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AVAILABLE: OS/2 Warp Server training at Networld + Interop
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (msavio@vnet.IBM.COM)
Sat Sep 30 01:37:48 1995
To: os2ann.DISCUSS@bloom-picayune.MIT.EDU
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 14:09:00 GMT
From: msavio@vnet.IBM.COM
Reply-To: msavio@vnet.IBM.COM
Submitted by: M. Savio (msavio@vnet.ibm.com)
Source: M. Savio (msavio@vnet.ibm.com)
Date received: 1995 September 22
Date posted: 1995 September 29
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OS/2 Warp Server training offered at NetWorld + Interop
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 1995...IBM announced today availability of
the beta version of OS/2 Warp Server to IBM Business Enterprise
Solutions Team (BESTeam) members. The BESTeam members can also
receive OS/2* Warp Server training at the NetWorld + Interop tradeshow
in Atlanta on Thursday, September 28. The beta program allows BESTeam
members to become familiar with the latest member of the OS/2 Warp
family, which can increase their range of business solutions.
"Clearly, our channel partners will play a significant role in the
success of the OS/2 Warp Server product," said Phil Powers, director
of marketing, LAN systems. "This offering will allow our BESTeam
channel partners to be OS/2 Warp Server experts before the final
product is released."
IBM is making the OS/2 Warp Server beta available to thousands of
BESTeam members around the world. The inclusion of the BESTeam
members could raise the OS/2 Warp Server beta program to more than
12,000 testers.
OS/2 Warp Server Beta Training
BESTeam members will also have the opportunity to preview the OS/2 Warp
Server beta at IBM's free hands-on training in a 4-hour session held
at the NetWorld + Interop tradeshow (Sept. 25-29). The training will
be open to BESTeam members, LSEs (LAN Server Engineers**), and OSEs
(OS/2 Server Engineers).
Computers will be available for participants to spend approximately 1 1/2
hours familiarizing themselves with the new software. The remaining
time will be spent reviewing competitive data regarding the features
and functions of OS/2 Warp Server vs. Windows NT.
About the BESTeam
BESTeam is IBM's desktop software recruitment and support program for
Value Added Resellers, Network Integrators and consultants. BESTeam
members receive access to strategic software solutions, professional
certification, industry-leading marketing programs and enhanced
technical support. BESTeam programs help its members compete more
effectively in the rapidly growing software services marketplace.
The Complete Business Solution
OS/2 Warp Server is IBM's business server solution for customers ranging
from small businesses to large enterprises. It provides an integrated
platform for the growing application server environment as well as a
complete set of traditional file and print services by combining the
battle-tested OS/2 Warp and LAN Server 4.0 with a wealth of functional
enhancements in system management, backup, remote access and advanced
print function.
Now in beta cycle, OS/2 Warp Server is expected to be generally available
in the first quarter of 1996. BESTeam members in the United States can
receive the beta package by calling 1-800-IBM-1822. Outside the U.S.,
BESTeam members should contact their local BESTeam administrative
office. Pricing for the final product has yet to be determined.
There will be an upgrade program for LAN Server users.
*Indicates trademark or registered trademark of the IBM Corp.
**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.
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