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IBM WebSphere Commerce
WebSphere Commerce
Developer(s) IBM
Stable release7.0 with fix pack 5 ( 7.0.0.6) / 6/29/2012
Operating system Cross-platform
Type Internet application
License Proprietary
Website Official website
IBM WebSphere CommerceAKA WCS (WebSphere Commerce Suite) is a software platform framework for e-commerce, including marketing, sales, customer and order processing functionality in a tailorable, integrated package. It is a single, unified platform which offers the ability to do business directly with consumers ( B2C), with businesses ( B2B), indirectly through channel partners ( indirect business models), or all of these simultaneously. WebSphere Commerce is a customizable, scalable and high availability solution built on the Java- Java EEplatform using open standards, such as XML, and Web services.
Versions
It all started back in 1996, [ 1 ]with a product calledNet.Commerce(V1.0, V2.0, V3.1, and V3.2). In 2001 Net.Commerce was renamed toWebSphere Commerce Suite, releasing versions V4.1 and V5.1. In 2002WebSphere CommerceV5.4 was released, followed by V5.5 in 2003, V5.6 in 2004 and V5.6.1 in 2005. The latest major release versions are:
*.In 2006Version 6.0 [ 2 ]
*.In 2009Version 7.0 [ 3 ]
There are three editions of WebSphere Commerce software. Each edition provides an increasing set of functionality in comparison: [ 4 ]
*.Express [ 5 ]
*.Professional [ 6 ]
*.Enterprise [ 7 ](note: previously known as Business Edition)
Since WebSphere Commerce is a highly customizable solution, IBMprovides an integrated development environment which is used to build and test customizations, extend business logic, change the look and feel of the store and tools, and create a new logic to meet business requirements. The developer platform used for developing and customizing the solution is called IBM WebSphere Commerce Developer. So there are also 3 editions of the developer environment, matching their runtime environments (e.g. WebSphere Commerce Developer Express, WebSphere Commerce Developer Professional, and WebSphere Commerce Developer Enterprise). [ 8 ]
As with other IBM products that are also customizable, WebSphere Commerce Developer toolkit runs within IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software (RAD)as the foundation of Java IDE, and RAD extends Eclipseenvironment with visual and other development features. [ 9 ]
A specific WebSphere Commerce version uses a specific version of RAD, for example:
*.WebSphere Commerce Developer V6 is based on RAD V6.
*.WebSphere Commerce Developer V7 is based on either IBM Rational Software Architect(RSA) or RAD V7.5.
Migration
Migrating to a new version of WebSphere Commerce is done by WebSphere Commerce Migration Wizard, an interactive wizard that guides the user through each phase of the migration process, performing various tasks. [ 10 ]
Primary components of the solution
As with most Web applications, WebSphere Commerce has 3 main components:
*.A database
*.An application server (Java EE)
*.A web server
Databases which are supported with WebSphere Commerce V7 are: [ 11 ]
*. IBM DB2on various platforms (i.e. Windows, AIX, Solaris, Linux, IBM i), provided with the product
*. Oracle
*. Apache Derby(for developer only), provided with the WebSphere Commerce Developer product.
Application server which is supported with WebSphere Commerce is IBM WebSphere Application Server, is also provided with the product.
Supported Web servers are:
*. IBM HTTP Server, provided with the product
*. Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
*. Sun Java System Web Server
*.IBM HTTP Server for i5/OS
Operating Systems
The following operating systemsare supported for WebSphere Commerce V7: [ 12 ]
*. IBM AIX Version 7.1 (64–bit), IBM AIX Version 6.1 (64–bit), IBM AIX Version 5.3 (64–bit)
*. Linux on IBM Power Systems, Linux on System x and other Intel based processor systems, Linux on System z
*. Red Hat Enterprise Linux
*. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
*. (Oracle) Solaris 10 for SPARC
*. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32 and 64–bit operating system), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32 and 64–bit operating system)
*. IBM i V7.1 and IBM i V6.1
WebSphere Commerce Developer V7 supported operating systems: [ 13 ]
*. Windows 7 (since Fix Pack 7.0.0.2), Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
Enhancements (new features)
Additional featuresare continuously provided through Enhancements.
In addition to the features that are already provided within WebSphere Commerce base product, some additional new features are provided regularly by WebSphere Commerce Enhancements or so called Feature Packs. These enhancements are delivered as installable packages, some sample reference applications or documented solutions.
WebSphere Commerce Feature Packs include new features (so called enhancements). These enhancements add some new functionality or features to the base product. Feature Pack differs from a fix pack, which is a set of correction fixes to the base code. Fix Packs and Feature Packs within a certain release are cumulative. [ 14 ]
Feature Pack contains multiple features that are installed as one package, and can be enabled individually. A feature provides a functional extension to the existing base product functionality.
WebSphere Commerce V7 enhancements at a glance
Deliver a Smarter Shopping Experience
WebSphere Commerce V7.0 Feature Pack 5.0 is cumulative, and it consolidates capabilities of Feature Pack 4.0, 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0 in addition to some new capabilities.
