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Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
e-Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 e-Framework Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 e-Framework Programmers Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 e-Framework Reference Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 QAD B2B Commerce/Trading Partner Transactions (B2B/TPT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 B2B/TPT System Administration Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B2B/TPT Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B2B/TPT Reference Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B2B/TPT System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 B2B/TPT User Interface Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 QAD B2C Commerce/StoreFront (B2C/StoreFront) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B2C/StoreFront Implementation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B2C/StoreFront Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 B2C/StoreFront Reference Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in these products from Integrated Systems & Services Group. This document provides you with information that youll need to get started working with the product(s). Use it as a supplement to the documents included with the product(s). This document includes the following sections:
On-line Documentation on page 8 Other Documentation on page 13 Getting Productive on page 14 Customer Support on page 17 Warranty and Liability on page 18
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On-line Documentation
The CD that you have received contains the appropriate application software you have ordered, along with associated on-line documentation. e-FrameworkTM is accompanied by three documents, QAD B2B Commerce/Trading Partner Transactions (B2B/TPT) is accompanied by five documents, and QAD B2C Commerce/StoreFront (B2C/StoreFront) is accompanied by three documents. This guide is also on the CD. All documentation is PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader by Adobe to read the documentation. You can get Acrobat Reader free from the Adobe website: www.adobe.com. The documents contain hyperlinks to make it easier for you to move around and find the information you desire. This guide also contains hyperlinks; you may find it quicker to view this guide from the CD.
e-Framework
e-Framework is an application development process with a core set of routines that simplifies the process of creating web-enabled business applications. It provides the functionality and infrastructure required to deploy a large-scale commercially viable software system over the Internet. This product is accompanied by three documents, which are described here along with the requirements for using them:
e-Framework Installation Guide on page 8 e-Framework Programmers Guide on page 9 e-Framework Reference Manual on page 9
ON-LINE DOCUMENTATION
platforms is essential. Progress and a CGI-compliant web server should already be installed.
None of these documents is designed to teach you how to use MFG/PRO; see the relevant QAD documentation for MFG/PRO instruction.
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Progress, and CGI-compliant web server software. A functional knowledge of the operating systems running on the installation platforms is essential. Standard MFG/PRO, Progress, and a CGI-compliant web server must already be installed for B2B/TPT to function as described in this guide.
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familiarity with the ERP product in use (i.e., standard MFG/PRO), Progress, and CGI-compliant web server software. A functional knowledge of the operating systems running on the installation platforms is essential. An ERP application, Progress, and a CGI-compliant web server must be installed prior to installing B2C/StoreFront.
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Other Documentation
You may find that you want or need more in-depth information when using these products. Use the list provided here for this purpose.
For more information about Progress: See Progress Softwares web site for more information about
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Getting Productive
The information provided in this section will help you get productive in the shortest amount of time.
Checklist
The following components must be installed prior to beginning installation:
Web Server WebSpeed Transaction Server Progress Database Server
list of platforms.
Supported Platforms
Database Servers HP Series 9000 (HP-UX v10.x) Sun SPARC (Solaris v2.4, 2.5) IBM RS6000 (AIX v4.1, 4.2) Digital UNIX (3.2F, 4.0A) SCO UNIX (OpenServer 5) Windows NT (3.51, 4.0) Intel and Alpha Unix System V.4 platforms (UnixWare, NCR, DG/UX, Solaris/Intel,
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Sun SPARC (Solaris v2.4, 2.5) IBM RS6000 (AIX v4.1, 4.2) Digital UNIX (3.2F, 4.0A) HP UX Web Server/Messenger
Any CGI 1.1-compliant Web server running on any of the following platforms:
Windows NT (3.51, 4.0) Intel and Alpha Sun SPARC (Solaris v2.4, 2.5) IBM RS6000 (AIX v4.1, 4.2) Digital UNIX (3.2F, 4.0A) Client
Any platform (including Network Computers, Palmtops, or dedicated Web Browsers) supporting HTML 3.2 or higher. For enhanced functionality, the browser should support JavaScript 1.0 or higher.
