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Software Announcement 201-141 May 8, 2001 IBM MQSeries Enhances Adapter Builder and Adapter Kernel for Java
At a GlanceThe MQSeries Adapter Kernel, V1.1.1 is available on:
The MQSeries Adapter Builder, V1.0.1 is now available on Windows NT and Windows 2000 For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001). OverviewMetaphorically Speaking ... If MQSeries® messaging were the national highway network and your applications were the towns and cities connected by the highway network, then the adapters are the on-off ramps. With the availability of this release, you no longer need Adapter Use Proof of Entitlement (PoE) to use the Adapter Kernel. For additional information on the MQSeries Adapter Offering, refer to Software Announcement 200-344 , dated October 3, 2000. MQSeries Family The MQSeries family consists of five key components:
Key PrerequisitesOperating System for MQSeries Adapter Builder Control Center
Operating System for MQSeries Adapter Kernel
DescriptionMQSeries Adapter OfferingThe MQSeries Adapter Offering is intended to provide all the adapters that you need in today's MQSeries-based application integration environment. MQSeries Adapter Offering enables you to build two types of adapters, namely C and Java™. Adapters simplify application integration.
A source adapter accepts or acquires structured data from a source application. It transforms the structured data into an intermediate message format and, via the kernel, puts the message onto an MQSeries queue for delivery to one or more target adapters, and then to the target application. A target adapter:
A Java service adapter can function as a source adapter, target adapter, or both, depending on how it is modeled. An example of a Java service adapter is an adapter created for purchase order processing. The purchase order service adapter is derived from several microflows. Each microflow models a business task, such as creating, updating, validating, and deleting a purchase order. Depending upon how an adapter is modelled, it can contain a wide variety of functions, such as:
Adapters that you have created may be reused. Several examples of adapters are:
The MQSeries Adapter Offering is used to build and run adapters that connect applications, including packaged applications such as SAP, J.D. Edwards, Siebel, and PeopleSoft to each other:
Adapters transform data so that data from one application (SAP) can be understood by another application (BAAN)
The MQSeries Adapter Offering has two elements:
MQSeries Adapter KernelThe MQSeries Adapter Kernel consists of a set of APIs and several executable programs in C and Java and several configuration files.
The MQSeries Adapter Kernel is now available on Windows NT, Windows 2000,
AIX, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and OS/400.
MQSeries Adapter BuilderThe Adapter Builder can be used to generate C or Java adapters. The tool offers a visual environment in which the user specifies the adapter flow and data mapping behavior by dragging and dropping nodes on a graph. Basic constructs such as decisions, mapping, and looping are included as built-in nodes. They are used as building blocks to form a specific adapter. C adapters and Java adapters are generated in the form of source code and other files that aid in build and deployment to the Adapter Kernel. MQSeries Adapter Builder is available on Windows NT and Windows 2000. The MQSeries Adapter Builder is installed on each machine where it is to be used. Definitions managed by the tool can be shared between users via the repository import/export mechanism. Reference InformationFor details, refer to the following Software Announcements:
Letter Announce Number Date 200-344 October 3, 2000 201-140 April 24, 2001
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Education SupportVisit the following Web site for information: The appropriate curriculum includes enhancements described in this announcement. Descriptions of all classroom and self-study courses are available. For MQSeries® courses, refer to: For education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments, call IBM Learning Services at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322). Technical InformationHardware Requirements
Refer to Software Announcement
200-344
, dated October 3, 2000.
Software RequirementsMQSeries Adapter Kernel for Multiplatforms
MQSeries Requirements
Compatibility:
Refer to Software Announcement
200-344
, dated October 3, 2000.
Planning InformationDirect Customer Support: Direct customer support is provided by SupportLine. This fee service can enhance your productivity by providing voice and electronic access into the IBM support organization. SupportLine helps answer questions pertaining to usage and suspected software defects for eligible products. Installation and technical support is provided by IBM Global Services. For more information call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). IBM Adapter and Integration Services: IBM Adapter and Integration Services for MQSeries provides customers, business partners, and service providers with implementation and consultancy services to build adapters that interface applications to MQSeries so they can be integrated with other applications in the enterprise or beyond. The Adapter and Integration Services teams are part of the IBM worldwide Application and Integration Middleware Services organization and have implemented adapters to many of the popular packaged applications. Starting from a reference definition, similar to a blueprint, of how a particular application can be interfaced to MQSeries, the team is able to rapidly build an adapter tailored to a customer's specific requirements. For services information related to IBM Adapter and Integration Services, contact an IBM representative or visit: SmoothStart™ Services: SmoothStart Services for MQSeries provides customers with planning and installation services for MQSeries Solutions to ensure that their MQSeries environment is quickly up and running. An IBM specialist spends a week, or longer, depending on customer requirements, working with the customer's technical and programming staff to increase productivity and accelerate implementation of MQSeries licensed software in the customer business environment. Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions: IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions are a customized service designed to help you with a plan to implement an MQSeries Solution within your organization. With this service, you can customize how the plan is created; IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions can create the plan for you by collecting the necessary business requirements and infrastructure information, or can work with your staff to create the MQSeries plan. In addition, IBM Planning Services for MQSeries Solutions can assist in designing your system network architecture, developing deployment and application migration plans, and recovery planning of MQSeries objects and data. Design Services for MQSeries Applications: IBM Design Services for MQSeries Applications helps you produce high- and low-level designs for your MQSeries applications including assistance in modifying or writing applications to take full advantage of your MQSeries environment. This offering can be customized and may include assistance in evaluating your test plans and making sure your applications perform effectively. For additional services information, contact an IBM Global Services representative or visit: Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance from the Finance Industry Support Center through a telephone response line. To obtain customer eligibility and registration procedures, contact the appropriate support center. Packaging: Refer to Software Announcement 200-344 , dated October 3, 2000.
This program, when downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable
IBM license agreement, and License Information (LI), if appropriate and
will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the
program. The license and LI will be stored in a directory such as
LICENSE.TXT for future reference.
Security, Auditability, and ControlThe announced program uses the security and auditability features of the operating system. In addition, MQSeries implements a level of security, including access control of queues and authorization identification between message queue managers. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Terms and ConditionsRequirement for Adapter Use Entitlement: The requirement to have Adapter Use Proof of Entitlement (PoE) in order to use the Adapter Kernel is removed with the availability of this new release. Part number 0784765 will be withdrawn in a separate announcement. Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement are required for all authorized use. License Information Form Number
Program Services: Available until December 31, 2002 Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No Passport Advantage Applies: Yes Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: Yes AIX/UNIX® Upgrade Protection Applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No PricesThe prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative. The charges are unchanged by this announcement. Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed at: Order Now
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