Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle V2R2 Beta Test Nomination


Customers interested in participating in the beta test of Tivoli Data
Protection for Oracle V2R2  should fill out the following form and send it
to mfilosa AT tivoli DOT com. Nominations will be accepted until 2/22/2001.  The
beta test is expected to start in April. Highlights of V2R2 of TDP for
Oracle are as follows:


   Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle implements the latest version of the
   Oracle RMAN API, version 2.0.

   Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle implements the Duplex Copy feature of
   RMAN 2.0, which sends multiple copies of data to the server to be stored
   on different media, safeguarding data via redundancy.

   During a backup, network speed is generally the bottleneck.  Tivoli Data
   Protection for Oracle compensates for slow networks with tunable
   multi-buffer caching.  RMAN writes data to these internal buffers rather
   than sending them across the network, allowing RMAN to continue
   processing Oracle data without waiting for network transfer.  Tivoli
   Data Protection for Oracle will then start a new thread to independently
   move the data to the server.

   Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle now utilizes an options file for user
   defined settings.  This new centralized location replaces the need for
   specifying environment variables during each RMAN channel allocation,
   simplifying configuration.

   A new configuration utility is included with Tivoli Data Protection for
   Oracle that demystifies configuration and makes problem determination
   easier.  Because the utility emulates the behavior of Tivoli Data
   Protection for Oracle, it displays the same environment and server
   settings that Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle picks up during
   operation, exposing setup problems.

   When deleting backupsets using Oracle8 RMAN, RMAN deletes the recovery
   catalog entries before confirmation from the TSM server.  In the case
   where deletion from the server was not successful, these backupsets are
   no longer identifiable through the recovery catalog.  Tivoli Data
   Protection for Oracle includes a new utility that reconciles these
   discrepancies by displaying and optionally deleting files that exist on
   the TSM server but are no longer in the recovery catalog, allowing the
   user to reclaim lost space on the TSM server.




Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle V2R2 Beta Test Nomination Form

Submitter:
     Name:
     Title:
     Phone Number:
     E-mail Address:

Customer Participant Nomination:
     Company Name:
     Industry Sector (i.e. Distribution, Retail, Banking):
     Contact:
     Title:
     Address:
     City/State/Region/Country:
     Email Address:
     Phone Number:
     Fax Number:

Customer Interest in Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle V2R2 (please check the 
correct box, and add an explanation if you wish)


Lineitem  Strong Interest     Interest   No Interest
SBT API 2
Duplex Copy
Multi-buffering
Options File
Configuration Utility
Synchronization Utility


Technical Environment:
1. Are you an existing Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle customer?

2.  Describe the customer's current PRODUCTION Tivoli Data Protection for 
Oracle environment including release levels,installed hardware and current
operating system levels.   Please also give a description of the network 
configuration including the number of  servers and clients.  Be sure to
include what level of Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle that runs in this 
environment.


3.  Describe the customer's future PRODUCTION Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle 
V2R2 plans (timeframe, network configurations)/topologies, operating
systems, overall number of nodes, etc.):


4.  Describe the customer's current TEST Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle V2R2 
environment  including release levels, installed hardware and
operating system levels.  Note that you must have the prerequisite operating 
systems levels listed above to participate. Also, please also give a
description of the network configuration including the number of  servers and 
clients.  Be sure to include what level of Tivoli Data Protection for
Oracle that runs in this environment.


Software Evaluation:
5.  Will the customer commit to evaluating Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle 
V2R2 software in their own "test" environment, and provide feedback via a
 web-based discussion forum, conference calls, and/or on-site meetings?

     Yes ____  No ____   If no, why?  _______________________________

6.  Assuming a successful and positive program experience, will the customer be 
willing to be a "Reference Account"?
     Yes ____  No ____   If no, why?  _______________________________

If yes, please check which type below:
Formal reference:         _____  (events, press write ups, etc)
Customer reference:  _____  (will talk to other customers on request)
Customer Visits:          _____  (will let customers visit my company)
Written Testimonial:           _____  (will supply write-up on the customer's 
use of Tivoli/IBM products and benefits)

7. Has this customer been in any other IBM or Tivoli ESPs or Betas?  If so, 
list them below:

_________________________________________________________________________________

8. Is there anything else you would like to add to this nomination form?

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________


Regards,


Neil G. Rasmussen
TDP Oracle
Phone:  408-256-8265, t/l 276-8265
E-mail:  nrasmuss AT tivoli DOT com