These are only minimums. Realize that the more common implementation uses a dual processor Pentium 450 with 512 MB to 1 GB of RAM.
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Software Requirements
Run-Time MFG/PRO 7.3/8.3 or 7.4/8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0 WebSpeed Transaction Server 2.1 or higher WebSpeed Messenger 2.1 or higher Development WebSpeed Workshop 2.1 or higher HTML editing tool (recommended) Graphics editing tools that support GIF or JPEG format
(recommended)
Supported Databases
Progress Software offers native support for database-specific features, commands, and syntax for DB2/400, Oracle, and Progress databases. Developers can efficiently integrate WebSpeed applications with multiple database management systems (DBMSs) distributed throughout the organization. B2B/TPT requires a standard MFG/PRO schema. Other schemas can be supported through customization. Supported databases are sold separately.
Network Requirements
Intranet
TCP/IP compatible network with a dedicated connection to the Internet. A 56Kbps or higher speed modem is recommended. In order to provide access to external users, the Web Server needs to be accessible from the external network.
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Customer Support
The ISS Group helpdesk is currently available from 9 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. The helpdesk can be reached world-wide via telephone at 973-812-9700, ext. 6009; or via e-mail at helpdesk@issgroup.net. If sending a fax is more convenient, write FOR HELPDESK on the cover page and fax to 973-812-1460. General product information can be found on our website at www.issgroup.net. The address of our corporate headquarters is: Integrated Systems & Services Group Overlook Tower 150 Clove Road Little Falls, NJ 07424 Questions for our sales department are always welcome. The sales department may be reached three different ways: Phone Fax e-mail address 800-955-6250 856-755-3659 sales@issgroup.net
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Limited Warranty
Integrated Systems & Services Group warrants that the SOFTWARE has been designed and developed with professional competence and in accordance with the technical engineering practices and standards commensurate with those observed in the computer industry and, when used in accordance with the procedures specified in the Documentation shall perform as specified therein. See additional Software Warranty details contained in Software License Agreement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL INTEGRATED SYSTEMS & SERVICES GROUP, OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND SERVICES GROUP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Glossary
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Application Messages Maintenance. This is used by e-Framework to create system messages to be displayed in the event of an error condition. Client Machine. The machine in a client/server configuration, often a PC, that runs the client session. Client Session. An executable running an application that accesses a server running a database. Client/Server. The configuration in which a client session runs on a separate machine from the database server process.
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B2B/TPT. QAD B2B Commerce/Trading
Partner Transactions. An electronic commerce solution that allows MFG/PRO clients to use limited MFG/PRO functions over the Internet or an intranet without affecting the integrity of your MFG/PRO data.
B2C/StoreFront. QAD B2C Commerce/
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Data Dictionary. This is a tool that allows the
StoreFront. An Electronic Commerce Retail Web Store that allows customers to display and market their finished goods on the Internet for secure purchase with the use of a credit card
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e-Framework. A core set of routines and an application development process that provides the functionality and infrastructure required to deploy a large-scale commercially viable software system over the Internet. e-Framework Control Maintenance. This is used to turn specific features in e-Framework on or off. End item. 1) This contains detailed marketing information for both category descriptions and actual sellable products. 2) An entry in the catalog with no children is an end-item. Event Master Maintenance. This eFramework function defines validation and processing business logic events.
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Catalog. This module contains an organized
presentation of the products sold by the store. The catalog presents marketing information. It should include detailed information about the product, graphical images, etc.
Catalog Detail Maintenance. This is used to
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Field. A term for an element in a table that
Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Internet Service Providers provide access to the Internet via modem, ISDN, or through private line hookups, such as T1 lines. Customers are generally billed a fixed rate per month for access, although other charges can apply. IP. Internet Protocol.
J
Java. Java is platform-independent object-
H
HTML (HyperText Markup Language).
oriented programming language. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems in 1991, Java is superficially very similar to C++, but is unique in many ways.
HTML is the standard coding language used to create hypertext documents for use on the World Wide Web. HTML code is embedded in blocks of text to define page layout, fonts, and graphical elements, and to specify hyperlinks to other files on the Internet.
