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ClearPath Forward® Libra and MCP UpdateFuture Matters ClearPath Briefing 2019

Birmingham, United KingdomJustin Okun, ClearPath Forward Product Manager September 2019

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The ClearPath Difference

ClearPath serves today’s

business needs while

delivering business critical

attributes

Rock-solid high performance

transaction processing

Unmatched security

Comprehensive integration

100% code compatibility


ClearPath Forward® – Unmatched Security

As per National

Vulnerability Database

ClearPath Forward®

data has never been

compromised.


Bold Direction

Our transition to standard x86 processor

architecture paved the way for transformative

ClearPath technologies.

ClearPath Forward® Libra Servers


ClearPath Forward Libra x500 Architecture

• Distributed functional architecture on Unisys supplied Intel platforms

• Ethernet based infrastructure between major processing elements

• Infrastructure delivered by Unisys Supply Chain and on-site Services

• Optional ePortal appliances

ClearPath Libra x500

PMM

MCP /

OS 2200

Firmware

Op

erat

ion

s S

erve

r

OPS

IO

Firmware

ISM

IO

ISM

Firmware

Client Network

MCP Application Workload

Hardware andSoftware

Infrastructure Delivered

andSupported by

Unisys

Internal Ethernet based

MCP

Firmware

PMM

WorkloadWorkload

Unisys

Supplied

Server

ePo

rtal

WorkloadWorkload

Unisys

Supplied

Server

ePo

rtal



Libra 800

Series

800Libra 8400

Series

Libra 8500

Series

600

1,000 MIPS single thread

14,600 MIPS single image

16 GW E-Mode memory

Libra 8500 Series

Premium Performance

25% Increased Single Thread

over Libra 8400 Series

27% Increased Single Image


66% Increased Single Thread


141% Increased Single Image




Libra 8500 Series

Premium Performance

Libra 6590

High-end Performance

Libra 4500 Series

Mid-end Performance

1,000 MIPS Single Thread

14,600 MIPS Single Image

16 GW E-Mode memory

650 MIPS Single Thread

5,200 MIPS (max) Single Image

12 GW E-Mode memory

550 MIPS Single Thread

2,200 MIPS (max) Single Image

6 GW E-Mode memory


Storage Options for Libra Servers

• Disk Storage

⁃ Dell EMC PowerMax

⁃ EMC Unity

• Physical Tape

⁃ LTO7 remains available through 2021

⁃ Last physical tape to be offered

• Virtual Tape

⁃ DSI VTL

⁃ Dell EMC Data Domain VTL

ClearPath Forward® Software Series


ClearPath Forward® Software Series

Bare Metal

(Your Hardware)

Windows Server

MCP

VMWare / Hyper-V

Windows Server

MCP

Cloud

Windows Server

MCP


ClearPath Forward® MCP Software Series Private Cloud - Today

Client or 3rd party supplied application software

Application Workload

Client supplied 3rd

party software

Unisys supplied software

MCP Operating Environment

MCP Firmware

ePortal

webservices

Operations

Mgmt.

Software

Windows ServerWindows

Server

Windows

Server

Client supplied 3rd

party hardware

Vmware (ESXi) / Hyper-V

Platforms, NICs, HBAs


ClearPath Forward® MCP Software Series Public Cloud - Future

Client or 3rd party supplied application software

Application Workload

Public Cloud Provider

Unisys supplied software

MCP Operating Environment

MCP Firmware

ePortal

webservices

Operations

Mgmt.

