterogeneous distributed computing platforms. The DCE Admin Class Library provides an implementation of all of the DCE core services, including Remote Procedure Call (RPC), cell directory, security, time, and cell / host / servers / services definitions in the form of an object-oriented class library. DFS Client, Sample Code, and Native NetBIOS Support --------------------------------------------------- The OS/2 Warp DFS Client is a DCE client application that provides OS/2 Warp users and applications with access to the global DFS file space. DFS provides leadership support of data distribution over high- and slow-speed connections. To help developers get started writing applications, IBM has provided sample code that has been tested by IBM. The beta also provides support, so that customers running a NetBIOS network can use DCE services. This allows NetBIOS customers to use NetBIOS names in addition to TCP/IP names when running DCE over NetBIOS. Availability and Ordering ------------------------- For the IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp beta program, candidates will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion of the enrollment process. Worldwide shipments of the beta package will begin in September. The IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp beta program is only available to customers via a CD-ROM hardcopy package. Customers placing orders in excess of available quantities will be notified. To participate in the IBM DCE 2.1 for OS/2 Warp beta program, users can request an order form via fax at 1-512-838-4003, or e-mail at dcereq@vnet.ibm.com. ======================================================================== +------------------------------------+ | LAN Server Certification Advantage | cnelsadv | for Certified Novell Engineers | +------------------------------------+ IBM announces the LAN Server Certification Advantage for Certified Novell Engineers (CNEs). The program will allow networking professionals to become IBM Certified LAN Server Engineers (*) by passing a single exam. * Certain jurisdictions regulate the use of the title "engineer" and impose additional academic and licensing requirements. In these jurisdictions, the title "expert" should be used. Acceptable Novell Certifications -------------------------------- Preparatory classes and testing begin on 25 September 1995. Acceptable certifications are Certified Novell Engineer, Enterprise Certified Novell Engineer, and Master Certified Novell Engineer. The exam is free to those who participate at Networld+Interop in Atlanta, 28-29 September. "This program will give people who are already skilled in network operating system technology the opportunity to broaden their expertise by adding the LAN Server Engineer certification to their credentials," said Paul Wilkinson, manager of education programs, IBM Personal Software Products division. "With the rapid growth of LAN Server and OS/2 in the expanding application server market, the LAN Server Engineer certification also provides a real profit opportunity to resellers and VARs." Certification Benefits ---------------------- In addition to gaining the skills needed to install and manage IBM LAN Server, Certified LAN Server Engineers receive priority attention for technical support, and are eligible for 50 percent discounts on technical support. If they choose, Certified LAN Server Engineers may also be listed in an IBM support directory for lead referrals. Free Certification at Networld+Interop -------------------------------------- IBM will kick off the LAN Server Certification Advantage during Networld+Interop at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta. Free technical seminars, labs, and testing will be offered at the show. The program will allow networking professionals to acquire the LAN Server Engineer certification by passing a single exam lasting 1.5 hours. Proof of Novell certification is required. Test Content and Objectives --------------------------- The objective of the LAN Server Certification Advantage program is to leverage the already-existing skills of networking professionals and to test them on the incremental skills they need to successfully install and manage a LAN Server network. Because the program takes into consideration the skills already possessed by CNEs, participants are required to pass only one exam instead of the regular six required to gain the LAN Server Engineer certification. The exam will cover topics such as: defining users and groups, sharing and using network resources, access control, home directories, shared printers, application definitions, cross-domain resources, file systems, LAN Server installation, capacity planning, performance-tuning approaches, capacity and performance monitoring tools, parameters, and backup and recovery tasks. Program Access and Availability ------------------------------- The LAN Server Engineer Advantage exam will be available at any Drake Authorized Testing Center from 25 September 1995 through 31 March 1996. During this six-month period, IBM and industry education providers will offer special five-day classes to help qualified professionals obtain the skills required for the exam. The classes will be available in various locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. There is a 100 USD fee for tests taken at Drake Authorized Testing Centers. Call Drake at 1-800-959-EXAM. Special Promotion to Certify for OS/2 Warp Server ------------------------------------------------- IBM will also offer a special promotion to enable Certified LAN Server Engineers to become certified for OS/2 Warp Server, now in beta. This promotion will only be available to those certified before 31 March 1996. More Information ---------------- Additional information about the LAN Server Certification Advantage program may be obtained from the IBM web site at http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html beginning 1 October 1995. Test objectives and sample tests can be obtained via fax at 1-800-IBM-4FAX. IBM Press Releases ------------------ IBM news releases are available on the Internet, via the IBM Home Page at http://www.ibm.com. The IBM Fax Information Service allows you to receive facsimiles of prior IBM product press releases. Dial 1-800-IBM-4FAX and enter 99 at the voice menu. ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------------------+ | IBM Releases Powerful New Version of VisualGen; | visver | Applications Run Up to Ten Times Faster | +-------------------------------------------------+ IBM announces an enhanced version of its VisualGen application development environment -- unveiling a new release that lets programmers develop and deploy multi-platform client/server and stand-alone applications that run up to ten times faster than those created with the previous version. Rapid Construction of Business-Critical Applications ---------------------------------------------------- VisualGen delivers a workstation-based visual programming tool for rapidly building business-critical applications. The product contains the same visual construction environment as IBM's award-winning VisualAge development tools. From an OS/2 development platform, the product can generate C++ and COBOL applications that run on OS/2, AIX, Windows, OS/400, MVS, and VSE/ESA. "VisualGen preserves the value of existing information systems as customers can leverage their investments in current code and skills," said Tim Negris, vice president, sales and marketing, IBM Software Solutions. "Customers using this product can quickly and efficiently build applications that span the range of client/server systems, from PCs to workstations to mainframes." Weaving an Infrastructure ------------------------- VisualGen is an integrated, visual programming development environment for creating high-quality, easy-to-use enterprise applications. The product provides a set of services to transparently weave an infrastructure of protocols, data formats, and data locations to link clients and servers -- no matter how uniquely they are arranged. Developers can focus their energies on innovation and creativity -- the building blocks of competitiveness -- confident that tedious but critical interconnections are being automatically handled. "The flexibility and scalability of VisualGen Version 2.0 let us develop and test the application logic while the whole client/server infrastructure was still being deployed," said Jim Cantin, development team leader, Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY. "We generated code for both IBM IMS/TM and Windows, used IBM MQSeries for communication, and accessed both relational and hierarchical data on the host. I know of no other single tool that can do that." Early Application Prototyping ----------------------------- VisualGen's integrated test environment permits early application prototyping, so users can be involved during the first stages of the development process -- helping to avert costly re-writes downstream. VisualGen helps developers quickly create applications that can access a wide variety of databases, including IBM's DB2 family, IMS/DB, and VSAM. In addition, the product has been designed to be totally open, and supports non-IBM relational databases, such as Oracle Version 7 and Sybase Version 4, Release 5, as well as any other database that is ODBC X/Open CLI-compliant. New Capabilities in Version 2.0 ------------------------------- In addition to a performance increase, VisualGen 2.0 incorporates new, more powerful capabilities that include: o New Graphical User Interface (GUI) components that support file access and scrolled windows as well as improvements to existing GUI controls; o Ability to develop line-of-business multimedia applications that can exploit images, video, and audio, and exchange data with other commercial software via Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE); o Integration with IBM's TeamConnection for OS/2. TeamConnection, now in beta, uses object-oriented technology to manage and store application components that are shared during team development. TeamConnection provides a superior LAN-based repository and software configuration management environment as well as an automated build process -- beneficial for teams crafting new MVS and OS/2 applications; o New client/server support that allows OS/2 and Windows 3.1 client applications to interact with OS/400 and IMS server applications -- giving users the ability to rapidly develop distributed applications across a broader range of platforms. o Generation and execution of applications for CICS/6000, IBM's powerful and versatile online transaction processing system. This enables users to realize the performance and integrity advantages of a leading transaction processing monitor for application systems spanning heterogeneous networks on all supported platforms. VisualGen V2 + TeamConnection = Collaborative Development --------------------------------------------------------- VisualGen V2 integrates with IBM's TeamConnection for OS/2, the industry's first robust object-oriented repository. TeamConnection helps businesses better manage complex collaborative software development -- crucial for a company to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing business environment. TeamConnection makes this process seamless, and improves team productivity, product quality, and time to market. It combines configuration, change control, build and release management, version control, problem tracking and management, and electronic delivery support into a streamlined development process that spans all phases of the development cycle. Pricing and Availability ------------------------ VisualGen Version 2.0 supports OS/2 and Windows client platforms as well as a number of IBM server environments including OS/2, CICS/6000, OS/400, AIX, MVS, VSE/ESA, and CICS OS/2. VisualGen Version 2.0 is available now, and is priced at 3,999 USD for the first license, and 3,599 USD for additional licenses. Existing VisualGen Version 1.0 and Version 1.1 users are entitled to an upgrade price of 719 USD for the first license, and 649 USD for additional licenses (US only). TeamConnection, currently in beta, provides platform support for OS/2 servers, OS/2 GUI clients, and OS/2 and MVS build. Pricing will be announced when the product becomes generally available. More Information ---------------- For additional information about VisualGen Version 2.0, users in the US and Canada can call 1-800-426-3333 or access the IBM software page on the World Wide Web at http://www.software.ibm.com (Select "for developers"). The IBM home page can be found at http://www.ibm.com. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------+ | IBM VisualAge Developer's Toolkit Promotion | vadtprom +---------------------------------------------+ In Brief ... ------------ o Acquire VisualAge C++ and get a C++ Developer's kit containing powerful visual tools at no additional charge o Final order date: 15 December 1995 o Final Date of Installation: 29 December 1995 OS/2 Warp Plus Evaluation Copy of DB2/2 --------------------------------------- For a limited time only, when you acquire VisualAge C++ for OS/2, you can get a C++ developer's kit, which includes OS/2 Warp and a CD that contains an evaluation copy of DB2/2, at no additional charge. Orders must be placed on or before 15 December 1995. The Date of Installation, as defined in the IBM Customer Agreement, must occur on or after 22 August 1995, but no later than 29 December 1995. If you are a commercial, state or local government, or education customer, you can participate. If you are federal government customer, call 1-800-333-6705 or 1-301-564-7970 to determine eligibility. VisualAge C++ Highlights ------------------------ VisualAge C++ is IBM's newest visual programming environment for C and C++ application developers. VisualAge C++ is part of a family of C++ tools and class libraries that is available across a range of operating systems, including OS/2, AIX, and Sun Solaris. Some of the powerful visual tools provided in VisualAge C++ are: o Visual Application Builder and Data Access Class Builder o IBM Open Class Library o Direct-to-SOM (DTS) How to Obtain C++ Developer's Kit --------------------------------- After purchasing a license to VisualAge C++, customers should complete and mail their product registration form so that it is received by IBM no later than January 26, 1996. IBM will then ship a C++ developer's kit (OS/2 Warp and a Developer Connection CD) to the customer at no additional charge. Eligible and Fulfillment Products --------------------------------- PART ELIGIBLE PRODUCT NUMBER MEDIA VisualAge C++ for OS/2 Version 3 30H1664 3.5-inch + Doc VisualAge C++ for OS/2 Version 3 30H1665 CD-ROM VisualAge C++ for OS/2 Version 3 30H1666 CD-ROM + Doc PART FULFILLMENT PRODUCTS NUMBER MEDIA IBM OS/2 Warp Version 3 83G8102 CD-ROM Developer Connection for OS/2 N/A CD-ROM ======================================================================== +------------------------------+ | IBM Development System Lease | syslease +------------------------------+ IBM Credit Corporation, in conjunction with IBM's AS/400 and RISC System/6000 product divisions, announces the IBM Development System Lease, a replacement for IBM Credit's Software Developer Lease and for RS/6000 POWER Lease. Lease Alternative to IBM Developer Discount ------------------------------------------- According to Robert F. Talbot, IBM Credit general manager, remarketer financing, the program was created to provide a simple and attractive lease alternative to IBM remarketers and solution developers who have already been qualified by IBM as eligible for IBM's Developer Discount. Talbot also noted that among the significant enhancements to the lease is its availability to industry remarketer affiliates who qualify for IBM's Developer Discount. "We created this program, in conjunction with IBM, to provide qualifying developers with the opportunity to acquire the most current midrange processor and peripheral technology at very attractive rates," said Talbot. "This program will enable developers to create and maintain leading-edge, value-add products and services for their customers." Covering AS/400, RS/6000, Peripherals, Upgrades ----------------------------------------------- With the IBM Development System Lease, qualifying developers and industry remarketers may acquire selected IBM AS/400 and IBM RS/6000 technology for a monthly cost equal to 1 percent of the list price. Selected peripherals may be acquired for a monthly cost as low as 2 percent of the list price. The initial lease term is 24 months; however, the lease may be canceled without penalty with one month's written notice anytime after the first 12 months of the term. Upgrades such as increased memory and storage MESs can be financed at a rate of 1 percent of the combination of the original list price and the list price of new components. The 24-month lease term will restart, and terms and conditions associated with the new lease will apply. IBM RS/6000 Scalable POWERparallel Systems SP technology is also eligible for this offering for a monthly cost of 1.5 percent of the list price. This lease may be canceled upon 30 days' notice at months 12 or 18. IBM Solution Developer Organization ----------------------------------- The IBM Development System Lease is administered by IBM's Solution Developer Organization, formerly the IBM Software Vendor Operations (SVO) in Atlanta, and is available to qualified IBM AS/400 and IBM RS/6000 developers, authorized AS/400 systems integration marketing assistants and industry remarketer affiliates. To be eligible, customers must be certified by the IBM Solution Developer Organization and complete a credit application. For more information about the IBM Development System Lease and product eligibility, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA and Canada, or 1-770-835-9002 from elsewhere. ======================================================================== +------------------------------------------------+ | Free Listings for Solution Developers in | as4tool | AS/400 Application Development Tools Directory | +------------------------------------------------+ IBM's AS/400 Division is currently gathering information for the next edition of its Application Development Tools Directory. This directory provides our customers with application development information and listings of tool providers to meet their needs. It is distributed worldwide through Internet as well as on diskette and in hardcopy form. If you are a solution provider who has an AS/400 application development tool, and would like a free listing in this directory, send your information no later than 1 October to: Voice phone: 1-507-253-0991 Fax phone: 1-507-280-4440 Internet userid: laurenb@millcom.com Input is required by 1 October 1995 for the October issue. Follow-on directories will be published in January and May 1996. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------+ | Free Listings for Solution Developers in | as4csad | AS/400 Client/Server Applications Directory | +---------------------------------------------+ AS/400 Partners In Development is updating its well-received directory of worldwide AS/400 client/server applications. This directory currently lists more than 2000 C/S applications from over 850 solution providers around the world. We are expanding this directory to enhance its value to customers and solution providers. Also, the next edition will be distributed and accessible worldwide through the Internet. If you are a solution provider who has an AS/400 client/server application, and would like a free listing in this directory, send your information no later than 1 October to: Voice phone: 1-507-253-0991 Fax phone: 1-507-280-4440 Internet userid: laurenb@millcom.com Input is required by 1 October 1995 for the October issue. A follow-on directory will be published during 1996. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------------+ | Free FlowMark Use for Solution Developers | flowdap | through the FlowMark Developer Assistance Program | +---------------------------------------------------+ The FlowMark Developer Assistance Program (DAP) is a no-fee offering and an opportunity for professional developers to try IBM FlowMark. About FlowMark -------------- IBM FlowMark is a workflow manager that gives an enterprise control of its business activities -- whatever the nature of the business. Workflow design, tracking, automation, management, documentation, and improvement are important in the emerging science of Business Process Reengineering, but there is potential to integrate FlowMark into many different types of application software. ISVs are finding that FlowMark is an attractive adjunct or centerpiece in their product and services offerings. IBM FlowMark is an object-oriented, distributed application that can run standalone or as client/server. Current implementations provide OS/2 and AIX server function, with support for OS/2, AIX, and Windows clients. Multiple servers may share a single database. FlowMark for MVS, now in limited availability, allows integration of MVS applications, and will ultimately provide MVS server capability. FlowMark DAP Support Offering ----------------------------- o Objective - To help solutions providers integrate IBM FlowMark into their product or service offerings o Eligible participants - Professional developers, integrators, resellers who sell commercial software and/or services o FlowMark DAP provides to participants: - Free use of FlowMark code, documentation and tools - Technical Support, committed to satisfying the vendor * no charge * toll-free 800 number * possible provision of higher-level support if warranted * broad skill base, high customer satisfaction - Vendor Advocacy - Membership in complementary IBM DAPs - Participation in IBM Partnership programs and other marketing activities - Listing of your product or service in online catalogs o IBM expects from participants: - Incorporate elements of FlowMark into their solution(s) offerings - Present features, benefits, strengths of IBM FlowMark to their clients More Information ---------------- For membership information, contact Carolyn Cummiskey, 1-203-262-4767, fax 1-203-262-2141, Internet userid cummisk@vnet.ibm.com , or via mail: MD 241 IBM Corporation 150 Kettletown Road Southbury CT 06488 ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------+ | CommonPoint for OS/2 Beta Program | cpbeta +-----------------------------------+ Now, OS/2 developers have an important resource for designing, building and deploying collaborative applications: IBM CommonPoint for OS/2. This powerful new application system, developed by Taligent, Inc., provides the structural foundation for developers to use object-oriented technology to create and customize distributed business applications, such as client/server, customer support, multimedia, and executive information systems. CommonPoint ----------- CommonPoint is a rich set of approximately 100 object-oriented frameworks designed to increase programmer productivity through the reuse of application code and design. CommonPoint's application and system service frameworks, for example, can speed the development and integration of facilities for data translation, data access, collaboration, and other business needs. IBM CommonPoint for OS/2 is based on the full-function CommonPoint 1.0 reference release, which was announced by Taligent earlier this year. The IBM CommonPoint application system is based on Taligent Inc.'s CommonPoint application system, built using advanced object-oriented frameworks. Expanding IBM's Portfolio of Object-Oriented Offerings ------------------------------------------------------ The CommonPoint for OS/2 announcement expands an extensive portfolio of IBM object-oriented offerings for the enterprise. IBM's object technology solutions are suited to a variety of skill levels and application types, allowing developers to select the most suitable point of entry into object technology based on their experience, existing systems, and tools, and the needs of their customers. Advanced object-oriented developers, for example, will find CommonPoint useful in developing new C++ applications that are easy to prototype, customize, and maintain. "We are excited about starting the early support program for OS/2 shortly after delivering this advanced technology on AIX," said John Slitz, vice president, Object Technologies Marketing, IBM. "IBM has been at the forefront of helping customers apply object technology to solve business problems. This announcement expands this initiative through service and support for the early adoption of CommonPoint's superior object functionality across multiple platforms." "IBM now offers cross-platform object technology solutions for everybody, from the neophyte just starting to use class libraries to the experienced object developer who can move up to frameworks with CommonPoint," said Adrian Bowles, managing director, Atelier Research. "This commitment to object technology -- backed up with real products -- positions IBM as a software development leader." JumpStart Beta Program ---------------------- At Object World West '95, IBM announced a JumpStart beta program for OS/2 developers, which will broaden the reach and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge CommonPoint technology. Included in the IBM JumpStart program are the CommonPoint Application Development Toolkit for OS/2, a comprehensive set of productivity and resource tools that enable developers to build portable CommonPoint applications; the CommonPoint Application System for OS/2, which enables the deployment of robust CommonPoint applications on the OS/2 platform; and C Set ++ for OS/2, Version 3.0, a fully integrated development environment. Beta code of the CommonPoint Application System for OS/2 and the CommonPoint Application Development Toolkit for OS/2 will be delivered to corporate developers and independent software vendors participating in the JumpStart program, beginning in September 1995. Product availability is targeted for year-end 1995. Comprehensive technical support, education, and consulting services are available to help JumpStart customers master developing applications with CommonPoint. CommonPoint for AIX Version 4 ----------------------------- IBM also announced that it has begun delivering IBM CommonPoint on AIX Version 4, which supports development of portable applications for the leading-edge IBM RISC System/6000 (RS/6000) platform. In a separate announcement, Taligent announced its plans to market IBM's CommonPoint for AIX with Taligent services and education under the name CommonPoint ProjectPak -- an integrated set of products and services for corporate developers building their first CommonPoint application. More Information ---------------- For additional information about the JumpStart program, contact objtech@vnet.ibm.com via the Internet, or access the IBM page on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com, the IBM software page at http://www.software.ibm.com, or the IBM object technologies page at http://www.software.ibm.com/objects/. Taligent is an independent software company jointly owned by Apple Computer, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., and IBM. IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops, and manufactures the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices, and microelectronics. IBM's Software Solutions Division, which has the object technology mission within IBM, provides data management, application development, and workgroup solutions for mission-critical applications on PCs, workstations, LANs, and host systems. ======================================================================== +--------------------------------+ | CommonPoint Application System | cpas +--------------------------------+ This paper, dated 15 August 1995, gives an overview of Taligent's CommonPoint application system and IBM's plans to deliver products based on it. This paper is intended for a general audience that has some familiarity with the concepts of object-oriented programming. Taligent's Evolution -------------------- Taligent, Inc., an independent software company owned by Apple, Hewlett-Packard, and IBM, was formed in March 1992 by IBM and Apple with a mission of developing a complete object-oriented operating system for delivery in the mid '90s. Feedback from potential customers and industry influencers led Taligent to pursue a more evolutionary path, focusing on a set of high-function frameworks that could be hosted on any modern 32-bit operating system. Prototyping was initiated that demonstrated the feasibility of this approach. In addition, several modern 32-bit operating systems were introduced and/or announced during this period. Thus, it became clear that the direction should be to complete the CommonPoint application system rather than developing a new, fully object-oriented operating system. The operating-system specific technology developed by Taligent is being made available to its investors for use in their operating systems. Taligent's Product Lines ------------------------ Taligent is currently working on two product lines: o CommonPoint application system: A portable, integrated set of object-oriented frameworks that provide the functionality to develop next-generation applications. CommonPoint frameworks are collections of object classes that have defined interactions. CommonPoint's frameworks allow reuse during both design and implementation. CommonPoint was previously referred to as the Taligent Application Environment, or TalAE. Taligent is developing the CommonPoint application system technology as a series of reference releases using IBM's AIX on the RS/6000. The initial CommonPoint reference release is complete. Taligent and its investors will develop compatible products, based on the reference release, that introduce the CommonPoint technology on a variety of modern 32-bit operating systems. o Taligent Developer Series: A suite of products to support application development on the CommonPoint application system. The first of these products, cpConstructor, a User Interface (UI) builder, is also complete. Taligent plans to enter beta test with a second product, cpProfessional, later this year. cpProfessional will support incremental compile and linking capabilities and the ability to define customized views for browsing. cpProfessional was previously referred to as the Taligent Development Environment, or TalDE. CommonPoint Overview -------------------- An application system is an operating system-independent software execution environment that supports applications and the way they interact with users, other applications, and distributed systems. The CommonPoint application system is a portable set of integrated object-oriented frameworks that enable the creation of a new generation of fully internationalized distributed-computing applications spanning from collaborative workgroup to enterprise-wide solutions. These solutions will be developed much more quickly, with much less code, than today's applications, because CommonPoint supplies so much of the function. They will be much easier for end users to learn and use than today's applications, because of CommonPoint's focus on task-centered computing. CommonPoint is: o A common foundation for innovative applications. o A common platform for heterogeneous distributed computing. o A common environment for people to work together. Many applications can be built by extending the high-level