It is 'almost' a J2EE compliant WebServer + EJB Application Server +
Transaction Manager. I say 'almost' because IBM does not always follow Sun's
J2EE compatibility rules. Also IMHO they are almost always behind in Virtual
Machnie/Java Versions. Most of IBM is at Java1.1.8 level when the rest of the
world is using Java2-STDedition V1.3. Your Servlets and Server Pages with the
latest specs (as defined by Tomcat latest) might not execute/compile on
WebSphere (also depends on which version of WebSphare) Please complain to IBM
when they do not follow J2EE or EJB specs. IBM is a very GOOD but very LARGE
company, who cares about backward compatibility (meaning that they must also
take care of legacy CICS users with Java) much more then with keeping to
'outside' standards. With the help of people like you we might be able to
'prod' them into recognizing that we are in the 3rd millennium.
Regards - George
(I do not work for either IBM or SUN)
p.s There are many good books on J2EE Application Servers. You could use Sun's
J2EE reference implementation as your learning tool.
Katherine E Dungan wrote:
> Ok, guys, I know this is a stupid question, please do not go for my
> throat. I need some help and direction. If you are unable or too busy
> just ignore this.
> I have been reading the IBM site, this list's archives and even
> looking in egroups (now yahoo groups). My company is
> installingWebSphere on their OS390 next month. I am suppose to teach
> myself and then others how to use WebSphere to create an web based audit
> system for software installs on mainframes. We will be accessing DB2
> to get the information.
> After reading all that I can find I am a little confused. Here is
> the stupid question...what is WebSphere? Is it a webserver like IIS?
> Is it a software bundle and IIS (or some other webserver) is still
> needed? There seemed to be a lot of conflicting definitions even with
> in this list's archives. Your help is appreciated
>
> --
> Have a wonderful day,
>
> Katherine Dungan
>
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