Jan 17, 2012 - Announcing the General Availability of EntireX 8.2.2 Release
Software AG is pleased to announce the general availability of EntireX 8.2.2. This maintenance release is available since mid of December 2011. It includes a new version of the EntireX Adapter for IS.
In addition, this release contains the following features:
EntireX now runs on AIX 7.1
EntireX Adapter for IS now runs on z/Linux
Significantly enhanced COBOL support (e.g. CICS Channel/Container)
Arabic Shaping support
Response Time Monitoring together with Optimize for Infrastructure
For more specific details please check the documentation. The latest documentation about EntireX 8.2.2 is available at http://documentation.softwareag.com/ (please follow webMethods and EntireX)
An overview presentation summarizing the delta to previous versions of EntireX is available on the EntireX TECHcommunity.
Best regards,
Software AG Product Management
Nov 11, 2011 - Announcing feature enhancements ApplinX version 8.2.2
Software AG is pleased to announce the availability of ApplinX version 8.2 SP 2.
Enhancements:
Publish ApplinX applications to CentraSite ActiveSOA
All ApplinX assets such as server, application, host, screens etc. and the associations between them can be published to CentraSite. This functionality is for example useful for impact analysis and dependency tracking
Natural Host Screen Map - import enhancements
Support "Natural One" map format (NSM)
Extended attributes (such as intensified, underline, reverse video, and custom colors) are now imported into the Natural screen images, no manual work is needed
For further information please refer to the release notes and the product documentation.
The latest ApplinX documentation is available here.
Please find it under webMethods, ApplinX and ApplinX 8.2 SP2.
Best regards,
Software AG ETS Product Management
Nov 01, 2011 - Announcing enhanced platform support of EntireX 8.2.1
Software AG is pleased to announce that the EntireX Adapter for ESB 8.2.1 is now also available for the following z/Linux platforms:
Aug 15, 2011 - Announcing The General Availability of EntireX 8.1.3 Release
Software AG is pleased to announce the general availability of EntireX 8.1.3. This maintenance release is available since end of July 2011 on the following platforms:
Windows
HP-UX
AIX
Solaris
Linux and z/Linux
z/OS
For more specific platform details please check the documentation. The latest documentation about EntireX 8.1.3 is available at http://documentation.softwareag.com/ - please follow webMethods and EntireX.
Best regards,
Software AG Product Management
Apr 21, 2011 - Announcing The General Availability of webMethods 8.2 Release
Software AG is pleased to announce the general availability of webMethods 8.2 release. This release is another milestone in the evolution of the webMethods platform, and includes new functionality across the Enterprise BPM, Business Infrastructure, and Enterprise Data product lines. The highlights of this release include:
Round-trip process model interoperability to align IT operations with business imperatives
Content integration & enhanced rules management to empower more BPM stakeholders
Exploit new software architectures with event enabled platform & RESTful Services support
IT agility & lifecycle enhancements with new design, build, and deploy tools
The following products are included in this release:
- ARIS MashZone
- CentraSite ActiveSOA
- My webMethods
- Software AG Designer
- Software AG Installer
- webMethods ApplinX
- webMethods Broker
- webMethods Business Events
- webMethods Business Rules
- webMethods Content Service Platform
- webMethods Deployer
- webMethods EntireX
- webMethods Integration Server
- webMethods Mediator
- webMethods Monitor
- webMethods OneData
- webMethods Optimize for Infrastructure
- webMethods Optimize for Process
- webMethods Process Development
- webMethods Process Engine
- webMethods Task Engine
- webMethods Trading Networks
Dec 15, 2010 - Software AG webMethods 8.2 Release Announcement
Software AG is pleased to announce the First Customer Ship (FCS) of the webMethods 8.2 release. This FCS release has already reached full customer participation, but if you have an urgent need to preview this release please request access by contacting your webMethods sales representative. This release is now available for download from Empower for the enrolled FCS customers.
webMethods products for FCS preview include:
CentraSiteActiveSOA
My webMethods Server
Software AG Designer
webMethods ApplinX
webMethods Broker
webMethods Business Rules
webMethods EntireX
webMethods ESB/Integration Server
webMethods Mediator
webMethods Monitor
webMethods Optimize for Infrastructure
webMethods Optimize for Process
webMethods Process Engine
webMethods Task Engine
webMethods Trading Networks
A detailed list of features can be found in the release notes and documentation for each of the products. If you have questions about Software AG solutions and services, please contact your account representative.
Jun 21, 2010 - General Availability of a new release of EntireX Adapter for ESB (XAI)
Software AG is pleased to announce the General Availability of a new release of EntireX Adapter for ESB (XAI):
EntireX Adapter for ESB 8.0 (XAI 8.0)
This adapter is a component of the following products
EntireX for ESB (EXXES)
EntireX (EXX)
The EntireX Adapter for ESB enables flow services and BPM applications to interlink with Mainframe or Micro Focus COBOL applications via EntireX:
On the Mainframe EntireX supports Natural, COBOL and PL/I running under Batch, CICS and IMS.
Micro Focus COBOL is supported on Windows and UNIX operating systems.
The integration is supported in both directions, so either side can initiate communication.
The highlights of this release are:
Monitoring of the EntireX Adapter for ESB via adapter services
Enhanced COBOL support for IMS Connect, like
“OCCURS DEPENDING ON”,
REDEFINEs,
map-to-operation
Handling of COBOL numeric data types (IDL types N & P) is now compatible with webMethods Mainframe (MIS)
Dynamic change of connection for adapter services
Conversational RPC support for RPC connections via EntireX Broker
Direct RPC connections allow a simplified architecture for point-to-point scenarios
The Adapter is fully compatible with EntireX 8.1 as well as webMethods ESB versions 7.1 and 8.0.
This release incorporates feedback and fixes found in live customer implementations and has undergone full system testing by Software AG. Customers are encouraged to plan the adoption of this release as soon as possible in their maintenance cycle.
More details can be found on the EntireX Product Documentation site for these and other improvements. Please review the component Readme files, Release Notes and Installation description before installing or upgrading to this release.
The new release can now be downloaded from Empower / Software Download Center (SDC) via Software AG Installer. It can be found as part of the Integration Server (EntireX Adapter) and Software AG Designer >> EntireX Workbench (design-time).
Best regards,
On behalf of the EntireX team at Software AG
Jun 16, 2010 - ApplinX and EntireX - new Road Map released
Click here to view the latest detailed plans and key dates.
Jun 16, 2010 - Now available: Process Intelligence for Dummies now available
Process Intelligence is the smartest way to improve your organization’s financial and operational performance. That’s because, with Process Intelligence, you can measure and optimize the processes that run your business daily.
So get smarter about it! Download a FREE copy of Process Intelligence for Dummies here
May 17, 2010 - IUG event
Coming next month! Book your place at the International User Group Conferences
21st June to 25th June 2010, Prague, Czech Republic
Dedicated days for Adabas, Natural and webMethods users, meet with your peers, and network during the day sessions and evening social events.
Nov 15, 2009 - webMethods EntireX 8.1 for BS2000 now available
Overview:
webMethods EntireX for BS2000/OSD provides integration between Web services or the webMethods Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and BS2000 applications.
Product Highlights:
webMethods EntireX for BS2000/OSD allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing BS2000 applications written in COBOL or Natural into Web services or webMethods ESB. It contains all the necessary EntireX components for integration via RPC including BS2000 RPC server. Key features are:
• Increased performance
• Remote extraction from LMS (Library Manager)
• Consolidated EntireX Broker stub(s)
• Comprehensive COBOL support & server mapping (SVM)
• Reliable RPC for asynchronous scenarios
• Simplified configuration of EntireX Broker (Memory, Workers)
• webMethods ESB connectivity via EntireX Adapter for ESB
Availability:
webMethods EntireX v8.1 for BS2000/OSD is currently available as FCS (First Customer Shipment). It is available for BS2000/OSD versions v6, v7 and v8.
Sep 30, 2009 - webMethods EntireX 8.1 for BS2000 now available
Overview:
webMethods EntireX for BS2000/OSD provides integration between Web services or the webMethods Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and BS2000 applications.