CommonPoint frameworks with logic unique to the application, while using the function and flow of control provided by the frameworks for such things as presenting a rich graphical user interface to the user. Other applications will require a unique flow of control, but will still take advantage of the rich functionality provided by frameworks such as text and graphical editors and data access. CommonPoint frameworks provide developers with a high-level API for programming applications that can be extended at lower levels without disturbing the high-level API. The CommonPoint architecture gives developers rich functionality that they can extend, without compromising the reusability of the underlying framework. The CommonPoint frameworks are classified into two categories: application frameworks and system frameworks. Application Frameworks give the user visible function (e.g., compound documents, presentation, editing, graphics, text, and multimedia). System Frameworks provide core system functionality (e.g., distributed computing, data management, portability, and collaboration). IBM Product Plans ----------------- IBM plans to take Taligent's CommonPoint reference release and ship products for OS/2 and AIX. In addition, IBM plans to ship CommonPoint extensions to Client Access/400, to provide access to data and services on the AS/400. CommonPoint for AIX was announced on 6 June 1995 and made generally available on 28 July 1995. CommonPoint for AIX consists of two products, CommonPoint Application System Development Toolkit for AIX, and CommonPoint Application System for AIX. The toolkit product is required to develop applications, while the application system provides the execution environment. The toolkit includes cpConstructor. CommonPoint for AIX provides developers with the first CommonPoint product, using low-end workstation systems, to support their application development. IBM plans to adapt CommonPoint to OS/2 and PC hardware, and to add integration with the Workplace Shell and the ability to produce OpenDoc parts. A JumpStart program for CommonPoint for OS/2 was announced on 15 August 1995 at Object World - West. The JumpStart program will provide education and support for early users of CommonPoint for OS/2 as they develop their initial application. Jump Start participants will receive beta-test-level code and documentation in September 1995. Product availability is targeted for year-end 1995 on OS/2 Warp Connect. Support for OS/2 Warp Connect on PowerPC is planned for subsequent availability. Market Focus ------------ CommonPoint will enable a new class of applications, extending their focus from empowering individuals to empowering enterprises. New applications executing on currently shipping microprocessors will be able to advance the ability to access and use information. These include applications involving workgroup collaboration, workflow automation, information management, data access, and visualization. Likely application segments that can leverage the CommonPoint frameworks are horizontal / vertical business functional applications providing document management, groupware, workflow, and information services, as well as advanced productivity, client/server, and professional programming tools. CommonPoint Release 1 is the first release of an exciting new technology. Thus, the likely audience for this release is early adopters of OO technology who have extensive object-oriented application development experience with C++. Such experience and classroom education on the CommonPoint application system are prerequisites to successfully designing and developing applications using the CommonPoint frameworks. Future releases of the CommonPoint frameworks and the application development tools that support it will incorporate both new function and feedback from early users. This, along with the availability of third-party tools, will expand the market focus to developers and end-users who are less skilled in OO development and C++. CommonPoint Advantages ---------------------- CommonPoint will enable the creation of a new generation of portable distributed-computing applications focused on collaborative workgroup solutions. These solutions will be developed much more quickly, with much less code, than today's applications, and will be much easier for end users to learn and use than today's applications. Specific advantages include: o Application developer productivity o Portable applications o Internationalized applications o Intuitive user interface o Standards-based development environment and tools Application Developer Productivity ---------------------------------- CommonPoint takes the idea of code reuse to new levels. Developers can can reuse hundreds of thousands of lines of code provided in open and extensible frameworks. Not only can developers reuse large amounts of software, they are also able to customize CommonPoint frameworks to meet their specific requirements. State-of-the-art functionality is provided at all levels, including support for rich compound documents, extensible text and graphics models, internationalized text, 2-D and 3-D graphics, multi- media, real-time collaboration, and distributed object and database access. Portable Applications --------------------- CommonPoint will be deployed across modern 32-bit operating systems. IBM, Apple, and HP have announced support for CommonPoint on OS/2, AIX, a future release of Mac OS, and HP-UX. Taligent plans to make CommonPoint available on other high-volume, 32-bit operating systems, including Windows NT and Windows 95. The CommonPoint system will provide developers with a consistent API across all of these environments, ensuring application portability and distributability. Internationalized Applications ------------------------------ CommonPoint provides both a structure and a high level of function for developing internationalized applications. CommonPoint enforces a "model/view separation", which separates presentation to the end user from the application logic. Thus, one or more language-specifc user interfaces can interact with end-users in their native language, while using the same application logic. CommonPoint stores all text in 16-bit Unicode, and provides powerful text-editing facilities that support text in many alphabets. Support for various locales is planned for subsequent CommonPoint releases. Intuitive User Interface ------------------------ The Taligent end-user environment is a logical evolution of the object-oriented user interface established by IBM with the OS/2 Workplace Shell. It features task centered computing to make using the computer more intuitive. Users complete their work task using the natural integration that comes from the CommonPoint application system, rather than having to use a set of independent applications. Standards-Based Development Environment and Tools ------------------------------------------------- CommonPoint's frameworks are built from extensible class libraries developed using programming techniques that follow ANSI-standard conventions for the C++ language. Taligent chose C++ because of its increasing popularity as a mainstream development platform for both application and system software providers. CommonPoint Development Tools Coverage -------------------------------------- IBM C Set ++ for AIX and IBM VisualAge** C++ for OS/2 will be the initial development environments to support CommonPoint. A spectrum of development tools spanning C++ development, visual programming, and end-user customization utilities are expected to evolve over time to exploit CommonPoint frameworks and make it easier to develop CommonPoint applications. cpConstructor, a User Interface (UI) builder, is the first of these tools. cpProfessional will support incremental compile and linking capabilities, and the ability to define customized views for browsing. cp Constructor and cpProfessional both provide a dynamic environment for developers, supporting rapid iterations of changes and additions to the intial application implementation. Taligent and its investors are also working with ISVs to create additional tools to assist developers in understanding and exploiting CommonPoint frameworks. Competition ----------- CommonPoint has many actual and perceived competitors. Products from Microsoft and NeXT are probably the most widely known. Microsoft --------- Nothing in Microsoft's current or publicly disclosed future product line is directly comparable to CommonPoint. Microsoft's strategy for exploiting object-oriented technology centers around Object Linking and Embedding (OLE2), Cairo, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), and visual development tools (Visual Basic and Visual C++). Microsoft is the only major player in the industry that does not support or plan to support "inheritance". Thus, they don't offer the user one of the most powerful benefits of object technology. Microsoft focuses on proprietary technology, with an emphasis on making those technologies work together rather than integrating them into heterogeneous environments. OLE2 is designed to encapsulate large pieces of present-day applications into components. It does not provide any pre-built function that can be incorporated into applications, and does not address issues such as reuse, ease of development, programmer productivity, and reduction in development complexity. Cairo is expected to consist of an object file system and a distributed file structure layered over a Windows NT kernel. No plans have been announced for supplying this function to Windows 95 users. Again, nothing in Cairo is directly comparable to CommonPoint. MFC is a library of Windows C++ classes that give developers prebuilt functionality and Windows look-and-feel for their applications. MFC offers limited API coverage and, for example, does not include support for text and graphics editing, 3-D graphics, or international text. MFC provides a much lower level of function to the developer than CommonPoint. Visual Basic is being used to simplify OLE 2.0 programming, but it is weak in creating client/server applications due to limited database and networking capabilities. Visual C++ is an integrated development environment tailored to create Windows applications. It is tied to Windows' procedural APIs and is not portable to other operating systems. NeXT ---- NeXT's original direction was to produce a complete hardware/software solution. They abandoned their hardware business and shifted to support PCs and high-volume RISC workstations. They also refocused on producing a layer on top of existing operating systems, OpenStep, in addition to the original NEXTSTEP, which included the operating system. NeXT's goal is to make OpenStep a high-volume, industry-standard, object-oriented API. NeXT has signed up partners to port OpenStep to their UNIX operating systems, and is planning to make NEXTSTEP compatible with OpenStep APIs by the end of 1995. NeXT recently announced that they will deliver OpenStep on Windows 95 and Windows NT. OpenStep is a specification of an object-oriented application programming model based on a subset of NEXTSTEP. OpenStep consists of the Application Kit, Display PostScript, and foundation classes. The NEXTSTEP development environment includes development tools, object libraries, and compilers for three programming languages: Objective C, C++, and ANSI C. NEXTSTEP and OpenStep are a mix of procedural and object-based technology. They do not provide a broad API base, and require host OS models for services such as graphics. We expect this to severely limit portability of OpenStep applications across different operating system implementations. NEXTSTEP and OpenStep do not provide a compound document model or interoperability with OpenDoc or OLE. CommonPoint will provide a complete object architecture written in standard C++, improving portability and time-to-market for application and component developers. Interfaces to operating system services are encapsulated in well-defined object frameworks. CommonPoint technology will be deployed on major 32-bit OSs. CommonPoint's leading-edge, object-oriented code lets programmers take advantage of increased productivity and reusability of next-generation components and applications. Taligent and IBM are actively pursuing conformance to such standards as OMG's CORBA and appropriate system services, and ANSI C++. CommonPoint's comprehensive, portable API for application developers, coupled with implementation supporting appropriate industry standards, facilitates deployment and interoperability across a wide range of hardware and operating environments. Positioning with IBM's OO Product Family ---------------------------------------- CommonPoint joins the IBM family of object-oriented enablers, class libraries, and tools. IBM C Set ++ for AIX and IBM VisualAge C++ for OS/2 will be the initial development environments to support CommonPoint. In addition, IBM plans to extend the IBM Open Class library, delivered as part of the C Set ++ product, with framework technology based on Taligent's CommonPoint technology. These frameworks will provide a subset of the CommonPoint application system function with compatible APIs. The IBM System Object Model (SOM) makes it possible to share objects across platforms, operating systems, and programming environments. A future release of CommonPoint includes planned support of CORBA for interoperability with other environments. IBM plans to implement CORBA support in its CommonPoint products for AIX and OS/2 using distributed SOM (DSOM). OpenDoc is a standard component software architecture for creating reusable software parts that can be customized and assembled into applications and documents. OpenDoc supports many operating systems, including OS/2, Windows, Macintosh System 7, and several versions of UNIX, including AIX. CommonPoint will be able to generate OpenDoc parts. Summary ------- CommonPoint represents an exciting new technology, with promise of advances in development productivity, cycle-time reductions, and higher-function applications. IBM CommonPoint for AIX was generally available on 28 July 1995. The Jump Start Program for CommonPoint for OS/2 is planned to deliver and support beta-test-level code in September 1995. Product availability is planned for year-end 1995. More information about CommonPoint and IBM's product plans for OS400 will be available over time. ======================================================================== +--------------------------------------+ | IBM Endorses Industry Initiative | specunix | for Broadened UNIX API Specification | +--------------------------------------+ Computer industry leaders have announced plans to jointly define extensions to the UNIX specification to support customers and developers in their evolution to 64-bit computing. Additional APIs and 64-Bit Computing ------------------------------------ The extended UNIX specification will allow application developers to build software that will take advantage of additional UNIX application programming interfaces (APIs) and 64-bit computing, bringing new levels of performance to UNIX users in a consistent manner. Suppliers of products based on a wide array of computer architectures, including Digital's Alpha, Hewlett-Packard's PA-RISC, Intel, MIPS, PowerPC, Sun Microsystems' SPARC, and others, will work together to develop a specification defining a set of application programming interfaces (APIs), coupled with a 64-bit C programming model for data representation. The specification will build on widely accepted industry standards such as XPG4.2 (X/Open's Single UNIX Specification, a.k.a. Spec 1170), POSIX, the Common Desktop Environment (CDE), and the X-Windows system. It will describe a complete environment for both 32-bit and 64-bit UNIX applications, covering a wide range of computing needs, including supercomputers, enterprise servers, workgroup servers, workstations, and network systems. Leading industry APIs, system utilities, and network computing interfaces will be included to ensure robustness, so that applications have access to necessary services. First Specification for Both 32- and 64-Bit Implementations ----------------------------------------------------------- This initiative will define a more comprehensive set of UNIX APIs, and will be the first specification targeted for both 32-bit and 64-bit implementations. By building from existing 32-bit APIs, this UNIX API will also provide upward compatibility for existing 32-bit applications. As it becomes a consistently supported standard, it will reduce complexity for software developers and simplify the decision process for information technology (IT) managers. The specification is planned to be released by the end of the year and submitted to X/Open, a leading open-systems standards organization, for consideration as an X/Open standard specification. Participating Companies ----------------------- Companies endorsing this effort include Amdahl, AT&T GIS, Baan, Bull, Cadance, Compaq, Convex, Data General, Digital, Dun & Bradstreet, Electronic Data Systems, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, IBM, ICL, Informix, Intel, Lawson, MacNeal-Schwendler, Mitsubishi, Motorola, NEC, Novell, Oki, Olivetti, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Progress, QAD, SAP, SAS, SCO, SSA, Sequent, Siemens-Nixdorf, Silicon Graphics Inc., Stratus, Sun, Sybase, Tandem Computers Inc., Texas Instruments, Unisys, and many others. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------+ | IBM Experience C++ -- A Multimedia Tutorial | experc +---------------------------------------------+ In Brief ... ------------ Experience C++ -- A Multimedia Tutorial covers the major features of the C++ language and the concepts of object-oriented programming. The tutorial offers: o Combined audio, text, animation, and working code to provide an easy-to-use, comprehensive C++ course o Clear multimedia presentations about some of the trickiest C++ concepts o Description of all major features of C++, including templates and exception handling, on one CD-ROM o Over 80 examples of C++ code o Examples that compile readily with C Set ++ for OS/2 and other popular C++ compilers o Helpful explanations from a programming expert by audio or by closed-caption text Description ----------- IBM Experience C++ -- A Multimedia Tutorial describes the full scope of the C++ language, from the basics of object-oriented programming to the advanced concepts of templates and exception handling. The tutorial is distributed on CD-ROM and runs under DOS or a full-screen DOS session. The tutorial provides information about: o C++ programming o Types in C++ o Files and functions o Classes o Special class members o Memory management o Programming for classes o Overloading o Input and output o Conversions o Inheritance o Polymorphism o Templates o Exception handling Other features: o Summarizes C++ grammar and the differences between C++ and C o Includes multimedia presentations, examples, and explanations by audio or closed-captioned text o Improves skills and productivity of application programmers Hardware Requirements --------------------- o Intel 386 SX-compatible, or higher-based personal computer o IBM VGA display adapter (color or mono), or compatible o DOS- or OS/2-compatible CD-ROM drive o For audio support, one of the following audio cards: - Digispeech DS-201A - IBM Audio Capture/Playback Adapter - ThinkPad 750 built-in audio card - PS/1 Audio/Joystick Adapter - SoundBlaster 1.0, 2.0, and compatibles - SoundBlaster 16 and compatibles - SoundBlaster PRO and PRO OPL/3 Software Requirements --------------------- DOS 5.0 or later, or OS/2 2.0 or later Service ------- The statement of service included with the program describes this service. For service, call 1-800-237-5511 or 1-800-992-4777. Electronic support (worldwide) is also supported by the VisualAge C++ for OS/2 Service and Support staff through the Internet and CompuServe. Voice support is not available. o On CompuServe: Support through open forums on OS2DF1 (VisualAge C++ and C++ CLASS) o On the Internet: Direct mail to va_cpp@vnet.ibm.com IBM does not guarantee service results or represent or warrant that all errors or program defects will be corrected. Terms and Conditions -------------------- Getting-Started Period: A 60-day getting started period is provided by the Personal Systems Support Line for the first license in the enterprise location, site, or centralized help desk. 30-Day, Money-Back Guarantee: The IBM 30-day, money-back guarantee applies. Charges ------- PROGRAM ONE-TIME DESCRIPTION NUMBER CHARGE Experience C++ -- A Multimedia Tutorial (CD-ROM) 52H3690 119 USD ======================================================================== +--------------------------------------------+ | Final Certification Testing Event for 1995 | certcolo | at ColoradOS/2, 17 - 20 October | +--------------------------------------------+ The Professional Certification Program from IBM announces that the next IBM Professional Certification testing will be conducted at ColoradOS/2 in Keystone, Colorado, 17 through 20 October 1995. It will be the final certification testing event in 1995. ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------------------------------+ | Workshop: Client/Server Application Development and Tools | csadtw +-----------------------------------------------------------+ Information technology (IT) is of strategic importance, because its proper use can provide a critical edge in terms of competitiveness. One main weapon in that respect is the engineering of applications that allow organizations to take advantage of information in a way that no other competitors can. There is much hype to many available technologies, which leads to even more confusion with the daunting number of tools that address the application development (AD) process. Furthermore, the business environment in client/server (C/S) has brought added complexity in terms of constant changes, lower cost to produce software, and time to market. If you'd like to make the most of the new technology available and make sense of the surrounding complex issues, join us for the new course, Client/Server Application Development and Tools: A Workshop. The first class begins on 2 October in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. About the Course ---------------- This course is about application development. It is also about AD tools, since they have become the necessary ingredients to build faster applications. AD tools embrace specific methodologies to support the development process. A lack of understanding of the environment that a tool supports not only undermines the environment, but also leads to tools that are clumsy, unusable, or ineffective. In that regard, the choice of a tool really implies the choice of a methodology, and there are many from which to choose. In spite of its inherent qualities, a given tool or toolset can only address specific pieces of the AD puzzle. You will need to assemble, in all likelihood, a disparate number of tools to fulfill the development of a given application. While it may be clear that the choice of tools is to make the development process faster, what is less clear is the choice of a framework that allows the development of applications that can match the demands of the business environment. Well beyond the domain of tools, contentious issues can arise that require tactical decisions to be made during the development process. In that respect, discussions about tools are done within the larger perspective of the AD process. In turn, the AD process is examined within the much broader context of the business environment. The goal of this course is to provide a framework that is conducive to effective application development using tools. You will be provided with the foundation and hands-on exposure that you need to make AD and tool decisions within the C/S framework. The workshop reinforces major concepts discussed in the course. The course is not a product-based course, although references to products are made in numerous places. References to products are merely aimed at providing examples of implementations. Course Details -------------- Course code: G3921 Length: 5 days Tuition: 2,900 USD Schedule -------- 2 - 6 October 1995 Gaithersburg MD 4 - 8 December Dallas TX Registration ------------ U.S. customers: - call: 1-800-IBM-TEACh 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (1-800-426-8322) US Eastern time, Monday through Friday - fax: 1-800-426-9006 24 hrs./7 days - Internet: teach@vnet.ibm.com Customers outside the U.S.: - call: 001.520.574.4500 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. US Eastern time, Monday through Friday - fax: 001.520.574.4501 24 hrs./7 days - Internet: teach@vnet.ibm.com This course can also be tailored to address your unique environment and needs. To find out more information, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh, Ext. CUSTOM. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation, please advise us in advance of your needs. More Information ---------------- For more information, contact Thuan Truong at 1-301-240-5229. ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------------------------+ | IBM Personal Software Products Business Show Schedule | pspshows +-------------------------------------------------------+ IBM Personal Software Products division will participate in the following business shows during the next two months: 16 - 20 September RISCON - Retail Distribution Chicago 17 - 19 September IBM Health Care Palisades 27 - 29 September Networld+Interop Atlanta 3 - 5 October Software Development East Washington 4 - 5 October Strictly Business (SBCE) Houston 10 - 12 October IBM TechCon / Software World San Jose 15 - 19 October OOPSLA Austin 13 - 17 November COMDEX/Fall '95 Las Vegas ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------------+ | IBM Technical Interchange in Paris Now | halfti | Offered at 50 Percent of Brochure Price | +-----------------------------------------+ As a result of the expanded delegate base, the IBM Technical Interchange at the Hotel New York, in Paris, France, 2 through 6 October is now being offered at a 50 percent reduction on the current brochure price. The reduced fee is 603 UK pounds. This event brings together for the first time in Europe the enormous wealth of the latest technology from IBM, including OS/2, AIX, AS/400, and S/390. It is the premier technical event for commercial and enterprise developers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. More Information ---------------- For more information, including a full brochure, contact: IBM Technical Interchange 14-16 Peterborough Road London SW6 3BN United Kingdom (44) 171 731 2173 phone (44) 171 371 0039 fax ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------+ | The IBM Technical Interchange, | eurti | 2 - 6 October 1995, Paris, France | +-----------------------------------+ STOP PRESS! Fee Reduced by 50 Percent ------------------------------------- In response to the feedback from our many customers, IBM SDO Europe has reduced the delegate rate by 50 percent! Please see the registration form at the end of this file for details of this rate and the special group-booking rate. For exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the IBM Technical Interchange office at emeati@vnet.ibm.com or on fax +44 1256 58684. Further information about the Technical Interchange can be found on the Internet World Wide Web, at: http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/ti/ Interface with the Future ------------------------- The IBM Technical Interchange 2 - 6 October 1995 The Disneyland Paris Convention Center, France The IBM Technical Interchange is proud to present the very latest from OS/2, AIX, AS/400, and S/390 -- all under one roof! Within these four operating systems, we're offering over 300 sessions, including tracks on Object-Oriented Technology, Application Development, Client/Server, Open Systems, LAN Systems, Networking, Database, Device-Driver Development, Multimedia, C++, OpenDoc, and PowerPC. IBM has brought together the finest speakers in the industry, including IBM developers and industry guest speakers, to ensure you receive the precise technical information you need to get your applications up and running. The Hottest Technology ---------------------- The IBM Technical Interchange brings you the latest and greatest in hardware and software technology. Visit our extensive exhibition hall featuring approximately 100 software and hardware vendors showing off their innovative tools and applications. Hitch a ride on the Information Superhighway and see the interoperability of cross platforms. Get Warped! ----------- OS/2 Warp. It's the hottest operating system on the market. Check out the new 32-bit, multitasking, multimedia, Internet-accessed, crash-protected, Windows friendly, easy-to-install, totally cool way to run your computer. Who Should Attend? ------------------ Are you interested in learning about the latest offerings from OS/2, AIX, AS/400, and S/390? Do you want to know more about Object-Oriented Technology and how it is defining the next generation of operating systems and applications? Are you interested in building your technical knowledge and skills? