Chapter 2   Overview

iPlanet Market Maker Software

The iPlanet Market Maker software is a scalable and reliable e-commerce platform used to deploy business-to-business digital marketplaces. Built on a proven e-commerce infrastructure, it provides high flexibility in terms of deployment and operation. This section gives :

• An overview of iPlanet Market Maker components.

• An outline of iPlanet Market Maker processes.

Overview of iPlanet Market Maker Components

Bundled

• iPlanet Web Server 4.1 SP3

• iPlanet Directory Server 4.12

System Requirements

• Solaris 2.6 / 2.8

• JDK 1.2.2_06

• Oracle 8.1.6.

• Resonate or any web server load-balancing solution.

The iPlanet Market Maker software consists of a set of JSPs, Java servlets, and Java classes that are deployed on an iPlanet Web Server. The modular architecture of the software makes it an extensible platform to build custom marketplaces.

These modules are combined with a customizable portal layer to provide personalized views and content to participants. The platform is based on open standards such as J2EE technology, HTTP, LDAP, and XML. It is also made up of many other well-defined industry standard components and interfaces. Figure 2-1 below shows the architecture of the iPlanet Market Maker software.

Figure 2-1   

iPlanet Market Maker software - Architecture.

An Outline of iPlanet Market Maker processes

iPlanet Market Maker software is a business-to-business e-commerce platform that for building digital market places where buying and selling companies can come together to conduct business online.

Figure 2-2 on page 5 illustrates the business process flow in a production environment.

Figure 2-2    iPlanet Market Maker - Business process flow.