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DOCNUM   A91-809
DATE     910911
REVDATE  920116
TITLE    IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2

Abstract

REVISED JANUARY 16, 1992, TO CORRECT THE UPGRADE PART NUMBER TO 02G6979. VERTICAL BARS IN THE LEFT MARGIN HIGHLIGHT TEXT AFFECTED BY THIS REVISION.

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Version 1.2 for OS/2 provides upgrades to function previously provided in TCP/IP V1.1 and 1.0 for OS/2 and includes support of OS/2 Standard Edition V1.3, Extended Edition 1.3 and OS/2 Version 2.0. Additionally, performance enhancements and new functions further define the IBM business solution for customers in a multivendor environment.

TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 interoperates with IBM TCP/IP products for VM, MVS, DOS, AS/400, System/88 and the AIX family. To provide flexibility in ordering to customers with different networking needs, new packaging options are offered for TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2: Base kit, Network File System (NFS), Extended Networking, X Window System, a Programmers' Toolkit and a source kit.

Planned Availability Date: November 15, 1991

Part Numbers:

  • 02G6968 Base Program Package
  • 02G6969 Extended Networking
  • 02G6970 Network File System
  • 02G6980 X Window System
  • 02G6972 Total Package (Base et al)
  • 02G6973 Programmer's Toolkit
  • 02G6974 Source
  • 02G6979 Upgrade (no source)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • X Window System Server and NFS Server Support
  • Internet Protocol (IP) over X.25 Support
  • Network Device Interface Specification (NDIS) Support
  • Simple Network Management Protocol Enhancements
  • VT220 Emulation

DESCRIPTION

User Productivity

TCP/IP Version 1.2 has been designed to improve the productivity of the end user. As well as significant performance improvements in the entire product, new functions have been added and existing ones enhanced.

New functions include:

  • Network File System (NFS) - server
    This allows users to share files with each other, much the same way that Lan Server/Requester works. It also has the benefit of allowing a user with a UNIX machine to share files with an OS/2 machine.
  • X Window System - server
    This is a distributed, window-based graphics system developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. TCP/IP Version 1.2 supports Version 11, Release 4 (X11R4) of the X Window Server function. Support for the X Window System server for OS/2 is an announced IBM Statement of Direction.
  • File Transfer Protocol - Presentation Manager (FTPPM)
    FTPPM uses standard presentation manager input and output conventions to perform the functions of the FTP client. It also allows simultaneous connections to remote hosts within a single session.
  • Multi-Threaded Libraries
    TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 supports the Multi-thread programming feature of the OS/2 operating system in Socket libraries.
  • Dynamic Link Library Support
    TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 supports the dynamic linking feature of the OS/2 operating system.

Functions enhanced include:

  • Installation Configuration Automation Tool (ICAT) has been updated to allow configuration of the new features of this program. Also, an indicator displays how far along the installation has progressed.
  • INETD is a super server that allows you to start multiple servers from a single OS/2 session and use the applicable server when needed.
  • TELNET Server has improved performance.
  • TELNET LINEMODE Client Support is enhanced to take advantage of the Extended Networking package that is new to this program; it reduces the amount of network traffic for Extended Networking and SLIP.
  • PMANT - TN3270 has been updated to allow the user to modify the PMANT keyboard definitions and to select from any of the VIO fonts that are available on the display adapter.
  • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) will now support HPFS (High Performance File System). This allows users to transfer files that have file names that are supported in HPFS.
  • FTP API - new procedures give programs the capability to query the working directory on a remote host and query the operating system of the remote host.
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) now supports MIB II (RFC 1213). The SNMP facility can now act as both a managing system and a managed system.
  • LPR/LPD - remote printer support
  • Remote Procedure Call
  • NFS Client

Business Solutions

TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 provides support for X.25 as a transport mechanism thereby providing wide area networking support as an addition to the overall business solutions customers are seeking in their multivendor enterprises.

Support for the FTP/SMTP in Kanji is provided in passthru mode in this release. Support for the X Window System server Kanji fonts is provided in this release. The default OS/2 Code Page is used to support display of National Language Characters when using VT200 TELNET emulation. The default OS/2 Code Page for National Language Support is also available when using FTP, TFTP and SMTP.

Investment Protection

Many features have been added to TCP/IP Version 1.2 to protect the investment customers have made in the OS/2 workstations they are using in the TCP/IP environment. These include:

  • Facilities for keyboard remapping in PMANT and TN3270
  • Security enhancements to File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
  • Security and Interoperability enhancements to NFS Client
  • Remote Printer support in LPR/LPD
  • Support of a TELNET LINEMODE client
  • Support of Boot Protocol (BOOTP).

