EMC Developer Network (EDN)

EMC Live Webcast July 22, 2008 - Adding critical functionality to your Content Management solution

Sun, 15 Jul 0008 10:06:13 -0800

This webinar is targeted at EMC content management customers, partners and developers and provides an introduction to EMC's Document Capture portfolio of products that help organizations solve their paper problem.

Documentum Foundation Services (DFS): Poster

Wed, 20 Jun 0008 10:02:55 -0800

Documentum Foundation Services (DFS): Poster now Available for download.

Are you LinkedIn Video

Tue, 19 Jun 0008 16:21:17 -0800

In this video Susan Zellmann-Rohrer of team EDN demonstrates the benefits of joining the EDN LinkedIn group with 600 + EDN members and growing.

Documentum Foundation Services(DFS) Getting Started

Mon, 18 Jun 0008 14:25:37 -0800

This Quick Start guide is a special supplement to the Documentum Foundation Services 6 SP1 Development Guide. Packaged with this guide you will find updates to the Java and .NET samples that were originally provided on the DFS 6 SP1 SDK. The following chapters provide step.by.step instructions to get you up and running as quickly as possible, so that you can start right in developing your own DFS consumer applications.

Saving images to JPEG and JPEG 2000

Wed, 13 Jun 0008 07:24:42 -0800

mages can be encoded by JPEG or JPEG 2000 compression using different compression ratio. This article demonstrates how to save the original image to JPEG and JPEG 2000 file formats with the appropriate level of compression.

What is EDN.next?

Sun, 10 Jun 0008 16:27:39 -0800

The development environment is changing. Collaboration with subject matter experts around the world is key to successful projects. In this audio interview Randy Ziegler talks about how the EDN is evolving to enable increased productivity for our developer communities.

Spotlight on EDN Labs

Sun, 10 Jun 0008 16:25:41 -0800

In this audio interview with Naveen Jain of team EDN, our lead on the Labs initiative, hear about engaging the developer community on early product access, on collaborating and about accelerating co-development - about creating a win-win with the Labs.

Faces at EMC World 2008 Video

Sun, 10 Jun 0008 16:13:32 -0800

We put together a little video that shows some of the faces seen during the conference... is your face there?

From The Editor - It's Hot, But So Cool

Sun, 10 Jun 0008 16:05:07 -0800

Alan Z. talks about software developers at EMC World 2008, EDN.next and other cool new projects. Read more...

PlayTheCloud Game Final Results

Sun, 10 Jun 0008 15:59:05 -0800

Did you PlayTheCloud? Those who did wisely are now enjoying an extra $1500 in their pockets!

ISIS API for Imprinters

Sun, 03 Jun 0008 22:20:24 -0800

This article discusses a new ISIS imprinter specification.

Automatic Color Detection

Sun, 03 Jun 0008 22:13:24 -0800

This article discusses the use of Automatic Color Detection.

Webtop 6.0 SP1 LoadRunner Sample Benchmark Scripts

Sun, 03 Jun 0008 10:49:03 -0800

The Webtop 6.0 LoadRunner Sample Scripts are examples of Mercury LoadRunner user scripts designed to simulate users performing operations against an out-of-the-box installation of Webtop 6.0 SP1. The sample operations simulate various user actions in the Classic mode of Webtop. The same URLs issued by "real" users are sent to the application/WDK server and the responses are parsed or processed to validate results and/or provide additional actions. The actions are all designed to be modular, to allow the tests to be randomized and reordered as needed.

Webtop 6.0 LoadRunner Sample Scripts

Sun, 03 Jun 0008 10:31:49 -0800

The Webtop 6.0 LoadRunner Sample Scripts are examples of Mercury LoadRunner user scripts designed to simulate users performing operations against an out-of-the-box installation of Webtop 6.0. The sample operations simulate various user actions in the Classic mode of Webtop. The same URLs issued by "real" users are sent to the application/WDK server and the responses are parsed or processed to validate results and/or provide additional actions. The actions are all designed to be modular, to allow the tests to be randomized and reordered as needed.

PlayTheCloud Game Over

Mon, 28 May 0008 14:37:24 -0800

Thanks to all who Played the Cloud! It has surpassed all of our expectations. Play has concluded and we are in the process of certifying the final results. You can see the standings on PlaytheCloud.com and we will publish the official results here along with a profile of the winners here on EDN Labs. Please check back with us, give us your feedback and hear about our future plans for this technology on the EDN.

PlayTheCloud

Sat, 19 May 0008 09:43:14 -0800

The 'PlayTheCloud' game is now live. Have Fun, Make Connections, And Win a share of $1500 in prizes. Join Now to play.

