IBM SG24-6526-00 manual Preface, The team that wrote this redbook, Become a published author

Preface

This IBM Redbook introduces the new Geac commerce platform .connect applications – the call.connect and vendor.connect applications. These applications extend and enhance the capabilities of Geac System21 into the intranet and Internet.

This redbook targets consultants or customers who work with these .connect applications. It explains how to install, maintain, integrate, and manage these applications on the IBM

~iSeries server. It also helps you to understand the architecture and middleware used by the applications.

Prior to reading this book, you must be familiar with the basic, traditional use of the iSeries or AS/400 and System21. For example, you should know how to enter simple commands and understand such concepts as the library list. Similarly for System21, you should be familiar with the menus and such tasks as defining a System21 user.

As necessary throughout the book, detail is provided about the newer, less traditional features of the iSeries such as the integrated files system (IFS), Qshell, Java, and WebSphere.

The team that wrote this redbook

This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the International Technical Support Organization, Rochester Center.

Yessong Johng is an IBM Certified IT Specialist at the IBM International Technical Support Organization, Rochester Center. He specializes in WebSphere and Domino implementation on iSeries, with a focus on their integration. Recently Yessong expanded his expertise to include Linux and its solutions on the iSeries server.

Colin Brown is a Senior Software Architect at Geac United Kingdom (UK). He has 15 years of experience in software design and implementation. He holds a degree in computer science. His area of expertise includes Enterprise JavaBean (EJB) component development.

Jim Hirsch is a Test Manager at Geac UK. He has 20 years of experience in various IT disciplines. He holds a degree in math from London University. His areas of expertise include AS/400, iSeries, and Geac System21.

John Lawler is a Technical Consultant at Geac UK. He has 18 years of experience in IT. He holds a degree in mathematics from Oxford University. His areas of expertise include AS/400, iSeries, UNIX, Windows NT, RPG, C, Java, and WebSphere.

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