IBM WebSphere Development Studio for IBM iseries V5R1 and V5R2 Refreshed with New WebSphere Studio, V5.0 Workstation Tools

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1 Software Announcement January 28, 2003 IBM WebSphere Development Studio for IBM iseries V5R1 and V5R2 Refreshed with New WebSphere Studio, V5.0 Workstation Tools Overview WebSphere Development Studio for iseries V5R1 and V5R2 are refreshed. This refresh updates the workstation development tools to WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0. WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 consolidates the standard set of application tools for iseries server and e-business development into one comprehensive, integrated, and attractively priced iseries product. The suite inherits the improved Web and Java development capabilities from WebSphere Studio Site Developer, V5.0 that make it easy to create, test, deploy, and maintain sophisticated e-business applications with little Java, Web, or Web-Service programming. WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 also includes a new visual builder for easily constructing Web applications conforming to the open-source Struts standard. The IBM WebFacing Tool makes it easy to quickly and cost-effectively Web-enable your existing 5250 applications. iseries-specific wizards, additions to the Struts builder, and other extensions make it easy to build e-business applications that reuse existing iseries programs, data, and skills. The improved iseries server development capabilities of the new Integrated Development Environment (IDE) provide many compelling reasons for application developers to upgrade from Application Development ToolSet (ADTS) or cooperative development environment (CODE). The Eclipse IDE reduces the learning curve by providing a consistent interface for developing iseries server applications and e-business applications. This allows developers to progress easily to new levels in their application development. The IDE delivers on the promise of tool integration and inter-operability. It includes seamless integration with best-of-breed tools from IBM and several key iseries partners to support end-to-end application development life cycle. For existing WebSphere Development Studio for iseries (5722-WDS) customers with software subscription, this workstation tools refresh is a no-charge upgrade. Refer to the Ordering Information section for additional information. The following 5722-WDS server tools remain at the current respective V5R1 and V5R2 levels: ILE RPG ILE COBOL ILE C ILE C++ ADTS For WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 information, refer to Software Announcement , dated January 28, 2003, (WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0). Key Prerequisites Refer to the Reference Information section. Planned Availability Date April 25, 2003 Note: There are no changes to the 5722-WDS host components. The new workstation product, WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, will be available April 25, Data Description Specifications At a Glance Refreshed WebSphere Studio workstation tools include: WebSphere Studio Site Developer, V5 for e-business development Powerful Java, Web, Web Services, XML, and database tools that speed the creation, testing, and deployment of e-business applications A builder for visually constructing Web applications based on the open-source Struts standard iseries extensions: -- Enhancements for Web, Web Services, and Java development including extensions to the Struts builder -- IBM WebFacing Tool for Web-enabling 5250 applications -- Integrated file, project, edit, compile, and debug environment for iseries development for RPG, COBOL, CL, and DDS 1 development -- Seamless integration with best-of-breed tools from IBM and key iseries partners. CODE Classic version VisualAge RPG Enhanced classic version to create event-driven GUI RPG applications for Windows or Java GUI-capable clients or browsers Distributed debugger Classic version for multilanguage, multitier e-business applications For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: AE001 This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

2 Description The new WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 is the next generation of workstation development tools to create iseries e-business applications that leverage the iseries and the power of WebSphere Application Server (WAS). WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, extends the WebSphere Studio Site Developer s robust, easy-to-use development environment for creating, building, and maintaining dynamic Web sites, and developing Java, Web, and Web Services applications. It also includes a robust, easy-to-use development environment for creating, building, and maintaining iseries RPG, COBOL, C, C++ applications, and Web-enabled applications using the IBM WebFacing Tool. The Remote System Explorer (RSE) also makes it easy to access UNIX, Windows, and Linux application resources. WebSphere Studio Workbench WebSphere Studio Workbench is a standards-based, cross-platform IDE based on the Eclipse foundation. The Workbench infrastructure facilitates the seamless integration of all development tools, IBM and non-ibm. Tool providers can focus on delivering additional function instead of being concerned about the underlying infrastructure and integration with other tools. WebSphere Studio Site Developer WebSphere