Supported External Applications

ebXML Protocol Manager, in conjunction with eXchange, requires external database support, as described in this section.

Database for eXchange Partner Management and Message Tracking

The eXchange database is required by ebXML Protocol Manager. This database provides a run-time persistent store for Trading Partner (TP) management and message tracking. For eXchange, the following databases are supported:

• Oracle version 8.1.7

• Oracle version 9.01

• Oracle version 9.2

• Oracle version 10.1g

Database for Persistence and Monitoring via eInsight Engine

In addition, eXchange can optionally use the eInsight engine (supplied with eXchange) to collect and persist data from your B2B protocol processes. This feature provides for recovery and also enables some monitoring and reporting capabilities in Enterprise Manager. The eInsight engine supports the following databases:

• Oracle version 8.1.7, 9.0.1, 9.2, and 10.1g

• Sybase 12.5

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000

• IBM DB2 Universal Database version 8.1