Also, the addition of such functions as Dynamic Link Library support as well as Multi-Threaded Library support add to the overall investment protection provided by TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2 by requiring less disk space and memory.

Growth Enablement

Growth for customers using TCP/IP in a multivendor environment has been significantly enhanced by the following additions to TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2:

  • Support for OS/2 Standard Edition
  • Support for adapters that implement a Network Device Interface Specification (NDIS) Media Access Control (MAC) driver.
  • Support of a Network File Server (NFS) Server
  • Support of the X Window System Server
  • Support for OS/2's High Performance File System as part of the FTP Client, FTP server, FTPPM and the FTP Application Programming Interface (FTPAPI)

Additional Product Information

The following chart summarizes the protocols and functions provided by TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2. The TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2 User's Guide (SC31-6076) contains a complete description of these protocols and functions. To provide flexibility in ordering for different networking needs, several kits are offered.

Base Kit:
Protocols: TCP/IP/UDP/ARP/ICMP/RIP
FTP Client and Server
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) Client and Server
TELNET
TN3270
ANSITERM
VT100, VT220
PMANT
Mail Services
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) client
LaMAIL
Routed (Dynamic routing) / RIP (Routing Information Protoco|)
Domain Name System Resolver
Other commands
REXEC
RSH
FINGER
IFCONFIG
ICAT
BOOTP
REMOTE PRINTING
LPR LPD LPQ LPRM LPRMON
Multiple LAN protocols
IBM Token-Ring
Ethernet V2
IEEE 802.3
PC Network
Media access options
NDIS
SLIP
Network Management
SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
(SNMP)Client and Agent
PING
NETSTAT
PMPING
SMPTRAP
NFS Kit - Client and Server
X WINDOW SYSTEM Kit- Server
X11R4 Server
X Font Library
X Font Compiler
X Client Utilities
EXTENDED NETWORKING Kit - X.25
PROGRAMMERS' TOOL Kit
Berkeley Sockets
KERBEROS
Distributed Program Interface (DPI)
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
FTP API
Network Computing System (NCS)
SOURCE Kit
ROUTE, ROUTED, TCPIP.LIB, TCPIPDLL.DLL, FTPAPI,
NETSTAT, PING, IFCONFIG, TCPIPMT.LIB,
FTP, FTPD, INETD, TELNET CLIENTS (TN, VT100),
ANSITERM, TELNET SERVER, LPR, LPD,
TFTP, TFTPD, REXEC, REXECD, FINGER,
TALK, TALKD, KERBEROS, PMANT
TOTAL KIT
BASE KIT +
EXTENDED NETWORKING Kit +
NETWORK FILE SYSTEM (NFS) Kit +
X WINDOW SYSTEM Kit

Systems Management

IBM SystemView is an enterprise-wide structure for systems management. The term systems management covers a broad range of activities, from the daily operations that manage the resources of an information system to the long range planning that addresses the future information processing needs of an enterprise.

The IBM strategy for systems management consists of the SystemView structure and SystemView conforming products. TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2 provides support for systems management in the OS/2 environment. The network management protocol support provided by TCP/IP for OS/2 is Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). While TCP/IP V1.2 is not SystemView conformant, it does provide key features that apply to the SystemView application dimension discipline. These features are as follows:

  • Configuration Management
    OS/2 TCP/IP provides a Presentation Manager based configuration tool (ICAT) to define operational parameters as well as its interface to the TCP/IP network.
  • Performance Management
    Key performance related statistical variables can be obtained using SNMP.
  • Problem Management
    The following problem management facilities are provided:
    • The OS/2 TCP/IP SNMP Client can request the status of network devices from SNMP agents on the network.
    • The OS/2 TCP/IP SNMP Agent TRAP support will notify one (or more) SNMP Clients of significant network events. These TRAPs include cold start and authentication failure.
    • The Telnet Server capability allows remote stations to logon to an OS/2 system, providing remote console capabilities for full screen applications. As a problem determination aid, this allows a remote support group to see what the remote end-user problem is.
    • The Remote Execution capability allows commands to be invoked on a remote system. For example, a network manager could start a trace facility without involving the end user.
    • The File Transfer Protocol allows remote support groups to retrieve a user's system files and after inspection and correction, replace the original.

