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Preface


Purpose of Release Notes

This document describes Release 6.4 of the BEA TUXEDO System.

Note: The information contained in this document supersedes all other BEA TUXEDO Release 6.4 documentation with respect to information such as which platforms are supported, the content of new features, installation instructions, and so on.

Be sure to read this document in conjunction with the BEA TUXEDO System 6 Installation Guide before installing BEA TUXEDO Release 6.4.

Who Should Read This Document

This document is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and developers interested in extending secure, scalable transaction-based processing from the enterprise to Intranet and Internet wide availability. It assumes a familiarity with BEA TUXEDO.

How This Document Is Organized

The BEA TUXEDO Release 6.4 Release Notes are organized as follows:


How to Use This Manual

Online Document Considerations

This document, The BEA TUXEDO Release 6.4 Release Notes, is designed primarily as an online, hypertext guide. If you are reading this as a paper publication, note that to get full use from this guide you should install and access it as an online document via a Web browser that supports HTML 3.0. Netscape Navigator 2.02 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later are recommended.

Opening the Release Notes in a Web Browser

To access the online version of this document, open the following HTML file in a Web browser:

/Doc/Welcome.htm

The online documentation requires a Web browser that supports HTML 3.0. Netscape Navigator 2.02 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later are recommended.

Printing from a Web Browser

You can print a hardcopy version of this document, one file at a time, from the Web browser. Before you print, make sure that the chapter or appendix you want is displayed and selected in your browser. (To select a file, click anywhere inside the frame you want to print. If your browser offers a Print Preview feature, you can use it to verify which file you are about to print.)

Document Conventions

The following documentation conventions are used throughout this guide.

Item Convention Example

Arguments

appear in parentheses and are formatted in a lowercase monospace font. Optional arguments are formatted in italic font. Predefined arguments are formatted in an uppercase font.

(name, 0, value)

(ACCTID, 2, 5000)

Environment variables

are formatted in an uppercase font.

ENVFILE=${APPDIR}

Glossary terms

are formatted in italics in the printed copy. Online glossary terms are underlined and in color.

Port is the host name of a Jolt server.

Port is the host name of a Jolt server.

Key names

are presented in boldface type.

Press Enter to continue.

Literals

are formatted in a monospace font.

class extendSample

Programs and applications

are formatted with initial caps.

Use the Repository Editor and the Class Library.

User input

are formatted in a monospace font.

Type cd TUXDIR

Window items

are presented in boldface type. Window items can be window titles, button labels, text edit box names or other parts of the window.

Type your password in the Logon window.

Select Export to make the service available to the client.

New v6.4 Documentation

Document Contents Format Provided

BEA TUXEDO v6.4 Addendum Guide

Includes detailed information on all v6.4 features such as BRIDGE and Domains enhancements and error detail APIs

BEA TUXEDO v6.4 Release Notes

Provides overview information on new features, supported platforms, upgrade instructions, limitations, and software fixes

New Introductory Page to all v6.4 Documents

Provides an iconized list and description of each guide, manual page section, and system messages by book. Within two clicks, you can now access any BEA TUXEDO document. Also included are new navigational aids

For More Information

The following books may be helpful to an administrator of a BEA TUXEDO application:

Recommended Reading

Technical Support

If you have any questions about this version of BEA TUXEDO, or if you have problems installing and running BEA TUXEDO, contact BEA Technical Support at one of the following telephone numbers, email addresses, or through BEA Web SUPPORT at www.beasys.com. Be prepared to provide the following information: