Highlights

• Robust scalability with concurrent operation of 32-bit and 64-bit applications
• Binary compatibility with most existing AIX® applications
• UNIX® 98 branded and Year 2000, Euro and Tivoli(R) ready
• C2 and E3/F-C2 Security
• Bonus Pack of additional software offerings
• Web-based systems manager
• Fast Connect feature for high-speed PC File & Print
• Includes Java™ Development Kit (JDK) with Just-In- Time Compiler (JIT)
• The future of UNIX -- Project Monterey

Product description

IBM's award-winning UNIX operating system, AIX 4.3, has been enhanced to deliver even more in scalability, security, connectivity, performance, interoperability, and usability.

System scalability

• 128 disks per volume group, 512 logical volumes per volume group
• Support for up to 130,048 physical partitions per volume group (relaxes 1,016 LVM partitions limit)
• 32,768 threads/process, 32,768 open files per process
• Performance enhanced TCP/IP stack, directory services, and I/O subsystem

• Supports concurrent execution of 32- and 64-bit applications on 64-bit hardware
• Implements industry-standard LP64 (32-bit integers, 64-bit long and pointer types)

• Helps assure continuing application availability across AIX version 4 releases

• Manages AIX from any Java 1.1-enabled browser
• TaskGuides simplify complex and infrequently performed tasks

• Includes a full range of development tools, such as source and runtime interpreters, with Just-In-Time (JIT) 3.0 compiler Just-In-Time (JIT) 3.0 class compiler, source-level debugger, HTML document generator, runtime libraries for Java multimedia links, and a set of Java class APIs (RMI and Java security)
• Compiles Java code on the fly at runtime to boost Java performance
• Accommodates multiple Java versions to enhance flexibility in developing Java applications

• Increases IP addressability, security and integrity through redundant routing, dynamic rerouting, tunneling and gateway support. Supports IPv6 gateway capabilities
• Provides IPsec authentication and security for IPv4 and IPv6
• Not available on RS/6000 SP(TM) or S70/S70 Advanced Server attached to an SP system

• Includes DHCP performance and functional updates for concurrency, scalability, CIDR networks and Virtual Subnets
• Enhances password protection with secure TCP/IP commands (rsh, rcp, rlogin, telnet, ftp)
• Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and Merit GateD V6.0 are supported

• Supports millions of entries with peak sub-second response time. Uses the scalable and V2.1 (Server) industry-tested DB2 (provided with the directory) as the repository for directory data
• Includes a standards compliant LDAP Version 3 client that provides command line tools and a development toolkit
• Provides Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Version 3 for data encryption and authentication using X.509v3 public key certificates

• Offers easy access to system documentation via a Web browser, delivered on separate CDs

• Enhances Xwindows with thread-safe 64- bit client libraries for graphics development

• OpenGL 1.2 supported with improved performance and new extensions including color blend, texture mirrored repeat, and multidraw array (specific graphics adapter may be required)
• graPHIGS was enhanced to improve throughput and rendering
• The AIX Virtual Frame Buffer (VFB) supports developing Web-based applications which render 3D graphics without the need for a 3D graphics adapter

• AutoFS provides network file system mounts automatically
• CacheFS provides faster file access when using Network File system mounts

• Allows higher bandwidth I/O for performance-critical applications

• System call for developers reduces CPU cycles and increases server capacity

• Provide superior Telnet performance over prior AIX releases

• Unicode support for worldwide language requirements includes Euro currency support
• Single byte Euro migration option is available with support for Microsoft® code page 1252
• Code Page 943 supports interoperability with Microsoft Windows® clients in Japan
• Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) search capability supports documentation searches in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese

• Extensive security support including: user/password management, authorization controls, extensible security auditing, resource limits, network security, integrity checking and IP security filtering rules
• Cryptography support (varying by geography and component) including Triple DES, 128-bit, 56-bit and 40-bit options
• Certifications: AIX 4.3.0 certified at the E3/F-C2 security level according to European Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria (ITSEC); an operational subset of AIX 4.3.1 is certified at C2 security level according to U.S. Trusted Computer Security Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC); AIX 4.3.1 received International Computer Security Association (ICSA) Virtual Private Network (VPN) certification; AIX 4.3.1 with B1/EST-X V2.0.1 from Groupe Bull is under evaluation at EAL4/F-B1 security level (Common Criteria V2.0)

• UNIX 98 and X/Open XPG4 branded
• Implements IEEE POSIX 1003.1-1996 (1003.1c) threads including M:N thread support

• Provides users with options and offerings including Internet and interoperability tools, utilities, "as-is" software and try-and-buy applications, included with AIX 4.3 at no additional charge when media selected. Refreshed approximately four times per year (Available for media and handling charge to all AIX 4.3 licensees)
• Some content require the latest AIX 4.3 modification level. Contents may change without notice. Encryption may be subject to import/export restrictions which limit availability

Internet and e-business ready

AIX 4.3 uses an innovative Web-based system manager that enables management of AIX systems on the Internet from "anywhere" via an intuitive, object-oriented, easy-to-use graphical user interface. By operating in both application mode on AIX 4.3 with Java 1.1 and in applet mode on platforms that support Java 1.1, RS/6000 systems can be managed from another RS/6000 or from other Web-enabled clients.

The Web-based system manager contains TaskGuides that simplify unfamiliar or complex operations and provides applications for all major AIX systems management tasks. One TaskGuide application is the Configuration Assistant that launches automatically after a user completes base operating system install. Its intuitive interface guides the user through tasks, such as setting system time, date, and the root password as well as managing paging space and configuring TCP/IP.

