ClearPath MCP Software Update - UniteMCP 12.1 April 2009 October 2011 MCP 13.0 April 2010 October...

ClearPath MCP Software Update

Larry Aube

UNITE Session 3032

May 14, 2012 8:00 AM

© 2012 Unisys Corporation. All rights reserved. 2

Agenda

• MCP release process changes

• MCP release schedule

• MCP 14.0 new products and features

– Application modernization

– Security

– Data center transformation

• Where to find more information


MCP Release Process Changes

What’s changing effective with MCP 14.0 (April 2012)?

• Major (x.0) MCP releases will occur annually rather than biennially

• Minor (x.1) MCP releases will not be done in the years between major

releases (under normal circumstances)

Why make a change?

• Minor (x.1) MCP releases were designed to release fixes, hardware adapts,

and a small number of minor enhancements – not major enhancements

• Unisys has a need to be able to deliver major software enhancements every

year

• The process used to build minor releases isn’t able to effectively support

delivery of major enhancements


MCP Release Process Changes

MCP 11.0 – MCP 13.1

2005-2011

MCP 14.0 and Later

2012-future

Frequency of major (x.0)

releasesBiennially Annually

Frequency of minor (x.1)

releases

Biennially, in the years

between major releasesNot done

Support duration – major

releases42 months 42 months

Support duration – minor

releases30 months Not applicable

New software license

keys and media

Biennially,

with major releases

Annually,

with major releases

Code file compatibility-30 months to

+60 months

-30 months to

+60 months

Biennial release upgrades

accommodatedYes Yes


ClearPath MCP Release Schedule

Release Release Date End of Support

MCP 12.0 April 2008 October 2011





MCP 15.0 2Q 2013 4Q 2016

MCP 16.0 2Q 2014 4Q 2017

Future dates are subject to change


MCP Release Media Consolidation

MCP 13

Object

Media

SYSTEM_54170

SYSTEM2_54170

SYSTEM3_54170

SYSTEM4_54170 CD

Source

Media

SYMBOL1_54170

SYMBOL2_54170

MCP 14

Object

+

Source

Media

SYSTEM_55170 DVD

Other media (Networking, EOM, middleware, etc.) remains separate

New Products and Features in MCP 14.0


Integrated IT Stack Delivers Optimization

ClearPath Solution Open Systems Solution

Web Server

Middleware

Database Server

Transaction Server

Operating System

Security Software

Over 125 productsRelease 14.0

Designed to work together for reliability

Developed, tested, integrated in unison

Operate in an effective, optimized manner

Integration by Unisys Platforms Vendor G-Z

Database

Server Release 9.1

Vendor B

Transaction

ServerRelease 2.3

Vendor A

Operating

System Release V7R4

Vendor D

MiddlewareRelease 6.1

Vendor E

Web ServerRelease 1.0

Vendor F

Security

SoftwareRelease 2.2

Vendor C

Compatibility?

Reliability?

Integrate-it-yourself (cost? risk?)

Support?


MCP 14.0 Key Benefits

Application

Modernization

Capitalize on the growing mobility trend by being able to integrate mobile devices with existing applications

Increase scalability of applications to support business growth

Reduce developer training costs by using industry standards technologies and tools

Security

Reduce the risk of security breaches resulting in loss of revenue, severe client dissatisfaction, regulatory sanctions or significant legal costs

Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and tampering

Tighten control over access to system resources and system and security administration tools

Data Center

Transformation

Reduce operating expenses through increased automation

Increase solution and application availability to endusers


Application Modernization

Output

Transformation

Tools Integration

End User Interface

ModernizationComprehensive

end-to-end

capabilities for

mission-critical

applications

TransactionApplication

Database

Scalability


Mobile Device Integration

• Enables mobile users to securely access MCP applications and data from anyplace at anytime

