Featured documents for WebSphere Adapters

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This document contains links (URLs) to WebSphere Adapters technical support documents and information that can help you get more value from your software. It is intended to help you to be proactive in your support and administration of WebSphere Adapters. This document includes:

• In the spotlight
• Plan
• Education

In the spotlight

1. Possible performance problems when setting the size of dynamic arrays to 0 for WebSphere Adapter for IBM i
   By setting the size of dynamic arrays to 0 the WebSphere Adapter for IBM i interprets this value as 5000 by default. This scenario creates more network traffic than necessary and can create performance issues, especially under higher load.
   
   
2. WebSphere Adapter for JDBC throws SQL error ORA-02396 during execution of outbound operation
   JDBC Adapter throws an SQL error "ORA-02396: exceeded maximum idle time" while performing an outbound operation.
   
   
3. WebSphere Adapter for FTP does not support CIFS mount
   WebSphere Adapter for FTP intermittently stops working when local or archive directories are pointed to the CIFS mount directories.
   
   
4. WebSphere Adapter for JDBC V7.5 does not function properly due to Daylight Saving Time
   Reading data from a table using IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V7.5.1.1, and WebSphere Adapter for JDBC V7.5 does not happen until exactly one hour after the data is inserted. This scenario only happens after adjusting for Daylight Saving Time.
   
   
5. Problem installing WebSphere Adapter for SAP V7.5 in IBM Integration Designer V8.0.1
   You installed IBM Integration Designer V8.0.1 using launchpad64.exe, and chose SAP Adapter V7.5. Using the Adapter wizard, you chose the 32-bit SAP JCo files. When you deploy an application with the embedded SAP Adapter V7.5 to the test server, which is 64-bit, the SAP adapter does not start.
   
   
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   Setting up resource adapters in a high availability environment
   How do I set up the resource adapter in a high availability environment?
   
   Testing WebSphere Adapters V6.1 using the Universal Test Client through a browser
   When you use the Universal Test Client through a browser to test WebSphere Adapters V6.1 on WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, the Universal Test Client is not initialized unless you provide suitable parameters in the URL.
   
   How do I enable WebSphere Adapter for JDBC inbound module to work in High Availability Active-Active mode
   In a cluster, how do I enable WebSphere Adapter for JDBC inbound module to work in High Availability Active-Active mode?
   
   
7. Follow the WebSphere Adapters support blog
   See the blog posts for WebSphere Adapters. You can follow the blog using your developerWorks ID, or through the RSS feed.
   
   
8. How IBM Support Assistant helps you troubleshoot software problems
   This 97-second video describes the options you have with IBM Support Assistant to make it easier to troubleshoot problems.
   
   
9. Wondering where to start with IBM Support?
   This Support Quick Start trifold introduces the benefits of IBM support coverage. It highlights the resources and how to access them.
   
   

Plan

1. Fix Packs
   
   WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.X fix list for IBM Integration Designer V8.0.
   
   
2. Recommended fixes for WebSphere Adapters
   This document is a list of recommended, generally available (GA) fixes for the WebSphere Java Connector Architecture (JCA) and WebSphere Business Integration adapters.
   
   
3. MustGather: Collect troubleshooting data for WebSphere Adapters and WebSphere Business Integration Adapters
   Collect troubleshooting data for problems with IBM WebSphere Adapter and WebSphere Business Integration Adapters. Gathering this information before calling IBM support will help familiarize you with the troubleshooting process and save you time.
   
   
4. Download IBM Support Assistant (ISA) Lite for WebSphere Adapters
   Install IBM Support Assistant Lite for WebSphere Adapters to quickly collect diagnostic files so your problem can be solved faster.
   
   
5. Supported software for IBM WebSphere Adapters and IBM WebSphere Business Integration Adapters
   Hardware and software requirements are provided for IBM WebSphere JCA Adapters.
   
   
6. How to submit and track new product requirements or enhancements for IBM WebSphere Adapters
   This document describes the process and the procedure for submitting and tracking new requirements or enhancements for the IBM WebSphere Adapters.
   
   
7. IBM Electronic Support
   IBM Electronic Support offers on-line support tools and resources to help you diagnose and resolve problems, and maintain your IBM products.
   
   
8. IBM Software Support Lifecycle
   Find detailed information about the available IBM Software Support Lifecycle Policies to help you realize the full value of your IBM software products.
   
   

Education

1. WebSphere Support Technical Exchanges
   
   Webcast Replay: WebSphere Adapter for JDBC Known Issues and Solutions
   There have been several known issues discovered and resolved with the WebSphere Adapter for JDBC. This presentation discusses those issues in detail, describes the cause of the issue, and provides you with the resolution for the issue. The objective of the presentation is to provide you self-help in resolving your issues with WebSphere Adapter for JDBC.
   
   Webcast replay: WebSphere Adapter for PeopleSoft Known Issues and Solutions
   This presentation discusses known issues with the PeopleSoft Adapter in detail, describes the cause of the issue, and provides you with the resolution for the issue. The objective of the presentation is to provide you self-help in resolving your issues with PeopleSoft Adapter.
   
   
2. New Training for IBM Business Process Management V7.5
   Skills move your Business Process Management (BPM) project to BPM program. Enable your team on new V7.5 IBM Business Process Management technologies with training for IBM Business Process Manager Standard and IBM Business Process Manager Advanced, IBM Business Monitor, and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus.
   
   
3. WebSphere Adapters Information Center
   
   
4. Self-Assist Resources and Tools
   Find out how online software support tools and resources can save you time, keep you informed, provide training, and help streamline your support experience!
   
   
5. developerWorks WebSphere Adapters forum
   This forum is for technical discussions supporting the IBM WebSphere Adapters (JCA) and the WebSphere Business Intergration Adapters (WBIA). Use this forum to discuss queries relating to the installation, configuration, development, administration and use of WebSphere Adapters.
   
   
6. Technical Exchange webcasts
   Join us as technical experts share their knowledge and then answer your questions. Visit this site often to see upcoming topics.
   
   
7. IBM Education Assistant modules for WebSphere products
   IBM Education Assistant (IEA) is a collection of multimedia educational modules that help you better understand IBM software products and use them more effectively to meet your business requirements.
   
   
8. IBM Software Redbooks
   Hundreds of IBM Redbooks publications are available for downloading.
   
   
9. developerWorks
   An IBM resource for developers and IT professionals.