Featured documents for WebSphere Data Interchange

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This document contains links (URLs) to WebSphere Data Interchange 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 Data Interchange. This document includes:

• In the spotlight
• Plan
• Education

In the spotlight

1. Best Practices for Migrating to WDI v3.3 for z/OS
   The purpose of this document is to provide pertinent information to those who are in the process of migrating, or beginning the migration process, to WebSphere Data Interchange v3.3 on the z/OS platform.
   
   
2. Best Practices for Migrating to WDI v3.3 for MultiPlatform
   The purpose of this document is to provide pertinent information to those who are in the process of migrating, or beginning the migration process, to WebSphere Data Interchange v3.3 on AIX or Windows platform.
   
   
3. WebSphere® Data Interchange Client Version 3.3 Support for Windows® 7 (including compatibility notes)
   This formalizes support for Windows 7 for WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatforms Client Version 3.3. This includes WDI Client support only.
   
   
4. WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 Support for CICS Transaction Server V4.2.
   This formalizes support for IBM CICS Transaction Server Version 4.2 being used with WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3 Release 3.
   
   
5. New EDI standards available for WebSphere Data Interchange.
   ANSI ASC X12 Standard Version 6, Release 4 (X12V6R4) and Association of American Railroads Version 6, Release 4 (AARV6R4) are now available.
   
   All WebSphere Data Interchange EDI Standards are available at link above.
   EDI Standards are used in the WebSphere Data Interchange Client. A number of common standards are provided with the WebSphere Data Interchange product. These standards are provided in WDI Import format so that they can be imported into WDI using the WDI Client or WDI Server.
   
   
6. datainterchangelist - Join the WebSphere Data Interchange yahoo group
   This is a discussion group for the customers of IBM's EDI translator, WebSphere Data Interchange. The group is also open to users of Data Interchange and visitors interested in IBM's B2B offerings.
   
   
7. What's new in the IBM Service Request tool?
   IBM Service Request tool is the on-line problem management tool for IBM clients with active support agreements. Find out about the new enhancements just introduced!
   
   
8. What's new in WebSphere Subscription and Support?
   Find the latest videos on Subscription and Support (S&S), information on top WebSphere Products, the products version to version comparison and business value points, and links that can help you learn more on the value of IBM S&S.
   
   

Plan

1. All Support Downloads for WebSphere Data Interchange
   This document contains a list of significant documents containing downloads relating to WebSphere Data Interchange. Use this document to see downloads that are available and to quickly locate the download you are looking for.
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3.3 Client Fix Pack 13
   This link provides direct access to all WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3.3 Client fix packs:
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3.3 for MultiPlatform Server Fix Pack 8
   This link provides direct access to all WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3.3 for MultiPlatform Server fix packs:
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange Version 3.3 for z/OS maintenance service (PTFs)
   Welcome to ShopzSeries -- IBM's productivity tool for planning and ordering zSeries software and service (PTFs):
   
   
2. WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 enhancement to allow mapping of X12 ST03 transaction set header element for Send maps
   This functionality was originally made in WDI V3.3, but only for DT maps, not for Send/Receive Maps. However, as part of apar PM49165, users can now achieve this functionality by applying SFP7 to their Multiplatform environment or applying PTF UK72571 to their z/OS WDI 3.3 environment.
   
   
3. WebSphere Data Interchange Home Page
   This link provides direct access to the WebSphere Data Interchange Home Page where you will find product specific information:
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange Support Portal
   This link provides direct access to the WebSphere Data Interchange Support Portal where you can search our specific WDI knowledge database, which includes Alerts, Troubleshooting FAQ, Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APAR), Webcasts, and various other useful documents:
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange Publications
   This link provides direct access to the WebSphere Data Interchange online publications:
   
   
4. WebSphere Data Interchange System Requirements
   This section contains a list of System Requirements for WebSphere Data Interchange:
   
   
5. Announcement: IBM Support Assistant Version 5.0 Team Server Beta 2 is now available!
   The new IBM Support Assistant 5.0 Team Server Beta 2 brings you the next generation of popular problem determination and troubleshooting platform from IBM. This new complimentary release provides a rich set of tools and functions to help you determine the root cause of software problems and enhance your productivity. Beta 2 includes several new features based on your feedback, which replaces Beta 1.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
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.
   