TCP/IP provides the following System Management enhancements in the Version 1.2 for OS/2 product:

  • Support of the new Management Information Base MIB II
  • Ability to display SNMP TRAPs
  • Ability to obtain the values of individual MIB variables
  • Ability to verify the reachability of a group of hosts

PUBLICATIONS

The following publications are shipped with the program and will be available from IBM after planned availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.

Title Order Number
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Installation & Maintenance SC31-6075
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 User's Guide SC31-6076
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Programmer's Reference SC31-6077
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Quick Reference SX75-0070

Additional copies of these publications will be available from IBM after planned availability.

1.16.1.1.1 Displayable Soft Copy Publications: The TCP/IP Version 1.2 manuals are offered in displayable soft copy form. All unlicensed manuals are included. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material at no extra charge. The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager™ Read licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and Conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.

The following publications will be available from IBM after general availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.

Title Order Number
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Installation & Maintenance SC31-6075-2
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 User's Guide SC31-6076-2
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Programmer's Reference SC31-6077-2
IBM TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 Quick Reference SX75-0070

1.16.2 Education Support

The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the enhancements in this announcement. Descriptions of IBM Education courses are contained in IBMLink. For access to IBMLink contact your marketing representative. To enroll in any IBM course contact IBM Direct-Education by dialing toll-free 1-800-465-1234.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Specified Operating Environment

Machine Requirements
TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 product is designed to operate in conjunction with either OS/2 Extended Edition Version (EE)1.3, Standard Edition (SE)1.3 or OS/2 Version 2.0.
Any personal computer, with appropriate fixed disk and memory, that OS/2 EE or SE supports will also be supported by TCP Version 1.2 for OS/2 including the PS/2®, the Personal Computer AT®, the IBM Industrial Computer (including the GEARBOX Models).
Refer to the individual Programming Announcements for OS/2 EE V1.3, OS/2 SE 1.3, the next enhancement to OS/2 Communication Manager (when available) and OS/2 2.0 (when available) for specific operating environments and hardware models supported.
TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 has been tested with the following NDIS conformant device adapters:
  • IBM PC Network Adapter II
  • IBM PC Network Adapter II/Advanced
  • IBM PS/2 Adapter/A for Ethernet(P/N 79F3330)
  • IBM Token-Ring Network Adapter
  • IBM Token-Ring Network Adapter II
  • IBM Token-Ring Network Adapter/A
  • IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter
  • IBM Token-Ring Network 16/4 Adapter/A
  • 3COM(1) Etherlink II(1) Adapter
  • 3COM Etherlink/MC (Model 3C523)
  • Western Digital Ethercard PLUS(2) Adapter
  • Western Digital Ethercard PLUS/A Adapter
  • Ungermann-Bass NIUps/2 Adapter (Model PC3030)
  • Ungermann-Bass NIUpc Adapter (Model PC2030)
® Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(1) Trademark of 3Com Corporation
(2) Trademark of Western Digital Corporation

There are additional NDIS device adapters, not listed, that may work with TCP/IP Version 1.2.

Programming Requirements
TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 will run with any of the following:
  • OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.3
  • OS/2 Standard Edition Version 1.3
  • OS/2 Version 2.0 (when available)

Each of the optional function kits (such as NFS, Extended Networking, X Window System and the Programmers' Toolkit) requires that the base kit be installed. The Programmers' Toolkit requires that the Microsoft C Version 6.00A Compiler be installed. Additionally, the Source kit requires that the customer has installed the Programmer's Toolkit and OS/2 Programming Tools and Information Version 1.3.

Compatibility
TCP/IP V1.2 includes NDIS MAC drivers for IBM Token-Ring, IBM Ethernet and IBM PC Network adapters that do not come with NDIS MAC drivers.

NDIS MAC drivers are readily obtainable from a large number of different vendors. VT220 does not support downloadable fonts. Special packaging is provided for upgrades from TCP/IP Version 1.0 or Version 1.1 to TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2. This packaging provides all the function previously contained in Version 1.0 or Version 1.1. See the Ordering Information section for specific ordering part numbers and feature codes. Proof of License for Version 1.0 or Version 1.1 is required in order to upgrade to TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2.