Product Highlights:
webMethods EntireX for BS2000/OSD allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing BS2000 applications written in COBOL or Natural into Web services or webMethods ESB. It contains all the necessary EntireX components for integration via RPC including BS2000 RPC server. Key features are:
• Increased performance
• Remote extraction from LMS (Library Manager)
• Consolidated EntireX Broker stub(s)
• Comprehensive COBOL support & server mapping (SVM)
• Reliable RPC for asynchronous scenarios
• Simplified configuration of EntireX Broker (Memory, Workers)
• webMethods ESB connectivity via EntireX Adapter for ESB
Availability:
webMethods EntireX v8.1 for BS2000/OSD is currently available as FCS (First Customer Shipment). It is available for BS2000/OSD versions v6, v7 and v8.
We are pleased to announce the release of webMethods ApplinX version 8.1.
ApplinX is the tool to Web and service enable virtually any screen based application on Mainframe, BS2000, AS400, UNIX, Fujitsu, Hitachi and Tandem computer.
One of the version 8 features to be highlighted is the new Eclipse development environment, which is now integrated into "webMethods Designer".
What else great new functionality is in this version for you?
Import of Host Maps:
ApplinX can now import screen format definitions such as BMS, MFS and SDF. Also, an XML based format is supported. The SDFX format can be used to convert unsupported map formats which can then be loaded into ApplinX.
These imported maps can be used to easily create ApplinX screens. All fields are created automatically. Screen identifiers can be more easily defined and it's easier to distinguish between static text and output fields.
This improves developer productivity, reduces ApplinX maintenance efforts if screens change on the mainframe and increases robustness of ApplinX applications.
Dynamic field mapping:
Now fields can be identified by position on the screen and also by the name of the leading label.
This increases robustness during production time. When a field position changes on a host application screen, ApplinX will detect the field independent of the new position. Screens can be handled where the layout depends on the data to be displayed.
VT support:
ApplinX SOA edition allows service enablement of (character based) VT applications.
These legacy applications can be modernized by making them available as Web services.
Screen identification using general screen definitions:
It is no longer necessary to mark fields on every screen during the screen identification process. The ApplinX developer can define areas on the host application screen, which ApplinX can leverage during the screen identification process. Three identification modes provide flexibility to either detect a screen automatically, sem-automatically or manually.
Hitachi terminal protocol support:
ApplinX now supports Hitachi, a common hardware environment in Japan and other countries in the Far East. It’s available for Web and Service.
Currently version 8.1 has the status "controlled release". Beginning of December 2009 we will announce general availability (GA). Then it will be made available to all ApplinX customers.
The good news is you don’t need to wait until then. Watch out for an announcement in the ApplinX forum. A free 8.1 test version can be downloaded in a couple of days by Community members only.
Apr 02, 2009 - webMethods EntireX for ESB v7.2.1
WEBMETHODS ENTIREX FOR ESB
“ZERO FOOTPRINT” MAINFRAME TO ESB INTEGRATION
Overview:
webMethods EntireX for ESB provides integration between the webMethods Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and mainframe transactions. It is designed for mainframe-centric organizations that use webMethods ESB and do not own webMethods EntireX. It now supports a “zero footprint” installation for the mainframe. This is a more attractive alternative than specialty mainframe processors for customers looking to offload CPU utilization. Current wM Mainframe customers should be considering this product as their preferred migration option besides webMethods ApplinX.
webMethods EntireX for ESB Product Highlights:
webMethods EntireX for ESB allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing mainframe applications, residing in CICS, IMS or Batch and written in COBOL, Natural, PL/I, C or assembler, into an ESB. It contains all the necessary EntireX components for integration via RPC including mainframe RPC server. Key features are:
• “Zero footprint” support for CICS and IMS transactions. This means no software needs to be installed on the mainframe to integrate CICS and IMS.
• Reliable RPC to communicate in a highly reliable manner in order to meet the most demanding performance and scalability requirements.
• Rapid and easy service enablement of mainframe transactions.