Job Task Analysis and Question-Writing Workshops: EMC Proven Professional Technology ArchitectContent Management Application Architecture Exam

Sun, 06 May 0008 07:28:46 -0800

If you build applications and are intimately familiar with EMC Documentum developer tools including Documentum Application Builder and/or Composer, Process Builder, and Forms Builder; or are a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EMC Documentum application programming interfaces including Documentum Foundation Classes (DFC), Business Object Framework (BOF), Web Development Kit (WDK), and Documentum Foundation Services (DFS); you can sign up for workshops to help create the EMC Proven Professional certification exam for Content Management Application Architecture

Content Management Systems Architecture certification exam now available

Sun, 06 May 0008 07:23:58 -0800

Start planning early by taking the *new* Architecting EMC Documentum Systems course to prepare for the exam

EMC Live Webcast May 7, 2008 - Build applications that protect and control content no matter where it resides

Sun, 06 May 0008 07:20:36 -0800

Attend this event to learn how to enhance your applications with Information Rights Management (IRM). You will learn why product security requires a content-centric approach and how you can leverage the EMC IRM technology.

EMC Live Webcast May 14, 2008 - Easily embed powerful XML capabilites into your applications

Sun, 06 May 0008 07:16:10 -0800

Description: Attend this event to learn how to quickly and cost-effectively add XML capabilities to your applications. You will learn how to develop enhanced functionality, improve performance of XML embedded applications, deliver personalized relevant information on the fly, aggregate and integrate content from any source.

Announcing the EMC Centera SDK for XAM Early Adopter Program

Tue, 24 Apr 0008 00:20:46 -0800

The Early Adopter Program for the EMC Centera SDK for XAM (eXtensible Access Method) is intended to provide early access to code under development for the SDK. The SNIA XAM specification is yet to be released, however, EMC XAM development is ongoing in parallel with ratification of the SNIA specification.

An Introduction to the Data eXchange Adapter

Tue, 24 Apr 0008 11:27:34 -0800

While the EMC|SMARTS Domain Managers share a common structural model, ICIM – the InCharge Common Information Model, they also need a general way to transfer objects between servers. The mechanism used to accomplish this is the Data eXchange Adapter (DXA). The DXA is a powerful tool that can be used to refine existing flows of information or define new data to be brought into a custom Domain Manager. This article exposes the reasons for using the DXA as well as the configuration syntax available for more complicated tasks.

Announcing Newsletter 74

Wed, 04 Apr 0008 08:47:44 -0800

Check out the new EDN Newsletter Volume 74 April 2008. Featuring EMC World 2008 and announcing our Community Development forums

Power Of XAM

Wed, 04 Apr 0008 08:43:24 -0800

Formed in 2007, the XAM Initiative is driving adoption of the XAM specification by building a community that includes storage vendors, independent software vendors, and end users, ensuring that the specification fulfills market needs for a fixed content data management interface standard. .

PixTools for .NET: Enabling Auto Feeder Detect

Wed, 04 Apr 0008 08:41:42 -0800

This article gives a brief overview of scanner feature Automatic Feeder Detection.

XAM Initiative

Wed, 04 Apr 0008 08:38:39 -0800

Mapping VMFS Volumes to Symmetrix Devices

Wed, 04 Apr 0008 08:33:55 -0800

Mapping VMHBA's and VMFS volumes to Symmetrix logical volumes within a VMware ESX environment is not the easiest task to perform manually. Using the native Linux tools and inq software from EMC, this operation becomes easier, and the ability to document fully the VMware environment becomes less time consuming. The common denominator in mapping Linux device files to VMFS volumes to VMHBA's to Symmetrix logical volumes, comes in the form of the device WWN, as seen from the Symmetrix, and the links between VMFS volumes and the Linux device files.

EDN @ EMC World Video

Mon, 02 Apr 0008 13:12:38 -0800

What is the EDN doing at EMC World? Find out more in this short Video or click herefor Session & Networking Info.

From The Editor - A Call to Action: Let's Build This Together

Tue, 27 Mar 0008 07:11:45 -0800

Alan Z. talks about EDN.next and asks questions that only you can answer. There's a new EDN forum area to discuss what you want and need from your developer networks. Speak up and you might receive an EDN microfiber polo shirt. Read more...

Exceptions in Programming Languages

Tue, 20 Mar 0008 09:02:45 -0800

Here is a short conversation that covers some common questions and best practices around Exceptions. The speaker is Victor Spivak, Distinguished Engineer and Chief Architect, EMC Content Management..