Software

Windows ServerWindows

Server

Windows

Server

Azure

Platforms, NICs, HBAs


Other ClearPath® Software Series Benefits

• New capabilities are made available through software updates

• Flexible licensing options to accommodate your workload needs

⁃ Capacity and consumption licensing options available

• Consumption measured in Cloud Value Units (CVUs)

⁃ Performance independent units of work


New Features

ClearPath MCP Software Series 3.0

• Existing CSS 2.1 products can transition to CSS 3.0

⁃ Install latest MCP 18 or 19 ICs prior to updating an existing installation

• Added support for VSS2 and VSS3 formatting on emulated disks

⁃ Provides compatibility, both in terms of performance and functionality

⁃ Makes MCP Disk Encryption available for use with hypervisors

• ClearPath Software Series products are now supported in an Active Directory

⁃ Windows time and MCP time settings are now managed independently

• Security enhancements

⁃ Kerberos Authentication, SSL/TLS, ODT User Authorization, AppLocker Whitelisting


Production Workloads

MCP PlatinumHigh-end Capacity or Consumption

MCP GoldMid-end Capacity or Consumption

Transition path for Libra 6x00

Up to 1, and 8 CPMs

12 GW E-Mode memory


Up to 1, and 4 CPMs

6 GW E-Mode memory


1 CPM / Up to 1, and 2 CPM

4 GW E-Mode memory

MCP BronzeUser-Based Production

MCP SilverEntry Level Capacity


ClearPath MCP Developer Studio Editions

Feature

Personal

Edition

DE1000

Standard

Edition for

Bronze/Silver

GE0500 / GE1000

Team Edition for Gold

GE1500

Dev Studio

Platinum

GE2000

Premium

Edition

for Libra Systems

Clients Transitioning

fromLX180 Libra 4x0 Libra 4x00 Libra 6x00 Libra SDK environments

Number of

developers1 5-25

Unlimited, Capacity or

Consumption-based

Unlimited, Capacity or

Consumption-based

Unlimited,

Non-metered or Metered

MCP dev/test

environments1 1 or 2 1 1 1

Deploys Onx86 PC or

x86 Server

x86 Server, VMWare,

or Hyper-V

x86 Server, VMWare,

or Hyper-V

x86 Server, VMWare,

or Hyper-V1 Libra Server

Host EnvironmentsWindows 7 SP1, 8.1

Windows Server 2012 R2,

Windows Server 2016


Windows Server 2016


Windows Server 2016


Windows Server 2016MCP


Storage Options for ClearPath® Software Series

• Bare metal deployments

⁃ External storage is supported

• Hypervisor / private cloud deployments

⁃ No external storage supported, emulated disks only

⁃ DSI Restore virtual tape is available

ClearPath MCP Release 19.0


ClearPath® MCP Release and Support


ClearPath® MCP Release 19.0

Database Encryption – Structure Level Encryption

• Complements field level encryption capabilities

• Protects DMSII structures at the file system level

• Easily deployed in your applications

⁃ Add keyword to structure’s definition and reorganize database

⁃ Does not require bringing down database or recompiling application

⁃ Encryption is transparent to the application

• More flexible than field level encryption

⁃ Supports a wider variety of queries



Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Supported by CANDE, MARC, and Locum 360 products

• Users enter single use passcodes in addition to passwords

• How it works:

At login, a single use passcode is emailed to the user

When prompted, the user retrieves and enters the passcode

If passcode matches, user is granted access



Secure Shell (SSH) for ClearPath® MCP Terminal Sessions

• Enables your staff to use the tools they already know

• Makes ClearPath more accessible to new users

• Clients are available for Windows and Linux



Relational Database Server for ClearPath Enhancements

• Upgrade path for ODBC Access (INFOACCESS) users

⁃ ODBC Access is not included with 19.0

⁃ Release 18.0 version can be used in its place

• Query Design Center Features

⁃ New command line interface enables running queries using scripts

⁃ Expanded access rights (permissions) management

• MCPSQL Features

⁃ Better compatibility with Microsoft Office 2016


Additional Independently Released Products

Unisys Data Exchange

• Replicate, synchronize, and transform data

• Data synchronization is bidirectional

• Enable event driven architecture using Apache Kafka

ClearPathForward® ePortal

• Give your applications modern web and mobile user interfaces

• Make ClearPath functionality available as web services

Application Integration Services

• Use C#, Java, or Python to access ClearPath resources

• Access MCP files, call MCP code from Windows, call Windows code from MCP programs, and more