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you can't afford to miss The IBM Technical Interchange. Come and network with software designers, independent and corporate developers, software integrators, MIS managers, LAN experts, device-driver developers, consultants, value-added resellers, dealers, and training executives. What's on Offer --------------- Following are the planned breakout sessions as of 8 September 1995. NOTE: 'Cross Platform' refers to sessions applicable to two or more operating systems highlighted at this conference. NOTE: All sessions will be in English only. Monday 2 October Time: 1330 to 1445 INCP001 NLS - HOW TO WRITE AN INTERNATIONALLY ENABL HOWARD ,JOHN CSCP001 LAN SERVER: THE MULTIPLATFORM LAN SOLUTION HERRICK ,TOM OPOS002 THE OS/2 PROBLEM SOLVER MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID CSOS029 LAN MEDIA MANAGEMENT BULLOCK ,NATHAN DDOS001 INTRODUCTION TO OS/2 DEVICE DRIVERS - I TUGGLE ,ED ADAI002 OVERVIEW OF C SET ++ FOR AIX ZUNG ,MALCOM CSAI001 SYSTEMS AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT WITH NETVIEW EWING ,PHILIP OTAS001 AS/400 INTRODUCTION AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS LEE ,RICH CSOS025 WHY CID? AN INTRODUCTION LAVENHOUSE ,ERNEST CSOS002 LAN SERVER DIRECTIONS HUNT ,GARY OPOS001 HOW OS/2 STACKS UP GIANGARRA ,PAUL ADOS001 DESIGNING HIGH POWERED OS/2 APPLICATIONS KERR ,DAVID OTCP001 IBM OBJECT TECHNOLOGY: REVITALIZING THE SOF HEBNER ,SCOTT ADS3001 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT USING REXX AND CMS WADE ,BRIAN OTOS001 OBJECT REXX FOR OS/2 MCGUIRE ,RICK DBCP001 DB2 FAMILY: DB2 TECHNOLOGY AT WORK BRITTON ,DAN MMOS001 THE OS/2 MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE INGOLD ,MARIA CSCP015 DISTRIBUTED ONLINE TRANSACTION PROCESSING DILLON ,JOHN Time: 1500-1615 INCP002 DOUBLE BYTE ENABLING YOUR PRODUCT INGLES ,MARSHA CSCP002 LAN SYSTEMS API ROADMAP WILKENS ,KIM CSOS030 OS/2 IN THE NETWARE ENVIRONMENT - BASICS CHERRY ,CHRIS CSCP016 IBM'S MQSERIES - IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC DREW ,ROB DDOS002 INTRODUCTION TO OS/2 DEVICE DRIVERS - II TUGGLE ,ED ADAI003 THREADS PROGRAMMING IN AIX MILLER ,MARC CSAI002 NETWORKING WITH X.25 ELLIS ,JOHN OTAS016 SNAP/5GL PLATFORM MARONEY ,RANDY CSOS026 CREATING CID ENABLED INSTALLATION USING SOF LAVENHOUSE ,ERNEST CSOS001 LAN SERVER 4.0 OVERVIEW BRUMBELOW ,JUDY OTOS003 GUI-OOUI UPDATE: IBM OS/2 WARP AND MICROSOF MANDEL ,THEO CSOS008 LAN SERVER ADMINISTRATIVE TIPS AND TECHNIQU HUNT ,GARY OTCP002 INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT TECHNOLOGY FISHER ,MARY-ROSE ADS3002 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT USING VM POSIX WADE ,BRIAN OTOS002 CODING CLIENT/SERVER SOLUTIONS IN OBJECT RE MCGUIRE ,RICK DBCP002 DB2 FAMILY: VERSION 2 OF DB2/2 AND DB2/6000 BRITTON ,DAN MMOS002 OS/2 MULTIMEDIA FOR DEVELOPERS INGOLD ,MARIA ADOS002 DESIGNING THE KILLER OS/2 APPLICATION MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID Time: 1630-1745 INCP003 THE ASIA PACIFIC SOFTWARE OPPORTUNITY ROGERS ,SALLY CSCP003 INTRODUCTION TO DCE PROGRAMMING CHINITZ ,JONATHAN CSOS031 OS/2 IN THE NETWARE ENVIRONMENT - ADVANCED CHERRY ,CHRIS CSCP017 MQSERIES TECHNICAL OVERVIEW DREW ,ROB DDOS003 DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR OS/2 DEVI HARGRAVE ,BJ ADAI004 SYMMETRIC MULTI-PROCESS: A PROGRAMMER'S PER CHIBIB ,AHMED CSAI003 NETWORKING WITH ATM: TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW AN ADAMS ,TOM OTAS003 AS/400 VISUALAGE HOLM ,PAUL CSOS027 OS/2 PERFORMANCE TUNING USING SPM/2 WHITE ,TONY CSOS003 LAN SERVER USER TIPS AND TECHNIQUES BRUMBELOW ,JUDY OPOS003 OS/2 WARP, JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN CADIMA ,RON PPCP002 POWERPC TAKES OFF LUGO ,PAUL OTCP003 NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: COMPONENTS AND MCFALL ,CYNTHIA ADS3003 INTRODUCTION TO THE API FOR CMS GUI CASEY ,CHRISTINE ADOS003 INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION USING QUEUES HALL ,TOM ADCP001 OS/2, OBJECT BASED PM APPLICATIONS USING IB RIFFEL ,JERRY MMOS003 DEVELOPING ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE FOR OS/2 RODRIGUEZ ,HERMAN OPOS001 HOW OS/2 STACKS UP GIANGARRA ,PAUL Time: 1800-1915 INCP004 NORTH AMERICA - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOFTWARE NEAGLE ,BARRY CSCP004 INTRODUCTION TO DCE ADMINISTRATION CHINITZ ,JONATHAN CSOS032 CICS FOR OS/2 GREEN ,VERNON OPOS011 GET WARPED ON THE INTERNET BOYAJIAN ,RON DDOS004 DEVELOPING DEVICE DRIVERS WITH WATCOM C NORD ,JOE ADAI005 SYMMETRIC MULTI-PROCESS: A PROGRAMMER'S PER CHIBIB ,AHMED CSAI005 AN INTRODUCTION TO CICS FOR AIX SHARMA ,MAYA CSAS002 CLIENT ACCESS FOR OS/400 RICHARDS ,PAULA CSOS028 PROGRAMMING INTERFACES WITHIN PSF/2 AND HOW SEIBERLICH ,JOHN CSOS004 LAN SERVER PERFORMANCE TUNING BRISSETTE ,LEN OPOS004 RUNNING DOS AND WINDOWS UNDER OS/2 CADIMA ,RON PPCP003 POWER PERSONAL SYSTEMS MISSION AND STRATEGY SAFFORD ,DEEANN OTCP004 ROADMAP TO CREATING OBJECT ORIENTED SOLUTIO MACPHAIL ,PEG CSS3001 THE ROLE OF VM IN OPEN, CLIENT/SERVER COMPU MAYER ,TOM ADOS004 MEMORY MANAGEMENT IN THE 32-BIT MODEL HALL ,TOM OPOS005 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF OS/2 MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID MMOS004 MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT WITH SCRIPTX MOORE ,SOPHIE CSCP018 IBM FIREWALLS - INTERNET ACCESS AND SECURIT CROTTY ,PETER Tuesday 3 October Time: 0800-0915 DDOS029 OS/2 PRINT OVERVIEW VANDERWIELE,MARK CSCP005 DCE DIRECTIONS: WHERE IS IT GOING? MILMAN ,IVAN CSOS001 LAN SERVER 4.0 OVERVIEW BRUMBELOW ,JUDY CSOS029 LAN MEDIA MANAGEMENT BULLOCK ,NATHAN DDOS005 OS/2 PLUG AND PLAY TODAY AND TOMORROW MARSHALL ,DAVE ADAI006 BOTTLENECK DETERMINATION AND ISOLATION FOR HOETZEL ,ANDREA CSAI006 AIX PC AFFINITY SPENCE ,DWIGHT OTAS005 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY PRIMER FOR AS/400 PETERSON ,JOHN CSCP019 IBM'S NETSP SECURED LOGIN SOLUTION SCANGA ,RAY CSOS005 LAN SERVER 4.0 ADMINISTRATION GUI OVERVIEW MALCOLM ,JERRY OPOS005 HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF OS/2 MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID ADOS001 DESIGNING HIGH POWERED OS/2 APPLICATIONS KERR ,DAVID OTCP005 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRON MACPHAIL ,PEG CSS3002 HOW TO WRITE A SERVER ON CMS WADE ,BRIAN ADOS005 MULTI-THREADING OS/2 APPLICATIONS HALL ,TOM ADCP001 OS/2, OBJECT BASED PM APPLICATIONS USING IB RIFFEL ,JERRY MMOS001 THE OS/2 MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE INGOLD ,MARIA OTCP001 IBM OBJECT TECHNOLOGY: REVITALIZING THE SOF HEBNER ,SCOTT Time: 0930-1045 DDOS030 OS/2 SPOOL QUEUE, PORT DRIVER TIPS AND INST NOGAY ,PAT CSCP006 CHOOSING DCE AS YOUR CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMM WILKENS ,KIM CSOS002 LAN SERVER DIRECTIONS HUNT ,GARY CSCP020 THE DISTRIBUTED TOOLKIT: NETWORKING THE PRE MCALLISTER ,SCOTT DDOS006 PDD AND VDD ORGANIZATION GLIENECKE ,MICHAEL ADAI007 BOTTLENECK DETERMINATION AND ISOLATION FOR HOETZEL ,ANDREA CSAI007 CICS AND ENCINA BARKER ,BOB OTAS006 AS/400 OBJECT ORIENTED TECHNOLOGY DIRECTION ANDERSON ,JIM MMCP001 VOICETYPE DICTATION GISSEROT ,EMMANUEL CSOS006 EXTENDING THE LAN SERVER/DCE OPEN ADMINISTR MALCOLM ,JERRY OPOS006 OVERVIEW OF OS/2 FOR SMP PELOQUIN ,MARK ADOS002 DESIGNING THE KILLER OS/2 APPLICATION MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID OTCP006 A COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGIES: OPENDOC, COMM HEBNER ,SCOTT OPS3001 VM/ESA VERSION 2: VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS MAYER ,TOM ADOS006 IMPLEMENTING OS/2 SEMAPHORES HALL ,TOM MMAI001 MEDIA AS OBJECTS: THE IBM MULTIMEDIA SERVIC TULKOFF ,MIKE MMOS002 OS/2 MULTIMEDIA FOR DEVELOPERS INGOLD ,MARIA OTCP002 INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT TECHNOLOGY FISHER ,MARY-ROSE Time: 1100-1215 DDOS031 OS/2 SPOOL QUEUE, PORT DRIVER TIPS AND INST NOGAY ,PAT CSCP007 DCE ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATION RUSSELL ,BOB CSOS003 LAN SERVER USER TIPS AND TECHNIQUES BRUMBELOW ,JUDY OPOS011 GET WARPED ON THE INTERNET BOYAJIAN ,RON DDOS007 DEVICE DRIVER TEST TOOL AND TIPS AND TECHNI GNUECHTEL ,FRED ADAI009 AIX FUTURE DIRECTIONS MAKIS ,JOHN CSAI008 IBM INTERNET SOFTWARE - SECURE WEB SOLUTION JILG ,JEFF OPAS008 AS/400 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS STROM ,DESIREE ADOS003 INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION USING QUEUES HALL ,TOM CSCP021 OVERVIEW OF THE ADSTAR DISTRIBUTED STORAGE ARCHER ,GARY OPOS007 HPFS INTERNALS AZZARITO ,DOUG OTCP007 DESKTOP TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND DIRECTION GIANGARRA ,PAUL OPS3002 CMS GUI: CMS NOW DOES WINDOWS CASEY ,CHRISTINE ADOS007 UNDERSTANDING AND EXPLOITING OS/2 GRAPHICAL LAWRENCE ,KELVIN ADCP005 LIBRARY/REPOSITORY/INFORMATION MODEL - THE GRAHEK ,DAVID MMOS003 DEVELOPING ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE FOR OS/2 RODRIGUEZ ,HERMAN OTCP003 NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: COMPONENTS AND MCFALL ,CYNTHIA Time: 1345-1500 DDOS032 SYSTEM RASTERIZATION SUPPORT COOPER ,MIKE CSCP008 INTRODUCTION TO APPC AND APPN COMFORT ,DAWN CSOS004 LAN SERVER PERFORMANCE TUNING BRISSETTE ,LEN OPS3003 CP CONFIGURABILITY II BOLOKER ,DAVID DDOS008 OS/2 DISPLAY AND VIDE OVERVIEW WALKOW ,FRANZ ADAI004 SYMMETRIC MULTI-PROCESS: A PROGRAMMER'S PER CHIBIB ,AHMED DDAI001 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING AN AIX DEVICE DRIVE RUNDLES ,CHARLES OTAS008 SOM/DSOM FOR BEGINNERS DOMAN ,MARGUERITE ADOS004 MEMORY MANAGEMENT IN THE 32-BIT MODEL HALL ,TOM CSOS010 LAN SERVER SECURITY FRENCH ,STEVE OPOS008 OS/2 DISK RECOVERY PROCEDURES AZZARITO ,DOUG ADAI008 AIX TOOLS AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT RAYMOND ,DOUG OTCP008 C SET ++ CLASS LIBRARY GRAY ,CHRIS CSCP022 OPEN BLUEPRINT-A STRUCTURE TO ENABLE CLIENT THOMASON ,LOU ADOS008 INTRODUCTION TO SOM AND WORKPLACE SHELL PRO HARNETT ,SHEILA DBCP001 DB2 FAMILY: DB2 TECHNOLOGY AT WORK BRITTON ,DAN MMOS004 MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT WITH SCRIPTX MOORE ,SOPHIE OTCP004 ROADMAP TO CREATING OBJECT ORIENTED SOLUTIO MACPHAIL ,PEG Time: 1515-1630 OTOS004 EXPLOITING OS/2 TO GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDG POLLAK ,DAVID CSOS018 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2: OVERVIEW AND DIRE SWEENEY ,GEORGE CSOS005 LAN SERVER 4.0 ADMINISTRATION GUI OVERVIEW MALCOLM ,JERRY PPCP001 THE NEW PC INDUSTRY HARDWARE REFERENCE PLAT LUGO ,PAUL DDOS009 CENTRAL VIDEO SERVICES OVERVIEW BODIN ,BILL ADAI005 SYMMETRIC MULTI-PROCESS: A PROGRAMMER'S PER CHIBIB ,AHMED DDAI002 WRITING DEVICE DRIVERS FOR THE POWERPC RUNDLES ,CHARLES OPAS007 MOVING FROM CISC TO RISC RANSOM ,JULIE ADOS005 MULTI-THREADING OS/2 APPLICATIONS HALL ,TOM CSOS011 CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH LAN SERVER FRENCH ,STEVE OPOS009 USING OS/2 TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID CSOS033 OS/2 AS A SERVER DVORAK ,TONY OTCP009 C SET ++ OVERVIEW RENNIE ,ALLISTAIR OPS3006 VSE/ESA STATUS AND TRENDS VOGT ,WOLFGANG ADOS009 DEVELOPING WORKPLACE SHELL APPLICATIONS HARNETT ,SHEILA DBCP002 DB2 FAMILY: VERSION 2 OF DB2/2 AND DB2/6000 BRITTON ,DAN PPOS001 OS/2 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOR POWERPC HARGRAVE ,BJ OTCP005 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRON MACPHAIL ,PEG Time: 1715-1830 CSS3006 OPENEDITION MVS AND VM: OVERVIEW AND PORTIN CATHCART ,MARK CSCP010 A CLOSER LOOK AT APPN ARNETTE ,WENDY CSOS006 EXTENDING THE LAN SERVER/DCE OPEN ADMINISTR MALCOLM ,JERRY ADAI002 OVERVIEW OF C SET ++ FOR AIX ZUNG ,MALCOM *DOS011 VIDEO INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION FOR PO BODIN ,BILL ADAI006 BOTTLENECK DETERMINATION AND ISOLATION FOR HOETZEL ,ANDREA CSAI001 SYSTEMS AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT WITH NETVIEW EWING ,PHILIP OTCP034 CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH MQSERIES WEST ,MARC ADOS006 IMPLEMENTING OS/2 SEMAPHORES HALL ,TOM CSOS012 OS/2 WARP CONNECT GAERTNER ,DAVID OPOS010 HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE OS/2 WARP BONUS HASICKA ,EDDIE OPOS002 THE OS/2 PROBLEM SOLVER MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID OTCP010 C SET ++ AND SOM THOMSON ,BRIAN OPS3005 VM/ESA VERSION 2 CP EXIT FACILITY CORAK ,RICHARD ADOS010 MIGRATING YOUR APPS TO OS/2 USING:SMART AND JANISON ,MIKE ADCP006 VISUALGEN - DATA MODELING/DESIGN/DICTIONARY GRAHEK ,DAVID PPOS002 A PEEK INSIDE OS/2 FOR THE POWERPC GILBERT ,ALLEN OTCP006 A COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGIES: OPENDOC, COMM HEBNER ,SCOTT Time: 1845-2000 ADS3004 ISPF 4.1 AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT O'BRIEN ,MARSHA CSCP012 BASIC CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH CPI-C MATAS ,AMY CSOS008 LAN SERVER ADMINISTRATIVE TIPS AND TECHNIQU HUNT ,GARY OTCP023 OBJECT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN WOODBURY ,JIM DDOS012 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TOPICS FOR GRAPHICS ADAIR ,WELDON ADAI007 BOTTLENECK DETERMINATION AND ISOLATION FOR HOETZEL ,ANDREA CSAI002 NETWORKING WITH X.25 ELLIS ,JOHN OTAS011 IMPLEMENTING SOM ON AS/400 DOMAN ,MARGUERITE ADOS007 UNDERSTANDING AND EXPLOITING OS/2 GRAPHICAL LAWRENCE ,KELVIN CSOS013 LAN DISTANCE: YOUR NODE ON THE ROAD SPICKELMIER,BOB CSCP023 PSF/2: WARP-SPEED DISTRIBUTED PRINTING SOLU SEIBERLICH ,JOHN CSOS034 OS/2 SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT DE PAOLA ,GIOVANNI OTOS003 GUI-OOUI UPDATE: IBM OS/2 WARP AND MICROSOF MANDEL ,THEO CSS3005 DCE ON MVS SILNICKAS ,MIKE OTS3004 OBJECTS ON MVS STEWART ,DJ ADCP005 LIBRARY/REPOSITORY/INFORMATION MODEL - THE GRAHEK ,DAVID PPOS003 NETWORKING SUPPORT IN OS/2 FOR THE POWERPC MORTON ,CAROLE OTCP007 DESKTOP TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND DIRECTION GIANGARRA ,PAUL Wednesday 4 October Time: 0800-0915 DDOS037 INTRODUCTION TO STORAGE ARCHITECTURE MARSHALL ,DAVE CSOS021 CM/2: BUILDING SNA APPLICATIONS HICKS ,JEFF CSOS010 LAN SERVER SECURITY FRENCH ,STEVE CSS3003 MVS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT CHAN ,FRANCIS DDOS013 DISPLAY DRIVER INSTALLATION DESIGN AND DEBU MOORE ,TIM PLAI001 ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC SUBROUTINE LIBRA YADDOW ,WAYNE CSAI003 NETWORKING WITH ATM: TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW AN ADAMS ,TOM OTCP033 NEWI FOR AS/400 CHISHOLM ,CALUM ADOS008 INTRODUCTION TO SOM AND WORKPLACE SHELL PRO HARNETT ,SHEILA CSOS014 LAN DISTANCE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES SPICKELMIER,BOB CSS3006 OPENEDITION MVS AND VM: OVERVIEW AND PORTIN CATHCART ,MARK CSCP026 A THREE-TIER C/S APPLICATION ENABLING SOLUT ADAMS ,JONATHAN OTCP031 MIGRATING FROM GRAPHICAL APPLICATIONS TO OB MANDEL ,THEO OTS3002 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY AND THE CICS FAMILY HEYWOOD ,TOM ADS3001 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT USING REXX AND CMS WADE ,BRIAN ADCP006 VISUALGEN - DATA MODELING/DESIGN/DICTIONARY GRAHEK ,DAVID PPOS004 OS/2 WARP REGISTRY YIN ,CAROL OTCP008 C SET ++ CLASS LIBRARY GRAY ,CHRIS Time: 0930-1045 DDOS038 32 BIT ADD ARCHITECTURE FOR OS/2 ROWLAND ,KEN CSOS019 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2: ADVANCED CONFIGUR SWEENEY ,GEORGE CSOS011 CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH LAN SERVER FRENCH ,STEVE INAI001 AIX NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT AND INTERNATI CHENG ,LEE DDOS014 DISPLAY AND PRINTER DRIVER TESTING GNUECHTEL ,FRED ADAI009 AIX FUTURE DIRECTIONS MAKIS ,JOHN CSAI005 AN INTRODUCTION TO CICS FOR AIX SHARMA ,MAYA OTCP025 VISUALAGE IN THE REAL WORLD: DATABASE ACCES RILEY ,ROD ADOS009 DEVELOPING WORKPLACE SHELL APPLICATIONS HARNETT ,SHEILA CSCP029 LICENSE USE MANAGEMENT WENZEL ,RICHARD OPOS003 OS/2 WARP, JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN CADIMA ,RON CSOS033 OS/2 AS A SERVER DVORAK ,TONY OTCP013 INTRODUCTION TO THE SOMOBJECTS TOOLKIT DANFORTH ,SCOTT OTS3003 SOMOBJECTS ON MVS MUCKENHAUPT,KENNETH ADS3002 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT USING VM POSIX WADE ,BRIAN CSCP001 LAN SERVER: THE MULTIPLATFORM LAN SOLUTION HERRICK ,TOM PPOS005 A PROGRAMMER'S PERSPECTIVE OF THE POWERPC P SPINAC ,CLIFF OTCP009 C SET ++ OVERVIEW RENNIE ,ALLISTAIR Time: 1100-1215 DDOS039 ASPI AND VIRTUAL ASPI FOR OS/2 LLOYD ,JOHN CSCP014 ANY APPLICATION, ANY NETWORK, ANYNET! KINNEY ,PAT CSOS035 OS/2 WARP CONNECT-A COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS GUPTA ,ASHISH OTCP026 OBJECT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WITH SYNON'S OB WILLIAMS ,SIMON DDOS015 MIS SUPPORT PROFRESSIONALS - OS/2 DISPLAY D WALKOW ,FRANZ OTAS007 SELECTING AS/400 OBJECT ORIENTED TOOLS ARRINDELL ,DAVID CSAI006 AIX PC AFFINITY SPENCE ,DWIGHT OTAS015 HOW TO SURVIVE AN OBJECT ORIENTED PROJECT RICHARDS ,PAULA ADOS010 MIGRATING YOUR APPS TO OS/2 USING:SMART AND JANISON ,MIKE CSOS016 SOCKETS PROGRAMMING WITH IBM TCP/IP FOR OS/ WHITE ,JOHN OPOS004 RUNNING DOS AND WINDOWS UNDER OS/2 CADIMA ,RON CSCP024 SYSTEMVIEW AND SV ADVANCE TEAM LOEW ,FRITZ OTCP014 SOM METACLASS PROGRAMMING DANFORTH ,SCOTT OTS3004 OBJECTS ON MVS STEWART ,DJ ADS3003 INTRODUCTION TO THE API FOR CMS GUI CASEY ,CHRISTINE CSCP002 LAN SYSTEMS API ROADMAP WILKENS ,KIM PPOS001 OS/2 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FOR POWERPC HARGRAVE ,BJ OTCP010 C SET ++ AND SOM THOMSON ,BRIAN Time: 1345-1500 DDOS040 OS/2 TAPE SERVICES GRUSZKA ,CHRIS CSCP015 DISTRIBUTED ONLINE TRANSACTION PROCESSING DILLON ,JOHN CSOS013 LAN DISTANCE: YOUR NODE ON THE ROAD SPICKELMIER,BOB OTCP027 EXPERIENCE CLIENT/SERVER THE JBA GUIDELINES WEST ,MARC INCP004 NORTH AMERICA - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOFTWARE NEAGLE ,BARRY OTAS015 HOW TO SURVIVE AN OBJECT ORIENTED PROJECT RICHARDS ,PAULA CSAI007 CICS AND ENCINA BARKER ,BOB OPAS008 AS/400 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS STROM ,DESIREE ADOS012 WELCOME TO C SET ++ VERSION 3 RENNIE ,ALLISTAIR CSOS017 SOCKETS PROGRAMMING WITH IBM TCP/IP FOR OS/ WHITE ,JOHN OTCP026 OBJECT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WITH SYNON'S OB WILLIAMS ,SIMON ADOS021 LOTUS' NEXT GENERATION 32-BIT APP & MULTI-P SCHUMACHER ,GREGORY OTCP015 DIRECTTOSOM-EASY ACCESS TO SOM PENNELLO ,TOM OTS3005 OBJECTS IN IMS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR FISHER ,CELESTE CSS3001 THE ROLE OF VM IN OPEN, CLIENT/SERVER COMPU MAYER ,TOM CSCP003 INTRODUCTION TO DCE PROGRAMMING CHINITZ ,JONATHAN PPOS002 A PEEK INSIDE OS/2 FOR THE POWERPC GILBERT ,ALLEN OTCP011 PERSISTENCE OBJECT SERVICE FOR SOM: BEYOND SESSIONS ,ROGER Time: 1515-1630 DDOS041 INSTALLABLE FILE SYSTEMS GLIENECKE ,MICHAEL OTCP028 IBM APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS ARRINDELL ,DAVE CSOS014 LAN DISTANCE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES SPICKELMIER,BOB CSCP016 IBM'S MQSERIES - IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC DREW ,ROB DDOS017 INFRA-RED DEVICE SUPPORT MASTRIANNI ,STEVE OTCP034 CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH MQSERIES WEST ,MARC CSAI008 IBM INTERNET SOFTWARE - SECURE WEB SOLUTION JILG ,JEFF OTAS001 AS/400 INTRODUCTION AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS LEE ,RICH ADOS013 VISUAL BUILDER FOR C SET ++ NILSSON ,DALE CSCP009 APPN AND TCP/IP: A COMPARISON OF PROTOCOLS ARNETTE ,WENDY OPOS006 OVERVIEW OF OS/2 FOR SMP PELOQUIN ,MARK OTCP031 MIGRATING FROM GRAPHICAL APPLICATIONS TO OB MANDEL ,THEO OTCP016 DISTRIBUTED OBJECT COMPUTING USING DSOM MADDURI ,HARI SSS3001 S/390 DEVELOPERS' ASSOCIATION HANISCH ,MANFRED CSS3002 HOW TO WRITE A SERVER ON CMS WADE ,BRIAN CSCP004 INTRODUCTION TO DCE ADMINISTRATION CHINITZ ,JONATHAN PPOS003 NETWORKING SUPPORT IN OS/2 FOR THE POWERPC MORTON ,CAROLE OTCP012 STORING OBJECTS IN DB2-THE ULTIMATE DATASTO CANTIN ,GUYLAIN Time: 1715-1830 DDOS042 UNDERSTANDING RAID IN AN OS/2 ENVIRONMENT FAGAN ,JOE OTCP029 COBOL GOES OBJECT ORIENTED! ESCUTON ,ERNIE CSAI009 AIX SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT EWING ,PHIL CSCP017 MQSERIES TECHNICAL OVERVIEW DREW ,ROB DDOS018 IMAGE CAPTURE VIA IMPOS/2 GRUMSER ,HAROLD CSOS030 OS/2 IN THE NETWARE ENVIRONMENT - BASICS CHERRY ,CHRIS DBAI001 GETTING STARTED WITH DB2/6000 STAUSKAS ,PHIL OTAS016 SNAP/5GL PLATFORM MARONEY ,RANDY ADOS014 BUGS TO BLAZING - DEBUGGING AND PERFORMANCE GERSTLE ,PAT CSCP013 CONFIGURING APPC/APPN FOR CLIENT/SERVER FOR COMFORT ,DAWN OPOS007 HPFS INTERNALS AZZARITO ,DOUG ADOS022 LOTUS NOTES APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT , OTCP017 OPENDOC: AN ARCHITECTURAL OVERVIEW NELSON ,CHRIS ADOS012 WELCOME TO C SET ++ VERSION 3 RENNIE ,ALLISTAIR OPS3002 CMS GUI: CMS NOW DOES WINDOWS CASEY ,CHRISTINE CSCP005 DCE DIRECTIONS: WHERE IS IT GOING? MILMAN ,IVAN PPOS004 OS/2 WARP REGISTRY YIN ,CAROL OTCP013 INTRODUCTION TO THE SOMOBJECTS TOOLKIT DANFORTH ,SCOTT Time: 1845-2000 DDOS043 SSA OVERVIEW SIMON ,ALLISTAIR CSCP018 IBM FIREWALLS - INTERNET ACCESS AND SECURIT CROTTY ,PETER CSOS016 SOCKETS PROGRAMMING WITH IBM TCP/IP FOR OS/ WHITE ,JOHN OTCP030 WHY INVEST IN OBJECT ORIENTED TECHNOLOGY RICHARDS ,PAULA DDOS021 PEN COMPUTERS AND TABLETS MELLI ,PATRICK CSOS031 OS/2 IN THE NETWARE ENVIRONMENT - ADVANCED CHERRY ,CHRIS DBAI002 PROGRAMMING WITH DB2/6000 STAUSKAS ,PHIL OTAS003 AS/400 VISUALAGE HOLM ,PAUL ADOS015 ADDING HELP TO YOUR OS/2 APPLICATIONS KAPLY ,MICHAEL CSOS020 CM/2: AVOIDING COMMON PROBLEMS AND PROBLEM SWEENEY ,GEORGE OPOS008 OS/2 DISK RECOVERY PROCEDURES AZZARITO ,DOUG CSCP025 SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION DE PAOLA ,GIOVANNI CSCP028 THE IBM GLOBAL NETWORK LOTUS NOTES SERVICE LIDESTRI ,JIM ADOS013 VISUAL BUILDER FOR C SET ++ NILSSON ,DALE OPS3001 VM/ESA VERSION 2: VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS MAYER ,TOM CSCP006 CHOOSING DCE AS YOUR CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMM WILKENS ,KIM PPOS005 A PROGRAMMER'S PERSPECTIVE OF THE POWERPC P SPINAC ,CLIFF OTCP014 SOM METACLASS PROGRAMMING DANFORTH ,SCOTT Thursday 5 October Time: 0800-0915 DDOS044 INTRODUCTION TO NDIS 2.01 ELLIS ,TOM CSCP019 IBM'S NETSP SECURED LOGIN SOLUTION SCANGA ,RAY CSOS017 SOCKETS PROGRAMMING WITH IBM TCP/IP FOR OS/ WHITE ,JOHN OPS3004 USING CP CONFIGURABILITY II BOLOKER ,DAVID CSCP030 CALLPATH/DIRECTTALK THOMAS ,MARK OPAS001 AS/400 FILE SERVER I/O PROCESSOR MEYER ,BRIDGET DDAI001 INTRODUCTION TO WRITING AN AIX DEVICE DRIVE RUNDLES ,CHARLES SSAS001 AS/400 SUPPORT FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS - PA STROM ,DESIREE ADOS016 HYPERWISE, A WYSIWYG EDITOR FOR MULTIMEDIA RODRIGUEZ ,HERMAN CSCP008 INTRODUCTION TO APPC AND APPN COMFORT ,DAWN OPOS009 USING OS/2 TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS MOSKOWITZ ,DAVID ADOS021 LOTUS' NEXT GENERATION 32-BIT APP & MULTI-P SCHUMACHER ,GREGORY OTCP019 OPENDOC LINKING STROM ,ROB ADOS014 BUGS TO BLAZING - DEBUGGING AND PERFORMANCE GERSTLE ,PAT PPCP001 THE NEW PC INDUSTRY HARDWARE REFERENCE PLAT LUGO ,PAUL CSCP007 DCE ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE AND APPLICATION RUSSELL ,BOB ADCP002 INTRODUCTION TO NEURAL NETWORKS AND FUZZY R HITCHCOCK ,CINDY OTCP015 DIRECTTOSOM-EASY ACCESS TO SOM PENNELLO ,TOM Time: 0930-1045 DDOS045 OS/2 FOR THE POWERPC NETWORK DEVICE DRIVER EDWARDS ,MARK CSCP020 THE DISTRIBUTED TOOLKIT: NETWORKING THE PRE MCALLISTER ,SCOTT CSCP103 INTRODUCTION TO DCE CHINITZ ,JONATHAN CSOS018 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2: OVERVIEW AND DIRE SWEENEY ,GEORGE DDOS023 MULTIMEDIA DEVICE DRIVER OVERVIEW AND FUTUR DAVIS ,BRENT ADCP007 IBM MICROKERNEL:TAKING FULL ADVANTAGE OF MI GEORGE ,RANDY DDAI002 WRITING DEVICE DRIVERS FOR THE POWERPC RUNDLES ,CHARLES OTAS005 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY PRIMER FOR AS/400 PETERSON ,JOHN ADOS017 TRAP YOUR TRAP! HOW TO SOLVE ONE WITH THE R GUY ,PETE CSOS022 APPC PROBLEM DETERMINATION WITH CM/2 TRACIN MATAS ,AMY OPOS010 HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE OS/2 WARP BONUS HASICKA ,EDDIE CSCP031 NETFINITY BENNETT ,CARL CSOS034 OS/2 SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT DE PAOLA ,GIOVANNI ADOS015 ADDING HELP TO YOUR OS/2 APPLICATIONS KAPLY ,MICHAEL CSS3004 VSE/ESA CLIENT/SERVER DIRECTION VOGT ,WOLFGANG CSCP013 CONFIGURING APPC/APPN FOR CLIENT/SERVER FOR COMFORT ,DAWN ADCP003 DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS WITH THE NEURAL NET HITCHCOCK ,CINDY OTCP016 DISTRIBUTED OBJECT COMPUTING USING DSOM MADDURI ,HARI Time: 1100-1215 DDOS046 IMPLEMENTING NDIS NETWORK DEVICE DRIVERS ELLIS ,TOM CSCP021 OVERVIEW OF THE ADSTAR DISTRIBUTED STORAGE ARCHER ,GARY CSCP009 APPN AND TCP/IP: A COMPARISON OF PROTOCOLS ARNETTE ,WENDY INAI001 AIX NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT AND INTERNATI CHENG ,LEE DDOS024 MULTIMEDIA AUDIO DEVICE DRIVERS NORD ,JOE CSCP024 SYSTEMVIEW AND SV ADVANCE TEAM LOEW ,FRITZ OPDS001 PC DOS UNDER THE HOOD PRICE ,MICHAEL OTAS006 AS/400 OBJECT ORIENTED TECHNOLOGY DIRECTION ANDERSON ,JIM ADOS117 HANG YOUR HANG! MOORE ,RICHARD CSOS023 INTRODUCING IBM'S NEW OS/2 EMULATORS SWEENEY ,GEORGE OTOS001 OBJECT REXX FOR OS/2 MCGUIRE ,RICK CSCP104 IMPLEMENTING DCE SECURITY CHINITZ ,JONATHAN OTCP021 IBM COMMONPOINT ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW HUANG ,WAYNE ADOS016 HYPERWISE, A WYSIWYG EDITOR FOR MULTIMEDIA RODRIGUEZ ,HERMAN OPS3005 VM/ESA VERSION 2 CP EXIT FACILITY CORAK ,RICHARD CSOS019 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/2: ADVANCED CONFIGUR SWEENEY ,GEORGE INCP001 NLS - HOW TO WRITE AN INTERNATIONALLY ENABL HOWARD ,JOHN OTCP017 OPENDOC: AN ARCHITECTURAL OVERVIEW NELSON ,CHRIS Time: 1345-1500 DDOS047 IMPLEMENTING NDIS PROTOCOL STACKS ELLIS ,TOM CSCP022 OPEN BLUEPRINT-A STRUCTURE TO ENABLE CLIENT THOMASON ,LOU CSOS020 CM/2: AVOIDING COMMON PROBLEMS AND PROBLEM SWEENEY ,GEORGE OPDS002 "ALIVE AND WELL" WHAT'S NEW IN PC DOS PRICE ,MICHAEL DDOS025 MULTIMEDIA VIDEO CAPTURE DEVICE DRIVERS LEE ,KEN DDOS033 UTILIZING THE GENERIC PRINT LIBRARY-I RUTKOWSKI ,MATT MMAI001 MEDIA AS OBJECTS: THE IBM MULTIMEDIA SERVIC TULKOFF ,MIKE OTAS007 SELECTING AS/400 OBJECT ORIENTED TOOLS ARRINDELL ,DAVID ADOS018 PRODUCING AFP DATASTREAM FROM APPLICATION P SEIBERLICH ,JOHN CSOS024 A CLOSE UP VIEW OF IBM'S NEW OS/2 EMULATORS SWEENEY ,GEORGE OTOS002 CODING CLIENT/SERVER SOLUTIONS IN OBJECT RE MCGUIRE ,RICK OTCP011 PERSISTENCE OBJECT SERVICE FOR SOM: BEYOND SESSIONS ,ROGER OTCP022 PEEKING INTO COMMONPOINT PROGRAMMING HUANG ,WAYNE ADOS017 TRAP YOUR TRAP! HOW TO SOLVE ONE WITH THE R GUY ,PETE CSS3005 DCE ON MVS SILNICKAS ,MIKE CSCP010 A CLOSER LOOK AT APPN ARNETTE ,WENDY INCP002 DOUBLE BYTE ENABLING YOUR PRODUCT INGLES ,MARSHA OTCP018 OPEN SCRIPTING ARCHITECTURE (OSA) FOR OPEND TYCAST ,ROBERT Time: 1515-1630 DDOS048 CONFIGURATION, PERFORMANCE AND TESTING OF N ELLIS ,TOM CSCP023 PSF/2: WARP-SPEED DISTRIBUTED PRINTING SOLU SEIBERLICH ,JOHN CSOS021 CM/2: BUILDING SNA APPLICATIONS HICKS ,JEFF ADAI008 AIX TOOLS AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT RAYMOND ,DOUG DDOS026 GENERIC VIDEO CAPTURE DRIVERS SNAPE ,TIM DDOS034 UTILIZING THE GENERIC PRINT LIBRARY-II RUTKOWSKI ,MATT PLAI001 ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC SUBROUTINE LIBRA YADDOW ,WAYNE OTAS008 SOM/DSOM FOR BEGINNERS DOMAN ,MARGUERITE ADOS019 OS/2 DEBUG KERNEL - I SPOSATO ,DENNIS CSOS025 WHY CID? AN INTRODUCTION LAVENHOUSE ,ERNEST OTCP027 EXPERIENCE CLIENT/SERVER THE JBA GUIDELINES WEST ,MARC CSCP104 IMPLEMENTING DCE SECURITY CHINITZ ,JONATHAN OTCP023 OBJECT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES IN WOODBURY ,JIM ADOS117 HANG YOUR HANG! MOORE ,RICHARD OTS3002 OBJECT TECHNOLOGY AND THE CICS FAMILY HEYWOOD ,TOM CSCP011 USING THE APPC APPLICATION SUITE AND DISCOV COMFORT ,DAWN INCP003 THE ASIA PACIFIC SOFTWARE OPPORTUNITY ROGERS ,SALLY OTCP019 OPENDOC LINKING STROM ,ROB Time: 1715-1830 MMCP001 VOICETYPE DICTATION GISSEROT ,EMMANUEL CSCP103 INTRODUCTION TO DCE CHINITZ ,JONATHAN CSCP027 SELECTING A COMMUNICATIONS API BRETHES ,MICHEL ADAI003 THREADS PROGRAMMING IN AIX MILLER ,MARC DDOS027 MPEG PLAYBACK DEVICE DRIVERS LEE ,KEN OPAS003 NETWARE INTEGRATION FOR OS/400 MEYER ,BRIDGET CSS3003 MVS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT CHAN ,FRANCIS OPAS006 AS/400 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS LANDON ,RICK ADOS020 OS/2 DEBUG KERNEL - II SPOSATO ,DENNIS CSOS026 CREATING CID ENABLED INSTALLATION USING SOF LAVENHOUSE ,ERNEST OTCP028 IBM APPLICATION FRAMEWORKS ARRINDELL ,DAVE OTCP012 STORING OBJECTS IN DB2-THE ULTIMATE DATASTO CANTIN ,GUYLAIN OTCP018 OPEN SCRIPTING ARCHITECTURE (OSA) FOR OPEND TYCAST ,ROBERT ADOS018 PRODUCING AFP DATASTREAM FROM APPLICATION P SEIBERLICH ,JOHN OTS3003 SOMOBJECTS ON MVS MUCKENHAUPT,KENNETH CSCP012 BASIC CLIENT/SERVER PROGRAMMING WITH CPI-C MATAS ,AMY CSCP025 SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION DE PAOLA ,GIOVANNI ADS3004 ISPF 4.1 AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT O'BRIEN ,MARSHA Friday 6 October Time: 0800-0915 DDOS049 PCMCIA ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW TUGGLE ,ED CSCP026 A THREE-TIER C/S APPLICATION ENABLING SOLUT ADAMS ,JONATHAN CSOS023 INTRODUCING IBM'S NEW OS/2 EMULATORS SWEENEY ,GEORGE DBAI001 GETTING STARTED WITH DB2/6000 STAUSKAS ,PHIL DDOS028 DEVELOPING FOR THE NEW REAL-TIME MIDI SUBSY TABI ,TIMUR OPAS002 LAN SERVER/400 OVERVIEW MEYER ,BRIDGET OTAS011 IMPLEMENTING SOM ON AS/400 DOMAN ,MARGUERITE OPDS001 PC DOS UNDER THE HOOD PRICE ,MICHAEL CSOS027 OS/2 PERFORMANCE TUNING USING SPM/2 WHITE ,TONY OTCP029 COBOL GOES OBJECT ORIENTED! ESCUTON ,ERNIE ADOS022 LOTUS NOTES APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT , OTCP025 VISUALAGE IN THE REAL WORLD: DATABASE ACCES RILEY ,ROD ADOS019 OS/2 DEBUG KERNEL - I SPOSATO ,DENNIS OTS3005 OBJECTS IN IMS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR FISHER ,CELESTE CSOS022 APPC PROBLEM DETERMINATION WITH CM/2 TRACIN MATAS ,AMY ADCP002 INTRODUCTION TO NEURAL NETWORKS AND FUZZY R HITCHCOCK ,CINDY OTCP021 IBM COMMONPOINT ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW HUANG ,WAYNE Time: 0930-1045 DDOS050 OS/2 WARP PCMCIA INSTALL AND HARDWARE SUPPO TRINH ,SONG ADOS023 AN OVERVIEW OF THE DEVELOPER CONNECTION FOR HARGRAVE ,BJ CSOS024 A CLOSE UP VIEW OF IBM'S NEW OS/2 EMULATORS SWEENEY ,GEORGE OPAS004 LOTUS NOTES INTEGRATION FOR OS/400 MEYER ,BRIDGET CSOS032 CICS FOR OS/2 GREEN ,VERNON DBAI002 PROGRAMMING WITH DB2/6000 STAUSKAS ,PHIL ADCP008 OPENGL ON AIX, OS/2 AND NT GORDON ,SCOTT OTCP033 NEWI FOR AS/400 CHISHOLM ,CALUM OPDS002 "ALIVE AND WELL" WHAT'S NEW IN PC DOS PRICE ,MICHAEL CSOS028 PROGRAMMING INTERFACES WITHIN PSF/2 AND HOW SEIBERLICH ,JOHN OTCP030 WHY INVEST IN OBJECT ORIENTED TECHNOLOGY RICHARDS ,PAULA ADOS020 OS/2 DEBUG KERNEL - II SPOSATO ,DENNIS SSS3001 S/390 DEVELOPERS' ASSOCIATION HANISCH ,MANFRED CSCP014 ANY APPLICATION, ANY NETWORK, ANYNET! 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Pre- and Post-Conference Seminars --------------------------------- Maximize your training investment by coupling one or more full-day seminars with the conference as part of a comprehensive educational package. Topics include Visual Programming, Application Assembly, Introduction to HTML, Designing Data Warehouses, The RAD Experience, Maximizing DB2, and others. Plenary and Keynote Addresses ----------------------------- Listen to industry leaders share their visions of the future. Join Steve Mills, Tom Furey, George Schussel, Larry DeBoever, Don Haderle, Richard Yevich, Ken Lownie, John Tibbetts, and others, as they share practical tips that you can put to work in your organization. Conference Brochure Available ----------------------------- All you have to do to get the complete 32-page IBM TechCon Conference brochure is to call 1-800-767-2336, or send a note to 76225.3340@compuserve.com. ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------------------------+ | Two Conferences for the Price of One: DB2 Technical | 2conf | Conference Plus IBM Data Warehouse Conference | +-----------------------------------------------------+ DB2 Technical Conference registrants are invited to participate at no charge in the newly announced Data Warehouse Conference being held in the Opryland Hotel, Nashville Tennessee, from 16 through 18 October. Data Warehouse Conference Overview ---------------------------------- The IBM Data Warehouse Conference has been designed to unlock the mysteries surrounding data warehousing and tips on implementation. Data Warehouse gurus are on hand to enlighten you on the following data warehousing aspects: business benefits, planning, alternate topologies, parallelism, data marts, data designing, analysis, and much more. As an attendee of the DB2 Technical Conference, your conference badge will admit you to all 15 Data Warehouse conference sessions at no additional charge -- truly a "Buy One, Get One Free" offer. For a complete listing of session abstracts, times, and conference facilities, use your FAX machine to call 1-800-IBM-4FAX, and request document number 4567. DB2 Family in Action -------------------- DB2 Technical Conference 15 - 20 October 1995 Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tenn. 1575 USD Join us for the event that has more IBM DB2 developers and educators than at any other DB2 conference. Tackle your specific data base management issues with more than 100 unique technical sessions and product demonstrations to help you maximize performance, save time, minimize costs and increase profits -- all with the DB2 Family of Products. Lotus Technical Sessions Added ------------------------------ Have you been wondering what the recent marriage of Lotus and IBM will mean to you? Now you can come to the DB2 Technical Conference and find out! Some of the best from Lotus will be presenting three newly added technical sessions on the relationship between Lotus products and DB2. Come hear about: o Lotus Approach and the DB2 Family o Approach/Notes and DB2 databases as an Integrated Solution o Lotus Notes and DB2 Lotus will also be participating in the DB2 Technical Conference EXPO. Program Brochure Available -------------------------- The 1995 DB2 Technical Conference advance program brochure is now available, with all the details you need: keynotes, electives, and enrollment/logistical information. The document is available via the IBM Fax Service by calling: 1-800-IBM-4FAX within the USA, or 001-415-855-4329 from elsewhere Specify document number 3897 to get the program brochure, and document number 3685 to get an updated listing of the elective sessions. Another option for obtaining the brochure is via the gopher server on Internet at gopher.ibmlink.ibm.com . Check the section titled "IBM Education and Training 1995 Conferences." Registration and More Information --------------------------------- For more information and to register, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh, (1-800-426-8322), extension 1720, within the USA. From elsewhere, call 001-520-574-4500. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------+ | 1995 Data Warehouse Conference, | dwarehse | 16 - 18 October, Nashville, Tennessee | +---------------------------------------+ Tired of all the buzzwords and fluff surrounding data warehouse? Ready for some straight talk? Come hear from people who have gone beyond writing papers on the subject, and are actually developing and implementing the tools needed to build and use warehouse data! Build and Exploit a Data Warehouse ---------------------------------- Join us for the 1995 Data Warehouse Conference from 16 through 18 October at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, and you will see how to build and exploit a data warehouse that provides information that will give your organization real benefits. Hear from IBM developers, data warehouse specialists, and recognized industry consultants about topics such as: o Business Benefits o Data Marts o Planning o Data Designing o Alternative Topologies o Data Mining o Parallelism o Analysis .......and much more! Conference Highlights --------------------- o Explore "Solutions for the Twenty-First Century" with Steve Mills, General Manager, IBM Software Solutions, as he shares IBM's strategy and plan for delivering solutions for today and the future. o Well-known database management consultant, author, and lecturer Richard Finkelstein of Performance Computing Inc. provides his assessment of the IBM data warehouse architecture in his discussion "Using the DB2 Family to Build a Data Warehouse". o Featured speaker Colin White presents "Data Warehousing: A New Era of End-User Computing". Colin is well known for his expertise in all facets of information processing. He will be sharing his view of new end-user access techniques such as OLAP, multi-dimensional tools, and data mining. o Hear the IBM data warehouse story ... see how IBM's Information Warehouse Solution gives your I/S organization the tools to monitor and manage your data warehouse while providing end users with the knowledge they need to transform data into decision-making information. o Learn from the experiences of others ... pick up implementation tips and technology insight from people who have developed, built, and use data warehouses for decision support and information analysis. o Analyze an issue that has today's data warehouse industry buzzing ... "OLAP: Comparison of Relational versus Multidimensional Database Approaches". Russell Callahan, an experienced data warehouse consultant, will guide you through the pros and cons of each approach. If you have a need to develop or refine your data warehousing expertise, you can't afford to miss this conference! Get Session Abstracts via Fax ----------------------------- To receive a complete listing of session abstracts, times and the Data Warehouse conference facility, use your fax machine to call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329), and request document number 4567. Registration ------------ Registration fee is 750 USD per attendee. This fee includes admittance to all sessions, conference materials, breakfasts, lunches, and a welcome reception on Sunday evening. Register today for the IBM Data Warehouse Conference by calling 1-800-477-7514! ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------------------+ | 1995 Networking Systems Technical Conference, | nstcconf | 23 - 27 October, Buena Vista Palace, Orlando | +-----------------------------------------------+ Link today's technologies to tomorrow's solutions -- join us at the 7th annual IBM NSTC! A Comprehensive Educational Experience -------------------------------------- Join us in Orlando, 23 - 27 October 1995, for the Networking Systems Technical Conference. We are dedicated to continually enhancing the conference from year to year based on feedback from attendees, and this year is no different. We have an extensive line-up of speakers addressing wide-area and campus networking, and systems management topics -- all designed to help you link today's technologies to tomorrow's solutions. Also returning this year are Discussions in Groups (DIGS) -- lively and informal late afternoon / early evening sessions concentrating on topics of special interest to attendees. These sessions are very informative and have been extremely popular among past attendees. We look forward to welcoming you to the NSTC! Whether you're a first-time or repeat attendee -- the latest networking information from IBM awaits you in sunny Florida. Register today! Who Should Attend? ------------------ Networking professionals, technical managers, system programmers, and technical support specialists should not miss this event! The 1995 NSTC has been designed to benefit you with more than 70 in-depth elective sessions from three main theme areas -- Wide Area Networking (WAN), Local Area Networking (LAN), and Systems Management. Choose sessions from one track or a variety of tracks, and you are guaranteed to leave with valuable information to sucessfully implement in your own environment. Hear updates on the latest IBM networking and software products. Engage in discussions with IBM product developers, and gain solutions to your everyday concerns by networking with your peers. Solve your networking challenges by attending the many product demonstrations, and discover implementation tips and techniques that can enhance your network performance. Discussions in Groups (DIGS) ---------------------------- Do you have specific questions you want answered? DIGS provides the forum for answers! Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., join smaller groups to discuss specific topics with the experts! Come with your challenges, and leave with solutions! Expo Area --------- Don't miss the Expo area -- solve your networking challenges by attending the many IBM product demonstrations, and discover implementation tips and techniques that can enhance your network performance. Keynote Presentation: IBM's Vision for Networking ------------------------------------------------- New this year! Learn about IBM's vision for the networking future and how to reach it. ATM is a key component of this vision and technical strategy, and ATM products are described. IBM has an extensive switched product set. The technical strategy on Networking is capitalizing on the state-of-the-art technologies IBM has produced in its research laboratories and on the products in the development laboratories. Dr. Daniel Abensour is the Program Director of ATM Market Development for IBM at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. He has held several senior management positions in Yorktown, New York, in La Gaude, France and in Boca Raton, Florida. Since joining IBM in Paris in 1966, he has worked in the fields of communications, software technology and numerical analysis. His current responsibilities include the definition and development of industry solutions based on ATM, the development of the ATM technical marketing strategy, and being the spokesman on IBM's ATM strategy. In his previous role as ATM Systems Manager, he led the team responsible for the 1993 announcement of the IBM ATM strategy, and in June 1994, the Nways ATM products announcement. Dr. Abensour is a Senior Technical Staff Member in IBM. He also is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology, and is a senior member of the IEEE professional society. He has published many papers and technical reports in the field of high-speed connectivity, and has presented at international conferences. Skill Level Definitions ----------------------- (Skill levels provide an indication of the intended audience.) Skill level 3: General knowledge, with limited or no experience. Skill level 4: Applied knowledge, with practical experience suggested. Skill level 5: Comprehensive and judgmental, with extensive knowledge suggested. Session Abstracts ----------------- This is the intended program at the time of publication, and is subject to change. Additional topics will be available at the time of the conference. WAN Track --------- Networking -- The Big Puzzle Speaker: Jim Fletcher, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Well, you've looked into the box and all you see are pieces for the puzzle. You've heard about each of the pieces, but how does all this really fit together? In this interactive session, discover many of the pieces that you've heard about (and some that you might not have). Review some future pieces and what they mean to you. And when we're done, hopefully, the many pieces come together for that picture that we all want! Future of Networking Speaker: Dr. John Waclawsky, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 3 Many of us would like to think that technical issues drive the technology marketplace. Things are not that simple. There are non-technical factors in the commercial world that form significant short-term or long-term technology drivers. These factors include monthly people and line costs and technology management costs. Learn about costs and complex issues associated with multiprotocol backbones and routing technology. Discover the technology issues and cost drivers that many expect will push the networking industry into the future. Multiprotocol Convergence: Consolidating Router and Controller Networks Speaker: Pratt Parrish, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Explore the emerging technologies and product enhancements relative to consolidating separate router and controller networks while maintaining network integrity for the SNA and TCP/IP users. The technologies addressed include Frame Relay, ATM, TCP/IP and SNA evolution to High Performance Routing. Products to be briefly addressed include the direction of the 3745/3746 family, the newly announced 2217 Nways Multiprotocol Concentrator, and the 2220 Nways Switch. What is Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN)? Speaker: Dave Olson, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 3 Do you know the difference between a network node, an end node, or a low entry networking node? What is the difference between a broadcast search or a directed search? Why is that important? What is the central directory server? What is a least-weight route, and how is it chosen? What is the relationship between intermediate-session routing and high-performance routing? What is a dependent logical unit server or requester? In summary, what is APPN, and how does it fit in today's networking environment? This presentation answers these questions by introducing the concepts, terminology, and benefits of APPN. What is High-Performance Routing (HPR)? Speaker: Dave Olson, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 3 Prerequisite: What is APPN? You may already know that High Performance Routing (HPR) improves the reliability and performance of APPN networks, but do you know how? Can you describe how Automatic Network Routing reduces the storage and processor requirements of the APPN network node, how the Rapid Transport Protocol (RTP) helps improve network reliability, or how Adaptive Rate-Based Flow/Congestion Control (ARB) allows you to get more out of your high-speed network? This topic addresses these questions and more. HPR is not just a concept; it is here today. What's New with VTAM? Speaker: Nancy Gates, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Discover the new features and functions which have been announced and/or made available in the last year. Learn about VTAM Version 4 Release 2 for VM/ESA and VSE/ESA, and how it allows users with these operating systems to implement APPN on VTAM for the first time. In addition to many other useful functions in VTAM Version 4 Release 2 for VM and VSE, VSE users should be able to achieve better performance and support of large networks through the use of VTAM Version 4 Release 2's exploitation of 31-bit addressing in VSE/ESA environments. VTAM Version 4 Release 3 for MVS/ESA also is discussed, a recently available release of VTAM which allows implementation of APPN High Performance Routing, the next step in VTAM's exploitation of high-speed networking. VTAM Version 4 Release 3 for MVS/ESA also contains many other powerful functions such as the Topology Agent, a Performance Monitor Interface, and additional APPN enhancements. What's New with NCP and 3745s? Speaker: Jim Robinson, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 The IBM 3745 Communication Controller, and the Network Control Program (NCP) software that runs in it, form the basic components of the NSA backbone. Many new features (such as support for frame relay switching over token-ring, APPN high-performance routing, native TCP/IP over frame relay, 3746-900 APPN network node, and 3746-900 stand-alone support) have been announced or have become available recently. Hear about NCP/3745 features and functions which have been announced or have become available since the 1994 NSTC conference, and new announcements in the NCP and 3745 arenas taking place this year. Learn about these new functions, and how to take advantage of them in your network. Both implementation and tuning issues are addressed. This presentation is intended for those who have experience with NCP and 3745s, and need to be updated on what new or different things have happened within the past year. VTAM/NCP Performance Update Speaker: Nancy Gates, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Learn about performance and tuning for recent VTAM and NCP releases, including benchmark data for VTAM Version 4, and performance considerations for VTAM Version 4 Release 2 for VSE/ESA's use of 31-bit addressing. Performance considerations for VTAM/NCP Composite Network Node, HPR, and/or 3746-900 APPN environments are described. Performance enhancements and considerations for NCP Version 7 and 3746/900 environments are discussed. In addition, performance tools such as NTuneMon, NTuneNCP, and NPM are reviewed. Optimizing VTAM's Directory Services Speaker: Dave Olson, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 In the "good old days," it was difficult enough to understand the relationships between CDRMs, CDRSCs, ADJSSCP Tables, ADJSSCP Lists, and information discovered from previous sessions to formulate an implementation which efficiently let VTAM locate resources. With VTAM Version 4, a tremendous array of new alternatives and enhancements are added to your toolbox, such as "resource registration," "search reduction entries," "central directory servers," "split broadcast Locates," and "directed Locates." Some apply to your subarea networks, but many of the new services are part of VTAM's APPN support. VTAM Version 4 Release 2 even allows you to take advantage of many of the APPN enhancements utilizing your existing subarea connections. Learn how to take advantage and implement these new capabilities in a mixed subarea and APPN network. Planning APPN Networks Using IBM H/W and S/W Products Speaker: Nancy Gates, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Evaluate planning considerations for customers who are migrating their networks to APPN/HPR. Tradeoffs between subarea and APPN connectivity, and the use of High Performance Routing versus high-speed connections between nodes not capable of HPR, are described. Important decisions during APPN network planning, such as the choice of a Network Node Server platform, the use of border node connectivity and the implementation of Connection Network, are discussed. This topic includes information on VTAM/NCP, the 3746-900 APPN node, the NCP Multinetwork Controller, and the 2217. Nways 2217 Multiprotocol Concentrator Tutorial Speaker: Ron Melzer, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Over the years, companies have invested a lot in SNA -- applications, skills, processes, tools and equipment -- and it has served them well. Today, requirements are being expanded to access new applications and protocols. The Nways 2217 Multiprotocol Concentrator (MpC) is a product that allows you to meet those additional requirements, in a cost-effective manner, taking advantage of existing SNA networks. At the same time, the MpC offers a smooth migration path toward ATM. By using the MpC, you can take advantage of the lower line costs that Frame Relay offers, predictable response times that SNA offers, and the high availability of a robust hardware solution. And with the MpC, you don't need to become an expert in non-SNA protocols. You can leverage your SNA skills. Topics include: Multiprotocol Concentration -- What is it?, Installation Planning, Configuration, Problem Determination, and Future Product Directions. Attendees should have a familiarity with APPN, SNA, NetBIOS, IP, and IPX. Implementing AnyNet Speaker: Dave Ogle, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Corporations are facing many challenges in the '90s -- consolidating their network backbone protocols around SNA/APPN and TCP/IP, enabling existing networks to access new application types, and implementing a solution for LAN internetworking. Discover how the IBM AnyNet products meet these challenges. AnyNet products on AIX/6000, AS/400, MVS/ESA, OS/2, and Windows include SNA over TCP/IP, IPX over SNA, Sockets over SNA, and NetBIOS over SNA. These multiprotocol products are covered, along with their relationship to LAN to LAN over WAN and 2217 Multiprotocol Concentrator. Configuring a Router: What Do You Really Need to Know? Speaker: Frank Knox, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 To paraphrase the ancient mariner, "Routers, routers everywhere, and not a one can link; Routers, routers everywhere, it really makes you think." Ever wonder what it takes to make a router "link"? Obviously, the answer is "valid configuration parameters." The purpose of this session is to discuss what constitutes valid parameters for some of the more popular configurations, including LANs (Ethernets and Token-Rings), WANs (frame relay and PPP links), internet protocols (TCP/IP and NetWare), and features (DLSW and traffic prioritization). Examples of IBM's 6611 and 2210 configurations are included. If you are interested in an overview of router configuration procedures and/or a general perspective of IBM's 6611 and 2210 configuration processes, this session is for you. The Internet -- The Information Highway of Today Speaker: Pete Haverlock, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Through numerous newspaper and television reports, the Internet has become a household term for education and business. Businesses are starting to provide Internet E-Mail and web addresses in their advertising. The Worldwide Web (WWW) has been made possible by an evolutionary process over the past couple of decades. Each quantum leap in Internet applications (e.g., telnet/ftp, Gopher, WWW) has embraced all of the preceding application's protocols. Topics covered include the Internet (the structure, access providers, Internet access kits, shell full access); core applications (telnet, FTP and mail); Information navigators (Archie, Gopher, Mosaic and WWW); and, Doing Business on the Internet (servers, security and reliability). The amazing amount of information on the Internet and the flexibility in accessing it is possible because of technological continuity. For the past 20 years, the majority of all data transfer between clients and servers has been based on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). ATM Technology Overview Speaker: Jim Scott, IBM Networking Solutions Marketing Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 In the past few years, fast packet technologies have become attractive alternatives as part of the networking solution for the '90s. ATM is beginning to emerge as both a campus and wide-area network solution. This presentation provides an overview of the ATM technology, and reviews some of the major ATM Forum work efforts to advance the acceptance of the technology into tomorrow's networks. Understand how ATM has been deployed in the campus environment, how it will be deployed in the public WAN network, and at what cost? Learn about ATM as a private WAN network solution. Networking BroadBand Services and the IBM 2220 Nways Switch Speaker: Jim Scott, IBM Networking Solutions Marketing Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 One of the key elements of IBM's ATM Strategy is the architecture called Networking BroadBand Services (NBBS). Explore how the IBM 2220 Nways Switch utilizes NBBS to build a high-performance network that incorporates ATM technologies. NBBS is not IBM's version of ATM. Learn how NBBS conforms to the public ATM standards, and how it enhances the standards by providing functions that remain outside the scope of the current public standards. NBBS was designed to enable a single, high-speed multimedia network to support traffic like voice, video, data, and image. This presentation reviews the NBBS services provided by the 2220 Nways Switch that enable this type of network, and highlights the Access Services that are provided, such as ATM and frame relay, and how they are supported. Discover the various Network Control Services provided, such as distributed topology and directories, route selection, bandwidth management, and congestion control. Evaluate the Transport Services provided, such as priority levels, non-disruptive path switching, and the coexistence of cells and variable-length frames within a single network. Review how today's networks can transition to tomorrow's ATM network by accommodating a full range of networking technologies such as PBXs, video codes, frame relay, SNA, TCP/IP, TDMs, native ATM, T1s, T3s, OC3s, etc. 2220 Configuration Speaker: Jim Robinson, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Prerequisite: Knowledge of 2220 components and features, or the session NBBS and the IBM Nways Switch. The IBM 2220 Nways BroadBand Switch allows users to build a single BroadBand network carrying voice, data, video, and other traffic. This session covers issues associated with implementing 2220s, including such areas as planning, configuration, and operations. It does not address 2220 network design. Managing the IBM 2220 Nways Switch Speaker: Tom Fallon, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Explore the use of the IBM Nways Switch Manager for AIX (a NetView for AIX application) to manage a network of IBM 2220 BroadBand Network Switches. Topics include use of the Nways Switch Manager for graphical network topology discovery and display, dynamic resource configuration, problem management, operations, and collection of performance and accounting data. Switching and Routing Speaker: Dr. John Waclawsky, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 3 Switching has become the focus of intense interest on a worldwide scale. Switching technologies can be packet- or cell-oriented, and have dramatically changed the face of networking. Since a router is not a switch, then what is the difference, and what does it mean to a network? Routing has been around for a while, but switching (which is faster and easier to manage) appears to have emerged as the most cost-effective solution for boosting throughput on today's LANs and meeting the diverse needs of tomorrow's WANs. Learn about routing and switching options available to network practitioners as technology evolves. Explore the behavior differences and performance aspects of routed and switched environments. Will Today's Windowing Techniques Work at Tomorrow's Speeds? Speaker: Dr. John Waclawsky, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Prerequisite: Familiarity with SNA, TCP/IP and APPN. End-to-end windowing techniques are the basis of flow and congestion control in SNA and TCP/IP networks. These techniques may not scale. Node processing and storage requirements may prohibit the use of these techniques at higher speeds. Changes are required in WAN windowing techniques to address the fundamental end-to-end issues. The suitability of present-day, window-based protocols for high-speed network environments is considered. The real solution may be that window protocols are inappropriate in high-speed networks. Examine how APPN and HPR address these issues. A Performance and Stability Comparison of SNA and TCP/IP Speaker: Dr. John Waclawsky, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Prerequisite: Familiarity with OSI, SNA, or TCP/IP. Examine the performance implications of utilizing connection or connectionless network transports. A "transport" is a facility (links, LANs, nodes, etc.) moving data from place to place in a computer network. The terms "connection" and "connectionless" refer to two different sets of protocols defining the rules used by a network transport. Review the differences between connectionless transports (found in TCP/IP) and connection-oriented transports (found in SNA, APPN and ATM). Delve into the fundamental philosophies and computer science issues present in each type of network transport. The purported advantages and disadvantages of each type of environment are discussed. In addition to focusing on TCP/IP performance, issues such as sending SNA data over a TCP/IP network or TCP/IP data over an SNA network are explored, and Window protocol and timer repercussions examined. The suitability of present-day level 3 and 4 window- and timer-based protocols for high-speed network environments are considered. Techniques of data encapsulation and protocol conversion are discussed. SNA and TCP/IP Integration Speaker: Robert Brinkman, IBM Networking Executive Program, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 Historically, customers have built production networks with SNA. Emerging client/server applications and other LAN-based applications have forced these customers to examine their wide-area networks to support protocols like TCP/IP. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the issue of merging SNA and TCP/IP networks and to present several possible solutions. LAN Track --------- Re-architecting Campus Networks Using LAN Switches and Desktop ATM (Double Session) Speaker: Kevin Tolly. The Tolly Group, Asbury Park NJ Skill Level: 3 Learn about both design and implementation issues related to building high-performance, low-cost LANs using token ring and Ethernet switches and the latest desktop (25.6 Mbit/s) ATM technology. This presentation focuses not on mere theory, but on leveraging the products and solutions on the market in late 1995 and early 1996 to build the appropriate migration strategy from legacy LANs to enterprise ATM. The pertinent architectural and standards issues are reviewed to establish a basis for further discussion. Topics include store-and-forward versus cut-through switching, full-duplex LAN architectures as well as appropriate ATM issues like LAN emulation. Network design discussion includes using switch and ATM technology to provide solutions in the following areas: workgroups, server farms, and LAN backbones. Discover cost analysis and cost justification strategies. Warp Connect Speaker: Steven King, IBM Personal Systems, Austin TX Skill Level: 3 Learn about the release of the new Warp Connect product. Topics include the target markets, content overview and detailed component descriptions, installation, ExtendPak content, and support and benefits. Warp Connect extends the Warp desktop with world-class connectivity to the Internet, LAN Server, and Novell NetWare environments. Warp Server Speaker: Steven King, IBM Personal Systems, Austin TX Skill Level: 3 The current success of LAN Server in the marketplace, overall strategy and directions, product packaging, content, performance, architecture, interoperability and related products are addressed. Explore plans for Warp Server and PowerPC-based directions. Positioning Switches, Bridges and Routers Speaker: Tom Hadley, IBM Networking Solutions Marketing Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 As networks grow and the number of applications using different protocols increases, the methods used to interconnect these networks takes on new meaning. When do I use a bridge or a router? When do I look at moving from a bridge to a router or from a router to a bridge? Once I have decided which technology to use, how do I know which product to use? This session answers these questions and helps position the different products within IBM that do bridging and routing in order for you to make an informed decision on not only which technology to use, but which products are right for your networking needs. Remote Access Product Positioning Speaker: Laura Knapp, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 It takes more than fancy new laptop computers and a modem to properly equip a mobile workforce. Whether working from home, traveling from city to city, or moving within your building, several decisions need to be made in order to provide the right service at the right price. How do you provide your mobile worker the same services remotely as they had at their local desktop? Learn what needs to be done. How do you select the type of transmission to use (wireless, analog modem or digital modem-ISDN)? Are changes needed in applications and how servers and service machines are accessed? What about the wide variety of products -- how do you determine which one is right for you? Does your local network need changes, and what about the protocols you use? Come see how today's technology, products, and solutions provide a base for mobilizing your users and provide efficiency, quality, and end-user satisfaction. Networking for Client/Server Speakers: Tom Hadley and Laura Knapp Skill Level: 3 As users move applications from either a stand-alone or a host network environment to client/server, many challenges have emerged. If these challenges are successfully managed, the new applications succeed and the organization prospers. If the network fails to handle the new application, everyone suffers. Which outcome can you expect? Will your project succeed or fail? What are the issues? In developing client/server applications, attention is often given to the user interface. Ease of use is paramount. Effort also is devoted to the selection and implementation of the data base. All too often, the application developer's view is "put the application on a LAN and it will be okay. If performance isn't good, call the central IS folks. The network is their problem." The networking challenge is created by the split of the application in client/server. If the function split occurs in the wrong place, the amount of network traffic is too large, and the application fails. In many cases this split is made without thinking about the resulting network traffic. The challenge is increased if the users are physically removed from the database. In this case the network is a wide-area network, rather than