From Developer Support: Introduction to XML Applications

Tue, 20 Mar 0008 09:01:48 -0800

XML documents in Documentum repositories are managed through XML Applications that contains the rules for validating an XML document and managing it during repository operations. This document provides an overview and is intended for an audience that has no previous knowledge of Documentum XML Applications. A basic understanding of XML is a prerequisite to this guide.

Debug Your PixTools Based Applications With Ease

Tue, 20 Mar 0008 08:51:47 -0800

PixTools for .NET has a lot of data structures which can be visualized. In this how to article we'll demonstrate how to create two simple visualizers for both the PixImage object and the PixNode tree hierarchy.

Smarts Notification List Adapters: Subscribing to Notification Lists

Sat, 17 Mar 0008 04:16:47 -0800

Adapters subscribing to Notification Lists are virtually identical in structure to those that subscribe to other events. This article targets ASL programmers who are familiar with Advanced ASL concepts such as drivers and subscriptions and who wish to implement processing driven by Notifications filtered by Notification Lists configured in the Global Manager Administration Console.

Configuring an Apache Reverse-Proxy Server for Webtop on Tomcat

Sun, 11 Mar 0008 09:52:15 -0800

WDK code frequently flushes the response and updates the progress bar for Webtop operations. But the Apache reverse proxy server by default buffers the response and waits till it reaches its limit before the response is flushed, causing a long delay before the progress bar is seen initially. This article contains configuration settings to avoid the problem.

DFE Design Pattern: When to use Gateway Users vs Named Users

Sun, 11 Mar 0008 08:58:52 -0800

Developers building applications on top of Documentum Content Repository can either connect to Documentum Content Server as a Named User or as a Gateway User. This article discusses when to use each approach.

D6 Composer Demo

Tue, 28 Feb 0008 14:05:23 -0800

Check out a small interactive video of the D6 Composer functionality. It’s a great way to quickly see some of the features available in Composer.

Open Source Project: Armedia GMap - Documentum WDK and Google Maps

Sat, 25 Feb 0008 13:02:24 -0800

Armedia GMap is a utility that integrates Documentum's WDK with Google map API to display documents with location information in a Google map. It is ready to be added to Webtop or any WDK applications built on top of Webtop. The utility allows users to specify their location information via a configuration file. If your location data source does not exactly match the model of Armedia GMap, you may extend Armedia GMap to suite your specific application needs.

Check Out the New Document Capture Center

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 00:03:52 -0800

EMC Captiva and the ISIS/Pixel team are excited to announce the Document Capture Developer Center on the EDN. Interact with your peers and and exchange ideas and discus best practices and connect directly with the developers of both ISIS and the ISIS PixTools Suite. Get access to evaluation software and articles, whitepapers, technical deep dives and podcasts straight from the Capture engineers.

From The Editor - Learning Something New

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 00:01:47 -0800

Alan Z. talks about how participating in community helps when learning new skills, and how you can you influence the type of information available on the EDN.

EMC World 2008 Announcement

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 11:59:44 -0800

EMC architects and engineers will present 50+ developer sessions at EMC World 2008 in Vegas -- spanning Captiva, Celerra, Centera/XAM, Documentum, RSA/Security, Smarts, SNIA SMI-S, ApplicationXtender, and EmailXtender topics. EDN community, educational, and networking activities are planned for every day of EMC World, including Sunday.

Announcing Newsletter 73 January 2008

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 11:57:06 -0800

Check out our most recent Newsletter issue 73 January 2008. Featuring the release of our new developer center Document Capture and our New Open Source Center.

X-Hive

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 10:10:24 -0800

The purpose of this article is to provide a short introduction to XHive/DB from a developer's perspective. The information provided is just sufficient to get a reader's interest piqued to explore Xhive/DB in more details.

Featured Technology Session: iSCSI: Protocol and Functionality - David Black Ph.D.

Mon, 30 Jan 0008 08:19:18 -0800

The iSCSI protocol (SCSI over TCP/IP) is the foundation for many IP storage solutions. In this session, David Black covers what the iSCSI protocol does and how it works, including the ways in which iSCSI fits into storage and networking infrastructures. Closely related topics such as iSCSI security, boot, and multipathing are also addressed.

An Introduction to the Data eXchange Adapter

Sat, 28 Jan 0008 07:59:49 -0800

Aggregate Notifications in SAM and the SMART Adapter Platform

Sat, 28 Jan 0008 07:50:05 -0800

The use of aggregate notifications can be a powerful tool to provide an optimized display of information to operators as well as a mechanism for generically linking events together. This feature allows the users to see and interact with the Aggregate Notifications while keeping the original notifications just a click away in the originating server. This article describes the function of Aggregate Notifications, how to produce them using existing adapters, and possible reasons for their use.

