Operating System extends capabilities of OS/400®.
Press Release Summary:
Version i5/OS is next generation operating system that builds upon and extends capabilities of OS/400. It runs on IBM eServer iSeries(TM) servers; AS/400® Models 720, 730, 740, 170, SB2, SB3, 250, 270, 800, 810, 825, 870, 890; and i5 Models 520 and 570. OS/400 integration Linux and xSeries® Server support larger virtual disk drives. DB2 Universal Database® provides database access from client interfaces such as Linux partitions and Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) systems.
Original Press Release:
IBM i5/OS V5R3 -- The Next Generation of OS/400
Next generation of operating system IBM i5/OS V5R3, is the next
generation of OS/400®.
You are familiar with OS/400. i5/OS is a different name for the same operating system. It is a premier integrated operating system that builds upon and extends the capabilities of OS/400. It runs on IBM eServer iSeries(TM) servers and AS/400® Models 720, 730, 740, 170, SB2, SB3, 250, 270, 800, 810, 825, 870, 890, and IBM i5 Models 520 and 570. To enjoy the advantages, you can
upgrade to i5/OS V5R3 from OS/400 V5R2 and V5R1.
Terms and conditions changes for V5R3
· Proof of Entitlement is via an electronic Proof of Entitlement
(ePoE).
· Software License Manager/400 counts the number of processor
licenses and compares that with the number of entitlements
provided with the OS/400 license key.
· Chargeable program options of OS/400 cannot be transferred
outside your enterprise.
OS/400 continues to increase Web ease of use. The HTTP Server for iSeries supports WebSphere® Base application server, WebSphere Portal server, and Kerberos authentication.
Business Solutions provide Web applications with setup wizards to
help reduce the complexity and increase the availability of the
applications:
· Telephone directory
· Survey creator
· Welcome page
OS/400 integration Linux and the Integrated IBM xSeries® Server support larger virtual disk drives. Linux can be started and stopped via iSeries Navigator. DB2 Universal Database® (UDB) provides database access from client interfaces such as
Linux partitions and Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) systems.
Key prerequisites
One of the following iSeries Models:
170, 250, 270, SB2, SB3, 7xx, and 8xx. Also i5 Models 520 and 570
Planned availability date
June 11, 2004
At a glance
· Enhancements to IBM Performance Management for iSeries (PM iSeries) enable automated collection and analysis of utilization data gathered from multiple partitions and OS types
· Operations Console includes the following functions:
- Improved recovery and debug of problems
- Direct connect remote Control Panel directly to secondary partitions
- Automatic recovery of a failed console
- Ability to view which PC has console control or take over
control from another PC
- Support via a USB adapter for limited environments
· Support in iSeries Windows Integration for larger virtual
disk drives and increased access to Enterprise Identity
Mapping
· Support for a Key Distribution Center via the IBM
pSeries® Network Authentication Service product running in the PASE environment
· A new component, IBM Business Solutions V1, a series
of three Web-based business solutions
· iSeries Navigator enhanced
· Updates to IBM HTTP Server for iSeries
· Increased support for the Plasmon G-Series for OS/400
optical libraries
· Enhancements to DB2® UDBfor iSeries:
- Promote globalization and portability
- Improve performance
- Enable server consolidation and enterprise growth
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: AE001
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: www.ibm.com.
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