CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1

1. CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1For new Java workloads and Java based service enablement

2. CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1 CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1 introduces a new one-time-charge pricing metric specifically for new CICS Java workloads. This presentation explains: • What is CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1? • CICS TS VUE Deployment topologies • Examples of application deployments that will qualify for CICS TS VUE • Where to purchase CICS TS VUE, and how to submit a request for qualification

3. What is CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1? A one-time charge version of CICS TS V5.1 • One-time-charge • CICS TS VUE can be purchased as a one-time-charge product, unlike previous releases of CICS that have all been a monthly license charge • Allows you to purchase CICS as a one-time capital expense • Feature complete • CICS TS VUE V5.1 is a complete version of CICS TS V5.1 • Subscription and support • Optional, allowing you to receive IBM support and remain on a currently release of CICS TS VUE A separate licensed product running in a zNALC LPAR Specifically for qualifying new Java workloads

4. What is CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1? A one-time charge version of CICS TS V5.1 • zNALC Licensing • CICS TS VUE V5.1 is a separate product that runs within a z/OS LPAR operating under the System z New Application License Charge terms and conditions • Reduced price z/OS • Reduced price for the z/OS operating system on zNALC LPARs that run a qualified application* • No Single Version Charge triggering • CICS TS VUE does not trigger the SVC period for any of the existing MLC versions of CICS TS you may have installed A separate licensed product running in a zNALC LPAR Specifically for qualifying new Java workloads

5. What is CICS Transaction Server Value Unit Edition V5.1? A one-time charge version of CICS TS V5.1 • New qualifying Java workloads • Net new Java workloads are approved through a qualification process • New qualifying packaged applications • Qualifying packaged applications can also be run within CICS TS VUE • First class Java environment • Built on 64-bit multi-threaded Java 7 infrastructure • Allows CICS to run more Java applications in a single region, by delivering enterprise-class scalability for Java workloads A separate licensed product running in a zNALC LPAR Specifically for qualifying new Java workloads

6. Deployment options for CICS TS VUE V5.1 Independent Connected Federated • Single zNALC LPAR • VUE Products only • zNALC & regular z/OS LPAR • CICS TS VUE and CICS MLC LINKing to each other • zNALC & regular z/OS LPAR • CPSM managed CICSPlex Regular LPAR Regular LPAR zNALC LPAR zNALC LPAR zNALC LPAR CICS TS V5.1 VUE CICSPlex SM Maintenance Point V5.1 CICS TS V5.1 VUE CICS TS (V5/V4/V3) MLC CICS TS (V5/V4/V3) MLC DB2 VUE CICS TS VUE V5.1

7. Qualifying Application Examples Independent Application examples • Java applications* that are independent of existing CICS MLC • Packaged applications* CICS TS V5.1 VUE Qualifying Packaged Application zNALC LPAR JVM Server CICS TS V5.1 VUE Business Data Web Container Servlet/JSP DB2 VUE WebSphere Liberty Profile provides Java servlets and JSP support directly in CICS Rapid roll-out of application updates through OSGi-packaged deployments *All applications for CICS TS VUE must be qualified and approved

8. Qualifying Application Examples Connected Application examples CICS TS V5/V4/V3 MLC • Java applications* connecting to existing CICS MLC through a distributed program link CICS TS V5.1 VUE Existing ASM, PLI, C, C++, COBOL or Java Applications JVM Server Web Container Servlet/JSP Regular LPAR zNALC LPAR Java Application exploiting JCICS API IBM Business Rules for z/OS V8.5 CICS TS V5.1 VUE CICS TS (V5/V4/V3) MLC • Captures and codifies business policies, practices and regulations • Automates decision making with the fidelity of a subject matter expert zRules Execution Server for z/OS *All applications for CICS TS VUE must be qualified and approved

9. Qualifying Application Examples Federated Application examples CICS TS V5/V4/V3 MLC • Java applications* that interact with existing business services, requiring workload management to meet demand CICS TS Feature Pack for Mobile Extensions V1.0 Existing ASM, PLI, C, C++, COBOL or Java Applications • JSON data, RESTful, and AXIS 2 interfaces simplify mobile integration • Advanced scalability and WLM makes CICS the ideal platform for managing mobile workloads Web Container Servlet/JSP CICS TS V5.1 VUE Regular LPAR zNALC LPAR JVM Server CICSPlex SM Maintenance Point V5.1 CICS TS (V5/V4/V3) MLC Java Application exploiting JCICS API CICS TS VUE V5.1 *All applications for CICS TS VUE must be qualified and approved

10. Purchase and Qualification Process Purchase Qualification • CICS TS VUE V5.1 is available from IBM Shopz • If Shopz is unavailable in your region, please contact your IBM representative • Workloads must be net new Java, or an approved package application • Approval is given by IBM after assessing the proposed new workload for compliance with the terms and conditions Click here to visit IBM Shopz  Links to IBM Shopz website Click here for full details of the qualification process  Links to zNALC pricing website