Studio Site Developer is a robust, easy to use development environment for creating, building, and maintaining dynamic Web sites, and developing Java, Web, and Web Services applications. You can speed the creation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of your Web, Java, and Web services applications with: Built-in debuggers WAS unit test environment Code assist and code generation tools WYSIWYG Page Designer for Web site design A Visual Java Editor with two-way synchronization You can build robust Java applications, attractive Web interfaces and integrate your business applications with Web Services easier then ever before with: Built-in Web, XML Java, and Web Services tools Customizable perspectives/views The ability to plug in best-of-breed third-party tools based on the Eclipse platform. Struts-based Model View Controller that allows you to map out and visually construct Web based applications WebSphere Studio Site Developer lets you span platforms, devices, and standards with its robust, feature-rich, development environment. It supports JDK 1.3, JSP 1.2, and Servlet 2.3 along with concurrent support for WAS V3.5, and higher, WAS-Express and Tomcat. It provides effortless migration between WebSphere Studio configurations and third-party best-of-breed tools. In this release, IBM updates the Page Designer with support for Visual Custom Tags. IBM added support for static Web pages and the capability to reproduce, subset, and extend past HTML with new support for XHTML. A new Web view is added to the perspectives to organize Web resources. For Java, IBM adds a Visual Editor with two-way synchronization, a new JavaScript debugger, code assist and library, and new JSP samples to enhance learning. For Web Services, IBM improves the samples and provided enhanced support through a pop-up action. We have added support for UDDI V2 and provided discovery through the Web Service Inspection Language (WSIL). The IDE also includes significant iseries-specific extensions for Web and Java development: Wizards make it easy to wrapper existing iseries programs as Java beans or Web services. This lets the iseries developer access these programs from a Java application, or a Web application, or include them as the base for a Web service. Extensions to the Struts builder that make it easy to visually construct Web applications based on the open-source Struts standard that accesses iseries programs. Visual Custom Tags that bring some of the power of DDS to Web pages. IBM Webfacing Tool One of the most exciting components of WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries is the IBM WebFacing Tool. The IBM WebFacing Tool creates a Web interface to an existing 5250 application in a development time conversion process. The conversion process typically requires little or no change to the existing iseries programs. The resulting application continues to support a green screen and will also support the Web interface. The tool creates standard JavaServer Pages and XML definitions, based on the display file DDS, and includes a servlet-based runtime. The JSPs and runtime run in any application server that supports these Java web components. The conversion process just keeps getting easier. With increased DDS keyword support, most iseries applications will convert without any code changes. A typical business application with hundred screens can be converted and published to the application server for test in just a few hours. In this release, IBM introduces the performance and scalability enhancements to allow the IBM WebFacing Tool to support extremely large and complex applications

3 with high traffic flows. A Web interface is provided to the most requested system support WRKSPLF. IBM is also making it easier to leverage and extend Web applications created with the IBM WebFacing Tool. IBM changed the code generation phase to output Struts-compliant components that can be easily enhanced. Tools for Developing Server Applications In the V4.0 release of WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, the first phase of support for RPG, COBOL, CL, and DDS development in the integrated development environment was introduced. This was a first step in the ultimate goal of reproducing the development capabilities of the classic ADTS and CODE tools, in a highly integrated and productive environment, offering a consistent experience for all development work from RPG to Java. This support included a Remote System Explorer (RSE) for PDM-like access to OS/400 resources, and iseries projects for disciplined team development that leverages the excellent team capabilities of Eclipse. In the new V5.0 release, there are significant enhancements in the RSE and the iseries projects support. The RSE enhancements include: Enhanced support for library list manipulation User-defined actions that support all PDM substitution variables PDM-like table-view Easy enablement for working offline using iseries projects The option to securely save passwords between sessions Use SSL for more secure communications Support for searching source members for text strings ( find string ) with integrated feedback (double click on a match to open the member and position to that matching line) Graphical wizards for creating libraries, source files and members, data areas, data queues, and message files Message files can be expanded in the Remote Systems tree view, to show the messages within them