Hyperlinks. Hyperlinks are used in web pages
L
Lookup Generator. This is used in e-
to enable you to jump from one object to another object. Hyperlinks can link you to other pages or to other web sites. They are usually displayed as text, graphics, or as an icon. Text hyperlinks are typically displayed as blue, underlined text.
M
MFG/PRO. MFG/PRO is a client/server ERP
I
Internet. The Internet is the world's largest
computer network and is often referred to as the Information Superhighway. It is comprised of commercial, academic, and government networks and provides information on almost every subject imaginable.
O
OAGIS. Open Application Group Integration
Specification. It is a specification that defines the business object interoperability between enterprise business applications.
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Open DateBase Connectivity (ODBC).
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Security Maintenance. A set of web-based
ODBC is an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows a programmer to abstract a program from a database.
P
Preferences Maintenance. This maintenance
no parent.
T
Table of Denials. This table is used to enforce
how and when customer information will or will not be divulged to parties other than your organization. It also covers how such information is used within your organization. It should be approved by the legal department of the company.
Progress. A programming language
developed by Progress Software, used by ISS Group to develop e-Framework and B2B/TPT.
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QAD B2B Commerce/Trading Partner Transactions. See B2B/TPT. QAD B2C Commerce/StoreFront. See B2C/ UIE. User Interface Event. A UIE maps to a
specific button pressed by the user. UIE events typically cause a sequence of validation or process events to execute.
URL. Abbreviation of Uniform Resource
StoreFront.
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Record. Progresss term for an entry in a table. Row. Oracles term for an entry in a table.
Locator, the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. The first part of the address indicates what protocol to use, and the second part specifies the IP address or the domain name where the resource is located.
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Web Browser. This is a software program that
WebSpeed. Developed by Progress Software Corporation, it is the first development and deployment environment for delivering enterprise Internet applications that meet the criteria of Internet Transaction Processing. World Wide Web. The World Wide Web
serves as your front-end to the World Wide Web on the Internet. They primarily provide access to information on a web site. Browsers are used to navigate the Web, send and receive e-mail, store addresses of sites, and print and save web pages. The most popular web browsers are Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Web Object Generator (WOG). This is used by e-Framework to create standard web objects. Web root. This refers to the root directory of
(WWW) is a system of web servers that enable specially formatted documents to be disseminated and retrieved over the Internet. Information is formatted in HTML (HyperText Markup Language). The information is accessed via the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
X
XML. eXtensible Markup Language (extensible
software packages that provide specific kinds of services to clients. Web servers manage web-networking functions. They store web site information, manage requests from web browsers, and transmit web pages and other stored files.
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Index
A Administrative Functionality B2B/TPT 10 B2C/StoreFront 12 B B2B/StoreFront 11 B2B/TPT 9 C Customer Support 17 E e-Framework 8 e-Framework Architecture 9 H Hardware Requirements 14 Helpdesk 17 How to Read the Documentation Acrobat Reader 8 I Implementation Guide B2C/StoreFront 11 Installation Checklist 14 Installation Guide B2B/TPT 10 B2C/StoreFront 11 e-Framework 8 Integrated Systems & Services Group ii, 17 L Liability 18 M MFG/PRO 9, 13 O On-line Documentation 8 P Programmers Guide e-Framework 9 Progress Software information 13 Q QAD 9, 13 QAD B2B Commerce/Trading Partner Transactions (TPT) 9 QAD B2C Commerce/StoreFront 11 R Reference Manual B2B/TPT 10 B2C/StoreFront 12 e-Framework 9 Requirements Client 15 Database Servers 14 Databases 16 Hardware 15 Network 16 Software 16 Supported Databases 16 Supported Platforms 14 Transaction Broker 14 Web Server Messenger 15 S StoreFront (B2B/StoreFront) 11 Supported Platforms 14 System Architecture Guide B2B/TPT 10 T Trading Partner Transactions (B2B/TPT) 9 U User Guide B2B/TPT 11 W Warranty 18 Web Store 11 WebSpeed Installation and Configuration 13