Announcing EDN's Open Source Center

Sat, 21 Jan 0008 11:02:43 -0800

Now offering a special area for EDN community-based open source projects… browse the code for these entries online, download their binaries, participate in their development, discuss the projects and even get your own open source projects listed. New additions include winners of the recently completed D6 Developer Challenge.

Using Jython to connect to Documentum Docbases via DFC

Wed, 18 Jan 0008 06:35:42 -0800

This article demonstrates how to use Jython to connect to a Documentum docbase using DFC and get Docbase session information. Also demonstrated is how to query for a document and display attribute values.

Persisting Objects to Documentum using Annotations

Wed, 18 Jan 0008 06:30:18 -0800

Persisting objects using Java 5 annotations helps developers reduce the complexity of code as compared to using traditional methods. This approach promotes re-usability and better design. With this class, you can extend your classes which map to Documentum types and get the functionality of persisting the class to a Documentum object type with a single call.

WDK iTrace tool for Documentum

Sat, 14 Jan 0008 09:34:33 -0800

Kunal Gaba submitted this utility for WDK developers. Launched with a keyboard shortcut, the tool displays complete WDK component tracing information in real time after the form is rendered.

Viewing HTML Source in WDK/Webtop 6

Sat, 31 Dec 0007 00:36:22 -0800

The right-click context menu has removed one of a web developer's favorite tools, viewing the source in the UI. This tip looks at how you view the source in D6.

Webtop 6 Cascading Stylesheet Changes

Sat, 31 Dec 0007 00:07:42 -0800

This migration document illuminates key changes in the Cascading Stylesheets of Webtop 6.x Themes. This document is intended for Developers or Designers responsible for Webtop Theme customizations. Customers with Out-Of-Box implementations need not be concerned - these changes only impact customizations.

Developer Challenge Winners Webcast

Fri, 09 Dec 0007 16:48:52 -0800

Learn about the EMC Documentum 6 Web Services Developer Challenge winning applications. Meet the developers and get your questions answered. 12/12/07 10am PT / 1pm ET

Webtop 5.3 SP5 LoadRunner User Scripts

Sun, 27 Nov 0007 14:32:41 -0800

The Webtop multi-user test script kit is a sample suite of Mercury LoadRunner user scripts designed to simulate users performing operations against an out-of-the-box installation of Webtop 5.3 SP5. The test script kit simulates various user actions in the Classic mode of Webtop. The same URLS issued by "real" users are sent to the application/WDK server and the responses are parsed or processed to validate results and/or provide additional actions. The actions are all designed to be modular, to allow the tests to be randomized and reordered as needed.

From the Editor: Challenges

Sun, 27 Nov 0007 11:37:26 -0800

In his latest column, our editor, Alan Z. talks about the challenge of evolving the EDN to serve the needs of our communities.

The Service Station: Upgrading Documentum Installations

Sun, 27 Nov 0007 11:10:02 -0800

The Service Station column is a series of articles about providing professional services around EMC software products. Featured guest columnists express their thoughts about a wide range of topics relating to designing, developing, and delivering solutions. In this issue, Laurence Hart talks about where he talks about things to consider when upgrading Documentum installations.

Documentum Content Server 6 Object Relational Diagram

Sat, 26 Nov 0007 15:01:10 -0800

We are very pleased to make the object-relational model for Documentum 6 (including SP1) available to our developer community. This comprehensive diagram shows the complete set of Content Server objects including cross-object relationships.

NLS Translator Tool for Documentum

Sat, 26 Nov 0007 11:46:31 -0800

This program assists in the creation of localized NLS files not included in the Documentum Language Packs. In other words, NLS files for all of your custom applications and objects, so long as you used NLS files for their strings. Read more...

Smarts Events vs. Notifications

Sun, 13 Nov 0007 07:17:48 -0800

The Smarts products are based on the Domain Manager Toolkit (DMT). There are two systems for alerting subscribers something has happened: events and notifications. The event mechanism is built into the Domain Manger (DM), while notifications are implemented as a set of classes on top of a DM. There are two distinct "alarm" systems within Smarts products. The two - events and notifications - have very different characteristics. Read more...

Documentum Foundation Services (DFS) Code Samples

Wed, 09 Nov 0007 14:44:24 -0800

This is a searchable version of the code samples that get distributed with the DFS SDK. Use the EDN deep code search to look for code snippets within the samples or download individual files or download individual code files.