Actions to create, edit, and delete messages in a message file Support for the new iseries IASP capability Performance enhancements for retrieving lists and for editing Extensive support for dragging and dropping (Programmers can use drag and drop to copy source members between files on the same iseries, or different iseries. They can even copy members to and from their local Windows file system, or a remote UNIX, Windows or Linux file system.) The built-in editor available in the RSE is significantly enhanced to include many more of the classic CODE editor capabilities. RPG, COBOL, CL, and DDS syntax checking RPG, COBOL, and DDS program verification RPG programmers will benefit from an outline view of their source Language-sensitive F1 help available from the editor Support for persistent markers for quickly accessing specific locations within source members Running and debugging iseries programs is now tightly integrated with the RSE and the built-in editor. Has the ability to set a breakpoint in the editor, for RPG, COBOL, CL, C or C++ and run to the breakpoint. The debugger perspective that appears is the same Eclipse perspective used for Java and Web debugging The iseries project support now includes significant enhancements: New extension points for business partners to leverage. Enhancements for build support, including monitoring of the build steps and error feedback. The text description is now captured for iseries files and members imported into an iseries project. Based on last modified timestamps, visually identify when local and remote copies of the same member are in conflict, and offer resolution support when the local member is pushed to the remote server. Business partners can easily leverage and extend RSE and iseries Projects. There are also many enhancements to make it even easier to tightly integrate tools with the IBM base development environment. Many leading iseries tool vendors are actively integrating their tools into this new release. These vendors include, but are not limited to, change management and impact analysis tool suppliers. While WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 closes the gap for CODE classic function, there are still many loyal and happy CODE users. The classic CODE tools remain available and installed with WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, and easily accessible directly from the RSE. For those who prefer direct access to these tools, a command is available to enable adding CODE entries to the Windows startup menu. Help for the classic tools can also be enabled. The RSE is able to access iseries OS/400 resources, Integrated File System (IFS) files and commands, remote UNIX, Windows, and Linux files and commands, and local Windows files. In V5.0, the universal support for files and commands is dramatically improved. There is new drag and drop, command shells, and intelligent command interpretation. For example, if a programmer runs a remote compile, make or grep command, the results are shown in the RSE command console. The programmer can double click on an error or search result to open the editor on the file. Any local editor can be opened on any remote file, including for example the built-in Java editor for remote Java files. There is a new table view for files that complements the existing tree view. Programmers can now search a remote file system for a file name pattern and see the resulting matching files in a table view, and then use the full suite of actions on those files, including edit. There is new support for running local Window commands in the RSE command console

4 VisualAge RPG VisualAge RPG is shipped with WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 VisualAge RPG allows RPG programmers to create rich graphical interface applications that run on Windows platforms. It allows users to easily access iseries database files and provides all the features of the RPGIV language such as external file description. VisualAge RPG also lets you generate Java code from VARPG source to run VisualAge RPG applications on platforms other than Windows. VisualAge RPG is easy to learn for experienced RPGIV programmers who want to create applications with a GUI. In this version the language level of VisualAge RPG is upgraded to the language level of RPGIV V5R2. The enhanced features of the RPG IV language, including Free Form Statements, Monitor Group, and Qualified Data Structures, are now available in VARPG, with some exceptions when generating Java. Product Positioning WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 is the set of workstation tools entitled to customers of the iseries tier-priced host product WebSphere Development Studio for iseries (WDS). WDS contains the server application development (AD) tools: ILE RPG, ILE COBOL, ILE C, ILE C++, and ADTS. WDS provides entitlement to the new workstation components, WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0. In most shops, WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 will be delivered in this manner. WDS is priced and packaged to make it pervasive in the iseries marketplace. The workstation tools are packaged into WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 for two major reasons: To provide access to these tools for consultants and analysts who may not have their own iseries system. To provide a convenient method to keep the iseries AD products current. As new enhancements are made to