Rational Business Developer

Increase productivity with an Enterprise Generation Language development platform

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IBM® Rational® Business Developer is an Eclipse-based programming workbench that simplifies the development of service-oriented architecture (SOA) applications using the Enterprise Generation Language (EGL).

With Rational Business Developer, developers can deliver web applications and services without having to master Java and SOA programming. The software allows developers to create, test and debug applications in EGL and generate the code as Java or COBOL for deployment.

Rational Business Developer simplifies development by allowing developers to work in a single language.

  • EGL transformation—transforms EGL source into Java, JavaScript, or COBOL code that is optimized for deployment to application hosting environments including Java EE servers and traditional transactional systems.
  • Simplified service creation—simplifies service creation, concealing the technical complexity of SOA.
  • Multiplatform deployment—deploys applications and services on many platforms either as web services or natively.
  • UML support—supports Unified Modeling Language (UML) to EGL transformations, allowing complex applications to be modeled graphically.
  • Extensible platform—integrates with several IBM products to extend support for IBM System z® and IBM i® and expand software lifecycle functionality.

EGL transformation

  • Streamlines development by using a single, high-level language for complete development of the business application.
  • Generates different languages for a single application, such as JavaScript for an application user interface and Java or COBOL for the application back end.
  • Increases productivity and reduces the technology learning curve to improve business agility and competitiveness.

Simplified service creation

  • Provides built-in service constructs and a facility for service generation. This allows business-oriented developers to create SOA applications without extensive training.
  • Creates EGL services and automates generation of web services from EGL services.
  • Deploys EGL services to IBM CICS servers, IBM Information Management System (IMS) and the IBM i platform.

Multiplatform deployment

  • Supports development and deployment of traditional green screen applications for IBM i and System z.
  • Supports development and deployment of services to IBM WebSphere® Application Server on multiple platforms.
  • Allows developers to work within the familiar Eclipse-based environment, leveraging existing development skills.

UML support

  • UML supports a model-driven approach that streamlines the creation of Java and Web 2.0 applications and services.
  • UML supports the implementation of EGL services or full Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) applications without the need for manual coding.

Extensible platform

  • Extends existing IT assets and provides the extensibility, scalability and productivity features of an Eclipse-based platform.
  • Integrates with IBM Rational Developer for System z, IBM Rational Developer for i for SOA Construction, and IBM Rational Software Architect.
  • Integrates with IBM Rational ClearCase® and IBM Rational ClearQuest® for advanced configuration and change management.

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Rational Business Developer
Operating SystemSoftwareHardware
  • Windows XP Professional (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • Windows Vista Business / Enterprise / Ultimate (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard / Enterprise (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • Windows 7 Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop / Advanced Platform (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop / Advanced Platform (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Desktop / Server (x86-32 and x86-64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Desktop / Server (x86-32 and x86-64)
 Java SDK 6.0 (included)

Supported databases:
  • IBM DB2® V9 and later
  • IBM DB2 for z/OS V8 and later
  • IBM DB2 for z/VSE V7.3 and later
  • IBM DB2 on IBM i® V5.4 and later
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005
  • Oracle® V10.2 and later
  • IDS V11 and later
  • Derby 10 and later

IBM CICS Transaction Gateway V7.1 or later is required for remote calls to CICS
 Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz minimum
Memory: Memory: 2GB RAM minimum, 3GB recommended
Disk space: Minimum 1 GB of disk space is required for product package installation. Additional disk space is required for the resources that you develop. Note: Disk space requirements can be reduced or increased depending on the features that you install.
Display: 1024X768 minimum, 1280X1024 recommended

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Generated Java
Operating SystemSoftwareHardware
z/OS V1.10 and later

IBM i V5.4 and later

IBM AIX® V6.1

Windows XP, Windows 2008, Windows Vista or Windows 7

Linux (Red Hat 5 or 6, or SUSE 10 or 11)

HP Unix 11iv2

Solaris 9 and later		 Java/JRE 5.0 (or 1.5) or later is required in all supported environments

Web applications require WebSphere Application Server 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, and 8.5, Apache Tomcat 6.0 or 7.0, or the IBM i Integrated Application Server.

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Generated JavaScript
Operating SystemSoftwareHardware
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and later

Mozilla Firefox 5 and later

Apple Safari 5 and later

Google Chrome 19 and later		 Firefox 3.0 and later

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and later (version 8.0 or later recommended)

Safari 4 & 5

Google Chrome

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Generated COBOL
Operating SystemSoftwareHardware
IBM z/OS V1.10 and later CICS Transaction Server for z/OS version 3.1 and later. Note: for Channel/Container support from remote ECI client calls, version 3.2 is required.

IBM IMS Transaction Manager version 9 and later

IBM Rational COBOL Runtime for zSeries V6.0.1 with latest PTFs

IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS 3.4 or later
IBM i V5.4 and later EGL COBOL Runtime (QEGL library included with Rational Business Developer)

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