ERP systems
E-Business Suite
PeopleSoft Enterprise
mySAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

eApplications
eBusiness Suite

Communications
COM/DCOM(Component Object Model/Distributed Component Object Model)
WebSphere MQ

Languages
C/C++
C#, C# .NET
COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language)
Java
JavaScript
Perl (Practical Extraction and Report Language)
SQL (Structured Query Language)
VBScript

Development Tools
VB (Visual Basic)

Development Environments
C++Builder, C#Builder
Java EE 5

Databases
Essbase Analysis
Oracle8i, 9i
SQL Server 2000
SQL Server, SQL Server 2005

Computers
i5
SPARC family (Scalable Performance ARChitecture)
SPP-UX
Unix
Windows NT (New Technology)

Knowledge Management
BusinessObjects Enterprise

Application Servers
ColdFusion MX
BEA WebLogic Platform
WebSphere Portal Server
WebSphere Portal - Express

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ERP systems

E-Business Suite
Application software, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which includes financials, HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), manufacturing, supply chain, and sales force automation systems. Also includes business process automation which provides supply-chain and workflow management.

Includes:
• Contracts
• Financials
• Human Resources
• Intelligence
• Learning Management
• Maintenance Management
• Manufacturing
• Marketing
• Order Management
• Procurement
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Projects
• Sales
• Service
• Supply Chain Management

Includes personalized enterprise, sales and customer portals. Runs a world-wide enterprise operation from a centralized site. Also called Oracle 11i, Oracle Applications 11i, Oracle E-Business Suite. Originally released: 1998. Version 11i.10 includes additional business intelligence functions and released: November, 2004. Version 12 is planned to be released late in 2006.

PeopleSoft Enterprise
Applications software. eBusiness, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system that includes:
• Campus Solutions
• CRM (Customer Relationship Management
• Financial Management
• Human Capital Management
• Service Automation
• SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
• SCM (Supply Chain Management)

Over 100 applications are included in this suite. Uses XML (eXtensible Markup Language). Accessible through browsers, phone, and wireless devices. Works with DB2, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, and SQL Server databases. Originally written by PeopleSoft which was acquired by Oracle in December, 2004. Version 9.0 adds features related to corporate governance and compliance, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) improvements for customer service agents, and enterprise-level planning. Also prepares users to move to SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and integrates with Fusion middleware, a portfolio of server software that allows applications from different vendors to interoperate. 9.0 released: June, 2006. Oracle has also announced plans to support PeopleSoft products even past the original support date of 2013.

mySAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Application software. Latest version of the R/3 ERP system. Includes software to run an entire enterprise and interfaces with data management systems. Part of mySAP Business Suite. mySAP 2005 includes full integration with NetWeaver (integration platform) and released: May, 2006.

General modules:
• AM (Asset Management)
• BC (Basis, which includes ABAP/4 programming language)
• CA (Cross Application)
• QM (Quality Management)
• SCM (Supply Chain Management)
• WF (Business WorkFlow)

Application modules: Financials
• AC (Accounting Ð General)
• CFM (Corporate Finance Management
• CO (Controlling)
• EC (Enterprise Controlling)
• ECCS (Enterprise Controlling-Consolidation)
• FI (Financial Accounting)
• FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management)
• IM (Investment Management
• Incentive and Commission Management
• MIC (Management of Internal Controls)
• mySAP Banking
• Production Sharing Accounting System
• Public Sector Management
• Real Estate Management
• RE-FX (Flexible Real Estate Management)
• TR (Treasury)
• PS (Project System)

Logistics/(Manufacturing)
• AB (Agency Business)
• CS (Customer Service)
• EH&S (Environment Health and Safety)
• Global Trade
• LO (Logistics)
• LE (Logistics Execution)
• MM (Materials Management)
• PA Profitability Analysis)
• PM (Plant Maintenance)
• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management
• PP (Production Planning)
• PS (Project System)
• Quality Management
• SAP Retail
• SD (Sales and Distribution)
• SM (Service Management)
• WM (Warehouse Management)

Human Resources
• BN (Benefits)
• OM (Organizational Management
• PA (Personnel Management)
• PT (Personnel Time Management)
• PY (Payroll)
• PE (Training and Event Management)
• PY-XX-TL (HR Tools)

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eApplications

eBusiness Suite
Application software for ebusiness.

Includes:
• Catalog Centre (create and maintain catalog)
• Content Centre (content management functions)
• Content Server (content management functions)
• Marketing Studio (manage marketing campaigns)
• Personalization Centre (Web personalization)
• Shopsite (online store)
• Transact (order management, subscription administration, etc.)