the Eclipse-based workstation products, these enhancements will be integrated into WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0. WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 contains tools for: Web and Java development WebSphere Studio Site Developer Java and Web Tools for iseries Web-enabling 5250 applications IBM WebFacing Tool Development of server applications iseries project, file, edit, compile, and debug support in the IDE CODE VisualAge RPG Web and Java Development WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, is based on WebSphere Studio Site Developer. WebSphere Studio Site Developer is a hybrid based on the merging of capabilities from VisualAge for Java, Professional Edition, and WebSphere Studio, Standard Edition and integration with the new WebSphere Studio Workbench. WebSphere Studio Site Developer provides a comprehensive set of tools for Web and Java development. iseries specific enhancements are added to these Web and Java developments tools as part of WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0. These enhancements make it easier to develop Web and Java applications for the iseries server. Server Development ADTS is the traditional method for developing and maintaining server side iseries applications. WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, includes new highly integrated and highly extendible tools for iseries RPG, COBOL, C, C++, CL, and DDS development. These new tools offer programmers a development experience that is consistent with the experience for developing Java, Web, Web Services, and XML applications, lowering the learning curve for all. These new generation tools include the Remote System Explorer for a PDM-like experience, and iseries projects for team-based development (together with an Eclipse-compliant software change management repository). They offer rich support for exploring the file system, compiling/building, editing, running and debugging. The iseries Projects support enables effective team support leveraging any iseries or LAN resident source repository which supports Eclipse. The new tools also allow the programmer to leverage the classic CODE tools for extremely rich editing and DDS design support. The combination of the Remote System Explorer, the iseries Projects, and the easily accessible CODE classic tools offers a superset of functionality over the traditional, and feature-frozen, ADTS tools. It offers significant productivity and usability gains, support for disconnected and team development, and a common harness for the tight integration of IBM- and ISV-supplied tools for server development. Using these new generation tools also implicitly increases a programmer s skills and makes the transition into new programming models easier, such as IBM WebFacing Tool, Web, Web Services, Java, and XML. Web-Enabling Applications IBM WebFacing Tool Versus 5250 Intercept Products The IBM WebFacing Tool offers significant advantages over the 5250 intercept tools in terms of standards, costs, and extendibility. Standards The IBM WebFacing Tool creates a Web interface to an existing 5250 application by generating standard Java ServerPages (JSPs). The Web interface is created in a development-time conversion step. The data created by the 5250 application is passed to Java beans and then to the JSPs at runtime. The WebSphere Application Server then ships the HTML to the browser. The Java components can be customized or extended, and should execute in any application server supporting the Java standards. Customization of the Web-enabled application can be accomplished using WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 Typically, 5250 intercept products interpret/decompose the 5250 datastream to create the Web interface, and are tied to a proprietary, chargeable runtime environments. Costs There are no additional tools or runtime charges associated with a Web-enabled application created with the IBM WebFacing Tool. The IBM WebFacing Tool creates standard Java components that should run in any application server. Many 5250 intercept tools have both

5 a development time tool charge and a runtime/usage charge. An application that has been Web-enabled using the IBM WebFacing Tool can support both a 5250 and Web interface concurrently. Extendibility The IBM WebFacing Tool creates standard JSPs that can be leveraged and extended with standard Java tools. Using the IBM WebFacing Tool is often the first step in leveraging 5250 applications and extending them to an e-business environment. With intercept tools, a base e-business/web application is not created. The e-business interfaces are generated at run-time. This makes it difficult to customize the user interfaces. When would you use a 5250 intercept product rather than the IBM WebFacing Tool? A 5250 intercept tool should be chosen if the workstation DDS source code (required by the IBM WebFacing Tool) is unavailable. If the DDS source code has used DDS keywords that were not supported by the IBM WebFacing Tool, then an intercept tool might prove a better choice. Refer to the following: Reference Information Software Announcement , dated January 28, 2003, (WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries V5.0). Software Announcement , dated December 3, 2002, (WebSphere Studio Site Developer for Linux and Windows, V5.0). Software Announcement , dated June 4, 2002, (WebSphere Development Studio for iseries, V5R2 Enhancements). Software Announcement , dated April 23, 2001, (WebSphere Development Studio for iseries, V5R1). Trademarks The e-business logo and iseries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. WebSphere, VisualAge, and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others

