IBM Rational Web Based Training now available through Passport Advantage

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated February 12, 2008 now available through Passport Advantage Description...2 Offering Information...3 Publications... 3 Technical information...4 Software Services...5 Ordering information...5 Terms and conditions... 9 Prices...11 Overview IBM Rational Web Based Training is available through Passport Advantage and delivered online through IBM Learner Portal. The IBM Learner Portal is an online, Web-based, fully-managed, learning environment with content hosting services. The portal is specifically designed to bring self-paced courses and information "front and center" for the student. Now customers can purchase and enroll in course collections priced as a portfolio of courses (one-year license). Customers have the opportunity to self-enroll in IBM Rational Web Based Training course collections, and will have access for one year to materials and suggested readings, frequently asked questions (FAQs), threaded discussions (Forums) and expert contact information. For more information about the IBM Passport Advantage program, visit For more information on IBM Rational products, visit Key prerequisites Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections. Planned availability date February 12, 2008 Electronic software delivery Media and documentation IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Description is available through Passport Advantage and delivered online through IBM Learner Portal. courses are available across the life-cycle stages of Architecture Management, Process and Portfolio Management, Change and Release Management, and Quality Management. In addition to providing authentication, presentation of an authorized catalog of courses, management of classroom courses, launch and tracking of online courseware, and enrollment/progress reporting, the IBM Learner Portal is specifically designed to bring self-paced courses and information "front and center" with: Associated links and downloadable materials Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Threaded discussion forums Instructor/subject matter expert contact information Federated search of information repositories outside the portal Access to virtual classroom (Web conference) events Course materials include suggested readings, FAQs, threaded discussions (Forums), expert contact information, and link to a satisfaction survey provides training for the following products: IBM Rational ClearCase IBM Rational ClearQuest IBM Rational PurifyPlus IBM Rational Application Developer IBM Rational Software Architect IBM Rational Portfolio Manager IBM Rational Unified Process IBM Rational RequisitePro IBM Rational RequisiteWeb IBM Rational Build Forge IBM Rational Functional Tester Object-oriented Analysis using the Unified Modeling Language Model Driven Development IBM Rational ClearQuest Test Manager This version includes the following: V2 for Compliance Management V2 for Eclipse V2 for Portfolio Manager V2 for RequisitePro and ClearQuest TestManager V2 for Model Driven Developer V2 for Rational Unified Process V2 for Rational Purify Plus V2 for Object Oriented Analysis and Design (UML1) IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 V2 for Object Oriented Analysis and Design (UML2) V2 for Functional Tester V2 for Application Developer V2 for ClearCase V2 for Software Architect V2 for RequisitePro /Requisite Web V2 for ClearQuest V2 for Rational Build Forge Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act Rational Web Based Training is capable as of February 12, 2008, when used in accordance with associated IBM documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), containing details on the products accessibility compliance, can be requested at IPLA and Subscription and Support considerations IPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but not limited to an enterprise. You may aggregate the capacity for all the processors the product is operated on to achieve a more economic price. This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement (PoE). It is your responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the limits of the entitlement of the product license. Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product license entitlement. Subscription and Support will be available in the country in which the agreement is made. Trademarks PurifyPlus is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Passport Advantage, Rational, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Rational Unified Process, RequisitePro, Purify, and Requisite are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Offering Information Product information is available via the Offering Information Web site Also, visit the Passport Advantage Web site Publications No publications are shipped with this product. The IBM Publications Center The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 Payment options for orders are via credit card (in the U.S.) or customer number for 20 countries. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, and they can all be downloaded by all countries. Technical information Hardware requirements: IBM Rational Web Based Training client hardware for viewing courseware (recommended minimum): Intel Pentium III 500 MHz, or higher, processor 348 MB RAM Disk space: 20 MB generally available for viewing from CD or network Display resolution: 1024 x 768, high color or true color recommended Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Network connection (for viewing from Web server) Internet connection (for accessing external resource links) Software requirements: Client software for viewing courseware (recommended minimum) Client operating systems Windows 2000 and Windows XP Linux (2.4 kernel and newer) Macintosh operating System x 10.2 and newer Browsers Internet Explorer 5.5 and newer Mozilla 1.4 and newer Netscape 7.0 and newer Safari 1.0 and newer Firefox 1.0 and newer IBM expects that virtually any modern, w3c-compliant browser should work with the Learner Portal, but not all have been tested. The IBM Learner Portal requires the following: Java and JavaScript must be enabled. Pop-up blocking mechanisms must be set to allow pop-ups from elearn.ihost.com. System performance, in regards to the display of text and graphics, and the streaming of media, should be consistent with that provided by similar sites on the Internet. Planning information Customer responsibilities: Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Product upgrades and technical support are provided by the Software Maintenance offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and technical support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide. IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with each program license acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Security, auditability, and control The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Software Services IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of our lab-based, software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of our IBM Global Services team. Also, we extend our IBM Software Services reach through IBM Business Partners to provide an unmatched portfolio of capabilities. Together, we provide the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support any critical business need. To learn more about IBM Software Services or to contact a Software Services sales specialist, visit To locate an IBM Business Partner, visit Ordering information This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Product information Product Licensed function title Product group category Process and Process and for Application Developer Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for ClearCase(R) Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for ClearQuest(R) Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Compliance Management Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Eclipse Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Functional Tester Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Model Driven Developer Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Obj Oriented Analysis and Portfolio Portfolio Design (UML1) Process and Process and for Obj Oriented Analysis and Portfolio Portfolio Design (UML2) Process and Process and for Portfolio Manager Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Rational Build Forge Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for Rational Purify(R) Plus Portfolio Portfolio IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 Process and Process and for Rational Unified Process(R) Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for RequisitePro(R)/Requisite Web Portfolio Portfolio Process and Process and for RequisitePro(R) and ClearQuest Portfolio Portfolio TestManager Process and Process and for Software Architect Portfolio Portfolio PID Charge unit Program name number description for 5724-M03 Authorized Application Developer for 5724-M03 Authorized ClearCase for 5724-M03 Authorized ClearQuest for 5724-M03 Authorized Compliance Management for 5724-M03 Authorized Eclipse for 5724-M03 Authorized Functional Tester for 5724-M03 Authorized Model Driven Developer for 5724-M03 Authorized Obj Oriented Analysis and Design (UML1) for 5724-M03 Authorized Obj Oriented Analysis and Design (UML2) for 5724-M03 Authorized Portfolio Manager for 5724-M03 Authorized Rational Build Forge for 5724-M03 Authorized Rational Purify Plus for 5724-M03 Authorized Rational Unified Process for 5724-M03 Authorized RequisitePro(R)/Requisite Web for 5724-M03 Authorized RequisitePro and ClearQuest TestManager for 5724-M03 Authorized Software Architect Charge metrics definitions Authorized An authorized is one and only one individual (named or unnamed) within or outside your enterprise. A PoE must be obtained for each individual accessing the program in any manner. A program licensed under an authorized PoE may be installed on a single computer or server, and accessed by multiple s, provided that a PoE has been obtained for each individual accessing the program either directly or indirectly (via a multiplexing program, device, or application server) through any means on behalf of the. Passport Advantage program licenses for Rational Unified Process Ratl WBT for RUP(R) Authorized License + SW Mainte D03ISLL IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 Ratl WBT for RUP Authorized License + SW Mai for Rational Purify Plus Ratl WBT for Purify Plus Term License + S Ratl WBT for Purify Plus Fixed Term License for RequisitePro and ClearQuest TestManager Ratl WBT for ReqPro and CQTM Term License Ratl WBT for ReqPro and CQTM Fixed Term Lice for Model Driven Developer Ratl WBT for MDD Authorized License + SW Mainte Ratl WBT for MDD Authorized License + SW Mai for Compliance Management Ratl WBT for Comp Mgmt Term License + SW Ratl WBT for Comp Mgmt Fixed Term License + for Eclipse Ratl WBT for Eclipse Authorized License + SW Ma Ratl WBT for Eclipse Authorized License + SW E04J7LL D03INLL E04J5LL D03J4LL E04JFLL D03ITLL E04J8LL D03J5LL E04JGLL D03J3LL E04JELL IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 for Portfolio Manager Ratl WBT for Porfolio Mgr Term License + Ratl WBT for Porfolio Mgr Fixed Term License for Obj Oriented Analysis and Design (UML1) Ratl WBT for UML1 Authorized License + SW Maint Ratl WBT for UML1 Authorized License + SW Ma for Obj Oriented Analysis and Design (UML2) Ratl WBT for UML2 Authorized License + SW Maint Ratl WBT for UML2 Authorized License + SW Ma for Functional Tester Ratl WBT for Functional Test Term License Ratl WBT for Functional Test Fixed Term Lice for Application Developer Ratl WBT for RAD Authorized License + SW Mainte Ratl WBT for RAD Authorized License + SW Mai for ClearCase Ratl WBT for ClearCase Term License + SW Ratl WBT for ClearCase Fixed Term License + D03IYLL E04JBLL D03IZLL E04JCLL D03IXLL E04JALL D03JKLL E04JQLL D03JLLL E04JRLL D03JJLL E04JPLL IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8

9 for Software Architect Ratl WBT for RSA Authorized License + SW Mainte Ratl WBT for RSA Authorized License + SW Mai for RequisitePro/Requisite Web Ratl WBT for ReqPro/ReqWeb Term License + Ratl WBT for ReqPro/ReqWeb Fixed Term Licens for ClearQuest Ratl WBT for ClearQuest Term License + SW Ratl WBT for ClearQuest Fixed Term License + for Rational Build Forge Ratl WBT for Build Forge Term License + S Ratl WBT for Build Forge Fixed Term License D03JGLL E04JLLL D03JHLL E04JMLL D03JFLL E04JKLL D03JILL E04JNLL Terms and conditions The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA), IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance. Licensing: IPLA including the License Information document and proof of entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support. License Information form number Program IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 9

10 Program name number Form number Rational Web Based Training 5724-M03 L-KHUY-7B7U9P The program's License Information will be available for review on the IBM Software License Agreement Web site Limited warranty applies: Yes Warranty: IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program. IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. Consult the IBM Software Support Guide for further information at IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period). Program technical support: Technical support of a program product will be available for a minimum of three years from the general availability date, as long as your Software Maintenance is in effect. This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Software Maintenance also provides you with access to updates, releases, and versions of the program. You will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM, including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee. Money-back guarantee: If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund. For programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the program. Authorization for use on home/portable computer: The program may be stored on the primary machine and another machine, provided that the program is not in active use on both machines at the same time. You may not copy and use this program on another computer without paying additional license fees. Product name No Passport Advantage applies: Yes, and through the Passport Advantage Web site at This product is only available via Passport Advantage. It is not available as shrinkwrap. Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance: The IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance (Z ) applies for maintenance and does not require customer signatures. Software maintenance applies: Yes. Software Maintenance is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express. Product upgrades and technical support are provided by the Software Maintenance offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 10

11 Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide. IBM includes one year of Software Maintenance with each program license acquired. The initial period of Software Maintenance can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. While your Software Maintenance is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end s.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Guide at Software Maintenance does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under the applicable agreements. For additional information about the International Passport Advantage Agreement and the IBM International Passport Advantage Express Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage Web site at Other terms Volume orders (IVO): No System i Software Maintenance applies: No Educational allowance available: Not applicable Prices Passport Advantage For Passport Advantage information and charges, contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner. Additional information is also available at Business Partner information If you are an IBM Business Partner Distributor for Workstation Software acquiring products from IBM, you may link to Passport Advantage Online for resellers where you can obtain Business Partner pricing information. An IBM ID and password are required. obuy/passportadvantage/paoreseller Trademarks System x and System i are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Passport Advantage, Rational, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Purify, Rational Unified Process, Requisite, RequisitePro, RUP, and PartnerWorld are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 11

12 Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 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: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 12