• Supports smart phones and tablets

• Choice of integration technologies

• Enables developers to use modern tools, including Visual Studio 2010

Integration

TechnologyUnisys Product Apple iOS

Google

Android

RIM

Blackberry

Web EnablementePortal

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Web Services � � �

Java EE Connectors MCP Trans. RA �

New on MCP 14.0


Integration of Android Java Apps with MCP Transactions

MCP Transaction

Resource Adapter for the

Java Platform

• Integrates Java

applications with MCP

transactions and data

• Complies with the Java

EE connector architecture

• 100% Java

• Runs on a variety of

operating systems and

now Android

• See support.unisys.com

for full compatibility

information

TCP/IP

ClearPath MCP Server

Transaction Server

Transaction Processing

Apps

AndroidSmart Phone or

Tablet

JavaApps

MCP Transaction

RA


Enterprise Output Manager 9.1

Updated bar code capability

• Aztec bar codes (type of QR Code)

• GS1 DataBar

• Use in newsletters to download applications.

• Offer coupon to incentivize targets to scan QR code

• Drive attendance to events

64-bit compatibility

• Native 64-bit support improves the Output Manager performance in 64-bit OS.

• Going forward Microsoft will possibly move all its server and desktop OS platforms to 64-bit versions.

What’s New?


Virtual Machine for the Java Platform 7.0

Additional

Integration

Java Application

MCP File System

• Commonly used disk file attributes

• Disk space usage information

• Support for record files, including sequence numbers and mark IDs

• Copy options that preserve file characteristics

• Access to files on remote MCP servers via BNA

MCP Security

• MCP login module that provides current user info without prompting for credentials

• User Data login module that prompts for a usercode and password; then validates them against the USERDATAFILE

• Both modules are JAAS-compliant

Makes it easier to develop

secure Java applications

that use MCP files


JBoss Application Server 5.1.1

Java EE 5 compliant

• Introduces a simplified programming model

• Accommodates less sophisticated developers

PicketLink Federation

• A security and identity framework

• Supports SAML v2.0 and WS-Trust

• Introduced as a Technology Preview

• Intended for evaluation and feedback

• Not intended for production usage

• Not supported under JBoss subscriptions


XML Parser for ClearPath MCP

XML Parser for ClearPath MCPFor business process integration

projects

JProcessor

XML ParserParse, validate, modify,

create XML documents

COBOL85, ALGOL,

AB Suite Applications

MCP 14.0 Enhancements

Convert XML or text to JavaScript Object Notation

• A data interchange format

• Readable by humans

• Simpler than XML

Encrypt and decrypt XML documents that conform to the XML Encryption standard

• Secure business process integration

• Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and tampering


ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse

• Open source development environment

for MCP 3GL development

• Reduces the time for new MCP

developers to become productive

• A more contemporary environment for

Programmer’s Workbench users

What’s new on MCP 14.0

• Reduce size of “All In One” download

(~85 MB)

• Available for Eclipse 3.6 and 3.7 levels

• Additional open source plugins

– Data Tools Platform plug-in

– SOAP UI plug-in for functional testing

• Ease-of-use improvements for

frequently done tasks


Application Scalability

Benefit LimitExpanded

Value

Old

Value

Transaction Server

Support more users

per applicationMaximum window users 65K 9,999

Exchange larger

messages between

applications

Maximum message size 392K bytes 65K bytes

Take advantage of

larger system memory

Maximum global input

queue allowed core300M bytes 54K bytes

Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP (DMSII)

Larger alpha data

items

Maximum alpha data

items size65K bytes 4K bytes

Larger database

records

Maximum database

record size 392K bytes 24K bytes


ClearPath Security

Data Privacy

Assessment,

Audit, and

Monitoring

Authentication

and

Authorization

Management

and

Configuration

Native to the architecture


Secure Shell (SSH) for ClearPath MCP

• New product

• Secure (encrypted) interoperability

with computers

• Uses the industry-standard SSH

protocol suite

• Password and public key-based

authentication methods

• MCP-initiated usage can be

automated in WFL jobs

• Included in all operating

environment packages

TCP/IP

Secure file transfer using SFTP

Secure program initiation

ClearPath MCP

UnixLinux

Windowsetc.