only a LAN, and hence is much slower. To increase wide-area network speed is much more expensive than increasing LAN speed. How can you avoid the problems and keep ahead of the challenges? Come to this session to find out! Full-Duplex LAN Switching Technologies Speaker: Laura Knapp, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 Many options are available to you in today's world to solve network problems requiring higher speeds. As existing LANs become saturated, several options are available to relieve the congestion. Since many of the problems evolve around congestion to single devices, like servers, LAN switching technologies may be the most cost-effective way to relieve your network bottlenecks. Both Ethernet and Token-Ring full-duplex LAN switching are available today. These technologies easily integrate into your existing network, allowing you to provide more bandwidth where it is needed without disrupting your end users! Look at the difference between shared LAN and switched LAN technologies, the ease of implementing full-duplex switched LANs into your existing LAN networks, what impact full-duplex switched LANs have on end user response time, and administration issues that need to be considered. If full-duplex switched LANs are in your future, this session is for you. LAN Doctor Services -- The Medicine for Healthy Networks (Double Session) Speaker: Dave Norris, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 LAN Doctor Services has helped more than 400 clients improve and maintain the health of their multi-vendor networks. In this two-part session, learn how LAN Doctor methodologies and tools have resolved the ills and improved the health of these networks by reviewing actual client case studies. Overview of Campus ATM Speaker: Tom Hadley, IBM Networking Solutions Marketing Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 The ATM Forum has finally approved it, and now our programmers can implement it. This presentation covers IBMs implementation of ATM Forum Compliant LAN emulation. The old model of the LAN emulation server will be replaced by a configuration server, a broadcast and unknown traffic server (BUS), and an address server. What does this mean to your customers? How do they implement this new version? Come to this session to learn about the next generation of ATM LAN Emulation. New ATM Products Speaker: Ray Collins, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 NS has two major product announcements this year. The major IBM ATM announcement comes in the fall. This session covers the highlights of the announcements. We anticipate such exciting products as 155 Mbps blades for the 8260, Integrated 828x functions into the 8260 hub, new ATM switching products, and more. Since most of the details are still under wraps, you must come to this session to get a first look at the announcements. Integrating ATM and LANs Speaker: Laura Knapp, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 Are you considering ATM for your Local Area Network transport? How do you begin adding ATM technology into your current LAN -- whether it is Ethernet, Token-Ring, or FDDI? What really happens with my existing LAN protocols and applications as I transition to ATM? What are the steps to take in migrating towards ATM networking? Discover a logical migration and integration of ATM into your existing LANs using scenarios of actual early customer installations. The issues and alternatives that these early implementers faced are discussed. Get ahead of the learning curve by attending this session. Configuring ATM Classic IP/RFC 1577 Speaker: Joe Robinson, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 It has been an exciting year for ATM. Classic IP is no longer vaporware. IBM started shipping the Forum Compliant version of SVC Classic IP in March of 1995. If you are unfamiliar with Classic IP or have not implemented it, this presentation is for you. It covers an overview of Classic IP, how to install and implement a Logical IP Subnet, and how to measure and tune for performance. Forum Compliant LAN Emulation Speaker: Joe Robinson, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 Discover the emerging ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) communication technology and its use as a new LAN (Local Area Network). Some basics of ATM are reviewed, and the functions needed to allow a smooth migration from your current LAN environment are described. The products that allow you to begin adding ATM to your existing LAN or building a complete ATM network from the start are highlighted. Additional product directions for the future are mentioned. TCP/IP Architecture Overview Speaker: Peter Haverlock, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a protocol being used throughout the industry to provide multivendor connectivity and interoperability. This session covers the architectural structure of TCP/IP, the concepts and content of the major protocols: Addressing LAN level, Global Internet, Transport options for applications (Connection/Connectionless Service, TCP, UDP, and IP); Internet applications (Telnet -- remote access, FTP -- File Transfer Protocol, SMTP -- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol); Internet concepts (access, connection security); Information navigators (Archie, Gopher, World Wide Web browsers). The concept of network IP routing, basic SNMP network management, and the future IP next generation (IPng) also is addressed. Wireless LAN Technologies and IBM Wireless LAN Products Speaker: Holt Adams, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Prerequisite: Remote Access Product Positioning Learn about wireless technologies that can be used in developing Mobile Work Force, Cabling Alternatives and Ad-Hoc solutions for LAN environments. Recent Wireless LAN product announcements from IBM's Networking Systems are covered and positioned with what's available in the industry, highlighting IBM's strengths. Market segmentation and opportunities are reviewed, along with customer benefits and value. Network topologies, infrared and radio frequency technologies are covered, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. This discussion includes important customer considerations and IBM strengths. The session closes with a review of networking systems wireless products and their positioning. TCP Flow Control Speaker: Peter Haverlock, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 TCP provides multi-vendor connectivity. Inherent in the TCP structure is a basic flow control mechanism. TCP continues to operate even under stress... so how do you spot problems before the telephone starts to ring? Topics covered include: TCP/IP status information, TCP/IP NETSTAT command, SNMP MIB entries, IP Ping, trace route, subnet broadcast, performance and stress factors, TCP window size, how is it set... big is not always best, application requirements, TCP Max Segment Size (MSS), IP Max Transmission Unit (MTU), IP fragmentation, TCP retransmission counts, and Subnet MSS default. Solving Problems in TCP/IP Networks -- Getting Started Speaker: Frank Knox, IBM Education and Training, Dallas TX Skill Level: 4 Nothing in life is free. TCP/IP is becoming pervasive in today's networks because its open (e.g., multivendor, multiplatform) characteristics provide a high degree of interoperability. These same characteristics, however, also make problem determination (PD) and isolation a bit more challenging (if not almost overwhelming). But, help is available! Come to this session and learn the basics of PD in a TCP/IP network. Topics covered include a discussion on methodology and approach, useful tools and techniques (e.g., RFC 1470) and some real-life examples of problem solving. If you're a PD expert, this session is not for you; however, if you have a basic understanding of the protocols and want to learn how to solve some problems, we'll see you there. TCP/IP Subnetting -- Where Others Fear to Tread Speaker: Frank Knox, IBM Education and Training, Dallas TX Skill Level: 3 There comes a time in everyone's life when they must face the inevitable. If you are involved with TCP/IP networks, inevitable may be subnetting. Come to this session and get over your fears. Learn what subnetting is and why it is so important. Learn the relationship of subnetting to routing. And, through the use of several examples, learn how to actually design a subnet based on a given set of requirements. You don't need an in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP to understand this material, but it would be nice if you knew an IP address is 32 bits. Multiprotocol (AIX, TCP/IP, SNA) Networking Solutions Speaker: Rich Hillman, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Do you have a real hodgepodge of equipment and protocols -- some client/server, SNA and TCP/IP networks, and some 3270 or 5250 users connected to a mainframe or midrange host? Don't panic, help is on the way as you navigate the world of internetworking. Combining your separate UNIX, TCP/IP, and SNA environments into a unified multiprotocol network with seamless connectivity used to be a formidable task. Solutions are available with IBM's AIX SNA networking family of products offering a total enterprise networking solution. This session describes solutions for sharing applications across multiprotocol networks - e.g., when your users need access to IBM host systems, you can do so quickly and easily, without worrying about incompatible equipment and protocols. The following are some of the products and examples described and positioned: SNA Server for AIX; SNA Client Access for AIX; SNA Application Access for AIX; connection of your RS/6000 to a SNA network (APPC, APPN) over WAN, LAN, or direct-attached channel; Multiprotocol Networking Solutions; AnyNet (TCP/IP Sockets over SNA and SNA over TCP/IP); TCP/IP client access to SNA networks; Enterprise Gateway Solutions; Telnet 3270/5250 Server; SNA Gateway, and much more. The S/390 Open Systems Adapter Speaker: Roger Miller, IBM System/390 Division, Poughkeepsie NY Skill Level: 3 The Open Systems Adapter provides the LAN connectivity to use S/390 as a server in the network-centric world of today's client/server environment. OSA helps bring the strengths of the mainframe to the distributed systems environment. The agenda for this session includes: a description of the Open Systems Adapter (OSA); OSA's contribution to the S/390 initiatives of Open, Client/Server, and Cost of Computing Supported Application Environments; Open Systems Adapter Support Facility -- Managing OSA; OSA Configurations; OSA's role in the IBM family of Communications Products; and the next steps for OSA. Come to this session and learn how to exploit the value of LANs connected to S/390 servers using the Open Systems Adapter. Systems Management Track ------------------------ IBM's Systems Management Strategy Speaker: Jeff Crume, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 This presentation is an introduction to IBM's SystemView strategy. Explore the SystemView series of systems management applications -- SystemView for MVS, SystemView for AIX, SystemView for OS/2, and SystemView for AS/400, as well as the common components of the series. SystemView for MVS Overview Speaker: Ray Smith, IBM System/390 Division, Poughkeepsie NY Skill Level: 3 This presentation starts with a brief overview of SystemView Series and the SystemView Framework from an MVS perspective. Next follows a description of what functions one might expect to receive with the initial release of SystemView for MVS. The session concludes with a demonstration of the OS/2 Launch Window that SystemView for MVS utilizes, and a conceptual description of the activities that are possible from this Launch Window. NetView for AIX Speaker: Dr. Ted Sullivan, IBM Education and Training, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 NetView for AIX is an IBM comprehensive management tool for multi-vendor devices in TCP/IP networks. This presentation provides a technical overview of the new functions that have been added to the NetView for AIX platforms in 1995. Router and Bridge Manager for AIX: What it is and How it Works Speaker: Tom Fallon, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Discover IBM's Router and Bridge Manager product, including the new features available with Router and Bridge Manager Version 2. What's New with NetView for Windows? Speaker: Debra Walton, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 3 NetView for Windows is an application providing management of SNMP devices such as bridges, routers, switches and hubs. Explore the newest release of NetView for Windows. Tips and techniques on installing NetView for Windows with Product Specific Modules (PSMs) are highlighted. NetView for MVS: Your Enterprise Management Solution Speaker: Jeff Crume, IBM Networking Systems, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 Enhancements to NetView for MVS introduced this year extended the product's ability to manage the entire information technology enterprise. The NetView Graphic Monitor Facility (NGMF) provides a workstation-based, graphical user interface that simplifies problem determination and monitoring for key resources. NGMF exploits the power of the Resource Object Data Manager (RODM), an object-oriented data cache that is unique to the NetView for MVS platform. With NetView Version 3, SNA resources can now be discovered dynamically and stored in RODM automatically, thereby eliminating the requirement to predefine NGMF SNA views through preprocessing. Also, with the new version of MultiSystem Manager, you can now manage OS/2 LAN Server and Novell NetWare servers, OS/2, DOS, and Windows client workstations along with token ring media and TCP/IP resources such as hubs, routers, and UNIX workstations. A new, open interface into MultiSystem Manager allows for integrated management of other non-standard management systems (i.e., non-SNA, non-SNMP) from NetView as well. This session overviews the new SNA Topology Manager function and discusses other security, packaging, and functional enhancements to NetView and MultiSystem Manager. Managing LAN Performance with RMON Speaker: Jim Emmel, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Gaithersburg MD Skill Level: 4 Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) provides a wealth of data for the performance management of distributed Ethernet and Token-Ring network components. This presentation helps you solve a LAN performance business problem by obtaining useful information through RMON technology. Learn about the use of RMON Groups, agent policy recommendations, examples of IBM RMON hardware agents, and manager choices for RMON. Hardware Network Management from A to Z Speaker: Sallie Matlack, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 3 This session addresses IBM's hardware network management products running on NetView for Windows, NetView for AIX, LAN Network Manager for OS/2, and host NetView. Starting with an introduction to network management terms like SNMP, CMOL, RMON, LLC, and MIB, discover how IBM provides management for its networking hardware. ATM Campus Manager Speaker: Ray Collins, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 This session addresses the technical issues in managing ATM Campus environment and reviews the installation and configuration of ATM Campus Manager. Future Directions For Integrated Network Management on AIX Speaker: Sallie Matlack, IBM Networking and Systems, Management Services and Support, Raleigh NC Skill Level: 4 Discover trends and directions of IBM's plans to provide a better integrated, more powerful, single offering for management of its hardware networking devices in a campus environment. Recognizing the customer requirements for a cross-product solution that brings together under flat and physical topology the management of networking devices, IBM is stepping up to the challenge with one-stop shopping in an AIX solution. Managing A NetWare Environment from AIX Speakers: Carl Combs and Anne Albright, IBM Marketing and Services, Bethesda MD Skill Level: 3 Learn options for Fault Management, Asset Management and Operations Management of NetWare environments from an AIX platform. The session begins with a discussion of customer requirements as seen from a field CNE Consultant's view. These customer requirements are matched against the functions provided by these alternatives: LMU for AIX and LMU/2 features; how to set up the environment focus on LMU/2 to provide specialists an understanding of the LMU/2 subagent requirements; strengths and weaknesses; NetWare Management System demonstration and discussion of both native NMS/LANDesk function (and NMS/6000); Native Novell SNMP support from the NetWare Management Agent Discussion; and demonstration of the capabilities and FAX your registration for to how to set up the environment Peregrine System's Serverview and Stationview for NV for AIX. General Information ------------------- Registration and Travel Information IBM has named ATI Travel Management, Inc., the NSTC conference coordinator. To enroll, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322), ext. 1785; international callers please call 1-520-574-4500 or 1-312-644-6642. Conference Fees and Dates The conference registration fee is 1,895 USD. The fee includes extensive materials for the conference sessions; breakfast and lunch each day; a reception; and a banquet. The conference begins on Monday, 23 October at 8:30 a.m. and adjourns at noon on Friday, 27 October. Attendees are invited to the welcome reception on Sunday evening, 22 October. IMPORTANT: Conference attendance is limited. All cancellations must be received by ATI no later than 20 October, or the full conference fee will be charged. No penalty fee will apply for name change substitutions. Hotel Arrangements The Buena Vista Palace is the host property for the conference. The room rate is 143 USD single or double, plus 11 percent tax. To guarantee a room, make your reservations promptly by contacting ATI Travel Management, Inc. Reservations received after 26 September cannot be confirmed by the Buena Vista Palace. A small number of rooms are available for government attendees at a nearby hotel. If you are traveling on a government per diem, call ATI Travel Management, Inc. to secure a reservation. Airline / Car Rental Discounts ATI Travel Management, Inc. has negotiated special discounts with American and Delta Airlines for travel to the NSTC 1995 Technical Conference, and will help you secure the lowest available airfare. To inquire about fares or purchase tickets, contact ATI Travel Management, Inc., 1-312-644-6642. ATI can also assist you in securing the lowest car-rental rates. Conference Agenda Updates You may obtain an updated agenda for the NSTC Technical Conference by calling 1-800-IBM4-FAX (1-800-426-4329). Request document 3824. You will be guided through a series of automated prompts that will allow you to receive the agenda via your fax machine. Or, access it through the Internet via gopher@gopher.ibmlink.ibm.com . Then select the IBM Education and Training menu. Dress Suggested attire for the conference is casual. A Magical Location ------------------ The Buena Vista Palace, the NSTC host hotel, is locate in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and offers attendees first-rate accommodations and easy access to the complete Disney experience and surrounding theme parks. Feel the thrill of the Magic Kingdom and the technological wonder of EPCOT Center. Visit Sea World of Florida and learn about creatures of the sea while taking advantage of the fun a theme park has to offer. Discover the big screen at Universal Studios Florida and Disney/MGM, and explore the world of space at Kennedy's Spaceport USA. Boasting beautiful weather year-round, take advantage of Florida's many excellent golf courses, tennis courts, and the Atlantic Ocean! There are plenty of things to do and see in the Orlando area, so come and enjoy! Register Today! --------------- To register today, call 1-800-IBM-TEACh (1-800-426-8322), ext. 1785. International callers please call 1-520-574-4500 or 1-312-644-6642. ======================================================================== +------------------------------------+ | The IBM Solution Developer Program | progsdo +------------------------------------+ (The following are the contents of a brochure dated May 1995 detailing the IBM Solution Developer Program.) Welcome from Jim Gant --------------------- Welcome to the IBM Solution Developer Program. This "new" program pulls together the best aspects of existing offerings across IBM into a single support structure. This work will continue to evolve and is being designed to help you develop the highest quality and most successful solutions in the information technology world. Whether you develop products for large systems or personal computers, IBM is dedicated to giving you the breadth and depth of a convenient, single point of contact for the technical, business, and marketing support that you need. The organization within IBM that has the lead responsibility for this work is Solution Developer Operations. Our complete focus is one that recognizes our partnership in developing critical solutions for our mutual customers and prospects. If you are a member of one of IBM's developer programs, you're already a member of the new IBM Solution Developer Program. You'll maintain the mutually beneficial relationship you've enjoyed over the years, and add the benefit of also having the same level of access to programs for all of IBM's other platforms as you venture into new markets for your products and services. If you're a new member, welcome aboard! The enclosed information will provide an overview of the breadth of this program, which is the premier offering in the industry. Once you complete your application, you'll receive additional information from IBM targeted to your interest. I also urge you to visit the Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer) which will provide the latest news on enhancements to our developer programs. It's one of a number of ways for you to easily communicate with IBM. Your feedback is crucial in our continuing efforts to provide you with the support you want. We look forward to working with each of you in the future and sharing in the growth and success that our partnership can achieve. James J. Gant Vice President, Solution Developer Operations Matrix of Offerings ------------------- Communications/ Tools/Database/ OS/2 AIX AS/400 System/390 Enablers AS/400 APPC, CICS-MQ, OS/2, AIX Partners S/390 CM/2, NetView, Pen, POWER in Developers TCP/IP, DB2, Speech Team Developmt Association Information Warehouse, Application Development, WorkGroup, Object Connection TECHNICAL SERVICES Q and A (voice Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes and electronic support) Education Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Early Code Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Consulting Yes Yes Yes Yes Software Tools Yes Yes Yes Yes Porting Assistance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Centers Testing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Environments BUSINESS SERVICES Hardware Hardware Discounts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hardware Lease Yes Yes Yes Software Software Discounts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Relationships and Others Association Yes Yes Yes Discounts Relationship Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Management Representatives Newsletters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MARKETING SERVICES Interest/Awareness National Solution Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Center Registration Advertising Yes Yes Directories Solutions Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Directories Magazines Yes Yes Advertising Yes Yes Yes Bulletin Board/ Yes Yes Yes Yes Internet Support Trade Shows and Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Conferences User Groups Yes Yes Yes Yes Press Yes Yes Announcements Media (test Yes Yes Yes results, articles) Demand Generation Direct Mail Yes Yes Yes Product Yes Yes Compatibility Marks Customer Seminars, Yes Yes Yes Roadshows, and Education WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY (*) Asia, Pacific Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Europe, Middle Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes East, Africa Latin America Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes North America Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes * = Not all of the above programs are available in all countries at this time. Call 1-800-627-8363 within the USA and Canada for additional information. From elsewhere, call 1-770-835-9902. Technical Services ------------------ Q and A (Voice and Electronic Support) IBM Solution Developer Operations provides a number of ways for you to get answers to your technical questions. Voice service puts you in contact with our technical experts. A toll free number is available in the US. Electronic Question and Answer forums are maintained on CompuServe, TALKLink, and the IBM Internet complex. The forums have both public and private sections. Although any user can view the public sections, only members of IBM Solution Developer Program can participate in the more detailed private forums. There, you can read questions posed by other ISVs and the answers given by the SDO Technical Support staff. Education A variety of IBM technical education offerings are made available to members. Call to ask about current course offerings. Early Code A variety of IBM early code offerings (Beta tests, remote access, focus programs, and test drives) are available to members. Call for detailed, up-to-the-minute information about these offerings. Consulting We can arrange for customized consulting services to get you access to an array of IBM technical experts, and information about third party organizations. Services include everything from design reviews to performance analysis and technology exploitation. Delivery methods include on-site and teleconference options. Software Tools Stay on top of emerging technologies by being among the first to use pre-release versions of software from IBM and other developers. Also, a variety of software application development tools are available for ISVs developing on IBM operating system platforms. Tools and other informative developer-oriented updates are distributed online as well as on diskette, tape, and CD-ROM. Porting Assistance Centers Solution developers now have a place to go for access to the complete range of IBM platforms, from RISC hardware and software to OS/2 Warp and beyond. Porting assistance is available for OS/2, OS/2 for the PowerPC, and DB2. Current locations include San Mateo, California and Dallas, Texas. Before the end of 1995, sites are slated to open in Boston, Massachusetts; Boca Raton, Florida; Europe; and Asia. Testing Environments Get expert assistance in software testing with Cross-Platform Connectivity, Standalone Systems, Remote Access, and Early Test environments. Business Services ----------------- HARDWARE Hardware Discounts To help you purchase the hardware you need for development, and to run your day-to-day business, SDO offers discounts not only on IBM hardware, but on Lexmark printers as well. Hardware Lease You can run your business on off-the-shelf computers. But when it comes to developing leading-edge software solutions, the name of the game is having your software available the day the new machines hit the shelves. To pull off such a miracle, you need to get equipment early in the development cycle. The earlier the better. Our lease programs help you get the hardware you need for development and product support activities at extremely attractive rates. Call for details. SOFTWARE Software Discounts Significant discounts are available on IBM software to fill your development needs. Products such as OS/2 Warp, AIX, DB2, VisualAge, and Smalltalk are available. Call for a detailed list. RELATIONSHIPS AND OTHERS Association Discounts Save on memberships in professional associations related to the development of software and the operation of your development business. Relationship Management Representatives Your contact person within IBM is dedicated to helping you maintain communications by providing one point of entry into IBM for access to technical, business, and marketing services. Newsletters IBM publishes a number of newsletters targeted to you, the developer. Keep up on the latest news about the platforms and tools that matter most to you. The newsletter can also provide a vehicle for you to publish your articles and product announcements. Your Representative can put you in touch with our editors. Marketing Services ------------------ INTEREST/AWARENESS National Solution Center Registration Take your place in this online database used by IBM Sales Representatives, Business Partners, and selected large accounts. The database, which lists solutions sorted by categories, is accessed over 40,000 times a month by IBM Marketing Teams around the world. Advertising Directories Reach the largest and most qualified groups of buyers for your products and services through such advertising directories as Sources and Solutions. Published every six months with planned distribution of 700,000 copies, the advertising section is open to developers from any geography who wish to participate. Call for advertising rates and schedules. Solutions Directories IBM publishes a vast array of directories on an ongoing basis. For example, the AS/400 Directory lists approximately 25,000 products! AIX and DB2 products are also listed in their own directories. A compendium of OS/2 products can be found alongside many of the most popular software books in computer stores and bookstores. Efforts are currently underway to make product directories available on World Wide Web and other commercial online services. As a member, this valuable publicity is yours free of charge. When IBM customers go shopping for software, you can be sure they will get the chance to read about your products. Magazines Many developer assistance program members qualify for free subscriptions to magazines and other periodicals dedicated to their field of development expertise. Among the magazine choices available are the award-winning OS/2 Developer Magazine and AIXpert. Advertising Receive discounted magazine placement rates in a group of high-impact magazines targeted to your product audience when you place ads through your IBM Solution Developer Program. Bulletin Board / Internet Support A wide range of online support services are offered to members. See for yourself by visiting the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web (http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer). Trade Shows and Conferences Demonstrate the effectiveness of your products right alongside IBM's own hardware and software. Surely you (and most of your customers) have visited IBM's booths at any number of trade shows. Through your membership, we can help you find the most suitable forum for your product, and help you make all the arrangements to get there. User Groups Nearly one thousand user groups regularly look for speakers and information on new products. IBM fosters relationships with many user groups around the world, and can get information about you and your products into the right hands. During a recent six-month period, more than 50 companies used this membership benefit to spread the word