Featured Blog: Word of Pie

Tue, 08 Nov 0007 10:54:22 -0800

In his Word of Pie blog, Laurence Hart ponders about Life, the Universe, and Documentum. The blog is meant to be a place to learn and share thoughts about the Documentum product line, Enterprise Content Management, and the world around them.

Featured Blog: The Storage Anarchist

Tue, 08 Nov 0007 10:51:12 -0800

Barry Burke writes about advanced storage and technology, from his unique viewpoint.

D6 DFC Trace Performance Analysis

Tue, 08 Nov 0007 10:11:50 -0800

The two scripts traceD6.awk and trace_rpc_histD6.awk are provided to analyze Documentum D6 DFC trace to identify causes of performance issues.

Documentum System Sizing Tool - 5.3

Mon, 07 Nov 0007 10:41:29 -0800

Use this interactive Excel spreadsheet to estimate your hardware resource requirements. Just input your site-specific information including the number of users, types of and number of documents, and platform details and the spreadsheet will estimate your memory, disk space and CPU needs. Hardware resource estimates given in the spreadsheet are derived from actual Documentum performance benchmarks and analysis. The spreadsheet is based on the document, Documentum System Sizing Guide. See the guide for details on the methodology used to determine the estimates. Updated with the latest October 2007 spreadsheet.

Documentum 6 Web Services Challenge Winners Announced

Sun, 06 Nov 0007 13:18:26 -0800

Developers were given up to 30 days to create applications using the new Documentum 6 Foundation Services. With $100,000 in prizes available, developers applied their ingenuity, and impressed the judges. Click here to see the winning entries. Congratulations to all who participated!

Getting Started with Documentum 6 - Resources Index

Sun, 06 Nov 0007 13:13:00 -0800

This page is a quick link list to recently posted Documentum 6 content. These items can help you prepare for, and take advantage of, the new features.

D6 Distributed Content Configuration and Troubleshooting

Sat, 05 Nov 0007 17:03:44 -0800

This document provides guidance on the configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of the Distributed Content products including ACS (Accelerated Content Server), BOCS (Branch Office Caching Server) and DMS (Documentum Messaging Server).

Implementation of Storage Network Industry Association (SNIA) SMI-S Standard for Symmetrix and CLARiiON

Tue, 01 Nov 0007 00:10:12 -0800

The SNIA SMI specification is an ANSI standard for managing storage arrays. The slides from this session describes EMC's implementation of the SMI V1.2 specification for Symmetrix and CLARiiON. Features and functionality presented in this release are described and explained.

FAQ: EMC SMI-S Provider and MS VSS and VDS Hardware Providers

Tue, 01 Nov 0007 11:56:43 -0800

Frequently Asked Questions: EMC SMI-S Provider and Microsoft VSS and VDS Hardware Providers

EMC SMI-S Provider Release Notes V3.2.2 (Provides installation and set up procedures)

Tue, 01 Nov 0007 11:52:57 -0800

EMC® SMI-S Provider V3.2.2 supports the SNIA Storage Management Initiative (SMI), an ANSI standard for storage management. This initiative has developed a standard management interface that has culminated in a comprehensive specification (SMI-Specification or SMI-S). The SMI-S defines the open storage management interface that enables the interoperability of multiple vendor’s storage management technologies. Read more...

Workflow and Lifecycle Essentials

Tue, 01 Nov 0007 11:35:51 -0800

From Developer Support: Content Server provides powerful features for implementing business process with the stored digital assets. These features are Lifecycle and Workflow. Apparently they may appear similar from their ability to invoke predefined server process while the document passes through different lifecycle stages or workflow activities. Read more...

Audio Interview: WDK Automated Test Framework

Tue, 01 Nov 0007 10:51:57 -0800

In this audio interview, the WDK Automated Test Framework team talks about the tool and how you can use it to test your WDK based applications.

Technical Boot Camp - Documentum 6 - November 12-16 2007

Mon, 31 Oct 0007 07:48:06 -0800

EMC Education Services is pleased to announce a five-day, hands-on technical training bootcamp to get you quickly up to speed on the new capabilities of the EMC Documentum 6 platform. The bootcamp will take place in Pleasanton, CA from November 12th through 16th. Click here for details about the event. Call 925-600-6832 or email register@emc.com for general registration questions. EMC Documentum's Education self-service web site, offers 24x7 quick and easy online registration for customers and partners.

DFE Design Pattern: When to use registered tables versus object types with no super type

Mon, 31 Oct 0007 07:36:30 -0800

Using Documentum object types with no supertype has several advantanges over using registered tables. However, there are some situations when registered tables should be used. This article discusses the reasons for using each approach.