• Bi-directional service wrapping provides mainframe applications the power to consume off-the-mainframe services as if they were mainframe programs.
webMethods EntireX for ESB v7.2
"Zero Footprint" mainframe to ESB integration
Overview:
webMethods EntireX for ESB provides integration between the webMethods Integration Server(IS)/Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and mainframe transactions. It is designed for mainframe-centric organizations that use webMethods IS/ESB and do not own webMethods EntireX. It also supports “zero footprint” integration meaning it requires no software to be installed on the mainframe.
Product Highlights:
webMethods EntireX for ESB allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing mainframe applications, residing in CICS, IMS or Batch and written in COBOL, Natural, PL/I, C or assembler, into an ESB. It contains all the necessary EntireX components for integration via RPC including mainframe RPC server.
Key features are:
• "Zero footprint" support for IMS transactions.
• Reliable RPC to communicate in a highly reliable manner in order to meet the most demanding performance and scalability requirements.
• Rapid and easy service enablement of mainframe transactions.
• Bi-directional service wrapping provides mainframe applications the power to consume off-the-mainframe services as if they were mainframe programs.
Availability: webMethods EntireX for ESB v7.2 is currently available. “Zero-footprint” for CICS transactions will be supported in an upcoming release.
Dec 22, 2008 - Announcing the release of webMethods EntireX Adapter 7.2 for Integration Server
webMethods EntireX Adapter 7.2 for Integration Server
Product Highlights:
The following is a list of the major enhancements in version 7.2 of webMethods EntireX Adapter for Integration Server:
• The EntireX Adapter supports Reliable RPC calls. The Eclipse plug-in creates Reliable RPC Connections.
• The Eclipse plug-in can use secure connections to the Integration Server using HTTPS.
• The Eclipse plug-in creates all Integration Server nodes needed for listeners for RPC and Reliable RPC.
• The EntireX Adapter supports connections to IMS Connect to call MPP-style programs in IMS. This feature is only available through webMethods EntireX for ESB.
Availability:
Currently available for download from Advantage for licensed webMethods Integration Server customers. The download is restricted to only provide RPC mainframe connectivity to a valid EntireX installation.
Mar 06, 2008 - Announcing the webMethods Application Modernization Suite
Need to leverage existing mainframe functionality and data to meet new business requirements? Take a look at webMethods Application Modernization Suite. It includes a unique combination of a low-risk, non-invasive Web enablement solution, a standards-based mainframe data integration solution, and enterprise-scale SOA enablement, governance, lifecycle management and deployment technologies.
Click here for product release announcement. (February 6, 2008)
Feb 29, 2008 - webMethods EntireX 8.0 has been released
New Release:
As a key component of webMethods Application Modernization, webMethods EntireX v8.0, was officially released for general availability (GA) on 29 February 2008. This new release of EntireX features significant upgrades that include:
¬ out-of-the-box integration with the webMethods ESB
¬ providing support for larger CICS message sizes
¬ enhanced COBOL support
¬ reliable & asynchronous service calls, and
¬ simplified configuration.
As a result, developers can use EntireX to quickly and easily encapsulate programming logic into ready-to-use wM ESB, .NET, J2EE or web services without changes to the underlying source code.
Dec 12, 2007 - webMethods EntireX Adapter 7.1 now available
Software AG is happy to announce that the webMethods EntireX Adapter for use with webMethods 7.1 is now generally available. This adapter provides a tight and easy-to-use link between the webMethods ESB (Integration Server) and webMethods EntireX. In combination with the appropriate RPC components of webMethods EntireX, this solution allows for the seamless integration of previously hard-to-reach, existing applications using the webMethods ESB.
Highlights of the solution include:
Integration Server outbound and inbound connectivity to the mainframe, including:
Cobol, PL/I, Natural
CICS, Batch, IMS
z/OS, z/VSE, BS2000/OSD, system i
Compatibility with the webMethods Adapter Runtime (ART), including:
Exposing of mainframe capabilities as services in the Integration Server
Out of the box Integration Server logging (error log, server log)
Useful & concise monitoring of connection status and service calls
User-friendly design-time environment:
100% Eclipse-based; 100% compatible with EntireX Workbench
Automated extraction from Cobol, PL/I, Natural
Automated generation of IS connection and IS service
The adapter is available for installation via the webMethods Installer 7.1. To learn more about this release, please see the adapter's documentation, which is available on
