WebSphere Developer's Journal articles from July 2003

WebSphere Developer's Journal archives from July 2003

Software needs to create value: focus on solving real-world problems.(From The Editor)
July 1, 2003... Another month has passed, and I have been hearing from an awful lot of readers lately on the topics of deflation and the general condition of the economy as it relates to enterprise software. To answer their questions requires that we...

Grid computing: grids will lead to a new world of on-demand computing.(On-Demand Computing)
July 1, 2003... In October 2002, when IBM CEO Sam Palmisano ushered in the new age of on-demand computing to a group of 300 customers, some asked whether the on-demand initiative was just more marketing hype--or a fundamental change in the way customers will...

Closed-loop change management: addressing the complexity of coordinating complex projects: as software projects become increasingly complex, coordinating the defect resolution process becomes critical.(Defect Resolution)
July 1, 2003... ********** "I thought you fixed that defect?" "I thought you verified that I fixed the defect?" "Wasn't this issue resolved?" "Did you fix that defect yet?" "Why isn't this defect closed; I fixed the problem last week!"...

Automated error prevention: preventing errors in business systems.(Automation)
July 1, 2003... Software errors cause not only system functionality problems, but also delayed releases, budget overruns, decreased development team productivity, and blemished corporate reputations. Errors are especially serious when they occur in code...

Web services invocation framework: Part 2: WSIF development: the Web Services Invocation Framework (WSIF) is an architecture and programming model that--unlike today's most popular Web services APIs, JAX-RPC and JAXM--supports RPC and messaging invocation of Web services in a single programming model.(Web Services)
July 1, 2003... ********** In Part 1 of this series I introduced WSIF and described its architecture and programming model. In this article I will discuss more advanced topics of WSIF programming, such as usage of different providers, JNDI bindings,...

Implementing J2EE form-based authentication: using a custom user registry in WebSphere studio.(Security Tutorial)
July 1, 2003... The J2EE security model provides a built-in security concept based on roles provided by deployment descriptors. The deployment descriptors contain elements that allow us to map users or groups of users to specific roles (this information is...

Running WSAD and WAS with Oracle: six steps is all it takes: during a recent EAI project, it came to my attention that it is difficult to find documentation on the topic of installing Oracle into WebSphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) and WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 5.0. This article will attempt to expedite the search for this information by discussing both installation processes.(WSAD/Oracle Tutorial)
July 1, 2003... ********** WSAD STEP 1: INSTALL ORACLE The first step is to install the Oracle drivers and the tnsnames.ora file into our system. To do this, install the Oracle client onto the machine that contains WSAD by following the...

SCO versus IBM: the (tangled) story so far ...(WebSphere News)
July 1, 2003... WSDJ is not the appropriate forum for a discussion of the merits, or absence thereof, of one software company suing another at all, let alone for IP violations, which are notoriously difficult to prove or defend, or for damages running into...

ReportingEngines product fully leverages Java platform.(WebSphere News)
July 1, 2003... (Overland Park, KS) -- Reporting Engines, a division of Actuate Corporation and a provider of embedded reporting solutions for J2EE Web and application servers, has announced the immediate availability of the Formula One product line. The...

Palm chooses WebSphere for handhelds.(WebSphere News)
July 1, 2003... (San Francisco) -- Building on the relationship formalized last July with IBM, Palm, Inc., has licensed IBM's WebSphere Micro Environment (WME) Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) certified runtime environment for inclusion in future Palm Tungsten...

iWay adapters allow customers to reduce custom programming.(WebSphere News)
July 1, 2003... (New York) -- iWay Software, an Information Builders company and the world's leading supplier of business integration and adapter software, has announced expanded support for IBM's WebSphere product line, including WebSphere Application...

Remote debugging: take advantage of WebSphere Studio's powerful features: this article will introduce you to the powerful remote debugging features of WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5.0 and show you how to debug a J2EE application deployed in a remote application server.(Debugging Tutorial)
July 1, 2003... ********** I will walk you through the process of creating a simple Web application in WebSphere Studio, deploying it in a remote WebLogic server, and using the remote debugging features to debug Web application components such as a...

A conversation with IBM's Kerrie Holley: chief architect of e-Business Integration Solutions discusses e-business on demand.(WSDJ Interview)
July 1, 2003... As chief architect of e-Business Integration Solutions for IBM Global Services, Kerrie Holley turns business requirements into cutting-edge network solutions. Holley, an IBM Distinguished Engineer, was honored for his contributions to IBM...

International Web Services Conference & Expo West: Web Services Edge 2003.
July 1, 2003... SEPT. 30-OCT. 2, 2003 Santa Clara, CA JAVA TECHNOLOGY The Java Track features presentations aimed at the beginner, as well as the seasoned Java developer. Sessions will explore the whole spectrum of Java, focusing on J2EE,...

Using WebSphere Portal for your intranet framework.(Final Thoughts)
July 1, 2003... In the past, corporate intranets were built from the ground up with various tools and technologies. Some companies hoped to establish a solution that would not only address a current problem but be flexible enough to handle future expansion....