SDC Session: Documentum Architecting 3D: The Do's and Don'ts of Design

Wed, 26 Oct 0007 09:09:01 -0800

In this session presented at the Software Developers Conference, Johnny Gee covers different aspects of content management application design. Topics include: object modeling, data dictionary, folder hierarchy, naming conventions, lifecycles, security, importing, and implementation tips.

Audio Interview: Getting started with Documentum development - Johnny Gee

Wed, 26 Oct 0007 08:42:12 -0800

Interviewed at the Software Developers Conference at EMC World '07, Johnny Gee talks about getting started with Documentum development, and resources available to developers.

EMC and the SNIA SMI-S

Sat, 22 Oct 0007 13:34:38 -0800

The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is dedicated to driving future storage industry standards, best practices, and education. It is focused on easing end-user challenges through high-level knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and promotion of storage standards. EMC has been a leader in defining and adopting the SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S). EMC’s storage platforms and storage management offerings feature SMI-S passing the SNIA Conformance Test Program SMI-S suite. Read more...

Securing Applications with RSA Key Manager

Sat, 15 Oct 0007 14:53:57 -0800

RSA Key Manager 2.1 (RKM) is used by EMC developers and customers to centralize and manage encryption keys. RKM has a flexible application programming interface (API) and a comprehensive administration interface that meet the requirements of securing information throughout its lifecycle—no matter where it moves, who accesses it or how it is used. Read more...

WDK Automated Test Framework - Development Guides

Mon, 10 Oct 0007 11:46:12 -0800

The WDK Automated Test Framework Development Guides are now available. These guides are for developers who want to extend the WDK Automated Test Framework and who are familiar with WDK. Topics covered include an overview of the WDK ATF Architecture; and Enhancing Additional Functionality

Featured EMC World Session - Services Oriented Infrastructure in a Web2.0 World

Tue, 27 Sep 0007 00:02:33 -0800

The confluence of several mature architectural paradigms with new user-centric paradigms will drive the next generation of IT. Next generation IT will be based on the combination of model-driven architecture and service-oriented architecture applied to applications, information delivery, and IT resources alike.This session discusses applying these architectures, technologies, and open standards to the problems faced by IT in order to focus on qualities of service delivery of IT in support of business value.

From The Editor - Sculpting Solutions

Tue, 27 Sep 0007 11:45:09 -0800

Alan Z. talks about the art and craft of solution development

Featured Blog - Chuck's Blog - Chuck Hollis

Tue, 27 Sep 0007 11:26:18 -0800

Chuck Hollis is EMC's Vice President of Technical Alliances. In this very popular blog, Chuck gives an EMC insider's perspective on information, technology and customer challenges.

Introducing Documentum Composer

Tue, 27 Sep 0007 11:19:15 -0800

Introducing the D6 Composer, a comprehensive set of tools that help developers create and deploy Documentum artifacts.

Configuring WDK Applications

Wed, 14 Sep 0007 15:10:42 -0800

From Developer Support: Configuring WDK Applications (Junaid Asfali). This article focuses on XML configuration of the WDK. Configuration allows us to change the functionality or behavior of the application without recompiling or changing code. In most cases, WDK uses XML to store configuration information. This information is managed by the configuration service and is easy to refresh during runtime. Configuration service caches this information in memory for fast lookup. Read more...

Server Authentication

Wed, 14 Sep 0007 15:04:18 -0800

From Developer Support: Server Authentication (Michael Roth). This paper discusses the various authentication mechanisms which the Documentum Content Server supports both out of the box and ways in which these mechanisms can be augmented or customized. By default the Content server supports authentication against the local operating system, LDAP repository, Active Directory (for Windows hosts only) and against a Netegrity policy server. Read more...

Deploying Modules Outside of a Docapp Part 1

Wed, 14 Sep 0007 00:27:43 -0800

DAB is a very good tool for creating docapps but has some limitations. The only way is to build your jars on a box and update your modules by updating the jars, creating a DocApp and deploying them through the Appinstaller. In this article Harjit Singh proposes an alternative solution.

Documentum Application Archive - Summary Tool

Wed, 14 Sep 0007 00:26:31 -0800

Murali Krishnan Mani contributed this tool that provides a detailed summary of a DocApp archive content in a format presentable to the application users. The tool can be used against DocApp Archives that have been created using any version of Documentum Application Builder up to version 5.3., and does not require connectivity to Docbase.

What's New in Documentum 6

Wed, 14 Sep 0007 11:34:27 -0800

This 88 page guide provides an overview of new features and major themes of the EMC Documentum 6 release.

JavaDocs and API Differences between DFC 6 and 5.3

Tue, 13 Sep 0007 07:04:30 -0800

This set of Javadocs contains all of the packages, classes, constructors, methods, and fields which have been removed, added or changed in any way, including their documentation, between DFC version 6.0 and 5.3. Also, included are the complete JavaDocs for DFC. The report was automatically generated using JDiff.

Smarts Model Development: Notification Details

Mon, 12 Sep 0007 14:08:38 -0800

When a notification object arrives in the SAM console, much of the detailed information which fed the underlying domain manager's diagnosis of the problem is not available in SAM. In addition, there are many events where additional information, not necessarily information which led to the diagnosis, is useful in understanding a problem, it's context, and its impact. This article provides various solutions.

Smarts Model Development: Fragment

Mon, 12 Sep 0007 13:52:48 -0800

Fragments are a way to declare externally defined functions in such a way that the monitoring subsystem knows upon which class attributes the function depends. This is an important consideration because there is no guarantee that externally written functions are only dependent upon their passed parameters. Read more...

JavaDocs and API Differences between WDK/Webtop 6 and 5.3

Mon, 12 Sep 0007 11:53:40 -0800

This set of Javadocs contains all of the packages, classes, constructors, methods, and fields which have been removed, added or changed in any way, including their documentation, between WDK version 5.3 and 6. Also included are the complete JavaDocs for WDK/Webtop. The difference report was automatically generated using JDiff.

WDK Automated Test Framework version 2.0 (for D6) - Now available

Sun, 11 Sep 0007 14:21:10 -0800

New for Documentum 6 - Available for download today, only from EDN! Are you a WDK developer interested in: Increasing ongoing application build quality? Accelerating the testing of customizations and configurations across service packs? Preparing for the upgrade to D6? The new WDK Automated Test Framework delivers powerful capabilities to record, playback, and verify automated test suites for your WDK-based applications. Completely integrated into the WDK itself, the WDK Automated Test Framework provides these capabilities all through an easy to use, web-based UI console. Though not supported and only available via the EMC Developer Network (EDN), the WDK Automated Test Framework can drastically improve your application quality and reduce testing burden during service pack and release upgrades. Click here to learn more, download today, and accelerate your WDK application deployment! To ask questions and trade useful information about this new tool, please visit the Test Framework EDN Forum!

Repository Interrogation Utility on D6

Mon, 05 Sep 0007 20:14:04 -0800

The Repository Interrogation Utility allows a user to navigate repositories, perform a properties dump, view the type tree of a repository and run DQL or xDQL queries. The utility now includes some additional features such as integration with the 'Object Reference Manual', a listing of SBOs and detection of registered TBOs. The utlity is available as both a standalone application and an Eclipse plugin. The standalone application can be used without the need to know or install the whole Eclipse IDE. UPDATE: A development build of the next version of Repoint has been released. The next version has improved query view performance and a changed repository browser. The latest development build works with D6.

Content Management Technical Architects define the upcoming EMC Proven Technical Architect certification track

Sat, 27 Aug 0007 09:27:13 -0800

In an intense 2-day job task analysis workshop, a team of 13 experts, selected based on their broad skills and work experience in designing the architecture of enterprise Content Management systems, defined the job practice domain of a Technical Architect in EMC Documentum. The team included partners, EMC Consulting, Engineering, and Education Services. Together they outlined the knowledge, skills, abilities, decisions, and tools, that a certified Content Management Technical Architect would need to have.

SDC Session: DFS - Craig Randall

Sat, 27 Aug 0007 08:53:06 -0800

In this audio/slide presentation, from the Software Developers Conference, Craig Randall talks about where Enterprise Content Managemant is going, and the relevance of Service Oriented Architecture. He gives a technical overview of the new Documentum Foundation Services (DFS) and drills down into the data model. runtime, tools and building services.

Audio Interview: D6 DFS, SDC and EDN - Craig Randall

Sat, 27 Aug 0007 08:47:26 -0800

Craig Randall talks about the Documentum 6 Foundation Services; the Software Developer Conference @ EMC World, and getting connected via the EMC Developer Network.

Audio Interview: ECI and CIS tools - Pitch Chevalier

Sat, 27 Aug 0007 08:32:55 -0800

Pitch Chevalier talks about Enterprise Content Integration Services and Content Intelligence Services that enable users to more easily discover relevant content.

Web Services Developer Challenge Registration Now Open!

