ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
• Published by: Wiley
• Edition: 1st Edition June 15, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0471204757
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0471204756
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
The first guide to understanding ebXML and its strategic implementation

Just ratified in March 2001, ebXML is the new standard for B2B data exchange and the cornerstone of the next generation of B2B applications. IT managers are now scrambling to plan for the huge and complex job of upgrading their non-XML legacy systems. This book provides a concise, yet thorough introduction to ebXML and features guidelines for making strategic decisions concerning ebXML implementation. Following an overview of ebXML, the problems it solves, and how it relates to other standards, the author explains how major B2B vendors plan to integrate ebXML into their products. Eric Chiu then takes a detailed look at ebXML's technical architecture, with discussions of its design conventions and each of the major specifications that comprise ebXML.

• ebXML is the cornerstone technology for the next generation of B2B applications
• 800f all B2B traffic by the year 2003 will use ebXML
• The book provides business and IT managers with a quick introduction to the essentials of ebXML

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Discover how to implement ebXML solutions with this concise introduction to the essentials

ebXML is the new standard for business-to-business (B2B) data exchange and the cornerstone of the next generation of B2B applications. This emerging e-commerce standard leverages the flexibility of XML to build an e-commerce infrastructure. Written specifically for technology, business, and sales professionals, this book offers a thorough introduction to ebXML, explaining how you can apply it to meet your business needs. Chiu explores the technical building blocks of ebXML, including EDI, XML, and Web services. He then presents an inside look at the architecture and core components of ebXML, including its design conventions and major specifications. Finally, he shows you how to apply all of this information in order to meet real-world project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.

With its complete introduction to ebXML, this book covers everything you'll need to make strategic decisions concerning implementation. It will help you:
* Explore how to use ebXML and Web services
* Assemble and use the core components of ebXML
* Send messages between trading partners using ebXML messaging
* Utilize the ebXML registry for browsing and querying
* Create a handshake between partners using the ebXML collaboration protocol

The companion Web site contains:
* References to ebXML specifications
* Sample code
* Links to demos
* Discussion groups

Reader Reviews
The book provides good overview on the ebXML architecture, and gives lots of business case examples. I highly recommend this book for business manager looking into implementing ebXML and web services in their company.