IBM Migration Recommendations
IBM recommends that customers make the transition from client-and-server environments to the WebSphere software platform by exploiting key e-business technologies:
- J2EE – for program portability
- XML – for data portability
- Internet protocols – for data transmission and communication control
- IBM WorkplaceTM Client Technology – for rich client user interface and local processing
- Browser – for Web-based application user interface
- WebSphere Application Server and the WebSphere Portal – for application serving
There are no replacement products from IBM. IBM suggests that OS/2 customers consider Linux as an alternative operating system for OS/2 client and server environments.
IBM Migration Assistance
IBM Software Services for WebSphere and IBM Global Services (IGS) provide:
- Design, build, test and deploy e-business application services
- Branch infrastructure strategy, design, and migration services
IBM Global Services Linux Porting Service Practice provides custom application porting services for customers wishing to incorporate Linux into their application platform strategy.
Lotus® Professional Services (LPS) provides:
- Consulting
- Education
- Getting Started and Acceleration Packages
Tivoli® Services provides assistance with architecting and implementing Tivoli management software.
For information on server transition, refer to the "OS/2 Server Transition" Redbook, SG24-6631-00, published in October 2003. For information on client transition, refer to the "OS/2 to Linux Client Transition" Redbook, SG24-6621-00, last updated January 11, 2005.