WebSphere Commerce V7 Feature Pack 5:
*.Order management enhancements
*.Commerce enhancements (Aurora starter store, Coshopping, Page Layout tool, integrated search and enhanced business user tooling)
*.Complete order life cycle coverage and Sterlingintegration
WebSphere Commerce V7 Feature Pack 4:
*.Starter stores optimized for mobile devices
*.Facebook integration allows shoppers to click and share
*.Programming model enhancements
WebSphere Commerce V7 Feature Pack 3:
*.Tighter analytics, configurator, and order management integration
*.Precision marketing triggers
*.Integrated search solution enhancements
*. SEOenhancements
*.Enhanced business user tools
*.Customer benefits
WebSphere Commerce V7 Feature Pack 2:
*.Product Subscription
*.Search
*.Social bridging
*.Co-shopping
*.Service provider [ 15 ]
*.Pricing
*.Analytics
*.Foundational leadership [ 16 ]
WebSphere Commerce V7 Feature Pack 1:
*.Foundation
*.Management Center
*.Starter store enhancements
*.Social Commerce
*.Remote widgets [ 17 ]
*.Digital wallet
*.IBM Gift Center for the Madisons starter store
See also these pages for someFurther information:
*. What's new
*. New IBM Commerce solutions deliver enhanced cross-channel selling and order management capabilities
WebSphere Commerce V6 enhancements at a glance
Transforming the Online Shopping Experience with Web 2.0 and SOA
Customer empowerment (Feature Pack 1, Feature Pack 2 and Feature Pack 5)
WebSphere Commerce V6 Feature Pack 1
*.Coremetrics for IBM WebSphere Commerce auto tagging utility (i.e. enhanced Web analytics)
*.Coremetrics Tag Library support for WebSphere Commerce versions 5.6 and 5.6.1
*.Coremetrics reports for WebSphere Commerce
*.WebSphere Commerce and content management system integration with WebSphere Portal 5.1.0.4
*.Enhanced search and navigation by integrating to IBM OmniFind Discovery Edition
WebSphere Commerce V6 Feature Pack 2
*.WebSphere Commerce Web 2.0store solution (note: replaced by Feature Pack 5 Madisons store solution)
*.WebSphere Commerce integration with sitemaps
*.Reports for IBM Sales Center for WebSphere Commerce [ 18 ]
*.Reports for e-mail campaigns
*.WebSphere Commerce and content management system integration with WebSphere Portal6.0
*.Contract terms and conditions
WebSphere Commerce V6 Feature Pack 5
*.Madisons store
Web 2.0 starter store with a streamlined purchasing process (note: this starter store replaces the Feature Pack 2 Web 2.0 store).
*.Buy Online, Pickup In-Store
Cross-channel support by using Distributed Order Management (DOM) solution integration. [ 19 ] [ 20 ]
Front-office integration (Feature Pack 2)
*.WebSphere Commerce Portal integration
IBM Management Center for WebSphere Commerce (Feature Pack 3, 3.0.1, and 4)
*.IBM Management Center for WebSphere Commerce business user tool
Back-office integration using SOAenhancements (Feature Pack 1)
*.Improved Service Orientation and Web servicessupport for back-office integration, including JCA adapters for Web Services, reference applications and pre-defined Web Services for integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Order Management Systems (OMS)
*.WebSphere Commerce and SAP system integration
*.WebSphere Commerce and Sterling Customer Order Management PCA (Sterling COM PCA) integration
Paymentech plug-in for WebSphere Commerce (Feature Pack 2)
*.Paymentech plug-in for WebSphere Commerce
*.Compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards
See also these pages for someFurther information:
*. What's new
*. Enhancements for version 6.0
Solutions
WebSphere Commerce provides a number of solutions [ 21 ]and has numerous partners, which are building further customizations [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] [ 25 ]
Notes
1. ^ IBM Archives 1996, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
2. ^ WebSphere Commerce InfoCenter v6, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
3. ^ WebSphere Commerce InfoCenter v7, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
4. ^ Compare editions, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
5. ^ WebSphere Commerce Express, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
6. ^ WebSphere Commerce Professional, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
7. ^ WebSphere Commerce Enterprise, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
8. ^ WebSphere Commerce Developer Editions, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
9. ^ Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
10. ^ WebSphere Commerce Migration Wizard, IBM. Accessed on 2010-08-14.
11. ^ WebSphere Commerce Version 7 software requirements, IBM. Accessed on 2010-08-28.
12. ^ Operating system prerequisites for installing WebSphere Commerce, IBM. Accessed on 2011-10-29.
13. ^ WebSphere Commerce Developer hardware, software, and network prerequisites, IBM. Accessed on 2011-10-29.
14. ^ Fix Packs for WebSphere Commerce products, IBM. Accessed on 2010-07-31.
15. ^ Web services and WebSphere Commerce, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
16. ^ Highlights of WebSphere Commerce Version 7, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
17. ^ Remote widgets, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
18. ^ IBM Sales Center for WebSphere Commerce, IBM. Accessed on 2010-06-10.
19. ^ Cross-Channel Commerce, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
20. ^ Distributed Order Management (DOM) integration, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
21. ^ IBM WebSphere Commerce product line, IBM. Accessed on 2010-07-31.
22. ^ WebSphere Commerce Leadership Summit 2009, IBM. Accessed on 2010-07-31.
23. ^ WebSphere Commerce Leadership Summit 2010, IBM. Accessed on 2010-07-31.
24. ^ Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2011, IBM. Accessed on 2011-10-29.
25. ^ IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2012 Madrid, IBM. Accessed on 2012-05-27.
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