Limitations
Extended Networking (IP over X.25) will execute on OS/2 EE V1.3. However, to execute on OS/2 SE V1.3 or OS/2 2.0, you will require the the next enhancement to OS/2 Communication Manager (when available).
Performance Considerations
Performance for TCP/IP Version 1.2 is significantly improved from V1.1. The areas of greatest improvement include the following:
  • Network Device Interface Specification
  • Ring 0 implementation
  • Telnet Server
  • HPFS support for FTP

Planning Information

Customer Responsibilities
  • Provide suitable hardware and software environments
  • Design IP network
  • Tailor TCP/IP for OS/2 for use in customer environment
  • Provide a Technical Coordinator.
Packaging: Multiple package options are available.
  • The Base Kit (P/N 02G6968) includes the following:
    • FTP, TELNET, LaMAIL, PING, Finger, SLIP, NETSTAT, FTPD, INETD
    • NSTAT, NDIS, IFCONFG, TFTP, Remote Printing, ROUTE/ROUTED
    • BOOTP, REXEC, ICAT and SNMP(SNMPGRP, SNMP, SNMPTRAP, SNMPD)
    • LPR, LPRMON, LPD, LPQ,
    • LPRM, TFTPD, REXECD, TALK, TALKD, SENDMAIL, BOOTPD, IFNDIS,
    • INET.SYS, NETBIND, CNTRL, ARP, RSH, RSHD, FTPPM, PMPING and
    • TELNET Clients (TN, ANSITERM, VT100, VT220, TN3270, PMANT)
    • NDIS MAC drivers, Protman.os2 and the source for the executables in the SAMPLES directory.
  • This kit also contains the following:
    • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
    • Proof of License
    • Service Registration Card
    • License Information including the Statement of Service
    • Diskettes
      4 - 3.5-inch 1.44MB diskettes AND
      4 - 5.25-inch 1.2MB diskettes
    • IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol for OS/2 Installation and Maintenance (SC31-6075)
    • IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol for OS/2 User's Guide (SC31-6076)
    • IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol for OS/2 Quick Reference (SX75-0700).
    • 1 Soft-Copy Diskette (containing the manuals) - (3.5 inch media)
  • Extended Networking
    The Extended Networking (X.25) kit (P/N 02G6969) includes the following:
    • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
    • Proof of License
    • Service Registration Card
    • License Information including the Statement of Service
    • Diskettes
      1 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette AND
      1 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • X Window System
The X Window System kit (P/N 02G6980) includes the following:
  • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
  • Proof of License
  • Service Registration Card
  • License Information including the Statement of Service
  • Diskettes
3 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette
AND
3 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • Network File Client and NFS Server
The Network File System kit (P/N 02G6970) includes the following:
  • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
  • Proof of License
  • Service Registration Card
  • License Information including the Statement of Service
  • Diskettes
1 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette
AND
1 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • Programmers' Toolkit
The Programmers' Toolkit (P/N 02G6973) includes the following:
  • Kerberos, RPC, DPI, NCS, the FTP API, Sockets API
  • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
  • Proof of License
  • Service Registration Card
  • License Information including the Statement of Service
  • Diskettes
2 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette
AND
2 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol for OS/2 Programmers' Reference (SC31-6077)
  • 1 Soft-Copy Diskette for the manual (3.5 inch media)
  • Total Kit
The Total kit (P/N 02G6972) includes the following:
  • The Base kit, the Extended Networking kit, the NFS kit and the X Window System kit.
  • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
  • Proof of License
  • Service Registration Card
  • License Information including the Statement of Service
  • Diskettes
9 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette
AND
9 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • 1 Soft-Copy Diskette (containing the manual) - (3.5 inch media)
  • Upgrade Kit
    The Upgrade kit (P/N 02G6979) includes the following:
    • The Base kit, the Extended Networking kit, the NFS kit, the X-Window System kit and the Programmers' Toolkit.
    • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
    • Proof of License
    • Service Registration Card
    • License Information including the Statement of Service
    • Diskettes
      11 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette AND
      11 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
    • 2 Soft-Copy Diskettes (containing the manuals) - (3.5 inch media)
  • Source Kit
    The Source kit (P/N 02G6974) includes the following:
    • IBM Program License Agreement and Programming Support Summary
    • Proof of License
    • Service Registration Card
    • License Information including the Statement of Service
    • Diskettes
      3 - 3.5" Program Package Diskette AND
      3 - 5.25" Program Package Diskette
  • The Source code kit contains source for the following:
    Route, RouteD, TCPIP.LIB, TCPIPDLL.DLL, FTPAPI, NETSTAT, PING, IFCONFIG
    TCPIPMT.LIB, FTP, FTPD, INETD, TELNET CLIENTS (TN, VT100) and ANSITERM
    TELNET SERVER, LPR, TFTP, TFTPD, REXEC, REXECD, FINGER,
    TALK, TALKD, KERBEROS and PMANT.
  • Source code will NOT be shipped for the following:
    LPRMON, LPQ, LPRM, LAMAIL, NFS Server,
    RPC, BOOTP, BOOTPD, IFNDIS, RPCINFO, RPCDLL.DLL, NCS, SNMP
    INET.SYS, NETBIND, CNTRL, ARP, NFS Client, RPCGEN, DPI,
    TN3270, RSH, RSHD, ISODE, PORTMAP, PMPING, SLIP, X.25, VT220,
    FTPPM, X WINDOW SERVER, ICAT.
Security, Auditability and Control
TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2 uses the security and auditability features of the OS/2 system.