6 IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information January 28, 2003 Education Support A multichannel delivery strategy is planned to address the e-business education requirements in the iseries marketplace. For more education information, visit the following Web sites education/enablement Service Offerings IBM, in concert with Business Partners, plans to offer the following services in support of the product offering: IBM WebFacing Tool Conversion Feasibility Study A one-day service offering in which you electronically send your DDS files to the consultant. The DDS is evaluated for suitability as a candidate for the conversion to a web application using the IBM WebFacing Tool. IBM WebFacing Tool Conversion Proof of Concept A three-day fixed price service offering in which you send your DDS files to the consultant. A vertical slice of the application is then converted to a Web application with the IBM WebFacing Tool. The converted application is then hosted on a server at the service provider s Web site where you can log in and view the results. IBM WebFacing Tool System Conversion This service offering is a natural followup to the IBM WebFacing Tool Conversion Proof of Concept. This offering varies in duration based on the size and complexity of your application. A proposal is developed and, once accepted, the entire application is converted to a Web application. This offering is performed onsite. The consultant teaches your staff how to use WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 to create and manage your Web development project based on your iseries data and applications. Through a mentored workshop and a proof of concept, your staff has the opportunity to learn WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 and apply this knowledge to create and deploy a Web application into your iseries environment. For more information on the service offerings, visit the following Web site: wsdd/services/services.html Promotional Material: available at: A product specification sheet is Demonstrations: These demonstrations are available: IBM WebFacing Tool A screen cam to demonstrate the use of the IBM WebFacing Tool to Web-enable a simple 5250 application. The demonstration converts a 5250 application that uses subfiles and a customer inquiry display file. A screen cam to demonstrate the capabilities of the IBM WebFacing Tool. It uses APPCON s Enterprise Information System to show the results of their Web-enabling efforts. The demonstration reviews the pre- and post-conversion application interfaces. iseries Web tools A screen cam that demonstrates the use of the iseries Web tool functions to access iseries data and applications. For additional demonstration information, access OITOOL at: Select Demos and Presentations Search by keyword or Search specific information sources Obtain help via FAQ in ViewBlue>Offerings>OfferingsInfoRef Global Financing IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified customers and Business Partners to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, both from IBM and other manufacturers or vendors, as well as commercial financing (revolving lines of credit, terms loans, acquisition facilities, and inventory financing credit lines) for Business Partners. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit the Web at: Use the Select a Country Menu, to find a contact in your location (or country). This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

7 Technical Information Refer to the Reference Information section. Terms and Conditions WebSphere Development Studio for iseries customers may install the WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0 workstation product for developing iseries applications onto an unlimited number of workstations that are connected to the iseries server to which this program is licensed, without paying additional license fee. Program Services: Available until September 30, 2005 Ordering Information WebSphere Development Studio for iseries (5722-WDS) V5R1 and V5R2 orders will ship the new Workstation tools, WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V5.0, (media kit LK3T-8882), effective on April 25, For V5 customers who have acquired 5722-WDS before April 25, 2003, and who have a current software subscription contract, use the following no-charge feature number to order: WebSphere Development Studio Client V5.0 (5722-WDS), feature number Only 5722-WDS customers who have a current software subscription contract can order this feature number to get the new Workstation tools. Before April 25, 2003, the existing refresh feature number 2655 can still be used to order WebSphere Development Studio Client for iseries, V4, (media kit LK3T-8377). Order Now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative. To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: ibm direct@vnet.ibm.com Mail: The Americas Call Centers Dept. AE001 P.O. Box 2690 Atlanta, GA Reference: AE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks iseries is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. WebSphere is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others