to OS/2 user groups around the world. Press Announcements As a member, you may qualify for special rates and discounts for Business Wire and PR Newswire. Business Wire is an international media relations wire service that electronically delivers news releases and photos around the world, 24 hours a day. Business Wire reaches more than 500 computer and electronic trade publications, key high-tech writers, newsletter editors, and industry analysts. PR Newswire has 40 years of experience in the timely dissemination of information to the worldwide media. PR Newswire reaches industry editors the way they want to be reached -- by wire, fax, and e-mail. Media (Test Results, Articles) We are always promoting good-news stories to the trade and general business press. Stories and articles that appear in the press are collected and distributed electronically throughout IBM for field use as IBM sales and marketing aids. Your Representative will make sure your story is told. DEMAND GENERATION Direct Mail Create, coordinate, plan, and implement top-quality direct mail campaigns with the help of our marketing specialists. Our mailing center can provide up-to-date lists of registered users, developers, and conference attendees. Assistance with design, printing, and list selection is also available. Mailing lists are rotated on a unique schedule to avoid saturation and exhaustion. Product Compatibility Marks IBM's product compatibility programs give you a way to increase product visibility. IBM compatibility marks on your packaging, flyers, advertising, and other promotional materials adds value by assuring customers that your product is compatible with designated products and systems. Selling cycle time is reduced when your customers can make a better-informed decision about the compatibility of your product. IBM provides complete guidelines and assistance to help you with your compatibility testing. Once your testing is complete, IBM provides seals and artwork so your can prominently display the compatibility mark. IBM promotes your efforts by periodically publishing materials that feature compatibility-tested products. Customer Seminars, Roadshows, and Education IBM Solution Developer Operations takes the industry's hottest technology on the road to a wide range of customers. We travel to customer locations, trade shows, IBM locations, and colleges and universities, providing demonstrations that focus attention on product highlights and competitive comparisons. Developer Assistance Programs and Environments ---------------------------------------------- IBM Solution Developer Operations currently has Developer Assistance Programs for these IBM development environments: OS/2 OS/2 Warp is the 32-bit multitasking, multimedia, crash-protected, Internet-accessed, totally cool new way to run your personal computer. Winner of numerous industry awards, OS/2 Warp is poised to handle personal computing needs as they grow during the next several years. Currently available on Intel-based PCs, OS/2 Warp will soon appear on PowerPC-based systems, and because of the common application programming interface, migrating your applications between hardware platforms will be fast, simple, and effective. AIX; RISC System/6000 The IBM RISC System/6000, with its industrial-strength, UNIX based operating system, AIX, is the price/performance leader for demanding client/server environments. RS/6000's industry leading open architectures enable the development of advanced software. AS/400 The IBM AS/400 family of midrange system products offers comprehensive solutions for commercial data processing, office, and communications environments while providing simple, consistent programmer and end-user interfaces. The broad range of compatible processors within the AS/400 system family use the same operating system, Operating System/400 (OS/400), at all levels. AS/400 provides a wide spectrum of connectivity options, enhancing application support and development by enabling the use of many well-established applications and tools. AS/400 delivers the best of client/server computing, standard open interfaces, state-of-the-art database, comprehensive connectivity, transaction processing, systems management, support for multiple file systems, and advanced application development. System 390 System 390 has been transformed from the mainframe of yesterday to the enterprise server of today. Object technology is transforming the way programmers work, and S/390 operating systems are transforming to interoperate with UNIX systems. S/390 integrates well into global, multi-vendor, distributed environments. Features like the UNIX function in MVS OpenEdition increases application platform choices for clients and servers. Open Blueprint forms the basis for future S/390 investment and the roadmap for building the open, enterprise-wide, client/server infrastructures that businesses need for fast and flexible deployment of new applications. The S/390 is renowned for its classic strength -- the experience needed to protect and preserve business assets. Communications; Tools; Database; Enablers Tying together the major platforms are cross-platform technologies and applications in areas such as networking, communications, development tools, databases, and application enablers. These leading-edge components utilize the advanced capabilities of IBM's platforms, and provide the future direction for personal, midrange, and enterprise computing. More Information ---------------- For additional information about any of the Developer Assistance Programs mentioned in this brochure, or to apply for membership, call 1-800-627-8363 in the US and Canada. Outside the USA and Canada, call 1-770-835-9902 for information about the IBM Solution Developer Program worldwide. Detailed information is also available on the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web (url=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer). Membership requirements vary among the developer assistance programs listed. IBM reserves the right to refuse membership to any company for any reason. Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary by individual developer assistance programs, and by county. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------------------+ | How to Join the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2 | joinhow +---------------------------------------------------------+ The IBM Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 is open to all developers of IBM Personal Software-based products. These products include applications and tools for PC-DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, and LAN Systems. In addition, the Solution Developer Program is now open to developers interested in producing applications and tools that exploit OS/2 for PowerPC. The Solution Developer Program is designed to provide a broad range of services for this growing and increasingly diverse development community. The Worldwide Solution Developer Program for OS/2 has a number of extensions that offer customized services for specific developer needs. Your eligibility for a specific service depends on the type of products you are developing. Some services vary by country. Worldwide Services ------------------ Worldwide Services are available to all developers of Personal Software-based products. These developers include corporate programmers producing in-house applications, MIS professionals, consultants, educators, industry analysts, government agencies, and others with an interest in PC DOS, Pen, OS/2, Multimedia, LAN Systems, and now OS/2 for PowerPC application development. The services include a variety of technical, business, and marketing support activities, such as: o Technical support through IBM OS/2 forums on CompuServe o The opportunity to participate in early-code programs o Access to DAPTOOLS via CompuServe and the Internet o Access to OS/2 Custom Application Porting Workshops and LAN Systems Workshops o Technical conferences o Product announcements Worldwide membership is open to individuals, with no company or product prerequisites. Enrollment is done electronically through either the CompuServe information service or Internet. On CompuServe, enter GO OS2DAP and complete the online application form. On Internet, visit the Solution Developer Home Page at URL = http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer . In addition to Worldwide Services, you may be eligible for extensions such as Commercial Services and Premier Services. To see if you qualify for these other programs, refer to the following descriptions and enrollment instructions. Commercial Services ------------------- Commercial Services are available only to software vendors in the U.S. and Canada who are developing or marketing IBM Personal Software-based products for commercial release. In addition to the Worldwide Services, Commercial Services members receive additional services in support of their product development and marketing activities: o Online technical support at no charge o Defect support for all warranted products that are supported by IBM support centers o Complimentary access to the online database of Personal Software-based development tools o Complimentary subscriptions to OS/2 Developer magazine o Discounts on IBM Personal Software products Offerings available to assist Commercial Services members in their marketing activities include: o OS/2 Warp and LAN Systems application database on the World Wide Web at http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer o Sources and Solutions catalog o "READY for OS/2 Warp" Certification Mark o "READY for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" Certification Mark o "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" Certification Mark o IBM Direct Marketing Center To enroll in the Commercial Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, and ask for the Commercial/Premier Services Application form. You or your company must be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned product. Premier Services ---------------- Premier Services are available only in the U.S. and Canada. They are for software developers who are marketing or have committed to develop software products that provide native (32-bit API) support for OS/2, LAN Systems products, or OS/2 for PowerPC. Products that exploit object technologies like SOM and OpenDoc are also eligible. In addition to the Worldwide Services and Commercial Services extensions, Premier Services members have voice access to an advocate in IBM who can assist them with various development and marketing activities that are offered exclusively to Premier Services members. To enroll in the Premier Services extension, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or fax to 1-770-835-9444, and ask for the Commercial/Premier Services application form. You or your company must be currently marketing a Personal Software-based product. If not, you should submit (with your application) a non-confidential business plan showing development and marketing activities and schedules for your planned product. Solution Developer Program for OS/2 Contacts Worldwide ------------------------------------------------------ IBM Solution Developer Programs for OS/2 exist in several geographic areas around the world. For information about the program in your area, consult the following list of contacts. Geographic Area Voice Phone Fax Phone --------------- ----------- --------- Asia/Pacific +65-320-1482 +65-225-2617 Australia +61-2-354-7684 +61-2-354-7766 Europe, Middle East, and Africa +44(0)1256-50096 OS/2 Developer Assistance Program +44(0)1256-336778 Internet emeadap@vnet.ibm.com Japan +81-3-3279-8231 Internet hhh03262@niftyserve.or.jp Mexico +525-627-1846 +525-580-4267 Internet mxibmzwl@ibmmail.com Taiwan +886-2-776-7965 United States 1-800-627-8363 1-770-835-9444 1-770-835-9002 ======================================================================== +----------------------------------------------------------+ | Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships Enhances Programs | svmpprog +----------------------------------------------------------+ Software Vendor Marketing Partnerships recently enhanced their offerings for independent software vendors. The following is a synopsis of the program offerings through SVMP. National Software Remarketing ----------------------------- Through National Software Remarketing, independent software vendors grant IBM the right to resell their products either on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis. Both the vendor and IBM gain from the relationship -- the vendor through acquisition of a channel, and IBM through additional offerings for its application software portfolio. Remarketed products may be sold through an IBM US Software channel or through the traditional IBM channels depending on specific product needs. For more information about SVMP's National Software Remarketing program, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA and Canada, or 1-770-835-9002 from elsewhere. Software Vendor Marketing Programs ---------------------------------- IBM's Software Vendor Marketing Programs (fee-based programs) consist of agreements between IBM and vendors who are providing non-IBM application software, hardware, and services to help satisfy the requirements of IBM's customers. The relationships that are part of these offerings are non-exclusive and national in scope. IBM's marketing reps are compensated for the sale of these products. Membership and Developer Support Programs ----------------------------------------- The following are the Membership and Developer Support Programs currently available to qualified independent software developers who are developing products for IBM platforms: AS/400 Partners in Development DB2 Developer Assistance Program VoiceType Dictation Developers Program PenAssist Developers Program BESTeam POWER Team S/390 Developers Association Retail Solutions Program Solution Developer Program for OS/2 Power Series Developer's ToolBox Program NetView Association CICS and MQSeries DAP SystemView Advance Team Object Connection Program For additional information about IBM's Membership and Developer Support Programs, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002, or visit the IBM Solution Developer Operations Home Page on the World Wide Web (URL=http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer). Marketing Support Services -------------------------- The newest of the SVMP offerings is Marketing Support Services. The Marketing Support Services program offers fee-based marketing support services to IBM business partners and other suppliers of non-IBM software, hardware and services. IBM provides, or obtains through external sources, a wide range of marketing support activities, i.e., direct mail, telemarketing, advertising, creation and development of promotional media, marketing event coordination, and prospect sourcing. For a complete list of activities or more information about Marketing Support Services, call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002. Developer Support Services -------------------------- The following are current Developer Support Services being offered to independent software vendors who are developing products for IBM platforms: Development Discount Program Software Developer Lease Programs Developer Loan Programs ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------------+ | The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program | dapemea | in Europe, Middle East, and Africa | +-------------------------------------------+ The IBM OS/2 Developer Assistance Program (DAP) in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) provides a broad range of support for OS/2 solution developers, including design, coding, porting, problem determination, debugging, and publicity of OS/2 applications. Open to Anyone in EMEA Actively Developing for OS/2 --------------------------------------------------- Membership in the EMEA OS/2 DAP is open to any solution developer in EMEA who is actively developing a product or service for OS/2, be it a device driver, a commercial product, a line-of-business application, or a set of OS/2 objects. Access to World Wide Web Service -------------------------------- DAP members get full privileged access to our Internet World Wide Web service, which provides extensive information on OS/2 and related products, such as the VisualAge family, OpenDoc, LAN Server, DB2 for OS/2, multimedia, and much more. In addition, our Question and Answer facility allows you to direct your questions to experts in the IBM labs. The addresses (URLs) for our developer home pages are: The IBM EMEA OS/2 DAP Home Page (direct): http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/dap/ or via the IBM Software EMEA Home Page: http://www.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/ or via the IBM Solution Developer Operations (SDO) Home Page: http://www.austin.ibm.com/developer/ OS/2 device-driver repository: http://www.europe.ibm.com/getdoc/psmemea/progserv/device/ and ftp.europe.ibm.com/psmemea/os2drivers/ Marketing Programs ------------------ If and when you have an application that is ready to ship, our marketing programs will help you gain publicity and distinction for your product. In addition to our electronic service, we periodically mail the latest news and information to DAP members, and offer the opportunity for solution developers to use this service to promote their solutions too. The mailing programme is a chargeable service, and all contents are subject to prior approval. More Information ---------------- More information about the EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program can be obtained through: HelpFax: If you have a touch-tone telephone, call our IBM HelpFax automated response system in the UK on +44 (0)1256 50096 and request document number 30600 for a brochure or document number 33001 for an application form. Fax: +44 (0)1256 336778 Internet: emeadap@vnet.ibm.com Post: IBM EMEA OS/2 Developer Assistance Program ND1W Normandy House, Alencon Link Basingstoke, Hants. RG21 7EJ ENGLAND ======================================================================== +----------------------------------+ | IBM Device Driver Support Center | ddsc +----------------------------------+ If you are developing a device driver for OS/2, you need to know about the IBM Device Driver Support Center, your one-stop shopping for: o Worldwide device-driver developer support o The DUDE, a dedicated BBS providing up-to-the minute information solely for device-driver developers, as well as problem assistance. The BBS phone number is 1-407-982-3217, with settings 8, N, 1, and transmission rate 9600 bps. Contact the DUDE for more information about: -- Logo program -- Test program -- Driver distribution program -- DUDE-ads o Specialized device-driver development workshops The DDSC team is in place to support your questions and education needs. The team's voice-mail phone number, available at all times, is 1-407-982-4239. ======================================================================== +------------------------------------------------+ | The Developer Connection for OS/2: | powerdev | The Power of the Future Delivered to Your Door | +------------------------------------------------+ The Developer Connection for OS/2 -- continuing proof of IBM's commitment to OS/2 developers -- can greatly increase your productivity by providing you with the latest tools, pre-release software, product demos, and information you need on today's most convenient medium -- a CD. And, because we live in changing times, an annual subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2 keeps your tools and information from becoming obsolete. Each year you'll receive four volumes including CDs and The Developer Connection News, each packed with the tools and information you need for your OS/2 development efforts. When accessed from your CD drive, The Developer Connection for OS/2 becomes a part of your Workplace Shell environment. Click on the Developer Connection icon, and all the wealth of The Developer Connection for OS/2 is instantly attainable. Use the powerful Developer Connection browser to locate any piece of information. And because the intuitive graphical user interface is a part of the Workplace Shell environment, each task is familiar and simple. Try the products, install them, or simply retrieve product information. There is also an available option for creating diskettes for many of the products on the CD. The Developer Connection program will continue to grow to support emerging technologies. Subscribers also receive The Developer Connection for LAN Systems, a cross-platform offering that supports the installation of products and information to OS/2, Windows, DOS, and AIX workstations. It provides a programming environment for client/server and distributed computing application development. Device-driver developers can now subscribe to The IBM Developer Connection Device Driver Kit for OS/2 (Developer Connection DDK). The Developer Connection DDK is an annual membership program that enables rapid development of device drivers for your personal computer hardware using the 32-bit OS/2 operating platform. Members receive the updated information, test tools, utilities, and many complete device-driver sources. Put The Developer Connection for OS/2 to Work for You ... Now ------------------------------------------------------------- o Receive product-level versions of OS/2 developer toolkits (for OS/2 2.1, OS/2 Warp Version 3, OS/2 SMP, Pen for OS/2, Multimedia Presentation Manager, LAN Systems) o Receive new versions of operating system technologies as soon as they are developed o Try new OS/2 products before you buy them o Use the sample source code to start on the path of more productive programming o Access pre-release versions of IBM's 32-bit tools to prepare for tomorrow's technology o Receive updates to SMART, One Up Corporation's powerful tool that helps migrate your 16-bit and 32-bit Windows code and 16-bit OS/2 code to 32-bit OS/2 code o Read The Developer Connection News for timely OS/2 information o Access electronic support through the Internet, OS/2 BBS, and CompuServe Features and Benefits --------------------- Annual subscription Subscribe and have the tools and information you need delivered to you for a whole year. What could be easier? Powerful browser This easy-to-use front end presents the contents of the CD by category. You can expand and collapse categories or install products with the click of a mouse. Developer's Toolkits Provides the tools, sample programs, and for OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 documentation that enables you to develop your Warp OS/2 applications quickly and easily. Presentation Manager The fully documented sample programs illustrate Multimedia Toolkit/2 the use of the comprehensive multimedia device- and data-handling capabilities of MMPM/2. Pen for OS/2 Provides the tools, sample programs, and Developer's Toolkit documentation to enable you to create new pen-aware OS/2 applications, pen-enable existing applications, and create new pen-centric OS/2 applications. Pre-release software Helps you keep on top of the emerging technologies by allowing you to be one of the first to use pre-release versions of OS/2 and other exciting products from IBM and independent software vendors. Tools Use some of the internal tools that were developed by IBM programmers to help get their jobs done faster and easier. Extensive technical Have the complete OS/2 Technical Library at your documentation fingertips with the click of a mouse. Complete online documentation provides a quick, effective reference to all system APIs, messages, and features, including code examples and helpful notes. Also, view the best chapters from popular OS/2 books by well-known authors. Source code Help to jump-start your OS/2 application development with our collection of sample source code. System requirements System must support OS/2 2.0 or higher. Memory requirements 6 MB minimum; 10 MB recommended; actual memory required varies depending on which programs you choose to run. The performance of the catalog and browser can be enhanced with the addition of more memory. Disk-space Actual disk space required varies depending on requirements the requirements of the programs you choose to install. CD-ROM drive A CD-ROM drive supported by OS/2. Support Available through OS/2 BBS, Internet, and CompuServe for the duration of the subscription. If you are not currently a CompuServe member, call 1-800-524-3388, and ask for Representative 239. You will receive a special introductory membership which entitles you to a brochure with an ID and password, one month of basic services for free, 15 USD worth of free extended services, and a free subscription to CompuServe magazine. Prices ------ In the USA, an annual (four-issue) subscription to The Developer Connection for OS/2 is priced at 199 USD, and 75 USD for an additional license. The price for Commercial and Premier members of the IBM US Developer Assistance Program is 119 USD. These prices do not include shipping and handling. For prices in other countries, contact the phone numbers listed below. Ordering Information -------------------- To order The Developer Connection for OS/2 or additional licenses, call the appropriate number: United States 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266), fax 1-303-330-7655 Argentina 313-0014 Bolivia 35-1840 Brazil 0800-111205, fax (011)886-3222 Canada 1-800-561-5293, fax 1-905-821-1187 Colombia 257-0111 Costa Rica 223-6222 Dominican Republic 566-5161 El Salvador 98-5011 Guatemala 31-5859 Honduras 32-2319 Mexico (525)627-1111 within Mexico City 91-800-00316 elsewhere in Mexico Panama 639-977 Paraguay 444-094 Peru 36-6345 Uruguay 923-617 Venezuela 908-8901 The following require your country's international access code prior to the listed number: Asia/Pacific +61-2-354-7684, fax +61-2-354-7766 (61 is the country code for Australia) Europe, Middle East, and Africa -- call IBM ISMS Direct Services in Denmark (country code 45). Operators speaking the following languages are available: Danish +45-48101300 Italian +45-48101600 Dutch +45-48101400 Norwegian +45-48101250 English +45-48101500 Scandinavian +45-48101300 Finnish +45-48101650 Spanish +45-48101100 French +45-48101200 Swedish +45-48101150 German +45-48101000 fax +45-48142207 ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------------------+ | Q and A About The Developer Connection for OS/2 | devconqa +-------------------------------------------------+ Q1. What is The Developer Connection for OS/2? A1. The Developer Connection for OS/2 is an annual subscription program for application developers. Its purpose is to deliver: licenses to developers for toolkits, productivity tools, development tools, and sample code; licenses to the latest pre-release code, so developers can prepare for and simulate future environments; and the most up-to-date versions of technical documentation about OS/2. The Developer Connection for OS/2 consists of four issues (CDs and a newsletter) delivered over the course of one year, plus access to The Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe until the subscription expires. For those subscribers who are not members of CompuServe, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TALKLink (TALKLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services), and Internet support by addressing your questions and comments to devcon@vnet.ibm.com. Q2. What does The Developer Connection cost? A2. An annual subscription entitles the subscriber to four issues of the CD(s) and newsletter, plus access to a private section of the CompuServe OS2DF2 forum. Customers may also purchase additional licenses, which allow for making one additional copy of the contents of the four issues of the CD(s) and newsletters and one additional license to use the code delivered on the CDs. In the USA, prices are: Annual Additional Subscription License Regular 199 USD 75 USD Price IBM Solution Developer 119 USD 45 USD Program Commercial/ Premier Price Student/Faculty 119 USD not available Price In Canada, prices are: Annual Subscription 225.00 CDN (same price for IBM Solution Developer Program members) Additional License no charge In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, prices are: IBM Solution Annual Developer Program Currency Subscription Discount Price Austrian Schilling 2.669,00 1.599,00 Belgian Franc 7.951,00 4.763,00 British Pounds 150,00 90,00 Danish Kroner 1.497,00 897,00 Dutch Gylden 339,00 257,00 Finnish Finmarks 1.337,00 801,00 French Francs 1.309,00 784,00 German Marks 380,00 228,00 Greek Drachmas 55.305,00 33.132,00 Irish Pounds 159,00 95,00 Italian Lire 335.229,00 212.810,00 Norwegian Kroner 1.651,00 989,00 Portuguese Escudos 38.578,00 23.111,00 Spanish Pesetas 30.592,00 8.327,00 Swedish Kroner 1.803,00 1.080,00 Swiss Francs 337,00 202,00 Israel (currency USD) 217.00 USD 130.00 USD and Turkey Q3. If I belong to the IBM Solution Developer Program for OS/2, do I get a discount? A3. Members of Commercial Services or Premier Services within the US Solution Developer Program may purchase The Developer Connection at a reduced price, 119 USD for an annual subscription and 45 USD for each additional license. US members of the Worldwide Solution Developer Program, however, purchase The Developer Connection at the regular 199 USD price. European members of the IBM Solution Developer Program may purchase The Developer Connection at a reduced rate. When members call to order, the operators will give the reduced price in the appropriate currency. Q4. What does The Developer Connection CD contain? A4. The CD(s) contains pre-release versions of many IBM OS/2 and LAN products, internal development and productivity tools, bitmaps, and demos of products from IBM and others. Each CD also includes the latest release level of The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, the Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and the Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit. In addition to these programs, the CD contains sample source code that can be used to develop your own applications. The CD also contains thousands of pages of documentation, with a search facility. Q5. What advantages do I get from the CompuServe forum for DevCon that I didn't have before? A5. Subscribing to The Developer Connection entitles you to access the private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum on CompuServe. IBM developers will be answering questions and carrying on dialogs with subscribers on a full-time basis and will respond to your comments/issues/questions on a timely basis. Q6. How many copies of DevCon do I have to subscribe to for my company? I have many programmers, do I have to buy one for each? A6. After your company has purchased its initial subscription to The Developer Connection, you may buy as many additional licenses as you want. For each additional license you order, 4 times over the year you will receive the current newsletter and a Proof of Additional License certificate, which entitles you to make one additional copy of the contents of the current CD volume. Additional licenses work best for Local Area Network development environments. (Example; If you have 10 developers on a LAN, you could buy one regular license and 9 additional licenses.) Q7. I've heard that the DevCon program will grow in the future. What will I see over the next year? A7. The Developer Connection for Image Plus Visualinfo was just recently announced. Future direction for The Developer Connection has not been announced; however, we are considering CDs for specific areas of interest to developers such as: Device Driver Source, AIX, Object Oriented, etc. Q8. Does my license to use the release-level toolkits contained on The Developer Connection CD end if I do not renew my subscription at the end of my annual membership? A8. In general, the license to use the code on each Developer Connection CD is shipped with the CD and expires 120 days after receipt of that issue or upon receipt of the next CD issue, whichever comes first. However, your licenses to the following toolkits continue beyond expiration of your subscription: The Developer's Toolkit for OS/2, Multimedia Presentation Manager Toolkit/2, and Pen for OS/2 Developer's Toolkit. As long as you adhere to the terms and conditions of the agreement, your license to the abovementioned toolkits does not terminate. Q9. Is the Developer Connection program available outside North America? A9. The DevCon program has been announced in the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and the Asia / Pacific countries. It is currently available in all of these geographies. Q10.How do I subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2? A10.In the US, you can subscribe to The Developer Connection for OS/2 by calling 1-800-6-DEVCON (1-800-633-8266), 1-303-330-7655 (fax). In Canada, call 1-800-561-5293. In Brazil, call 0800-111205 (voice), (011)886-3222 (fax) In Mexico, call 627-2444 (within Mexico City) 91-800-00639 (other locations in Mexico) To order in Europe, call IBM ISMC in Denmark. Please ensure that you dial the international access code applicable to your country BEFORE dialing the appropriate phone number. Operators speaking the following languages are available. Note that 45 is the country code for Denmark. Internat. Language Dial code Number -------- ---------- ------ Dutch: Denmark=45 +48101400 English: Denmark=45 +48101500 French: Denmark=45 +48101200 German: Denmark=45 +48101000 Italian: Denmark=45 +48101600 Spanish: Denmark=45 +48101100 Scandinavian: Denmark=45 +48101300 TeleFax: Denmark=45 +48142207 In Asia/Pacific, call 61-2-354-7684 (voice), 61-2-354-7766 (fax). Note that 61 is the country code for Australia. Q11.The back of the newsletter says "For CompuServe membership information, call........ You will receive a special introductory membership for IBM customers". What does the special intro offer include? A11.The special introductory offer includes: - A brochure with an ID and password - One month of basic services for free - 15 USD of free extended services - Free subscription to CompuServe magazine To obtain a CompuServe ID, or just to inquire about membership, call one of the following numbers, and ask for Representative 239: From the United Kingdom, call 0800 289 378 From Germany, call 0130 37 32 From other countries in Europe, call (+44) (+272) 255 111 From the USA, call 1-800-524-3388 From elsewhere, call 1-614-457-0802 Q12.If I have a CompuServe id, how do I gain access to the private Developer Connection section of the OS2DF2 forum? A12.The Developer Connection section on the OS2DF2 forum is the way to obtain technical support and also to exchange messages, ideas, comments and concerns with The Developer Connection for OS/2 team and forum members. To obtain access to this private section, send an E-mail note containing your Developer Connection subscription number to the Developer Connection Administrator at CompuServe userid 73423,2767. You will receive notification of access to the Developer Connection section within 2 business days. To access the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the prompt, then select the Developer Connection section. Q13.Is there any other electronic support for The Developer Connection for OS/2? A13.Yes, IBM has established the DEVCON CFORUM on the OS/2 BBS under TALKLink (TALKLink is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services). For more information, customers in the USA may call 1-800-547-1283, and customers outside of the USA should contact their local IBM Marketing Representative. Support is also available thru the Internet by addressing your questions and comments to devcon@vnet.ibm.com. ======================================================================== subdcon +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Subscription Information for The Developer Connection for OS/2 | | and The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK) | +----------------------------------------------------------------+ The following list of phone and fax numbers was published in Volume 8 of The Developer Connection News. The list applies to two products: o The Developer Connection for OS/2 o The Developer Connection Device Driver Kit (DDK) The phone numbers shown are for ordering both products unless otherwise specified. In the following countries: Canada 1-800-561-5293 Germany 0130-812177 United States 1-800-6DEVCON (1-800-633-8266) fax 1-303-330-7655 NOTE: Commercial and Premier Services members of the US Solution Developer Program are eligible for a discounted price for The Developer Connection for OS/2. When ordering, be sure to specify that you are a Commercial and Premier Services member, and give your membership number. In Latin and South America: Argentina 313-0014 Honduras 32-2319 Bolivia 35-1840 Mexico (except 91-800-00316 Brazil 0800-111205 Mexico City) Chile 633-4400 Mexico City only 627-1111 Colombia 257-0111 Panama 639-977 Costa Rica 223-6222 Paraguay 444-094 Dominican Republic 566-5161 Peru 36-6345 Ecuador 56-5100 Uruguay 923-617 El Salvador 98-5011 Venezuela 908-8901 Guatemala 31-5859 In Asia/Pacific countries: Be sure to dial your country's international access code before dialing the listed phone number. 61 is the country code for Australia. Call +61-2-354-7684, or fax to +61-2-354-7766. To order within Europe: Be sure to dial your country's international access code before dialing the appropriate phone number or fax number listed below. 45 is the country code for Denmark. Operators speaking the following languages are available. Language Phone Number Language Phone Number -------- ------------ -------- ------------ Danish +45-4-810-1300 German +45-4-810-1000 Dutch +45-4-810-1400 Italian +45-4-810-1600 English +45-4-810-1500 Norwegian +45-4-810-1250 Finnish +45-4-810-1650 Spanish +45-4-810-1100 French +45-4-810-1200 Swedish +45-4-810-1150 Fax +45-4-814-2207 Electronic Support ------------------ Electronic support is provided through CompuServe, OS/2 BBS, and the Internet. Obtain technical support or use the forums to exchange messages, ideas, comments, or concerns with The Developer Connection for OS/2 team or other members. The dedicated Developer Connection section on CompuServe is located in hte IBM OS/2 Developer Forum 2. To obtain access to this section, please send a note with your subscription number to The Developer Connection administrator at CompuServe userid 73423,2767. You will receive notification or access to The Developer Connection section within two business days. To access the forum, type GO OS2DF2 at the ! prompt; then, select The Developer Connection section. For CompuServe membership information, call one of the following numbers depending on where you are located: Germany 0130 37 32 United Kingdom 0800 289 378 Other European Countries +44 (117) 9760681 United States 1-800-524-3388 from elsewhere 1-614-457-0802 Ask for representative 239. You will receive a special introductory membership for IBM customers. The DEVCON CFORUM is on the OS/2 BBS under TALKLink, which is a feature under the IBMLink Commercial Services. Customers in the U.S. can call 1-800-547-1283; customers outside of the U.S. should contact their local IBM marketing representative. Internet users may address their questions or comments to devcon@vnet.ibm.com . Letters to the editor may be addressed to lisa_demeo@bocaraton.ibm.com . Additional Developer Connection DDK Electronic Support (DUDE) ------------------------------------------------------------- In addition, Developer Connection DDK subscribers can obtain support through the DUDE BBS at 1-407-982-3217. After completing a self-registration, you will have limited access to the system; then, within one business day, you will be notified that your access level has been upgraded to NORMAL. Send your questions using your PC and modem. If you have problems connecting to the DUDE BBS, you can leave a voice message on 1-407-982-4239. A member of the DDSC team will return your call before the end of the next business day. ======================================================================== +----------------------------------+ | DB2 Developer Assistance Program | dapdb2 +----------------------------------+ The IBM DB2 Developer Assistance Program assists ISVs porting or developing applications and tools for DB2. The program encompasses DB2 for OS/2, DB2 for AIX, DB2 for HP/UX, and DB2 for SUN Solaris. This program is free of charge and is open to professional developers who are selling their software solutions commercially. Program Benefits ---------------- Participants in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program are provided with: o The opportunity to acquire IBM DB2 and associated software, including full documentation, at special terms and conditions o Access to telephone technical support and electronic support through the DB2 ISV program forums o Participation in testing of early code and other joint programs o A vendor advocate who will address your questions and concerns o Access to IBM marketing programs such as exhibitions, conferences, advertisements, direct mailings, etc. o A free listing of your product in the DB2 Solutions Directory, which is distributed worldwide to customers and the IBM marketing force Enrollment ---------- To enroll in the DB2 Developer Assistance Program, send a message, including your name, company name, full address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address, to db2dap@vnet.ibm.com . In the USA and Canada, you can also call 1-800-627-8363 (USA and Canada) or 1-770-835-9002. From other countries, fax your request to 1-203-262-2141. ======================================================================== +----------------------+ | CICS OS/2 Developers | os2cics +----------------------+ ISVs who want to evaluate how their product or service could exploit the capabilities of CICS OS/2 Version 2 can obtain CICS OS/2 V2 code, documentation, educational video, and technical support. The code has a 90-day life, and is for development, test, and demonstration purposes only. Unlimited-life code is available to ISVs who are willing to commit to produce a product or service that exploits CICS OS/2. For more information, contact Fred Holland at 1-301-240-8143, fax 1-301-240-8836. ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------+ | TCP/IP Application Partners Program | os2tcp +-------------------------------------+ ISVs who have products that interoperate with the IBM TCP/IP V2.0 for OS/2 product, or who wish to enable their products to do so, should join the TCP/IP Application Partners Program (TAPP). ISVs who join TAPP get a copy of TCP/IP for OS/2 for enablement (development and testing) purposes only. To join the TAPP, call 1-919-254-2679. ======================================================================== +----------------+ | AIX POWER Team | poweraix +----------------+ The POWER Team is an exciting program developed just for you, the developer. It is tailored to help you gain access to the IBM tools that can help build and grow your product in the AIX marketplace, using IBM's POWER architecture and the RISC System/6000. Membership in the POWER Team program allows you to take advantage of a variety of programs, which include: Technical Support ----------------- Choose from our menu of special fee-based technical support programs. You may select the type of technical support that is best for your development situation: o Porting assistance o Ongoing technical support o Consulting services - Design reviews - Performance tuning - On-site consulting o Benchmarking o Remote access to an RS/6000 Development ----------- Receive information and tools to assist you in your ongoing development activities: o Electronic technical/marketing bulletin board o Question-and-answer database o Early product information o Access to AIX public-domain software o Porting information / white papers Equipment --------- Enjoy the availability of equipment without straining your budget: o RS/6000 Developer's Discount Program o RS/6000 Leasing Program o RS/6000 Rentals Marketing --------- Expand your marketing opportunities through our programs: o AIX POWER Solutions Catalog - 50-word product description in magazine format - Up to 5 pages of marketing / product information via fax - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members - Call 1-415-855-3333 and request a document or catalog o IBM's online databases for AIX solutions Education --------- Keep your leading edge with information about the latest products, new technologies, and trends: o POWER conferences - Technical conferences for independent software and hardware developers. o AIXpert magazine subscription - Quarterly technical publication with a distribution of 25,000 - Advertising discounts available for POWER team members o Seminars / classes Technical, Business, Marketing Information ------------------------------------------ Learn about the many programs and facilities that IBM has to offer. Making it easier for you to work with IBM is an important goal of this program. POWER Team members receive technical, business, and marketing information on a regular basis. Who is Eligible? ---------------- The POWER Team is intended for developers working on products for commercial release. You are eligible to participate in the program if: o You are currently developing products for AIX and the RISC System/6000 o You are currently marketing AIX or UNIX products. More Information ---------------- For more information, call the POWER Team information line at 1-800-222-2363 within the USA, and request additional information and a membership application. Become a member of the POWER Team, and work with IBM to expand your sales and marketing opportunities, take advantage of the technical support and equipment offerings, and keep on the leading edge of new technologies. ======================================================================== +--------------------------------------------+ | The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM: | rom400 | Connecting Developers with Development | +--------------------------------------------+ The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM provides AS/400 developers with a wealth of information to promote application development on the AS/400. The BookManager Library Reader product is provided on the CD-ROM to enable the user to search for and view what is needed, using WIN-OS/2 within OS/2. Description ----------- The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, which is also provided to participants in AS/400 Partners In Development Membership, provides a wealth of information selected specifically for the AS/400 solution provider. We have also included the IBM BookManager Library Reader product to ensure that navigation through this information is easy. All you need is a personal computer capable of running OS/2 or Windows, a CD-ROM drive, and the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM. The IBM BookManager Library Reader product provides a "search" function, so you can enter a topic of interest and receive a list of references where that topic is described. You can also select to view a book based on the title of the book, and then chapters based on the chapter headings. Functions are also included so that material of interest can be printed (a whole topic area, marked text, or even the whole book!) or copied to a file. One of the most popular features is the hypertext linking that provides you a quick easy way to "jump" to related information or more detailed information on the same topic. The information on the CD-ROM is organized on "bookshelves." Each bookshelf contains "books." You select the bookshelf based on the subject matter you are interested in. Books on that shelf are then listed for you. Once you are in a book, you can "page" through it or "search" for what you need, or look through the table of contents and jump directly to the chapter you want. The information in "books" may be a presentation or a publication or even a program that can be run. Content of Volume 2 ------------------- The content of Volume 2 includes the following: Presentations: Overview of AS/400 Partners In Development AS/400 Advanced Server (8+ presentations) AS/400 Client/Server Computing Strategy for the Workplace Application Development (AD) Partner Product Demos (18) Publications: Handbook of AS/400 Partners In Development Notebook for AS/400 Partners In Development Members AS/400 Client/Server Applications Directory IBM's Directions for the AS/400 (9 white papers) AS/400 System Manuals (white books) (selected) (over 280 books in all) Additional selected papers addressing: AS/400 Client/Server AS/400 Object Oriented Technology The Application Development (AD) Program Reference materials: All past AS/400 Partners In Development Newsletters AS/400 Press Releases Merchandising Deliverables Directory Selected On-Line Forums (7) IBM Education and Training Catalogs (all platforms) Programs: SystemView/400 Product Selection Guide Client/Server Tool Client/Server Applications Directory AS/400 Information Directory Guidelines product (JBA International) Content will change from issue to issue. Price ----- The AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM is included with AS/400 Partners In Development Membership at the Starter, Starter and 800, Base, and Base and 800 levels. Membership at the Starter level is 250 USD per year and includes up to three issues of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM, along with many other benefits (Newsletter, On-Line connection and more). Individual copies of the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM are available to Complimentary Members for 100 USD. More Information ---------------- To become a Member of AS/400 Partners In Development and receive the AS/400 Developer Connection on CD-ROM up to three times every year (along with many other benefits), call 1-800-365-4426, Extension 400, or 1-507-253-7291, Ext 400. ======================================================================== +-------------------------------------------+ | AS/400 Partners in Development Membership | part400 +-------------------------------------------+ AS/400 Partners in Development recognizes market realities. And, more importantly, it acts on them. The program gives solution providers direct access to top IBM technical people. Depending on which membership option you select, this can take the form of anything from bulletin boards to private consultations with hardware and software developers. AS/400 Partners in Development also helps you address design, implementation, marketing, packaging, and after-market issues. Quite simply, your success drives our success. And the better your access to our systems -- our technology, our expertise, our marketing initiatives -- the more successful you will be. Our common goals are simple: Better solutions, reduced development times, and effective marketing. Offerings --------- The assistance provided by AS/400 Partners in Development can take many forms, outlined below. In Person --------- (No membership required, although discounts are available to members. Fee-based.) o Modernization Strategies. A combination of long-term planning and hands-on customization of your existing product. o Consulting. One-on-one assistance from technical experts. o Classes. Informative lectures and hands-on labs. o Briefings. Short introductions to technical topics for solution providers or AS/400 briefings for your customers. o Benchmarks. Hands-on validation of system performance while running your application on a specific AS/400 configuration. o Solution Integration. Front-end process planning and definition for custom solution delivery. o System Customization. Customized systems delivered direct from the factory. Can include pre-loading your application. o Customized Assistance. A unique response to your particular development need. These are all available in Rochester, Minnesota. Outside the USA, they may be available through Advanced Solution Service Centres (ASSCs) in European countries, Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) in the U.K., or Japan's Solution Partner Lab. Through special arrangement, they may also be offered at your location. Electronic Access ----------------- (Membership required for electronic access) o Q and A Database. A database of previously asked questions can be searched. Depending on the enrollment option you choose, you may also author and answer questions. Includes cross-platform and competitive information. o Forums. On-line interactive communication among solution providers and IBM development personnel focused on specific technical areas. o E-Mail. An opportunity to communicate with other Business Partners, IBM personnel with Information Exchange Addresses (IEAs), and other software mall subscribers. o Bulletin Boards. Postings of articles from past newsletter articles, course descriptions and schedules, upcoming events, and news. o News Flashes. Important information that is flagged for your convenience. o On-Line Market Research. Access to insights into customer needs and market trends. o On-Line Trade Articles. Condensed versions of important technical articles. o Handbook. A detailed guide to worldwide classes, briefings, and other services. Updated on-line as changes are made. Hard Goods (and Hard Copy) -------------------------- (Membership required for all offerings except the technical newsletter, the handbook, and PSAS) o Technical Newsletter. Quarterly newsletter from lab includes technical updates and tips, business trends, and market information. o Handbook. Updated twice a year in hardcopy. To receive a free copy, call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400 within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291, ext. 400 from elsewhere. o Developer Lease. IBM hardware leased at special developers' rates. Beginning as low as 1 percent of retail price per month. U.S. only. o Portable Sales Automation System (PSAS). Notebook PC tool that runs sales aids, configurations, and pricing, and submits order. o Member Notebook. A detailed guide to membership benefits. o Early Release. New versions and releases of Operating System/400 software provided at no charge approximately four to six weeks prior to general availability. o No-Charge Software Products. Qualified solution providers may select two per year. Current offerings include Code/400, Callpath/400, Multimedia, Wireless Computing, porting tools, and more. o Rental Equipment. Short-duration rentals of software and hardware for customer demos, business shows, and product announcements. U.S. only. o LIPIs. Documented Internal Software Specifications that allow midware application developers to use previously unavailable system features. 1-800 Support ------------- (Membership required) o Developer 1-800 number. A single point of contact for development questions. Answers provided within 24 hours. Equivalent support for international members is offered through electronic Q and A. Topics ------ AS/400 Partners In Development offerings address topics of importance to you. As technology changes, so will both specific offerings and general areas of emphasis. o Modernization Strategies. A two-day session focused on your needs as defined by both your technical, marketing, and sales decision makers. Topics covered generally fall into four categories: -- Front-Ending or Screen Scraping tools -- Client/Server Application Development Tools -- Advanced Application Tools (e.g., Mobile, Multimedia) -- Object-Oriented Projects The session also typically includes updates on AS/400 Systems Content and Directions, Client/Server, and Systems Management. The second day is devoted to prototyping your application and constructing your roadmap. o Client/Server. Client/Server has become a dominant technology. Assistance with design, performance, and application management is available. o Object-Oriented Programming. Would you like to reduce your application development costs and decrease your time to market? If so, come and learn about VisualAge, a new and powerful visual application development environment for rapid combination of object-oriented AS/400 Client/Server applications. It could revolutionize the way you do business. o Database Management. Information is an asset. Database management, which maximizes the value of that asset, is becoming even more important. Issues discussed include distribution across machines and platforms, distributed client/server, and homogeneous environments, efficiency, and integrity. o Integrated Multimedia. With multimedia, companies can improve hundreds of business practices, like conducting meetings using video conferencing, updating employee skills through just-in-time training, communicating more effectively through multimedia, and integrating multimedia into current applications. Explore how to extend your application into the world of multimedia. o Integrated Facsimile. AS/400 integrated fax provides users with direct fax capabilities which will increase operational efficiency and productivity through rapid information dispersal. o Mobile Computing. Mobile workers can now access their AS/400 wherever they are, whenever it's convenient, with no wired connection whatsoever. Wireless LANs, which can be used independently or with wired LANs, meet the needs of mobile workers within the office, campus area, or job site. Mobile Network Access products, which include PagerPac/400 (one-way paging) and RadioPac/400 (two-way radio), are designed for mobile workers outside the office. o Advanced Function Printing. Understand AFP's significance, identify applications, and integrate solutions to save your customers money on printing costs. o Migration and Conversion. By extending your software offerings to AS/400, you can take advantage of the most popular mid-range computer ever. Specific topics include: -- Rightsizing -- Competitive Conversions -- S/36 to Native AS/400 o Integrated Language Environment. ILE is the foundation for future application development. It provides new functions and interfaces on the AS/400 to allow better performance and more flexibility for application development. o Openness. The AS/400 supports many programming, database, and networking open standards. We can work with you on analyzing and porting your UNIX applications and PC-based networking applications to the AS/400. Fees ---- The five membership levels range from no charge to 4,990 USD annually. Program content, terms and conditions, and pricing may vary by country. Enrollment ---------- There are a number of ways to take advantage of AS/400 Partners In Development to enhance your products or to reduce your development time. To learn more about any of the offerings listed here or to enroll as an AS/400 Partners In Development member, call 1-800-365-4426, ext. 400 within the USA, or 1-507-253-7291, ext. 400 from elsewhere. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------+ | Object Connection for VisualAge | connobj +---------------------------------+ The Object Connection is a program for fostering an "objects" aftermarket for IBM's new VisualAge development system. It is designed to help you develop and sell VisualAge objects, or parts, for the open market. These parts must be written to the interface specifications provided in the IBM manual titled "Construction from Parts Architecture: Building Parts for Fun and Profit". Who Can Join? ------------- Enterprises interested in assessing the prospect of building VisualAge objects (or parts) from the open market are eligible for membership in the Object Connection. Object Connection Services -------------------------- Members are entitled to: o A development license for VisualAge at very favorable terms o Marketing assistance o Technical support - access via an 800 phone number to VisualAge Technical Consultants on a call-back basis - technical documentation updates - interactive technical support on CompuServe More Information ---------------- To join, call VisualAge's Object Connection Program at 1-800-IBM-CARY (1-800-426-2279) within the USA, and request a program information package and membership application. Fill out the application form and return it to the Object Connection Program. The program manager will call you for a telephone interview. ======================================================================== +-------------------+ | PenAssist Program | helppen +-------------------+ The IBM Pen Developer Assistance Program (PenAssist) is designed especially for the developer of pen software. The program is tailored to help you develop applications in the emerging technology. A Variety of Programs --------------------- Membership in the PenAssist program allows you to take advantage of a variety of programs: o Access to IBM test centers - Located in Palo Alto CA and Atlanta GA - Equipped with an IBM PS/2 and digitizing pads. The PS/2 has PenDOS SDK and Pen for OS/2 installed. o Electronic mail. Enrolled developers can send to and receive messages directly from the software developers' support organization. o IBM pen software CompuServe forum, a forum for pen and mobile systems. IBM monitors this forum and provides responses to inquiries. o Special software discounts: - PenDOS SDK - Pen for OS/2 SDK - Pen development tools o Special hardware discounts: - Special prices on pen hardware from IBM and other manufacturers. - Eligibility to receive a 50 percent discount on selected IBM printers and features. - Notification of special promotional offerings. o IBM Fax Information Service - Provides immediate information about IBM's pen and mobile software systems and other IBM products and services. - Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge. o Marketing - Pen application catalog - Personal Computer Company BBS - applications will be listed in this database at no additional charge. - Business-show support - A single point of contact will be provided to assist with reviewing development and marketing relationships. Who is Eligible? ---------------- o Developers of pen applications o Developers of commercially available applications o Corporations developing pen applications for their own use. More Information ---------------- For more information about PenAssist, call 1-800-627-8363 from the USA and Canada, 1-770-835-9002 from elsewhere, or fax to 1-770-835-9444. ======================================================================== +-----------------------------------+ | IBM Product Compatibility Program | compprog +-----------------------------------+ The IBM Product Compatibility Program provides an opportunity for developers to gain increased visibility, marketability, and credibility for their products. Compatibility Testing Opportunity --------------------------------- This program gives ISVs a testing opportunity to establish and communicate the compatibility of their products with OS/2 Warp standalone, clients, servers, and LAN systems. Resource for Making Wise Purchasing Decisions --------------------------------------------- This program is a resource that customers and their advisors can use to make product purchase decisions with the confidence that a product has been tested for compatibility with OS/2 Warp and LAN Server systems. Consultants, resellers, integrators, OEMs, and other product decision makers can confidently use the list of compatible products in selecting products that meet their customers' needs. Recommending compatible products can help expedite buying decisions and protect a customer's investment. Value of Tested Compatibility ----------------------------- There are literally thousands of software products on the market today to help solve customers' problems. The challenge is finding which products are compatible and can be integrated into a customer's environment. Selecting tested compatible products gives buyers confidence in product decisions and/or recommendations. Such confidence can speed up product decisions and potentially lessen installation and support time. Compatibility Program Description --------------------------------- There are two options of product compatibility. The "Ready for..." option shows compatibility of a software product with either OS/2 Warp or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp. The "Tested and Approved..." option addresses a more sophisticated LAN systems environment to show compatibility, interoperability, and coexistence with many LAN products. Ready for OS/2 Warp and Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server ------------------------------------------------------ The "Ready for OS/2 Warp" and "Ready for OS/2 Warp LAN Server" programs offer software developers a set of IBM guidelines to self-test their products for compatibility with a particular version of either OS/2 Warp or IBM LAN Server with OS/2 Warp. This program, with some variations, also exists in some geographies outside the USA and Canada. Developers outside of North America are encouraged to contact their local IBM country representative for their specific program benefits. Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request documents 3241 and 3242 for a list of compatible products under the Ready self-test program. In Canada, call 1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call 1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada. Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems --------------------------------------------- The "Tested and Approved for OS/2 Warp LAN Systems" program offers hardware and software developers the opportunity to have IBM test their product with many IBM and non-IBM products in a LAN systems real-world-like environment. IBM publishes the results of these tests to help customers understand the test environment plus any workarounds discovered during the testing. Customer knowledge of test results helps customers make more informed purchases and experience smoother installations. Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.) to request document 3605 for a list of compatible products tested by IBM in the Tested and Approved category, with their respective test document numbers. From Canada, call 1-800-HELP-FAX. From elsewhere, use a fax telephone to call 1-415-855-4329. Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4777 within the U.S. and Canada. Publicity: Where to Find Compatible Product Information ------------------------------------------------------- Upon successful completion of testing, developers are given the use of a compatibility mark to use with their products' advertising, brochures, and other marketing materials. Customers are encouraged to look at products displaying the mark with confidence that the products have been tested in an appropriate environment. Customers can receive names and/or reports of compatible products through the following sources: - CompuServe IBMDESK forum - Internet WWW: http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/compatibility.html - IBM's TALKLink OS/2 bulletin board, 1-800-547-1283 - MAX (CD-ROM from Computer Reseller News) - Support on Site for Networks CD, 1-800-827-7889 - Sources and Solutions catalog (1-203-452-7704 or fax 1-203-268-1075) - National Solution Center's database - 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX (Canada), or from elsewhere, call 1-415-855-4329 from a fax phone, and request documents 3241, 3242, 3605 - IBM Developer Connection CD, 1-800-633-8266 - IBM booths at major related trade shows Compatible products also qualify for reduced advertising rates in major magazines. Program Q-and-A via Fax ----------------------- A set of questions and answers about the Product Compatibility Program can be found on the Internet or by requesting document 3657 from 1-800-IBM-4FAX (U.S.), 1-800-HELP-FAX in Canada, or (from elsewhere, using a fax phone) 1-415-855-4329. More Information ---------------- Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-992-4777 (U.S. and Canada) or via fax: 1-512-838-2473. ======================================================================== +---------------------------------------------+ | Professional Certification Program from IBM | certprof +---------------------------------------------+ The Professional Certification Program from IBM is an international program that provides recognition to technical professionals who demonstrate proficiency in IBM software and related products. To become certified, individuals must demonstrate their proficiency in supporting selected IBM products by passing a series of exams. OS/2 and LAN Server Roles ------------------------- Individuals, rather than organizations, can receive certification in the following roles: o Certified OS/2 Engineer Provides the skills to support OS/2 installations and develop expertise in fine-tuning and customizing OS/2 platform systems. o Certified OS/2 Instructor Validates the skills required to teach OS/2 education courses, and provides technical instructor credentials. o Certified LAN Server Administrator Develops the skills necessary to support day-to-day network operations, such as backing up the server, maintaining security, and loading applications. o Certified LAN Server Engineer Provides service and support skills for LAN Server networks, including network design, performance tuning, and installation. o Certified LAN Server Instructor Enables participants to teach LAN Server education courses and provides technical instructor credentials. Other Certification Roles ------------------------- The Professional Certification Program from IBM also offers roles for AIX, CallPath DirectTalk/2, and Client/Server. For information about these certification options, contact Drake Prometric at 1-800-959-3926. Testing ------- Certification testing is administered by Drake Prometric, a worldwide provider of certification testing in the computer industry. Classroom education is offered through IBM Education and Training. CERT95.ZIP, in the IBM/PSP Marketing Library on CompuServe (lib 8 of the OS2USER forum), contains sample tests, test objectives, and program descriptions for the current programs. More Information ---------------- For more information about the PSP Professional Certification Program from IBM, contact Drake Prometric: United States and Canada 1-800-959-3926 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, +49 (0) 211 500 9950 Italy, Eastern Europe United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, +44 (0) 71 437 6900 The Middle East, South Africa France, Spain, Portugal, North Africa +33 (0) 1 4289 8749 Japan +81 3 3269 9620 Australia +61 2 414 3666 Latin America - fax request to US: 1-612-896-7020 (include the name Melissa Loh and phone number 1-612-896-7458) or visit our web site, http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html . ======================================================================== +----------------------------------------------+ | Professional Certification Program from IBM: | certqa | Questions and Answers | +----------------------------------------------+ General Program --------------- Q1. What is the Professional Certification Program from IBM? A1. The Professional Certification from IBM is a formal program that provides a method for individuals to demonstrate their knowledge, professional skills, and proficiency on selected IBM products. Certification is based on identified roles pertaining to different IBM products or product lines. Individuals, rather than organizations, are certified for a specific role by passing a series of fee tests that are designed to measure their knowledge of the tasks of that role. Q2. How do I enroll in the program? A2. To enroll in the Professional Certification Program from IBM, an individual should contact Drake Prometric at 1-800-959-EXAM. Drake can supply you with information about the overall program requirements by sending you the IBM Professional Certification Program catalog. Drake can also tell you when and where tests are offered. Q3. What is the cost of a test? A3. Each test costs 100 USD, contains over 75 questions, and takes between one and two hours to complete. Test Preparation ---------------- Q4. Am I required to take an IBM Education course to prepare for certification tests? A4. No. As long as you possess sufficient knowledge, you need only pass each test that has been designated in the test roadmap for the certified role in which you are interested. Q5. What methods are available to me to help me ensure that I am prepared for the tests? A5. You have several alternatives to help you prepare for the tests. Once you determine the role for which you would like to certify, you should then study the roadmap for that role. The test roadmap will help you to map out your course for certification. The Professional Certification Program from IBM provides test objectives and sample tests free of charge to aid you in preparing for certification. Roadmaps, test objectives, and sample tests are available by calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926). IBM Education and Training offers courses and, in some cases, sells the course material separately as an aid in self-study. Information about courses and course material is available by calling 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322). The OS/2 Certification Handbook and the OS/2 LAN Server Certification Handbook are designed to be an inexpensive and convenient means of test preparation. These self-study books can be purchased by calling 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926). Q6. Now that course information is not included in your roadmaps, how can I tell which course I need to take for any given test? A6. A list of courses is available with the new Professional Certification Program catalog. Courses are listed by topic, so you can readily see which courses are available to meet your needs. Courses no longer have a one-to-one correspondence with tests, but you will be able to pick and choose the course you need. For example, while the tests cover both old and new releases, the courses do not. Therefore, if you are already familiar with the old release, you need only take the course to prepare you for the part of the test that covers the new release. Q7. Do IBM courses and the self-study books cover everything I will need to know to pass the required certification exams? A7. IBM courses and the self-study books were designed with certification testing in mind, and are quite comprehensive. However, successful study through books and courses does not assure your success in passing certification exams. The recommendation for pursuing certification roles is that the individual has at least three months of hands-on knowledge with the product. The certification program is designed to test individuals' skills with the product -- not their study abilities. New OS/2 and LAN Server Tests ----------------------------- Q8. Why do the new OS/2 and LAN Server tests cover both the old and new product releases? A8. Because the prior product releases are still used by many customers and supported by IBM, the Professional Certification Program from IBM will continue to support certification on these prior releases. To make it easier for new candidates to certify their skills on both releases of the product, the new test roadmaps were designed to require only one series of tests. Had the new tests only covered the new releases, an individual would have to take twice the number of tests to be certified on both product levels. A Certified OS/2 or LAN Server Engineer will be more creditable by being technically competent on both levels of products which are available and supported in our customers' environments. Q9. How can I get certified only on the new product release? A9. If you already certified on a previous release, you need only take the one Update test for your role to certify on the new release. If you have never been certified, the new test process will certify you on both the old and new releases. At this time, there is no process which allows you to certify only on the new product release. Q10. I am already certified on a previous product release. Since the new tests cover both old and new product releases, does this mean I will have to be retested on the old release while certifying on the new release? A10. No. Update tests are available for each role, which allow you to update your certification to include the new product release by taking only one test. This Update test includes material relevant only to the new product release. Q11. I am a Certified LAN Server Engineer and a Certified LAN Server Administrator on release 3.0. Do I need to take both update test number 120, LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update, and update test number 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, to update my two certifications to release 4.0? A11. No. You need only take test 121, which encompasses material from test 120, and you will update both of your certifications by passing one exam. Q12. I am a Certified LAN Server Administrator on release 3.0. Can I take test 121, LAN Server 4.0 Engineer Update, instead of test 120, LAN Server 4.0 Administration Update? A12. No. Test 121 is only for individuals who are Certified LAN Server Engineers. You will need to take test 120. Q13. I am partially through the test process toward certification. How do I complete my certification, given these program changes? A13. To complete your certification to include the latest product release, you will need to finish your certification process with the new tests, and then pass the Update test for your role. Q14. Am I required to take this additional test to complete my certification? A14. If you wish to complete your certification which began with the old tests but will finish with the new tests, you will need the Update test to complete your certification. You may choose to start the process over with all the new tests, in which case you will not need to take the Update test. Q15. Why am I required to take this additional Update test to complete my certification to include the new product releases? A15. To ensure the integrity of our program and to ensure the highest caliber of certified professionals, the Professional Certification Program from IBM has the responsibility to ensure thorough testing of all candidates. To allow individuals to certify on the new product release without adequately testing their knowledge on specific areas of that release, would not result in a quality certification process. The Update test is the easiest way -- with one test -- to ensure that individuals are tested on aspects of the new release which may have been missed when taking a combination of old and new tests. Q16. I have only taken one core test toward my certification. Do I still need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining tests on the new release? A16. If you have only taken one test, you may prefer to retake that one test in the new test scheme rather than the Update test. No matter how many tests you've completed, either the test(s) can be retaken or the Update test must be completed. Q17. I have only taken test 009, Installing and Supporting OS/2, toward my LAN Server engineer certification. Do I still need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining tests on the new release? A17. No. This is the only exception to requiring that all core tests be covered on the new release. To become a Certified LAN Server Engineer, your one test requirement on OS/2 can be filled with the old test until the time that the old test is no longer available. Q18. I have only taken an elective toward my engineer certification. Do I still need to take the Update test after finishing all remaining (core) tests on the new release? A18. No. Most electives will still be available and unchanged by this announcement. Therefore, any elective already taken will apply to certification. Q19. Why is test 013, OS/2 Performance and Tuning, being withdrawn as an elective toward a Certified OS/2 Engineer? A19. Performance and tuning information was determined to be knowledge that is key to support of OS/2. Therefore, the content of this test was moved into two of the new core tests (test 109, Installing OS/2, and test 112, Supporting OS/2). Q20. Why are some of the new tests two hours instead of one hour (like they have been in the past)? A20. Some new tests had to grow in size to adequately cover the added functions of the new product releases, as well as to include material on both product releases. In those cases, you are allowed two hours, but you may actually finish in less time. Q21. Are the questions on the new tests equally divided between the old and new releases? A21. The new tests cover questions specific to the old release, questions specific to the new release, and questions that pertain to both releases. The number of questions for any of these three types varies by tests, but was determined to be adequate coverage of that topic for both releases. Q22. Do I still have only one year to pass all required tests after taking the first test to become certified? A22. No. In order to encourage you to complete your certification at your own pace, this requirement has been removed. Q23. If I certify on the new product release, what will I have to distinguish my credentials in the marketplace from someone who is certified only on the previous product release? A23. Effective with this announcement, new certificates and photo IDs will reflect the release on which a person is certified. In addition, you will receive camera-ready copy for a new logo for use on your business cards, etc. This new logo, also included in the new lapel pins, will clearly differentiate you from those certified through the old process. OS/2 and LAN Server Instructor Certification -------------------------------------------- Q24. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this announcement of a change in the program. Am I still entitled to the benefits of the previous program? A24. No. The previous instructor certification program -- with its accompanying benefits -- has been discontinued, and replaced by the newly described program. Q25. I have obtained my instructor certification prior to this announcement of a change in the program. Do I have an easy way to recertify and qualify for the new instructor program benefits? A25. Yes. If you are already a Certified OS/2 Engineer or a Certified LAN Server Engineer, your instructor certification will automatically transfer to the new program. Acquiring certification as either an OS/2 or LAN Server engineer, coupled with your previous certification as an instructor, will qualify you as a certified instructor in the new program. You will not need to complete the remaining steps. Q26. Under the new instructor certification program, am I still required to be affiliated with an IBM Licensed Education Center and teach only from IBM course curriculum? A26. No. The Professional Certification Program from IBM encourages you to use the curriculum you feel best teaches our products at the location and facilities most convenient to you. Q27. Must I take instructional skills course through IBM to illustrate my instructional education? A27. No. Any in-company or external instructional education will be accepted. More Information ---------------- Q28. How can I get more information about the Professional Certification Program from IBM? A28. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) and ask for our latest catalog, which includes a list of all roles currently available through the program. Also, you may refer to our web site at http://www.austin.ibm.com/pspinfo/profesnl.html . Q29. How can I purchase a self-study book? A29. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926) to order a book. Q30. How can I get more information on IBM Education and Training classes and course material for sale? A30. Call 1-800-IBM-TEACH (1-800-426-8322). Q31. How can I get a free copy of test objectives and sample tests for my role? A31. Call 1-800-959-EXAM (1-800-959-3926). Q32. Where else can I get information about the program? A32. Call 1-800-IBM-4FAX (1-800-426-4329) for program information, test objectives, and an instructor certification application. ======================================================================== +-------------------+ | 800 Phone Numbers | 800nos +-------------------+ The 800 phone numbers below come from two sources: (1) This issue and preceding issues of SDO Developer Support News (2) Information posted on IBM internal forums AIX POWER Team Information Line 1-800-222-2363 Common Desktop Environment Developers Conference 1-800-225-4698 AIX Support Family Marketing Center 1-800-225-5249 OS/2 Multimedia Tools 1-800-228-8584 OS/2 Dealer Locator Service 1-800-237-4824 IBM National Service/IBM Support Center * 1-800-237-5511 IBM Multimedia Help Center 1-800-241-1620 IBM PSP Developer Support Marketing Center * 1-800-285-2936 Housing Management for OS/2 Technical Update '94 1-800-338-6638 OS/2 Sales 1-800-342-6672 (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999) AS/400 Partners In Development 1-800-365-4426 IBM International Marketing Information 1-800-426-1774 IBM National Telesales Marketing (IBMCALL) 1-800-426-2255 IBM Cary (North Carolina) Customer Center 1-800-426-2279 Boca Raton Technical Services Software System Test 1-800-426-2622 IBM Direct 1-800-426-2968 (in Canada, 1-800-465-7999) IBM general information 1-800-426-3333 (in Canada, 1-800-465-1234) IBM Business Partner Locator (PS/2 Dealers) 1-800-426-3377 IBM FAX Information Service 1-800-426-4329 (in Canada, HELPFAX, 1-800-465-3299) IBM Worldwide Industry Hardware Support * 1-800-426-4579 IBM Translation Manager Support Center 1-800-426-4862 Networking Services Marketing Center 1-800-426-5148 PS/2, PS/1, PC publications 1-800-426-7282 IBM Special Contracts Center 1-800-426-7456 IBM Education and Training 1-800-426-8322 (in Canada, 1-800-661-2131) IBM Partnerline 1-800-426-9990 IBM Global Network 1-800-455-5056 IBM Power Series information 1-800-472-4693 Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation 1-800-472-4772 1995 Data Warehouse Conference 1-800-477-7514 Personal Software Products Advertising Program 1-800-491-5740 OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 2.1 for Windows ServicePaks 1-800-494-3044 CompuServe Membership * 1-800-524-3388 ATT Business Translations (Solution Developer Program 1-800-544-5721 member phone number) Personal Systems Competency Center + TALKLink (OS2BBS) 1-800-547-1283 (in Canada: IBMLink, 1-800-268-3100; Customer Assistance group, 1-800-465-1234) IBM AntiVirus Direct 1-800-551-3579 Software Vendor Systems Center 1-800-553-1623 Software Vendor Hotline * 1-800-627-8363 IBM Developer Connection for OS/2 1-800-633-8266 (in Canada, 1-800-561-5293) IBM Direct Response Marketing 1-800-633-8266 ColoradOS/2 Conference * 1-800-648-5717 IBM Custom Application Porting Workshops 1-800-678-31UP IBM Solution Partnership Center 1-800-678-4249 Personal Systems Technical Solutions magazine 1-800-678-8014 Delphi 1-800-695-4005 IBM AntiVirus Services Marketing 1-800-742-2493 IBM Support Family Marketing Center 1-800-742-9235 IBM Midwestern Customer Service Center 1-800-756-4426 The Visual Revolution 1-800-759-8599 The Warped World Tour 1-800-766-4344 fax 1-800-568-8852 IBM TechCon Client/Server Conference and Exposition 1-800-767-2336 Personal Systems HelpCenter 1-800-772-2227 (in Canada, 1-800-237-5511) PRODIGY 1-800-776-0845 and 1-800-776-3449 Indelible Blue, Inc. 1-800-776-8284 (in Canada, 1-800-672-4255) SunSoft Catalyst Early Access Program 1-800-786-7638 Personal Systems Support Family Marketing Center 1-800-799-7765 IBM Microkernel Business Development Hotline 1-800-816-7493 Speech Products Support Center 1-800-825-5263 America Online 1-800-827-6364 IBM Technical Directory 1-800-832-4347 CompuServe * 1-800-848-8199 IBM Rebate and Redemption Center 1-800-853-4777 1996 IBM Technical Interchange * 1-800-872-7109 IBM Publications (Software Manufacturing Solutions) 1-800-879-2755 Store Systems Support Family Marketing Center 1-800-882-3469 IBM Ultimedia Tools Series 1-800-887-7771 PenDOS Software Developer Kit 1-800-888-8242 IBM Software Manufacturing Company 1-800-926-0364 OS/2 Developer magazine 1-800-926-8672 Drake Prometric (for Professional Certification * 1-800-959-3926 Program from IBM) IBM Customer Support Center 1-800-967-7882 IBM Software Solution Services/Personal Systems Support * 1-800-992-4777 Family * indicates the number works in Canada also ======================================================================== +--------------------------------------------------+ | Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, Service Marks | tmarks +--------------------------------------------------+ (R) AIX, AIX SystemView NetView/6000, APL2, APL2/6000, Application System/400, AS/400, AT, Audio Visual Connection, BookManager, Communications Manager/2, C Set/2, DisplayWrite, HelpCenter, HelpWare, IBM, ImagePlus, LAN NetView, LAN NetView Fix, LAN NetView Manage, LAN NetView Monitor, LAN NetView Scan, LAN NetView Monitor, LAN Server, Micro Channel, MVS/ESA, NetView, NetView/6000, Operating System/2, Operating System/400, OS/2, OS/400, Pen for OS/2, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2, Presentation Manager, PS/1, PS/2, RISC System/6000, RS/6000, S/390, SQL/400, SynchroStream, Systems Application Architecture, TALKLink, ThinkPad, Ultimedia, VM/ESA, VSE/ESA, and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. 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(TM) AIX/6000, APPN, BookManager, BonusPak, CD Showcase, Certified LAN Server Engineer, Certified OS/2 Engineer, CICS, CICS/ESA, CICS MVS, CICS OS/2, CICS VSE, Common User Access, C Set ++, CUA, Current, DATABASE 2, DataGuide, DataHub, DataPropagator, DB2, DB2/2, DB2/6000, DDCS/2, The Developer Connection for OS/2, DISTRIBUTED DATABASE CONNECTION SERVICES/2, Distributed Relational Database Architecture, DRDA, Extended Services for OS/2, Human-Centered, IBMLink, IMS Client Server/2, Information Warehouse, LANStreamer, Library Reader, LinkWay, Matinee, Midware, Multimedia Presentation Manager/2, Natural Computing, NAVIGATOR, NetSp, NetView DM, OpenEdition, PCjr, PenAssist, Person to Person, Personal Information Manager, PlayAtWill, PowerPC, PowerOpen, Power Series, RETAIN, Right at Home, SAA, Select-a-System, SOM, SOMobjects, Sources and Solutions, SQL/DS, Storyboard, SuperStor/DS, Support-on-Site, SYSINFO, Ultimedia Video IN, Ultimotion, VSE/ESA, WIN-OS2, VisualAge, VisualGen, VoiceType, Workplace Shell, and XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. (TM) ActionMedia, DVI, Indeo, and Intel386 are trademarks of Intel Corp. (TM) Adobe, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. (TM) AST is a trademark of AST Research, Inc. (TM) Borland, Paradox, and Quattro Pro are trademarks of Borland International. (TM) CasePoint is a trademark of Inference Corp. (TM) Central Point Backup is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc. (TM) cpConstructor and cpProfessionals are trademarks of Taligent, Inc. (TM) ColoradOS/2 is a trademark of Kovsky Conference Productions, Inc. (TM) Dialcom 400 is a trademark of BT Tymnet. (TM) DirecPC and DIRECTV are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, Inc. (TM) Drake Training and Technologies is a trademark of Drake Training and Technologies. (TM) EasyLink and ATandT Mail are trademarks of ATandT. (TM) Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corp. (TM) Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. (TM) FaxWorks is a trademark of SofNet, Inc. (TM) GEIS Quick Comm is a trademark of General Electric Information Services Co. (TM) Guidelines is a trademark of JBA International. (TM) HyperACCESS and HyperACCESS Lite are trademarks of Hilgraeve, Inc. (TM) IconAuthor and CBT Express are trademarks of AimTech Corp. (TM) LAN Workplace and "Yes NetWare Tested and Approved" are trademarks of Novell, Inc. (TM) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Corp. (TM) MCI Mail is a trademark of MCI. (TM) Mesa and MOLI are trademarks of Athena Design, Inc. (TM) Micro Focus is a trademark of Micro Focus Ltd. (TM) Open Software Foundation, OSF, OSF/1, and Motif are trademarks of the Open Software Foundation, Inc. (TM) Oracle7, Oracle Power Objects, Oracle Server, Oracle7 Workgroup Server, Personal Oracle7, Personal Oracle7 Enterprise Edition, and Workgroup/2000 are trademarks of Oracle Corp. (TM) OS-9 is a trademark of Microware. (TM) PC Direct is a trademark of Ziff Communications Company and is used by IBM Corporation under license. (TM) PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. (TM) PC/TCP is a trademark of FTP Software Inc. (TM) Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corp. (TM) PhoenixCARD Manager Plus is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies, Inc. (TM) Photo CD is a trademark of the Eastman Kodak Co. (TM) PostScript and Adobe Type Manager are trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. (TM) PSN and Private Satellite Network are trademarks of Private Satellite Network, Inc. (TM) RAMBoost is a trademark of Central Point Software, Inc. (TM) SCO is a trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. (TM) SmallTalk and Smalltalk V/PM are trademarks of Digitalk Corp. (TM) Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc. (TM) SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc. (TM) Source Migration and Analysis Tool (SMART) is a trademark of One Up Corp. (TM) SPARCstation is a trademark of SPARC International, Inc. (TM) Support on Site is a trademark of Ziff-Davis. (TM) TCP with Demand Protocol Architecture is a trademark of 3COM Corp. (TM) TelePad is a trademark of TelePad Corp. (TM) TPC-C is a trademark of the Transaction Processing Performance Council. (TM) Tusk is a trademark of Tusk, Inc. (TM) Univel is a trademark of Univel. (TM) Versit is a trademark of IBM Corp. Apple Computer Corp., American Telephone and Telegraph Co., and Siemens Corp. (TM) VX*REXX and WATCOM are trademarks of WATCOM International Corp. (TM) Windows, Win32, Windows NT, and Windows for Workgroups are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. (SM) Advantis is a service mark of Advantis. (SM) America Online is a service mark of America Online, Inc. (SM) SprintMail is a service mark of US Sprint. ======================================================================== This concludes 1995 Issue 12 of IBM SDO Developer Support News. Please let us know how we can improve it -- send your feedback to dsnews@vnet.ibm.com. Thank you!