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IBM Announces WorkSpace On-Demand (Details)
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Here is the official IBM announcement for WorkSpace On-Demand. For more
information, please visit http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/workspace on the
Internet.
IBM WorkSpace On-Demand Offers Benefits of Centralized Server-Managed Clients
Without Losing Flexibility and Power of Traditional Personal Computers
Software Announcement August 26, 1997 Announcement Letter Number: 297-334
At a Glance
WorkSpace On-Demand is IBM's Intel-compatible network operating system that is
optimized for network computing. This managed client environment is based on
proven technology that:
Enables you to manage clients from a single point of control at the
server
Utilizes a simple user interface
Centralizes control of software applications, maintenance, and updates
Supports existing applications -- OS/2, DOS, and Windows 3.x
Enables you to migrate your enterprise to network computing at your pace
with 100% Pure Java (TM) capability
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM
Business Partner, or IBM North America
Sales Centers at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE010
Overview
WorkSpace On-Demand is an economical software alternative to extend the use of
your current PC investment while potentially lowering your total cost of
ownership.
WorkSpace On-Demand bridges the evolution to network computing for customers
who want to realize the benefits of centralized server-managed clients without
losing the flexibility and power offered by traditional PCs. Users can access
both intranet/Internet applications and information and conventional
client/server and in-house software.
The IBM WorkSpace On-Demand client extends access to network applications, the
intranet, and the Internet using your current PC hardware and server software
infrastructure while centralizing installation and management costs at the
server.
Your up-front expenses to install clients may be reduced, and your ongoing
costs to maintain client applications, manage upgrades, and provide end-user
support may be significantly lessened.
End-users and administrators benefit from improved software management and
maintenance without losing the benefits of a full PC -- the performance gains
of a local Intel (R)-compatible x86 processor, optional local disk access for
swapping and caching, support for multiple protocols and languages, and legacy
application compatibility.
The WorkSpace On-Demand product consists of two components:
WorkSpace On-Demand is the client operating system and software that runs
on the Intel-compatible network client hardware.
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager is the set of server-side utilities that are
used to install, configure, and maintain the network client.
Intended Customers
Customers interested in moving to network computing while preserving their
investment in legacy applications and large enterprise customers utilizing one
or more of the following:
Client/server
RIPL technologies
OS/2 (R) servers
DOS, Windows (R) 3.x, and/or OS/2 clients
Key Prerequisites
WorkSpace On-Demand
Client image runs on Intel-compatible hardware that supports the
appropriate language version of OS/2 Warp 4
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
Can be installed on any hardware that supports the appropriate language
version of OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4, OS/2 Warp Server Advanced,
Version 4, or OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 with SMP Feature --
one of which must be installed on the server.
Planned Availability Date
November 1997
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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: http://www.ibm.com
DESCRIPTION
The WorkSpace On-Demand product consists of two components -- WorkSpace
On-Demand and WorkSpace On-Demand Manager -- offering the following features:
Broad application support
Windows 3.x, DOS, 3270, 5250, Java, and OS/2 applications support
32-bit Windows 95 and Windows NT (TM) application support (via
separately purchased third-party software)
Mission-critical, line of business application support
Intel-compatible hardware support
Mainframe/host connectivity
Support for multiple protocols (including TCP/IP)
Centralized software administration and control
Remote boot of clients from the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
Pre-set configuration files for selected PC models
Improved remote boot hardware support
Application download from the server
User data stored at the server
Application access from client systems via a user password
In this network computer configuration, the client operating system does not
reside on the local disk of the network computer -- in fact, some network
computers may not even have a local disk. Rather, all the software, including
the operating system, is obtained from the server. When the WorkSpace
On-Demand hardware is turned on, it boots from the network and loads the
software from the server.
The WorkSpace On-Demand operating environment includes enhancements to limit
end-user access to the WorkSpace On-Demand system disk and configuration
files. A local hard disk is optional on the WorkSpace On-Demand client
workstation and, if available, will be used only for swapping. In addition, a
simplified shell with a logon screen is provided to reduce end-user training
costs and improve manageability. The WorkSpace On-Demand client provides the
ability to run legacy DOS, Windows 3.1, and OS/2 applications while
simultaneously supporting Java 1.02, Netscape Navigator 2.02, and the Personal
Communications 3270/5250 Emulation Program's host access application.
Additional applications available to the end-user via the shell can be
configured by the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager system administrator.
The WorkSpace On-Demand Manager utilities for the WorkSpace On-Demand client
provide the ability to install the client software on the server, configure
clients, and administer users and applications for the network clients. The
roaming feature of WorkSpace On-Demand allows end users to log on to different
client systems, which are attached to the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager as long
as they are of like hardware configuration.