   

Education

1. Attend an upcoming Technical Exchange webcast on 13 December 2012 for WebSphere Data Interchange.
   Do you need to restrict users' access to your WebSphere Data Interchange system? Or do you want to track any updates made to the system via WDI Client? This session will cover how to implement Role Based Access Control Options and how to enable the Audit Trail to track modifications. Check this link for information on how to attend.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Jon Kirkwood
   Date: 13 December 2012
   
   
2. Webcast replays for WebSphere Data Interchange
   This section contains a list of previously recorded Technical Exchange Webcasts for WebSphere Data Interchange
   
   Webcast replay: WebSphere Data Interchange (WDI) for z/OS - Converting from a DB2 DBRM Based Plan to a DB2 Package Based Plan
   Are you prepared to use DB2 packages with WDI V3.3 on z/OS? Releases of DB2 for z/OS after V9.1 may not support DBRM-based plans. This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to cover how to convert a current WDI installation from using the product provided DB2 plan based on DBRMs to a plan based on packages instead.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Jon Kirkwood
   Date: 3 November 2011
   
   Webcast replay: Installing WebSphere® Data Interchange v3.3 on z/OS®
   This WebSphere® Support Technical Exchange is designed to Learn how to install WebSphere® Data Interchange v3.3 on z/OS®. This presentation will review the steps necessary to install WebSphere Data Interchange on z/OS and CICS. This discussion will also highlight differences as compared to installing WebSphere Data Interchange v3.2.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Jon Kirkwood
   Date: 9 October 2007
   
   Webcast replay: WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3: Lessons Learned from Support
   Are you installing new, in the process of migrating, or planning to migrate to WebSphere Data Interchange v3.3 for z/OS? This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to cover and augment the Installation Guide instructions and offer the latest information from support regarding lessons learned.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Jon Kirkwood
   Date: 1 April 2010
   
   Webcast replay: Configuring WebSphere Data Interchange 3.3 for z/OS Stored Procedures in a WLM Application Environment
   This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to answer the question; are you having difficulty enabling DB2 stored procedures with WebSphere Data Interchange? This session covers, and augments, the instructions for steps 4 and 5 in section 2.1.11.2 of the WDI 3.3 for z/OS Installation Guide. It will also describe when WDI uses stored procedures.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Jon Kirkwood
   Date: 14 October 2008
   
   Webcast replay: WebSphere Data Interchange 3.3 Installation and Migration for Multiplatform
   This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange covers WebSphere Data Interchange 3.2 to 3.3 Installation and Migration for Multiplatform. Software and Hardware requirements are included. The session also includes some known issues and workarounds for WebSphere Data Interchange 3.3 for MultiPlatform.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Ricky Holcomb
   Date: 13 November 2008
   
   Webcast replay: WebSphere Data Interchange for Multiplatform: Lessons Learned from Support
   Are you installing new, in the process of migrating, or planning to migrate to WebSphere Data Interchange V3.3 for Multiplatform? This WebSphere Support Technical Exchange is designed to cover WDI installation on Windows and AIX, and offers the latest information from support regarding lessons learned.
   Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
   Presenter(s): Chuck Freeman
   Date: 24 June 2010
   
   
3. WebSphere Data Interchange DB2 & Security
   This section contains a list of WebSphere Data Interchange 3.3 technical documents pertaining to DB2 and security
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange for z/OS, Converting from a DB2 DBRM based Plan to a DB2 Package based Plan
   This document will describe a process that will allow a WDI for z/OS customer to convert a current installation using IBM DB2 v9 or above that uses the product provided DB2 Plan based on DBRMs to use a DB2 Plan based on Packages. Customers using a DB2 release lower than DB2 V10 are not required to use DB2 Packages. WDI will provide tools to support both techniques for BINDing DB2 Plans
   
   WebSphere Data Interchange v3.3 DB2 Security
   This document contains references to the IBM DB2 DDL referred to in the WDI v3.3 Administration and Security Guide, Appendix A - Security Scenarios
   
   Using a Shared Configuration Database in WDI v3.3 z/OS
   This document contains the instructions for installing a shared WDI Client Configuration z/OS database. A shared Configuration database replaces the default Configuration database supplied with WDI Client. It allows many users to share the same Queries and makes the user's configuration information available to the user regardless of what machine they are using.
   
   
4. HOW DO I INSTALL WDI v3.3 CLIENT USING SILENT MODE?
   When I attempt to install WDI 3.3 client using silent mode, using the WDI 3.2 Fix Pack install directions, the install starts to process but fails with no error message.
   
   
5. WebSphere Data Interchange Tutorials
   An index of on-line developer information presentations available for WebSphere Data Interchange. The presentations are designed to help developers and users of WDI learn more about mapping, trading partner implementation, and operational usage.
   
   
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.