Company was acquired by divine, Inc. in 2001. divine filed bankruptcy in 2003.

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Communications

COM/DCOM (Component Object Model/Distributed Component Object Model)
Communications. Middleware technology for Windows-based software. Used to access data in different databases running on Windows clients and servers. Consists of ActiveX, which handles the desktop, and DCOM, which handles the servers and databases. New features allow access to data on non-Windows servers. Components include: OLE DB, ADO, ODBC. COM/DCOM is the Microsoft equivalent to CORBA, which is platform independent. Released: 1993.

WebSphere MQ
Communications software. Middleware that connects applications running in over 35 supported platforms. Handles high volume of messages even over 250 million messages a day. Supports ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) technology. Runs on Linux, Mac OS, MVS/ESA, OS/2, OS/390, OS/400, Solaris, UNIX, Unisys 2200 Series, and Windows NT/2000. Software was originally called MQSeries and was changed to WebSphere MQ in 2001. Version 6.0 released: April, 2005.

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Languages

C/C++
Compiler language. Language was developed by AT&T in conjunction with Unix operating systems. It is not, however, limited to Unix environments. Object oriented capabilities were added to C to create C++, one of the first popular object-oriented languages. Many vendors have written C and/or C++ compilers, including Microsoft, who released Visual C++ in 1993. C was originally developed: in the early 1970s.

C#, C# .NET
Programming language. Version of C/C++ used for Internet applications. Part of Visual Studio .NET. Pronounced C-Sharp. Released: 2000.

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language)
Compiler language. Dominant language for business applications in large computer environments. Developed: 1960. Two versions standardized by ANSI (American National Standards Institute), COBOL 74 and COBOL 85. Versions of object-oriented COBOL (OO COBOL) were developed in the 1990s.

Java
Object-oriented programming language. Developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems, and has quickly become the industry's primary cross platform development language. Java is used extensively for Web, applet, and thin client application development. Java's strength is its ability to run on any computer, provided the computer has a JVM (Java Virtual Machine) available. Its greatest weakness is that it is an interpreted language, meaning the JVM must translate the universal Java code to the native computer's operating code as the application executes. This leads to slow performance. This weakness has been mitigated by Java compilers, which generate machine specific code allowing quick performance, albeit at the cost of the universal cross platform nature of Java byte code. Created: 1996.

JavaScript
JavaScript is a scripting language used to create dynamic Websites. It's based on HTML(HyperText Markup Language), and can create either client-side or server-side applications. JavaScript statements can be embedded into an HTML page, and then interpreted within the browser to execute on the client. JavaScript statements which access databases for dynamic content are executed by the Web Server for server-side processing. Released: 1995.

Perl (Practical Extraction and Report Language)
Programming language. Scripting language primarily used in Unix systems. Combines elements of C language and Unix shell commands. Popular in creating CGI scripts on the Internet. Open source program available under the GNU GPL (GNU General Public License). Developed: 1987.

SQL (Structured Query Language)
4GL(4th Generation Language). The standard 4GL for data access to relational databases in most environments from mainframe to desktop computer. SQL is a standard language but many vendors have added proprietary features. Consists of three parts: DDL (Data Definition Language, used to create tables), DCL (Data Control Language, providing security functions), and DML (Data Manipulation Language, used to store, modify and retrieve data). SQL2, also called SQL-92, is used with relational databases and was standardized in 1992. SQL3 is the object-relational standard. The latest SQL standard was adopted in July 1999 and is often called SQL:99, or SQL-99

VBScript
Scripting language used to develop interactive applications for the Web. Builds Web pages with components from Java and ActiveX.

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Development Tools

VB (Visual Basic)
Application development environment. Object-oriented system used with RAD development. Builds departmental client applications with a GUI-based front end. Interfaces with SQL Server, Ingres, Oracle, Access, DB2. Three versions available: Standard Edition (student and hobbyists), Professional Edition (departmental corporate use), Enterprise Edition (enterprise level corporate use). Released: 1991. Version 6.0 released: 1998. VB.NET is part of Visual Studio .NET and released: 2001. Version 9.0 will include LINQ (Language Integrated Query) which lets users program data and access databases without having to know or use SQL. No release date has been set, although a preview version was released in January, 2006.