Visit the WorkSpace On-Demand Web site for additional information at URL:
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/workspace/
Software Choice
Features and updates to the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager and WorkSpace
On-Demand will be delivered through Software Choice. Refer to Software
Announcements 297-133, dated April 30, 1997, and 297-170, dated June 17, 1997,
for additional information about Software Choice.
Year 2000
This product is Year 2000 Ready. When used in accordance with its associated
documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or
receiving date data within and between the twenthieth and twenty-first
centuries, provided all other products, (for example, software, hardware, and
firmware) used with the product properly exchange date data with it. For Year
2000 readiness status of the prerequisite products, visit the Year 2000
product readiness Web site at URL:
http://w3yr2k.raleigh.ibm.com/
PRODUCT POSITIONING
For customers who want to migrate to network computing while potentially
reducing their operational expense and protecting their investments, the IBM
WorkSpace On-Demand is the solution. WorkSpace On-Demand is the IBM network
computing solution that addresses the range of emerging Intel-compatible
hardware environments including "managed PCs" and "thin clients".
WorkSpace On-Demand helps reduce software administration, management, and
training costs while enhancing system reliability and availability and
leverages efficient use of critical IS skills.
WorkSpace On-Demand provides customers a transition path from a traditional
client/server model to a network computing environment optimized for 100% Pure
Java, the Internet, and corporate intranets.
WorkSpace On-Demand complements the existing OS/2 product line while taking
advantage of the proven technology of OS/2. WorkSpace On-Demand, OS/2 Warp 4
clients, legacy clients, IBM Network Station -- all can coexist on the same
network.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the
enhancements described in this announcement.
Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for education
catalogs, schedules, and enrollments.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
No publications are shipped with this program.
Displayable Softcopy Publications: IBM WorkSpace On-Demand includes
displayable manuals online as .INF files. The softcopy publication files are
shipped on the same media as the basic machine-readable material and can be
viewed by simply clicking on the appropriate book icon.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements: WorkSpace On-Demand Manager can be installed on any
server that supports the appropriate language version of OS/2 (R) Warp Server,
Version 4, OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4, or OS/2 Warp Server Advanced,
Version 4 with SMP Feature.
WorkSpace On-Demand workstation hardware requirements:
486/33 processor
16 Megabyte
Supported RIPL-capable network adapter
A system administrator can configure a WorkSpace On-Demand workstation using
preset machine configurations. Support for additional specific client hardware
platforms can be added to system configuration files resident in the client
RIPL tree on the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager.
Software Requirements
Server
OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 with Fix Pack 22
or
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 with Fix Pack 22
or
OS/2 Warp Server Advanced, Version 4 with SMP Feature and Fix Pack 22
Limitations: Hardware configuration support shipped with the WorkSpace
On-Demand product is limited to the configurations listed in the
documentation.
Performance Considerations: A white paper dealing with WorkSpace On-Demand
performance will be available via the external performance Web page in
September 1997 at URL:
http://www.software.ibm.com/os/warp/performance/psperf.htm
Planning Information
Packaging: Contents of the WorkSpace On-Demand shrinkwrap package include:
CD-ROM
Internet instructions
IPLA
IPLA pointer sheet
Service and support information
License Information
Proof of Entitlement
Security, Auditability, and Control
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation
of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in
application systems and communication facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
WorkSpace On-Demand is a network computing product, which has two charge
units: server install and registered users. Each WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
includes one WorkSpace On-Demand Registered User authorization for use on the
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager. This particular Registered User authorization
remains with the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager. The WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
is available in fixed order quantities of one, five, and ten.
The WorkSpace On-Demand Registered User authorization is available in fixed
order quantities of one, five, ten, and fifty registered users. You must
purchase one WorkSpace On-Demand authorization for each registered user who
will replicate the WorkSpace On-Demand client image from the WorkSpace
On-Demand Manager. Each WorkSpace On-Demand registered user is entitled to
access the chargeable services of any OS/2 Warp Server, Version 4 or OS/2 Warp
Server Advanced, Version 4 server in your enterprise.
The WorkSpace On-Demand Registered User authorization is available as an
upgrade to those customers currently licensed for the following products:
OS/2 Warp 4 with or without Upgrade Protection Option
OS/2 Warp Version 3.0, OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3.0, and earlier OS/2
family version products with or without Upgrade Protection Option.
Those customers who have purchased an Upgrade Protection Option (UPO) for
products that qualify for the upgrade to WorkSpace On-Demand, who elect to
order the upgrade, will have their UPO converted to a WorkSpace On-Demand UPO
as well. The original UPO expiration date is not affected. The expiration date
of the Software Advantage Contract under which the original UPO was purchased
is the expiration date for the upgraded WorkSpace On-Demand UPO.
The Software Advantage for Workstations Upgrade Protection Option is available
for the WorkSpace On-Demand Manager and the WorkSpace On-Demand registered
user authorization. You are encouraged to Upgrade Protect both.
