I read this in the IBM Information Server release notes. We have never used the parallel engine as it's brand new to us in this new 8.0 version (migrating from server 7.5.1 version). We'd like to explore parallel job design, but wasn't sure which C++ compiler to go with.Engine software requirements
For the transform feature of the parallel canvas to function properly, a C++ compiler must be installed on the computer where you install the engine before you install the suite. The parallel canvas requires that the compiler and SDK are installed in their default locations. The following compilers are supported on Windows:
Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Version 7.1 or later
This compiler is available on Microsoft Developer Network library releases. The APT_COMPILEOPT and APT_LINKOPT environment variables must be changed for this compiler after you install the suite. You can find instructions for changing these environment variables in the release notes. For the most recent version of the release notes, go to www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27009061.
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 C++
This compiler is the default for the transform operator. This compiler is currently available for purchase from Microsoft.
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 Express Edition C++
This compiler is a free version of the .NET 2005 compiler with reduced functionality. This compiler is available at msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/download.
You must also download the Microsoft Platform SDK for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express for transforms to work. The SDK is available at msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/usingpsdk.
The Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 compilers require and will install the .NET 2.0 framework
Can anyone share experiences with each of those and make recommendations? What is "reduced functionality" if we go with the Express Edition; what is lost?
Any feedback would be great!
Greg