Data and Database Management Software
Software offers SAP data archiving/management solution.
Press Release Summary:
Providing access to SAP documents from non-SAP application and vice-versa, DB2® CommonStore for SAP v8.3 helps users perform periodic archiving of old or infrequently accessed data. Software incorporates Linux(TM) platform support, annotation capability, and security features. Software enables users to reduce backup/restore window cycle times, integrate digitized content in SAP applications, and establish scalable and secure back-end archive management repository.
Original Press Release:
IBM DB2 CommonStore for SAP, V8.3 Delivers SAP Data and Document Archival and Retention Management Solution
At a glance
IBM continues to add value to the IBM enterprise content management portfolio, protecting customers' investments in technology and extending the SAP and other application environments with information on demand.
New in V8.3
Linux(TM) platform support (SLES 8, and RHEL 2.1 and 3.0)
Access to SAP documents from a non-SAP application (Index Transfer)
Access to non-SAP documents from an SAP application
Annotation capability
Enhanced security
In addition, DB2 CommonStore for SAP is now priced per Authorized User, providing simplicity and a lower entry point.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
To thrive in today's on demand world, companies need to get information into the hands of the right people - easily and cost effectively. With new enhancements across its content management portfolio, IBM provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of products that enable organizations to simplify content management and deliver information with on demand ease.
IBM's content management portfolio product, DB2® CommonStore for SAP, V8.3 (DB2 CommonStore) is a solution for both data archiving and document management that helps SAP users run their businesses more efficiently. For optimum online performance, SAP AG recommends regular archiving of old or infrequently accessed data from SAP systems. Document archival and management help to streamline processes and make it easier to access original documents. With DB2 CommonStore, SAP customers can:
Manage the growth of SAP application data through periodic archiving to improve and control overall system performance
Increase operational and administrative efficiencies by reducing backup/restore window cycle times
Increase end-user productivity with easy retrieval from the archive simply from an SAP GUI interface even years later
Establish a scalable and secure back-end archive management repository that offers virtually unlimited growth capabilities
Exploit a virtual storage management system and deploy the appropriate device depending on the life-cycle value of the content
Extend an SAP system server storage with seamless back-end archive management storage integration
Streamline business processes by integrating digitized content in SAP applications
Use SAP content from within non-SAP applications or just the reverse, or both
Perform easier and faster SAP version-to-version upgrades
Retain SAP data and documents based on regulatory and legal requirements
DB2 CommonStore for SAP is priced to deliver total business value to the user. The current Server and User licensing model is being replaced by an Authorized User licensing model. Full details of the new pricing are included below. Refer to Software Withdrawal 905-058 , dated March 8, 2005, for part numbers being withdrawn.
Planned availability dates
March 25, 2005: Electronic software delivery
April 22, 2005: Media and documentation