User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.

TERMS

Licensing
The terms of the Program License Agreement of IBM Canada Ltd. apply.
Limited Warranty
Program: Yes. Media: Three months. Additional Licenses: Yes. Media: Not applicable.
Program Services
Central Service, for defects in the unmodified portions of the program will be available until October 31, 1992.

To arrange for program service, contact the IBM Support Centre by dialing 1-800-465-2222 (946-1333 in the Toronto area).

Service will be provided Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM local time.

Customer Fulfillment Option Applies
No.

REVENUE-BASED DISCOUNT: No. VOLUME DISCOUNT: Yes, under the provisions of the Volume Commitment for Machines and Programs (Form 0125) and the following Exhibits:

FORM NUMBER EXHIBIT NUMBER AND NAME PRODUCT NUMBERS CATEGORY DISCOUNT GROUP
6112 PCLP PC/System Programs 02G6968 A 5871-BBB
02G6969
02G6970
02G6980
02G6972
02G6973
02G6974
02G6975
02G6976
02G6977
02G6985
02G6986
02G6987
02G6979 B 5873-BBB
02G6981 B 5874-BBB

1.18.1.1.5 Educational Allowance: A 35% Educational Allowance is available to qualifying educational institutions in accordance with IBM's Educational Allowance Amendment. Program Upgrades and Additional License Upgrades are not applicable for Educational Allowance.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Orders may be placed by calling IBM Direct - Software toll-free at 1-800-465-1234 or through the IBM Direct - Software Action Card. If you are interested in this announcement, please contact your IBM Marketing Representative.

1.19.1.1.1 Program Replacement/Upgrade: The Replacement/Upgrade option allows customers to upgrade to a new or different version, release or maintenance level of a Program, at a Replacement/Upgrade charge. Under this option, the customer must destroy the quantity of "Old" programs being replaced by the "New" ones. Replacement orders for Program Packages or Additional Licenses must be submitted with a signed IBM PC/S Program Replacement Order and Certification (Form 6353).

Replacement Orders for Program Packages or Additional Licenses are available through IBM and may also be available through IBM Business Partners.

"Old" Program Product "Old" Program Description "New" Program Product "New" Program Description
73F6072 TCP/IP V1.1 OS/2 EE 3.5 02G6979 Upgrade-no source code
73F6073 TCP/IP V1.1 OS/2 EE 5.25 02G6979 from TCP/IP for OS.2
73F6074 TCP/IP V1.1 OS/2 EE 3.5 Plus Add'l Source 02G6979 V1.0 or V1.1 to V1.2
73F6075 TCP/IP V1.1 OS/2 EE 5.25 Plus Add'l Source 02G6979

NOTE: Upgrades from TCP/IP V1.0 and 1.1 to TCP/IP V1.2 include all functions previously shipped in those versions.

CHARGES

Prices are subject to change without notice.

                                                        Program
 Program                                    One-Time    Upgrade
 Name/Number         Order Type             Charge ($)  Charge ($)
 TCP/IP V1.2 for OS/2
+ 02G6968            Base Program Package   $ 245
+ 02G6969            Extended Networking      184
+ 02G6970            Network File System      184
+ 02G6980            X Window System          184
+ 02G6972            Total (Base et al)       797
+ 02G6973            Programmers' Toolkit     614
+ 02G6974            Source                  1225
  02G6975            AL Total Kit             716
  02G6976            Additional Licenses(Base)221
  02G6977            AL Extended Networking   165
  02G6985            AL NFS                   165
  02G6986            AL X Window System       165
  02G6987            AL Pgms Toolkit          553
  02G6979            Upgrade (no source)             $307
  02G6981            Add'l License Upgrade            276

PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE: A program upgrade charge will apply for upgrades from TCP/IP Version 1.0 or 1.1 for OS/2 to TCP/IP Version 1.2 for OS/2. + Delivery is 30 days from receipt of an order but not prior to the published Availability Date.