RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Stewart McGowan
Hi Kola, Yep, we're an IBM partner, websphere is IBM's web server, its based on apache and you can therefore use CF over it. or in IBM's own words. WebSphere is a new, universal Internet software platform that can support any kind of e-business, large or small. Offering advanced,

Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Ken Monroe
This article should give you a good explanation: http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/stories/reviews/0,6755,2713481,00.html - Original Message - From: Kola Oyedeji [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: CF-Community [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 9:30 AM Subject: OT: what is IBM websphere and

Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Ken Monroe
I would disagree. IBM Websphere includes and uses the Apache Web server I believe. I would define Websphere as being a JAVA application server AND part of a total JAVA-based development environment. It does not directly work with CF, it's JAVA/JSP/EJB based. If CF server is installed on the

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Stewart McGowan
Not sure what you're disagreeing with? -Original Message- From: Ken Monroe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 June 2001 15:17 To: CF-Community Subject: Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do? I would disagree. IBM Websphere includes and uses the Apache Web server I believe.

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Kola Oyedeji
Stewart, In your opinion is it any good? Would you say its better than IIS if so why? Thanks in advance Kola -Original Message- From: Stewart McGowan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 June 2001 14:56 To: CF-Community Subject: RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do? Hi Kola,

Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Ken Monroe
Sorry - Websphere is *not* a Web server, just as CF is *not* a Web server. - Original Message - From: Stewart McGowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: CF-Community [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 10:52 AM Subject: RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do? Not sure what

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Kola Oyedeji
Thanks guys for your replies... For a second there i though i understood what it did... um.. so what does it actually do, as a Coldfusion and Java Beginner what would i use it for? Kola -Original Message- From: Ken Monroe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 June 2001 15:17 To:

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Kola Oyedeji
Erika, I'll let you know if i can use it to make muffins... Kola -Original Message- From: Erika L. Walker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 June 2001 15:13 To: CF-Community Subject: RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do? Kola, I had it installed, and never had the time to

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Erika L. Walker
snip Erika, I'll let you know if i can use it to make muffins... Kola /snip Excellent! We can set-up a virtual IBM e-muffin application and have it automatically send baked goods to new members and de_lurked members of the HOF lists! grin Erika (with a *K*) I love deadlines. I like the

RE: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Stewart McGowan
so what does it actually do, as a Coldfusion and Java Beginner what would i use it for? piece of string, whatever you can think of :) the problem with IBM products is actually getting past the marketing bullshit, which there is a whole heap off, then finding them incomprehensible :) Stew

Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Jon Hall
In plain english :-), it's a jsp application server. It competes with Jrun, but it's IBM, so it's generally targeted to the larger enterprise customer. jon - Original Message - From: Stewart McGowan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: CF-Community [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 9:55

Re: what is IBM websphere and what does it do?

2001-06-06 Thread Paris Lundis
its expensive and people have the perception that it runs slow :) -paris [finding the future in the past, passing the future in the present] [connecting people, places and things] -Original Message- From: Jon Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 15:04:12 -0400 Subject: Re: