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IBM SystemBuilder V5.4 includes IBM U2 SB+ for UniData and UniVerse (SB+) and IBM U2 SBClient for UniData and UniVerse (SBClient). Version 5.4 of SystemBuilder lets you take advantage of a large number of user requested enhancements.
The enhancements include support for the conversion of SB+ input and output processes and screens to Web pages for use with IBM U2 Web Development Environment for UniData and UniVerse (formerly IBM RedBack®). Converted processes become Web pages. With this capability, application logic and programming resources are leveraged in a new environment.
The SB+ Report Writer now generates PDF reports. This delivers on a more common and accessible report format for viewing and archiving.
We are also delivering a Personal Edition of SB+. Starting at Release 5.4, a Personal Edition is available as a free, downloadable program for use with the Personal Editions of the U2 data servers. There are no maintenance offerings for the Personal Edition. This edition is designed for single-user personal development and training as well as sales demos. It is not for remarketing or use in production environments.
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SB 5.4 has a number of important security enhancements. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communications on the Internet. Enabling SSL in SBClient provides endpoint authentication and communications privacy for your U2 SB+ applications.
SB 5.4 enables several changes for password verification and use. System administrators can now choose to utilize both SB+ and system login, or use only the system login. Bypassing the SB.LOGIN procedure simplifies password administration and reduces the number of passwords end users are required to remember. Additionally, SB 5.4 delivers the ability to require a password change at the next login. This provides enhanced security for user applications. The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requires audit tracking for all financially related changes. With SB 5.4, audit log changes are now tracked to comply with SOX to facilitate tracking these changes.
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SB 5.4 delivers enhanced installation routines. Silent install capability is included in these changes. End users will now be able to read and accept the IBM license terms in one of thirteen languages electronically at install time. This simplifies the installation of SystemBuilder and ensures compliance with licensing terms across geographies and languages.
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In response to user requests, SB 5.4 delivers a 60 day trial period. This extends the time available for testing and verification of the program and end user application before the electronic license acceptance.
SB 5.4 also delivers IBM branded logos and splash screens. Documentation updates dramatically with this release.
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IBM U2 SB+ for UniData and UniVerse has two editions, a Personal Edition and a single production version. This offering eliminates Developer Editions resulting in a lower total cost of ownership for IBM SystemBuilder end users. SB 5.4+ removes the requirement for at least one Developer license. Pricing for the resulting package is the equivalent of the original Runtime license. This also affects the bundle offerings.
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- Function
- Supports conversion of SB processes to be used on the Web with IBM U2 Web Development Environment for UniData and UniVerse V4.3
- Report writer provides output to PDF
- Delivers a Personal Edition
- Security
- Enables SSL
- Provides automated login capability to bypass SB.LOGIN
- Offers option to force password change at the next login
- Delivers audit log SB+ security changes to meet Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
- Installation
- Supports silent installation
- Enables Software Electronic License acceptance
- IBM Branding and licensing changes
- Provides 60 day trial period
- Delivers new IBM branded screens and icons
- Updates documentation
- Packaging
- Removes SB Developer editions
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