In addition to providing familiar interfaces and applications, AIX 4.3 addresses the language concerns of global companies by offering broad internationalization support for native languages and character sets, based on the widely supported Unicode 2.0 specifications.

In support of developing systems management standards, an optional preload of Tivoli Management Agent can make AIX Tivoli-ready, and the Agent is also included in the AIX 4.3 Bonus Pack.

AIX 4.3 is the base for IBM's enhancements and integration of state-of-the-art technologies well into the future. In October 1998, Project Monterey was announced as an exciting new initiative involving IBM, Intel, SCO and Sequent. It will result in a single UNIX product line that exploits IBM's power and Intel's IA-32 and IA-64 architectures. This will provide customers with a strong, enterprise-ready UNIX environment with common features across IBM RISC, Intel 32-bit and Intel 64-bit microprocessor platforms.

AIX Version 4.3.2 is EuroReady and, used in accordance with associated documentation, is capable of correctly processing monetary data in the Euro denomination respecting the Euro currency formatting conventions (including the Euro symbol). This assumes that all other products (i.e., hardware, software, firmware, etc.) used with this product are also EuroReady.

Feature and Benefits

System scalability

• 128 disks per volume group, 512 logical volumes per volume group
• Support for up to 130,048 physical partitions per volume group (relaxes 1,016 LVM partitions limit)
• 32,768 threads/process, 32,768 open files per process
• Performance enhanced TCP/IP stack, directory services, and I/O subsystem

• Supports concurrent execution of 32- and 64-bit applications on 64-bit hardware
• Implements industry-standard LP64 (32-bit integers, 64-bit long and pointer types)

• Helps assure continuing application availability across AIX version 4 releases

• Manages AIX from any Java 1.1-enabled browser
• TaskGuides simplify complex and infrequently performed tasks

• Includes a full range of development tools, such as source and runtime interpreters, with Just-In-Time (JIT) 3.0 compiler Just-In-Time (JIT) 3.0 class compiler, source-level debugger, HTML document generator, runtime libraries for Java multimedia links, and a set of Java class APIs (RMI and Java security)
• Compiles Java code on the fly at runtime to boost Java performance
• Accommodates multiple Java versions to enhance flexibility in developing Java applications

• Increases IP addressability, security and integrity through redundant routing, dynamic rerouting, tunneling and gateway support. Supports IPv6 gateway capabilities
• Provides IPsec authentication and security for IPv4 and IPv6
• Not available on RS/6000 SP(TM) or S70/S70 Advanced Server attached to an SP system

• Includes DHCP performance and functional updates for concurrency, scalability, CIDR networks and Virtual Subnets
• Enhances password protection with secure TCP/IP commands (rsh, rcp, rlogin, telnet, ftp)
• Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and Merit GateD V6.0 are supported

• Supports millions of entries with peak sub-second response time. Uses the scalable and V2.1 (Server) industry-tested DB2 (provided with the directory) as the repository for directory data
• Includes a standards compliant LDAP Version 3 client that provides command line tools and a development toolkit
• Provides Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Version 3 for data encryption and authentication using X.509v3 public key certificates

• Offers easy access to system documentation via a Web browser, delivered on separate CDs

• Enhances Xwindows with thread-safe 64- bit client libraries for graphics development

• OpenGL 1.2 supported with improved performance and new extensions including color blend, texture mirrored repeat, and multidraw array (specific graphics adapter may be required)
• graPHIGS was enhanced to improve throughput and rendering
• The AIX Virtual Frame Buffer (VFB) supports developing Web-based applications which render 3D graphics without the need for a 3D graphics adapter

• AutoFS provides network file system mounts automatically
• CacheFS provides faster file access when using Network File system mounts

• Allows higher bandwidth I/O for performance-critical applications

• System call for developers reduces CPU cycles and increases server capacity

• Provide superior Telnet performance over prior AIX releases

• Unicode support for worldwide language requirements includes Euro currency support
• Single byte Euro migration option is available with support for Microsoft® code page 1252
• Code Page 943 supports interoperability with Microsoft Windows® clients in Japan
• Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) search capability supports documentation searches in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Traditional Chinese

• Extensive security support including: user/password management, authorization controls, extensible security auditing, resource limits, network security, integrity checking and IP security filtering rules
• Cryptography support (varying by geography and component) including Triple DES, 128-bit, 56-bit and 40-bit options
• Certifications: AIX 4.3.0 certified at the E3/F-C2 security level according to European Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria (ITSEC); an operational subset of AIX 4.3.1 is certified at C2 security level according to U.S. Trusted Computer Security Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC); AIX 4.3.1 received International Computer Security Association (ICSA) Virtual Private Network (VPN) certification; AIX 4.3.1 with B1/EST-X V2.0.1 from Groupe Bull is under evaluation at EAL4/F-B1 security level (Common Criteria V2.0)

• UNIX 98 and X/Open XPG4 branded
• Implements IEEE POSIX 1003.1-1996 (1003.1c) threads including M:N thread support

• Provides users with options and offerings including Internet and interoperability tools, utilities, "as-is" software and try-and-buy applications, included with AIX 4.3 at no additional charge when media selected. Refreshed approximately four times per year (Available for media and handling charge to all AIX 4.3 licensees)
• Some content require the latest AIX 4.3 modification level. Contents may change without notice. Encryption may be subject to import/export restrictions which limit availability

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