New With Version 2.0 - IBM eserver i5 Handbook

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A variety of integration interfaces are accommodated, including MQSeries
messages and mapping the XML transactions to API calls. Not only does this
product make it easier and faster to implement your solution, it also insulates
your business applications from the likely changes to these XML-based business
transactions as technologies mature.
Start simple at a very low cost, and then grow at your own pace.

New with Version 2.0

Version 2.0 of Connect for iSeries builds on a solid foundation, extending
functional capability and flexibility. Some enhancements in Version 2.0 include:
The ability to handle many XML protocols
Improved custom protocol development tools
A new set of wizards for developing custom XML protocols as part of the
integrated development environment (IDE), easing the development of
support for private XML protocols between business partners
Support for a broader range of transactions beyond e-commerce transactions
The Connect for iSeries user interface is generalized to accommodate
partner-provider types of relationships. Examples of possible new
applications for Connect for iSeries include:
– Insurance industry (XML claim processing)
– Medical industry (patient demographics information exchange)
– Travel industry (XML reservation processing)
Enhanced e-catalog support
– Support for custom catalog formats
– Auto-refresh, export, and publish of catalogs
– Additional and extended product attribute support
Support for IBM strategic middleware
– WebSphere Application Server V5.0 (5733-WS5) and WebSphere
Application Server - Express V5.0 (5722-IWE)
– WebSphere Commerce, Business and Pro Editions (5724-A18)
– MQSeries (included on the CD)
• MQSeries V5.2 (5733-A38)
• MQSeries AMI (5724-A23)
• MQSeries for Java (5648-C60)
Support for OS/400 V5R1 and V5R2
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Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004