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Host Computer Systems
including the host IBM System i and associated host site hardware and communications infrastructure),
including but not limited to:
I. S. System Monitoring
The Host Computer Systems will be monitored on a 24 -hour basis through the use of automated
monitoring software and /or hardware as selected by SunGard Public Sector Inc. System
operations to be monitored include:
Subsystems - to ensure they are active, operational, and without pending errors messages.
Job queues - to ensure they are active, operational, and attached to the correct subsystems.
Critical system messages - Monitoring for hardware errors, system functionality errors, operating
system errors, system integrity errors, etc
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System and Network Information - Samples of system and network information to be monitored
include:
DASD ( Disk storage)
Total utilization
RAID protection
Drive failures
o Disk drive error rates
CPU Utilization
Total number of jobs in the system
Interactive response time
Communication line availability
Memory pool faults
Security violation attempts
System service starts and ends
Backup completion
Other pertinent system information as determined by SunGard Public Sector Inc.
1. 6. System Maintenance
SunGard Public Sector Inc. will provide all necessary Host Computer Systems and network
maintenance as deemed appropriate and necessary by the System Administrator and /or
associated staff. Appropriate and necessary maintenance shall be determined through the use of
standard IBM System i and network monitoring and performance analysis tools.
1. 7. Software Maintenance and Upgrades
Software maintenance and upgrades will be performed outside of each customer's standard
business hours whenever possible.
Emergency situations will be handled on a case -by -case basis in such a manner as to provide the
least possible disruption to overall system operations and availability without negatively affecting
system stability and integrity.
All parties will have advanced notice of such upgrades and any emergency updates will have
the customer' s primary contact's approval before being done.
1. 7. 1. IBM
IBM licensed program fixes and upgrades, including cumulative PTF' s ( Program Temporary
Fix), shall be applied to the host IBM System i as required to maintain operating functionality
and currency. These PTF' s will be temporarily applied until their effectiveness is determined.
Non- emergency IBM PTF applications will be performed outside of normal business hours.
1. 7. 2. Intel
Intel server service packs, patches and updates shall be applied as necessary to ensure
integrity of the system( s), system data and associated operating environment. Patches
deemed critical in nature by SunGard Public Sector Inc. of systemisoftware vendors shall be
applied as soon as possible to prevent system corruption, penetration, degradation etc.
1. 7. 3. SunGard Public Sector Inc. Applications
Upgrades and updates to SunGard Public Sector Inc. applications on both the IBM System i
and Intel platforms will be performed on scheduled dates during the year.
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1. 8. Hardware Maintenance and Upgrades
Hardware maintenance and upgrades will be performed outside of each customer' s standard
business hours whenever possible.
Emergency situations will be handled on a case -by -case basis in such a manner as to cause the
least possible disruption to overall system operations and availability without negatively affecting
system stability and integrity.
The primary Customer contact will be notified, when possible, via the on file e- mail address, prior to
hardware upgrades being performed.
1. 9. System Security ( Logical)
System security values will be set to provide for system integrity and data security as deemed v
appropriate by SunGard Public Sector Inc. This will include such items as password length and
makeup, change intervals, system security level, etc.
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User profiles, with all object authority, will be limited to the standard system security profile and the Q.
System Administrator profile. Sign -on information for these two profiles will be secured with the a
Director of Suri Public Sector Inc. or his /her designee and the System Administrator. v
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Customer user profiles will only have access to appropriate Customer data.
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Security auditing will be enacted to provide For the ability to audit security violations, changes, etc.,
with periodic system security reviews conducted by SunGard Public Sector Inc.
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Host site security will include implementation of an industry standard firewall, secure sockets layer,
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1. 10. Non -Preferred Third Party Software
SunGard Public Sector Inc. has partnered with a number of third parry vendors for purposes such
as time & attendance, form printing, mapping, etc. For any non -preferred third party vendors,
SunGard Public Sector Inc. will be responsible for the following:
Initial loading of software
Periodic upgrades /service packs
Technical support for related IBM System i issues
Exclusions: SunGard Public Sector Inc. does not support the user interface for non -preferred third
party software. Troubleshooting will be performed by the customer and third party.
Hardware Requirements
The following are minimum hardware requirements to enable Customer to access the host site IBM System
i. These requirements do not take into account any local area network configuration or requirements,
which are the responsibility of Customer.
5. 1. Personal Computers
Each personal computer that will access the hosted environment should achieve the following minimum
hardware requirements for access: -
Pentium 4 or greater processor
2 GB storage
1 GB RAM ( Increasing RAM will help increase system performance)
Properly configured network interface card
Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro ( SP4 or higher) or XP Professional Edition with all SP' s installed
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. 0 or higher
Sun Java 1. 6
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Screen resolution 1024 x 768 or better
Monitor, mouse and keyboard
IBM System i Access for Windows v5r4 (This version can be provided to you by SunGard PS) with
the latest available Service Pack.
SunGard Public Sector Inc. will not support any hardware that does not meet the
minimum requirements
5. 2. Printers
Type Supported
Must be IBM certified.
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Most printers with an available Ethernet connection and that are part of the
Network approved IBM Certified Printer list can be used in the hosted environment.
NOTE "` All -in -One Printer /Fax/ Copier machines are not recommended.
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All others Other printers will be evaluated on a case- by- case basis for compatibility with the
hosted environment.
There are 2 options to deal with printing in the hosted environment:
Option 1: Utilize local print sessions that are configured and run via IBM System i Access for
Windows. They can print to any networked, shared or locally attached printer that the Windows
machine they are run on can see.
These sessions are easy to setup, however these sessions must be signed in and running for
printing to work.
Some customers run all print sessions on a dedicated
