The IBM TCP/IP Connection - Issue 1992-03

June 3, 1992 Issue 92-03

The intent of this newsletter is to publicize items of interest for both IBM and customer personnel who have an interest in TCP/IP. Articles from development, marketing, and users are all eligible for inclusion in future issues. If you have an item of interest that you would like to have published please contact Alan Reinhold (8-352-3173 or 919-301-3173).

NEW MAINTENANCE RELEASE OF OS/2 TCP/IP IS AVAILABLE - V1.2.1
This updated release supports OS/2 2.0 as well as OS/2 1.3 SE/EE. The release also includes improved installation and configuration support as well as fixes for known problems. This new release has also been tested with the current releases of ES and LS.

The new TCP/IP 1.2.1 - REFRESH, is available now. TCP/IP V1.2 is being withdrawn with the availability of this release. This new package will have "TCP/IP 1.2.1" and "REFRESH" on the outside cover for each kit for easy identification. All OS/2 TCP/IP kits have been updated to this new level.

TCP/IP 1.2.1 PRODUCT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
TCP/IP 1.2 customers of record may have their products replaced, free of charge, by obtaining an Upgrade Form from the IBM Representative completing and returning as indicated on the form.

The remainder of the kit(s) should be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner and NOT returned even if not opened. There is a new PROOF OF LICENSE and Statement of Service included in the Refresh Kits.

OS/2 TCP/IP V1.2.1 AVAILABLE ON OS2PROD DISK
The new OS/2 TCP/IP V1.2.1 is now available on OS2PROD and the new documentation is planned to be available on OS2PROD by 6/4/92.

ORDER TCP/IP FROM IBM DIRECT, 1-800-465-1234.

For information call Roger Midgette, 703/769-2160 (T/L 894).

NEW IBM TCP/IP SOLUTIONS TAPE FOR OPEN NETWORKING (CRS028)

This 28 minute audio tape describes TCP/IP  which  provides many facilities for dealing  with  multivendor, open networking issues. Examples of usage, available resources, and marketing tips  are also presented. It has been developed for IBM marketing representatives and system engineers that are new to TCP/IP. This tape is IBM Internal Use Only. (MSE course number is KIT508M). Objectives: This audio tape may be ordered by specifying course code ZZ70-0759. There is no charge for the tape.
 * Describes solutions for connectivity and interoperability issues in the open multivendor environment.
 * Defines and discusses IBM's TCP/IP solutions.
 * Provides more information on TCP/IP education and marketing resources

AIX NETVIEW/6000 - TCP/IP NETWORK MANAGEMENT
AIX NetView/6000 network manager was announced January 21 to provide customers with the ability to manage their TCP/IP networks from a RISC System/6000 workstation. AIX NetView/6000 manages those devices containing SNMP agents within a TCP/IP network. It can also monitor all IP-addressable devices, and supports a wide range of devices including workstations, mainframes, routers, bridges, and hubs, and the IBM 6611 Network Processor. Highlights of the AIX NetView/6000 product include:
 * Distributed Network Management for stand-alone management
 * Centralized Network Management (optional) working in with AIX NetView Service Point to provide 2-way communication with Host NetView
 * SNMP Management Applications for Fault, Performance, and Configuration
 * Easy and fast installation with high usability
 * Graphics based on X-Windows 11.4 and MOTIF 1.1
 * Comprehensive support for the IBM 6611 Network Processor
 * Several MIB tools for facilitating management of multivendor devices

For additional information contact:
 * Tom Streeter (919) 301-3193 (T/L 352) at DALVM41B(STREETER)

AIX NETVIEW/6000 AVAILABLE EARLY WITH ENHANCEMENTS
AIX NetView/6000 is now available for customers. This availability demonstrates an improvement to the original planned June 26 availability date.

The new enhancements are:
 * Enhanced Graphics:
 * New zoom capability lets network operators view the entire topology and enlarge specific sections of the topology, for easier viewing. This feature is available in both the internet and network views. The enlarged section can be examined using window scroll bars.
 * Acknowledge capability for making known down nodes non-red
 * Improved Ping ability (routing option) by sending variable-size packets with user-specified data (assists in finding data-dependent errors)
 * Traceroute feature included
 * Main Menu Improvements
 * The View option can display a summary of statistics about all or subset of devices in the network, using "Totals"
 * The Monitor option can collect statistics from remote SNMP nodes by using the new "Mgmt(2)" applications