Configuration Requirements

• Operating environment encryption option

• Encryption-capable hardware

– Intel-based ClearPath server

– Crypto-coprocessor on CMOS servers


Data PrivacyEncryption Capabilities

File Transfer

Secure FTP (FTPS)

SSH File Transfer (SFTP)

Secure File Transfer for

ClearPath MCP

SAN DataMover

Print JobsEnterprise Output Manager

MCPPRT

Web Browser SessionsClearPath ePortal

Web Transaction Server

Terminal SessionsSecure Telnet

Secure Web Enabler

TapeSoftware (drive independent)

Hardware (selected drives)

Network MessagesSSL/TLS

IPv6 Packets (IPSec)

ApplicationsSecure Sockets API

Secure Port File API

MCP Crypto API

XML Encryption

Program InitiationSSH Secure Program Initiation

Eliminate or reduce the business risk associated with unauthorized access

to sensitive data. Comply with audit, legal, and regulatory requirements

New on MCP 14.0


Role-Based Access Control

Enables permissions to be granted based on job roles

Available For

• Applications

• Database Operations Center

• Enterprise Output Manager

• Operations Sentinel

• Security Center

• Locum RealTime Monitor

• Locum SecureAudit

• Locum SafeSurvey

• Workload Management

New on MCP 14.0


Role-Based Access Control Example

Workload Management

User Role

Permissions

Define

Policies

Monitor

Real Time Data

Review

Reports

Mary WLM Admin � � �

Bill

WLM Operator � �Janet

Tom


Locum Security Products: Evaluation Licenses

• Evaluation licenses are now available for the Locum security alerting, assessment, and reporting products

– Available on Unisys.com

– Unisys.com login required

– Evaluation license agreement must be accepted

– Limited duration license keys can be downloaded for MCP 14 or MCP 13

• At the end of the evaluation and grace periods, a license must be purchased to continue using the full functionality of the product

Product Evaluation Period Grace Period

Locum RealTime Monitor 60 days 30 days

Locum SafeSurvey 30 days 30 days

Locum SecureAudit 60 days 30 days


Client Access Services: Improved Access Control

TCP/IP

ClearPath MCP Server

Client Access Services

Restrict access to MCP shares by

• IP addresses

• Subnets

Types of shares

• Disk

• CDROM

• Printer

• Pipe

Userdisk

1.2.3.4

8.9.10.11

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5.6.7.x

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Web Transaction Server Security Improvements

Hacker Auto-Unlock

• Applies to users locked out for exceeding LOGONATTEMPTS

• Users can be automatically unlocked after a number of seconds

• Reduces the need for manual intervention to do unlock

Denial of Service Protection

• Denial of service attacks occur when clients send input slowly and tie up all listens

• 3 port attributes can be used to limit the impact of a denial of service attack

– CONNECTIONTHRESHOLD

– INPUTREQUESTLIMIT

– MAXCONNECTIONS


Improved Usercode Audit Capabilities

• Track usercode change history

– Create time

– Modify time – based on user action

– Modify time – based on system action

• Use is optional – controlled by a new security option


Native Element of Standard MCP Software

ClearPath Data Center Transformation

Automate Systems

Management

Increase Solution and

Application Availability

Manage Usage of

Metered MIPS

Lower operations staffing costs

Improve service delivery to end users

Reduce the skill level required for daily operations

Less risk of human error

Manage costs


Workload Management

Ensures that critical applications get

the resources needed to satisfy

business requirements


• Monitor month-to-date metered

MIPS usage in real-time

• Assign multiple event responses to

a WLM policy

• Limit the number of responses to

an event

• Configuration consistency checks

• Copy-and-paste configuration

information within and between

host configurations


Workload ManagementMonth-to-Date MIPS Usage Real-time Monitoring

• Month-to-date MIPS usage for the current metered billing cycle is monitored in real-time