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Development Environments

C++Builder, C#Builder
Application development environment. Visual, object-oriented. Includes templates to build web applications and generates HTML code. Has forms-oriented RAD functions for designing front end applications and assembler and API (Application Programming Interface) tools for system developers. Includes project management functions, Turbo Debugger (debugging tools), and database development tools. Standard, Professional and Client/Server versions available. C++ version originally released: 1997. 2006 versions of both C++Builder and C#Builder released: October, 2005. In 2006 Borland decided to concentrate on ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) products and divested the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) line which includes these products, JBuilder, and Delphi.

Java EE 5
Application development platform based on Java 2 Platform used to create thin-client applications build with reusable components. The environment includes portability functions, CORBA technology, security functions, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), and development policies. While Sun Microsystems owns the J2EE trademark the J2EE specifications are controlled by a group of vendors under the name JCP (Java Community Process). Components include: EJBs (Enterprise JavaBeans), Java servlets and JSPs (Java Server Pages), JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity), and JMS (Java Messaging Service).

History of product:
• JDK 1.2 (Java Development Kit) was upgraded to Java 2 Platform (released: 1998);
• The next upgrade was J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) (released: June, 1999);
• Java 2 was renamed J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition) at the same time;
• Version 1.4 released: November, 2003;
• Version 1.5 available May, 2006.

With the 1.5 release a new naming format of "Java EE" followed with a number will be used, so Java EE 5 is the current version.

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Databases

Essbase Analysis
Application development tool used for business access and analysis. OLAP (OnLine analytical Processing) database. Provides multiuser access to data. Used with data warehousing. Runs on Unix, OS/2, Windows NT/2000 systems.

Oracle8i, 9i
Database designed specifically for Internet applications. Version of Oracle that includes IFS (Internet File System) which handles images and text documents, Java capabilities and XML support. Has internal JVM (Java Virtual Machine). Also handles relational data. Incorporates ESI (Edge Side Includes) in 2001. 8i Released in 1998 and support discontinued in January, 2005. 9i released: 2000.

SQL Server 2000
Relational database. Upgrade to SQL Server 7.0, and designed for Internet applications. Part of Windows DNA 2000. Developer, Personal, Evaluation, CE, and Desktop Engine editions for personal and development use. Runs under Windows NT/2000. Released: 2000. SQL Server Enterprise Edition is a 64-bit, enterprise-level edition of the database, and is competitive with databases running on mainframe and Unix systems including DB2 and Oracle. Released: 2003.

SQL Server, SQL Server 2005
Relational database. Originally developed by Sybase and licensed by Microsoft. Sybase changed the name of their product to Adaptive Server in 1997 and Microsoft continues to use the name SQL Server. The database was originally released by Sybase and Microsoft together in 1988. SQL Server 6.0, released in 1994, was Microsoft's first solo offering. SQL Server 2005 allows users to share data across multiple platforms, applications, and devices to make it easier to connect internal and external systems. Developed under the name Yukon and released: November, 2005.

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Computers

i5
Midrange computers, Originally called AS/400, renamed iSeries 400, then named i5 and built with the Power5 processor. Operating systems: AIX, Linux, i5/OS, and Windows. Includes built in database - DB2/400 or DB2 UDB. Originally released as AS/400: 1988. Name changed to iSeries in 2000. i5 system released: May, 2004.

SPARC family (Scalable Performance ARChitecture)
Server, or midrange computers. RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) machines. SPARC, microSPARC, SuperSPARC TurboSPARC, UltraSPARC CPUs. Operating systems: Solaris.

Includes:
• SPARCcenter
• SPARCclassic
• SPARCcluster
• SPARCserver
• SPARCstation (IPX, Voyager)
• UltraSPARC.

First released: 1987.
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Operating Systems

Solaris
Operating system for workstations. One of the Unix flavors, or versions, but has many unique functions that make Solaris different from other Unix system. Mostly used on workstations, but is scalable from 486 laptops to supercomputers. Can run software developed for Windows, Macintosh. Originally named SunOS. First version called Solaris released: 1992. Current version is Solaris 10, released in 2005.

Solaris 10
Operating system. Unix-based server system. Latest release of Solaris.

New features include:
• Dynamic File System, a self-healing, self-managing OS file system technology that provides virtually unlimited scalability,
• DTrace used by systems administrators to track, tune, and troubleshoot systems in real time.

Runs on UltraSPARC, AMD Opteron, and Intel x86 processors.

Solaris 10 provided free, but with a subscription fee for support. Open source version of Solaris 10 released: June, 2005.

SPP-UX
Operating system. One of the Unix flavors, or versions. Runs on PA-RISC systems. Scalable system that runs on parallel computers.

