where to find WSPack ?

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:52 am

from reading postings here, i gather i need to install the WSPack inorder for a datastage job to act as a webservices (soap) client.

where do i get the WsPack from?

DS 7.5.2, suse linux.

thanks a lot,

steve

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:56 am

From IBM. In exchange for money.

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:06 pm

chulett wrote:From IBM. In exchange for money.

craig,

thanks - i did not realize this was a separately purchasable item. Does it only come as part of the RTI option?

thanks,

steve

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:02 pm

Well, "RTI" is now "SOA" is now "WISD" depending on the release. And that is a different beastie from the "WS Pack", which are separate purchases.

The PACK allows you to use web services as sources and targets in 'normal' Server jobs. There is also a Web Service Transformer if you need to call a service row-by-row. The "SOA Edition" is what would allow you to expose an ETL job as a service.

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:12 pm

ok thanks,

i'll contact ibm to find out what the cost will be for just the WsPack.

thnaks for your help,

steve

eostic · Post by **eostic** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:13 pm

...WSPack no longer costs anything. It is part of v8, and is available for download for earlier releases (not sure the logistics of the download process --- speak to your local sales team)....but again, it's no longer a charge item.

Of course, Craig's definition is on the money --- WSPack provides you with the ability to use DataStage as a SOAP client --- you still need a purchasable license for RTI or WISD in order to publish DS jobs "as" Services.

Ernie

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:57 pm

ernie,

thanks for the info.

i have already contacted our ibm sales rep on this.

hopefully he will tell me its gratis & where to download it from.

btw, i just loath the ibm web site for finding stuff.

thanks again,

steve

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:02 pm

just to close this topic...

the WSPack is free now.

apparently (acording to ibm) the download file had been incorrectly moved from the 'regular' customer download area.

our sales rep sent me a 'special' url for its download

we have installed it and are playing with it.

thanks

steve

eostic · Post by **eostic** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:35 am

Thanks for the update Steve. Let us know how it goes. Web Services Pack can range from very easy to very tricky, depending on the complexity of the service you are trying to invoke, its header requirements, its security needs, and whether it's input only, output only, or both.

Ernie

gateleys · Post by **gateleys** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:17 am

Hey Steve,
What is the url of the site to download the WSPack from IBM?

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:31 am

gateleys wrote:What is the url of the site to download the WSPack from IBM?

This is the URL :
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/i ... e=wiiseval

but there is also an Access Key required. I dont feel comfortable posting that - sorry.

thanks,

steve

gateleys · Post by **gateleys** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:57 am

evans036 wrote:
gateleys wrote:What is the url of the site to download the WSPack from IBM?
This is the URL :
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/i ... e=wiiseval

but there is also an Access Key required. I dont feel comfortable posting that - sorry.

thanks,

steve

When I logged in with my credentials, I could get to the download page (Alas!! to find that the downloads are merely evaluation versions.) Now, although I can choose IBM WebSphere DataStage Pack Web Server, the 'download' link is not active. In fact, the download link is not active for all. Is it because one needs that 'special' access key? I certainly don't think so since I am registered with IBM and also the fact that I could get to that page.

Can you share you experience Steve? Thanks.

evans036 · Post by **evans036** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:40 am

yes i did note that it was a demo download site.

the access key was not required until i actually opted to download the software.

when you say the 'download' link is not active - do you mean the 'continue' button at the bottom of the page on which you selected the software to download?

thanks,

steve

gateleys · Post by **gateleys** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:01 am

Steve,
Thanks for your response. I saw that the access code is required after you press continue. I will have to talk to my support. But, if its just the Evaluation Version that is free, then the specified download site is not what I want.

eostic · Post by **eostic** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:43 pm

It's semantics (as far as eval/demo status). WSPack is free, has no auth codes, nor special versions that are hand-cuffed or anything.... assuming you can get your hands on it, from whichever site, you'll be all set. Wish I could get it easily for you myself, but your account team should be able to get you to the right place.

Ernie