• Available in Workload Center’s CPU Statistics System Monitor

• Continuous updates

• Also available in a WLM 13.1 IC


Business Continuity Accelerator

Automates relocation of a workload and

associated data from a primary server to

an alternate server


• Redundant data center configuration

option to combine 2 servers’ workloads

onto 1 server

• Self-correcting script option

• TCP/IP heartbeat alternative to the BNA

heartbeat

• Business Continuity Center

configuration wizards

– EMC CLARiiON storage and related

replication products

– EMC VNX storage

– Libra 4100/4000 HA servers

Network

Site A Site B

Data Replication

Product


Reducing Planned DowntimeHot Software Updates

• Helps reduce planned downtime to install new software releases and fixes

• Applications appear to be available to end users during installation of software updates

DMSII interim corrections

Telnet interim corrections

Transaction processing applications

Print System interim corrections – new on MCP 14.0


Remote Database Backup Scripting and Automation

A new Remote Database Backup (RDB) command line utility enables automation of RDB operations to support business continuity

Command Operation

Initialize

Creates a Remote Database Backup control file and

updates it with complete primary and secondary host

configuration options; this process reads a CONFIG file

ModifyUpdates the RDB control file at both hosts with the

configuration options read from a configuration file

Enable Performs a Remote Database Backup ENABLE operation

AcknowledgementAccepts an AUDIT FILE NUMBER as input and performs a

RDB ACKNOWLEDGEMENT operation

Disable Performs a RDB DISABLE operation

Takeover Performs a RDB takeover

Status Retrieves, displays, prints status and statistical information


dbaTOOLS Analyzer 14.0

Lock Statistics

• Reports can be generated

• Helps the DBA get a better understanding of database lock contention

• Audit locks

• Structure locks


dbaTOOLS Monitor 14.0

Reorganization Calculator

• Automates optimizing database structure reorganization

• Recommends reorg allowedcore settings based on the size of the structure


Operations Sentinel 12.1

• Extended automation functionality

– Auto-action Message System (AMS) database enhanced with additional predefined templates

• Views customized specifically for

– Operators

– Administrators

• Enriched text formats for the alert help

– Alert help interface supports rich text (HTML links, images). Customer is able to create extremely unique and rich explanation of alerts and the actions to be taken to resolve the alert.

What’s New?

Incoming Alert

“Low System Storage”

Automated Action

Power on Storage subsystem #2

AMS

Data base


ClearPath MCP Mobile Monitor

• Monitor ClearPath MCP server performance from any place at any time

• Take corrective action when a problem occurs

• Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

• Requires

– ClearPath ePortal 13.1 or later

– Workload management 13.1 -IC MCP-WORKLOADMGR-013.0A.36 (or later)

• Available on the Apple iTunes App Store


ClearPath MCP Mobile Monitor

Access the demo server on the Internet

1. Download and install the app on your

mobile device.

2. On the app’s User Profile Settings

screen, enter the following and save:

ePortal Host: 12.186.137.50

User Name: mcpmonitor

Password: mcpmonitor

No. of Hours (1-8): A number between 1 and 8

Documentation on support.Unisys.com

• MCP Mobile Monitor Quick Reference

Guide

• MCP Mobile Monitor Configuration

Guide

Where to Find More Information


Internet Resources

www.unisys.com

• Product descriptions, case studies, white papers, and more

• Downloads: ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse, Locum evaluation

licenses, and more (registration required)

support.Unisys.com: Technical documentation


ClearPath YouTube Channel

www.youtube.com/unisysclearpath

Technical how-to video playlists

• ClearPath ePortal for MCP

• Unisys Business Continuity Accelerator

• Workload Management for ClearPath MCP 13.1

• Workload Management for ClearPath MCP 14.0

• ClearPath MCP IDE for Eclipse

Cool Capabilities playlist (high-level)

• SOA, Java

• Smart Devices

• Cloud

• ClearPath as an Open System

• EOM


Summary

MCP 14.0 helps you address issues in several key areas

• Mobile integration

• Business process integration

• Output transformation

• Application scalability

• Data privacy

• Authentication and authorization

• Increased solution and application

availability

• Improved IT productivity

Products are designed, developed and tested together

If you are still using MCP 12 or an earlier release

• MCP 12 engineering support ended October 31, 2011

• Now is the time to start planning your migration to a newer release


Thank you!

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