Unisys ClearPathVisual IDE

• Enables your developers to apply their existing skills

• Utilize SCM and other Visual Studio features

• Standardize on a single IDE for MCP development

AB Suite®

• Rapidly build and deploy, business-critical solutions and services

• Model-based approach defines applications in higher level business terms

Modern Languages


Modern Programming Language Initiative

• Provides additional language options for extending existing COBOL applications

⁃ New languages not implemented as traditional ClearPath MCP compilers

• Modern language execution environment runs in conjunction with firmware

• “Feels like” a traditional ClearPath MCP program

⁃ Initiated, terminated, and managed by the MCP

⁃ Adheres to existing security model


First Supported Modern Language - Python

• Python will be the first available language

⁃ Consistently ranked among the top ten programming languages

⁃ Frequently taught in computer science degree programs

• Uses the standard version of Python

⁃ Existing integration products are supported (MCPSQL, AIS)

⁃ Unisys packages for efficient access to key ClearPath Services (COMS, DMSII)

• Grants COBOL applications access to Python’s extensive capabilities

⁃ Developers can leverage the Python packages they expect


ClearPath Forward® Modern Language Roadmap

2019 Q4Tech Preview

• Python Language

• DMSII access using MCPSQL

• MCP file system access via SMB protocol

2020 Q2/Q3Initial Release

• Available for CSS

• Python package for COMS integration (limited)

• Python package for DMSII integration (limited)

Consulting Services


Implement• ClearPath Forward®

Implementation Services

• Storage Services

• Cross Platform Software Services

Manage• ClearPath Forward® Staff

Augmentation Services

• ClearPath Forward®

Managed Services

Evolve• ClearPath Forward®™ Advisory

Services

• ClearPath Forward® Application

Evolution Services

ApplicationEnrichment

Services

ProductServices

ManagedServices and Outsourcing

Systems of Engagement

Systems of Record

ClearPath Forward® Services


Unisys Innovation Workshops

• An event-based opportunity to brainstorm innovative

ideas to specific business issues

• 1 or 2 day facilitated collaborative sessions with our

clients

• Focused on business, process and technology innovation

needs and opportunities

• A written report is provided shortly after the session that

contains the full list of ideas generated

ClearPath Resources


Social Media Resources

• ClearPath Forward blogs

⁃ Thinking Security

• YouTube: unisysclearpath channel

⁃ ClearPath MCP Release 19.0 Technical Update

⁃ ClearPath Libra / MCP Webinars

⁃ Facetime with Andy

@unisyscorp

https://www.facebook.com/UnisysCorp/

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/74252/

http://blogs.unisys.com/clearpath/

http://blogs.unisys.com/author/mkain/

https://www.youtube.com/user/unisysclearpath/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzXIyqnmO3G-NP-E1Zfa7KmVQLoQDLQ6I

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzXIyqnmO3G_Bj4SnJDQVVC826LWeNPjL

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzXIyqnmO3G-fs-D0TaAw_7Z1DynOX5d9

https://www.facebook.com/UnisysCorp/

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/74252/


Documentation and Newsletters

• Unisys.com

⁃ ClearPath MCP Software

⁃ ClearPath MCP Release 19.0

• ClearPath Forward Connection June 2019

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⁃ Subscribe AB Suite news and newsletters

• support.unisys.com

⁃ Technical documentation

http://unisys.com/

https://www.unisys.com/offerings/clearpath-forward/clearpath-forward-products/clearpath-mcp-software

https://www.unisys.com/offerings/clearpath-forward/clearpath-forward-products/clearpath-mcp-software/clearpath-mcp-release-19

https://www.app5.unisys.com/library/gmMail/emails/documents/CP-June19/CPC_june2019-web.html

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