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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
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ClearPath Forward® – Unmatched Security
As per National
Vulnerability Database
ClearPath Forward®
data has never been
compromised.
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Bold Direction
Our transition to standard x86 processor
architecture paved the way for transformative
ClearPath technologies.
ClearPath Forward® Libra Servers
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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
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ClearPath Forward® Libra Servers
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
over Libra 8400 Series
66% Increased Single Thread
over Libra 800 Series
141% Increased Single Image
over Libra 800 Series
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ClearPath Forward® Libra Servers
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
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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
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ClearPath Forward® Software Series
Bare Metal
(Your Hardware)
Windows Server
MCP
VMWare / Hyper-V
Windows Server
MCP
Cloud
Windows Server
MCP
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Transition path for Libra 4x00
Up to 1, and 4 CPMs
6 GW E-Mode memory
Transition path for Libra 4x0
1 CPM / Up to 1, and 2 CPM
4 GW E-Mode memory
MCP BronzeUser-Based Production
MCP SilverEntry Level Capacity
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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 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2016MCP
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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
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ClearPath® MCP Release and Support
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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
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ClearPath® MCP Release 19.0
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
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ClearPath® MCP Release 19.0
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
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ClearPath® MCP Release 19.0
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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Documentation and Newsletters
• Unisys.com
⁃ ClearPath MCP Software
⁃ ClearPath MCP Release 19.0
• ClearPath Forward Connection June 2019
⁃ Subscribe ClearPath Forward news and newsletters
⁃ Subscribe AB Suite news and newsletters
• support.unisys.com
⁃ Technical documentation
Thank You
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