Unix
General-purpose operating system. Unix can be used on any system and is dominant on midrange machines, RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) machines, and with supercomputers and MPPs (Massively Parallel Processors). Versions of Unix, called flavors, are written for specific computer systems and include: AIX (IBM), HP-UX (Hewlett-Packard), IRIX (Silicon Graphics) and many others. Unix is written in C, so the expression "Unix/C" is commonly used to represent both skills. The original Unix was developed by Bell Labs and announced in 1969.

Windows NT (New Technology)
Operating System used primarily on workstations and servers. Utilizes full 32 bit operations. Runs on various systems. Supports Windows, MS-DOS, POSIX, LAN Manager, NetWare. Can act as either client or server in client-server environment. Includes all the features of Windows for Workgroups. Runs on desktop computers, DEC VAX systems. First NT release was in 1993, but Windows NT 4.0 (the last release under this name) was the first full server operating system and was released in 1996.

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Knowledge Management

BusinessObjects Enterprise
Knowledge management, BI (Business Intelligence) product. Provides Web query, reporting, and analysis functions and includes a suite of analytic applications, connectivity to packaged applications, and a single interface for all levels of queries.

Includes:
• InfoView, portal software to present BI data,
• Broadcast Agent, delivers alerts based on business-driven activities,
• Designer, provides end-users with access to data,
• Supervisor, provides security and control access to data,
• Auditor, allows administrators to monitor all BI activity,
• Developer Suite, allows developers to customize BI programs.

Also includes WebIntelligence and an enterprise data warehouse. Runs on AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows systems. Version 6.5 was released in July, 2004 and incorporates technology from Crystal Reports/Crystal Enterprise that was acquired with the purchase of Crystal Decisions in 2003.

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Application Servers

ColdFusion MX
Communications, Internet server. Application server used to build and deploy dynamic Web applications that depend upon database access for part of their content.

Includes:
• ColdFusion Studio: which provides visual development tools, a database, and debugging tools,
• ColdFusion Server: which provides runtime services for ecommerce applications.

Uses CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) which integrates with both HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language). Supports Java, C++, COM, CORBA and EJB (Enterprise JavaBeans). Runs on AIX, Linux (Red Hat and SuSE), Mac OS X, Solaris, and Windows systems. Originally written by Allaire and released in 1995. Allaire was acquired by Macromedia in 2001 and MX version which interfaces with WebSphere and Sun ONE application servers was released in 2002. Current release is ColdFusion MX 7, is available in Standard and Enterprise editions, developed under the code name BlackStone, and includes support for mobile devices, rich forms, and new reporting and printing capabilities. Released: February, 2005. Macromedia was acquired by Adobe in December, 2005.

BEA WebLogic Platform
Communications. Software used to build application infrastructure for ecommerce applications. Interfaces with WebLogic Commerce Server.

Includes:
• JRockit
• WebLogic Integration,
• WebLogic Portal,
• WebLogic Server,
• WebLogic Workshop.

WebLogic Workshop is used to combine the rest of the products to create a single infrastructure platform for application development, deployment, and management. Runs on Windows 2000 systems. Originally called WebLogic Enterprise Platform. Released: 2002. Version 8.1 released: 2003.

WebSphere Portal Server
Applications software. EIP (Enterprise Information Portal) software used to build custom portal Web sites for employees, Business Partners, and customers, and used to build SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) applications. Users sign on to the portal and receive personalized Web pages providing access to the information, people, and applications they need.

Includes:
• Portal Enable (Provides access to internal data, newsfeeds, and vendor supplied information. Includes customization and personalization functions)
• Portal Extend (Adds additional functionality including collaboration software, extended communications, and extended search functions. Interfaces with Lotus and Tivoli)
• Portal Experience (Accesses digital data, images, multimedia information. Includes additional security functions and multiplatform support).

Runs on AIX, Linux, Solaris, and Windows systems. Websphere Portal Express is available for midsize companies (100 - 999 employees). Released: 2002. Version 6.0 supports AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) and integrates IBM Workplace and collaboration techniques and released: April, 2006. Last Updated: April 4, 2006

WebSphere Portal - Express
Applications software. Portal software for small to midsize businesses (100 to 999 employees). Designed for ease of deployment and use. Allows users to customize page layouts, add new portlets, change a portlet interface, or add new users with just a few clicks of a mouse. Built on WebSphere Application Server and provides personalization, campaign management, single sign-on across applications, authentication, authorization, and communication between portlets. Originally released: 2002. V5.0.1 released: November, 2004

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