Reserved features and updates delivered through IBM Software Choice for the
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager will include the WorkSpace On-Demand client image
code. The WorkSpace On-Demand client code images can be replicated only to
those WorkSpace On-Demand registered users for whom upgrade protection has
been purchased. WorkSpace On-Demand Manager reserved features and updates
delivered through Software Choice can be installed only on those server
machines which have been upgrade protected.
Order Feature Part
Description Type Number Number
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
Program Package -- 5801-AAR 8607 4301250
CD-ROM
1 Server Install 5802-AAR 5236 4301277
5 Server Installs 5802-AAR 5237 4301278
10 Server Installs 5802-AAR 5238 4301279
WorkSpace On-Demand
1 Registered User 5807-AAR 8318 4301281
5 Registered Users 5807-AAR 8319 4301282
10 Registered Users 5807-AAR 8320 4301283
50 Registered Users 5807-AAR 8321 4301284
Upgrades
Order Feature Part
Description Type Number Number
WorkSpace On-Demand Upgrade
from OS/2 Warp 4
1 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7024 4301307
5 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7025 4301308
10 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7026 4301309
50 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7027 4301310
WorkSpace On-Demand Upgrade from
OS/2 Warp V3 or OS/2 Warp Connect V3
and earlier
1 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7029 4301313
5 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7030 4301314
10 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7031 4301315
50 Registered Users 5808-AAR 7032 4301316
Software Advantage
Order Part
Description Type Number
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
1 Server Install for 5802-AAR 4301280
Software Advantage
1 Registered User for 5807-AAR 4301285
Software Advantage
WorkSpace On-Demand Media Pack
for Software Advantage
U.S. English 4301306
Software Advantage Upgrades
Order Part
Description Type Number
WorkSpace On-Demand Upgrade from
entitlement to OS/2 Warp 4
Without UPO 1 Registered 5804-AAR 4301311
Users for Software Advantage
With UPO 1 Registered 5804-AAR 4301312
Users for Software Advantage
WorkSpace On-Demand Upgrade from
OS/2 Warp V3 or OS/2 Warp Connect V3
and earlier
Without UPO 1 Registered 5804-AAR 4301317
Users for Software Advantage
With UPO 1 Registered 5804-AAR 4301318
Users for Software Advantage
Software Advantage Upgrade Protection
Order Part
Description Type Number
Upgrade Protection for 5809-AAR 4301319
WorkSpace On-Demand Manager
Upgrade Protection for 5809-AAR 4301320
WorkSpace On-Demand
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement
(PoE) are required for all authorized use.
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Available until: December 31, 2000
Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No
Support Line: Personal Systems
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not available for OS/2 platform
Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the currently authorized level
of use of the qualifying programs.
Volume Orders: Yes, contact your IBM representative
Software Advantage Applies: Yes
Upgrade Protection Applies: Yes
Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: No
Variable Charges Apply: No
CHARGES
The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the
U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary,
and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without
notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM
representative.
Part
Description Number OTC(1) UPC(2)
WorkSpace On-Demand
Manager 4301250 $ 729
WorkSpace On-Demand
Manager
1 Server install 4301277 699
5 Server installs 4301278 3,320
10 Server installs 4301279 6,501
1 Server install -- SWA 4301280 699
WorkSpace On-Demand
1 Use Pack 4301281 249
5 Use Pack 4301282 1,183
10 Use Pack 4301283 2,316
50 Use Pack 4301284 11,454
1 Use Pack Software 4301285 249
Advantage
WorkSpace On-Demand
Upgrade
from entitlement
to OS/2 Warp 4
1 Registered User 4301307 $ 99
5 Registered Users 4301308 470
10 Registered Users 4301309 921
50 Reistered Users 4301310 4,554
1 Registered User for 4301311 99
SWA without UPO
WorkSpace On-Demand
Upgrade
from entitlement
to OS/2 Warp 4
with UPO
1 Registered User for SWA 4301312 0
WorkSpace On-Demand
Upgrade
from OS/2 Warp V3,
OS/2 Warp Connect V3,
and earlier
without UPO
1 Registered User 4301313 159
5 Registered Users 4301314 755
10 Registered Users 4301315 1,479
50 Registered Users 4301316 7,314
1 Registered User
for SWA 4301317 159
without UPO
WorkSpace On-Demand
Upgrade
from OS/2 Warp V3,
OS/2 Warp Connect V3,
and earlier with UPO
1 Registered User for SWA 4301318 99
WorkSpace On-Demand
Manager
Upgrade Protection
Option 4301319 379
Part
Description Number OTC(1) UPC(2)
WorkSpace On-Demand
Upgrade Protection
Option 4301320 149
WorkSpace On-Demand
Media Pack for
Software Advantage 4301306 10
(1) One-Time Charge
(2) Upgrade Protection Charge
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).
IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing organization,
can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers
Dept. SE010
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE010
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call
800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
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