Software develops and manages dynamic websites.
Press Release Summary:
WebSphere® Application Server - Express, v5.1 helps build static and dynamic Web sites, which run on popular servers, including IBM eserver iSeries(TM) and operating systems such as Linux, UNIX®, and Windows(TM). It provides Web application server, development environment based on WebSphere Studio, and wizards and samples. Additional security is provided with Web Server Security Plug-ins, which allow user to separate Web server from application server.
Original Press Release:
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express, V5.1: Fast Development, Deployment, and Management of Dynamic Web Sites
Overview
Designed to meet the unique needs of small to mid-size companies and departments of larger organizations, IBM WebSphere® Application Server - Express, V5.1 combines the power and function of an industry-leading application server and development tool with a smaller, up-front investment for a low risk, affordable entry to e-business.
WebSphere Application Server - Express, V5.1 can help you build
static and dynamic Web sites which run on popular servers, including IBM eserver iSeries(TM) and popular operating systems such as Linux, UNIX® (AIX®, Solaris, HP-UX), and Windows(TM). You can view information in databases, perform simple updates, and create and use Web services.
V5.1 benefits:
o Ready to go
- Create and run a simple dynamic Web site in a tightly integrated and affordable package that includes a Web application server, a development environment based on WebSphere Studio, and wizards and samples that can help reduce costs.
- Includes a set of integrated applications for iSeries customers that can boost employee and business professional productivity.
o Easy to use
- Out-of-the-box solution for building static and dynamic Web Sites
- New simplified database access and rich user interface
controls for rapid Web application development (refer to Statement of direction section)
- Quick, wizard-driven installation
- One-click application assembly and deployment that can help
improve productivity
- Browser-based interface that can help minimize administration requirements
o Migration ready
- Investment protection as you grow to other WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Studio V5 configurations when more advanced development and deployment capabilities are required.
- Leverage your investment through a discount when you are ready to upgrade.
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements sections for details.
Planned availability dates
Electronic software delivery:
o December 19, 2003: National language support for Multiplatforms without iSeries
o February 20, 2004: National language support for Multiplatforms with iSeries Physical software delivery (media and documentation):
o January 16, 2004: National language support for Multiplatforms without iSeries
o February 20, 2004: National language support for Multiplatforms with iSeries
At a glance
WebSphere Application Server - Express, a cost-effective, out-of-the-box solution, comes with the tools necessary to create and run a simple yet dynamic Web site. V5.1 includes the following new features:
o Simplified development for database access, Web site design, and rich user interface controls to enable rapid time to value for new applications (refer to Statement of direction
section)
o Support for the Software Development Kit (SDK) for Java(TM) Technology Edition 1.4 across supported operating system platforms (OS/400®, Linux, UNIX, and Windows)
o Integrated applications for iSeries customers
o Support for UNIX, specifically AIX, Solaris, HP-UX
o Additional security with Web Server Security Plug-ins that allow you to separate your Web server from your application
server
o Browser-based interface for near-zero administration
