Thanks David, the update is appreciated. Susan
On Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 1:59 PM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ** Hi All, > > Wanted to give a quick update on the expected release timeframe for AR > System 7.5.00 as it has moved out a little. *The new tentative delivery > timeframe for AR System 7.5.00 will be 2nd half of 2008, most likely in > the Autumn time frame.* > > Here's some FAQ's that are typically asked right after that statement is > made: > > *Q: Can I get it earlier?* > > A: The Generally Available (GA) release is made available to all customers > at the same time. However, we're tentatively planning an open beta in the > Summer 2008 time frame. If you participate in the beta program, you can > receive the pre-release code for your testing or development purposes. > However, such code (as with all betas) would not be supported in a > production environment. > > *Q: What features are planned for 7.5.00?* > > A: Unfortunately, an exhaustive list cannot be shared at this time. > However, the primary goals - *which are subject to change prior to release > * - are: > > - Consolidation of AR System component installers (e.g. Approval Server, > Assignment Engine, etc.) into one common shared installation experience > - Mid-Tier / web-client enhancements to provide closer perceived parity > with the Windows User Tool. > - Enhanced UI constructs that enable a web-based experience to more > closely meet today's Internet user expectations > - Updated support for 3rd party vendor products like Windows 2008 server > and Oracle 11g > - 64-bit native execution of the AR System server on UNIX platforms > - An Eclipse based development studio to replace the existing Admin Tool > - DSO performance improvements > - The completion of enhancements to a native Java API > - A text based debugger for server side workflow > - A new Approval Server UI and process enhancements > - Right-to-Left support for web clients > > *Q: Can I ask for more details on these?* > > A: No, not really. This is about as much external information as I can > release at this time. > > *Q: When's the beta again?* > > A: Summer 2008 is the tentative time frame for the beta. > > *Q: How do I become part of the beta?* > > A: As we get closer to the beta time frame, external information will be > released on how to participate in the beta program. > > *Q: Why did the date move?* > > A: After further evaluation of the work required within the release, > available resources, and strategic initiatives within BMC; more clarity > around the date became available. > > *Q: Is there a chance the date will move again?* > > A: There is always a chance of future events not playing out as expected. > However, we have a reasonable confidence in being able to achieve delivery > in this time frame. As with all future looking statements, information of > this nature is subject to change. > > *Q: I heard that 6.03 becomes unsupported with the release of AR System > 7.5.00 - is that true?* > > A: Under the existing support policy, that is a correct statement. BMC > supports the current version and two previous. Thus, when 7.5.00 is > released, the supported versions would be 7.5.00, 7.1.00 and 7.0.1. You > can review the support policy at: > http://www.bmc.com/info_center_support/overview/0,,19097_4736154_40737596,00.html > > *Q: Can I ask some additional questions?* > ** > A: You can certainly ask. However, I may not be able to answer them... > I'm sure everyone understands and respects the sensitivity of future-looking > information. > > -David J. Easter > Sr. Product Manager, Service Management Business Unit > BMC Software, Inc. > > The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in > this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My > voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a > spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, > Inc. > > __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" > html___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