Sun, 14 Aug 0007 00:11:06 -0800

Registration now open! Documentum 6 has been announced, and with it full support for Services Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Web Services. Documentum 6 is the essential platform for quickly building content enabled business applications. With Documentum Foundation Services, developing and deploying ECM applications in a SOA framework couldn't get any easier. How easy is it? Very! And we want you to prove it. To get you motivated, we’re offering a first prize of $50,000 with a total $100,000 in prizes! Now that we've got your attention, click here to find out eligibility requirements and how to enter.

Seven Jobs Every Documentum Developer Should Know and Use

Sat, 06 Aug 0007 09:46:04 -0800

Development environments often become corrupted and unusable due to the abuse they endure as temporary and experimental spaces. Content Server provides housekeeping jobs that—if properly used—can prevent development environments from becoming dysfunctional. There are seven jobs that every developer should know and run regularly in their development environment to ensure that Docbases stay clean, lean and referentially intact. Scott Roth from Flatirons Solutions contributed this paper, where he discusses these jobs, the value of their capabilities, and recommends scheduling and use .

WDK Automated Test Framework - Now available

Wed, 03 Aug 0007 07:23:06 -0800

Available for download today, only from EDN! Are you a WDK developer interested in: Increasing ongoing application build quality? Accelerating the testing of customizations and configurations across service packs? Preparing for the upgrade to D6? The new WDK Automated Test Framework delivers powerful capabilities to record, playback, and verify automated test suites for your WDK-based applications. Completely integrated into the WDK itself, the WDK Automated Test Framework provides these capabilities all through an easy to use, web-based UI console. Though not supported and only available via the EMC Developer Network (EDN), the WDK Automated Test Framework can drastically improve your application quality and reduce testing burden during service pack and release upgrades. Click here to learn more, download today, and accelerate your WDK application deployment! To ask questions and trade useful information about this new tool, please visit the Test Framework EDN Forum!

Documentum 6 Composer Initial Deployment Program (IDP)

Wed, 03 Aug 0007 07:17:52 -0800

EMC Customer Deployability is pleased to announce an Initial Deployment Program (IDP) for Documentum 6 Composer, which is a new Eclipse-based IDE that provides a unified environment for creating and maintaining EMC Documentum application elements. We are seeking existing EMC customers and partners who will actively participate in the IDP. The qualified participants must be application developers who will use D6 Composer to develop Eclipse plug-in for custom artifacts.

Getting Ready For D6

Sun, 31 Jul 0007 04:06:19 -0800

Documentum 6 (D6) is coming soon. We've created a section on the Content Management Developer Center's home page for listing D6 specific content that can help you prepare for, and take advantage of, the new features.

Off the Beaten Track: Producer-Consumers Revisited

Sun, 31 Jul 0007 03:29:48 -0800

This article discusses some implementation scenarios of the classic producer-consumer problem in computer science. Although, the article uses Repoint and Documentum Query Interfaces as examples the article is applicable to generic thick client UIs and data stores.

Featured Blog - "Inside Documentum" - Robin East

Sun, 31 Jul 0007 03:18:00 -0800

Robin's 'Inside Documentum' blog is a great technical resource for developers, focusing on the inner workings of Documentum, and how to improve performance.

DFC Operations

Sun, 31 Jul 0007 02:48:16 -0800

From Developer Support for Content Management: In this article Umair Nauman discusses the fudamental concepts regarding DFC operations.

ECIS Koders Code Search Adapter

Sat, 30 Jul 0007 19:06:55 -0800

The Koders Code Search Adapter is used to connect ECI Services to the Koders search engine (http://www.koders.com). The adapter contains a backend on the EMC developer network code search, which uses the Koders search engine (http://codesearch.developer.emc.com/). This adapter is packaged as a standalone Adapter, including the source code. It can used as an example of a complex Adapter or customized for specific needs.

Audio Interview - ControlCenter APIs - Chris Chaulk and Anu Shivnath

Sat, 30 Jul 0007 08:37:46 -0800

Chris and Anu talk about the ways developers are using the ControlCenter StorageScope APIs for reporting, intelligent capacity planning, and configuration management.

D6 Web Services Contest announced

Sat, 30 Jul 0007 05:47:52 -0800

Documentum 6 has been announced, and with it full support for Services Oriented Architectures (SOA) and Web Services. Documentum 6 is the essential platform for quickly building content enabled business applications. With Documentum Foundation Services, developing and deploying ECM applications in a SOA framework couldn't get any easier. How easy is it? Very! And we want you to prove it. To get you motivated, we’re offering a first prize of $50,000 with a total $100,000 in prizes! Now that we've got your attention, click here to find out eligibility requirements and how to enter.

Audio Inteview: Migrating to WDK6 - Randy Hodge and Chee Wong

Sat, 30 Jul 0007 05:46:47 -0800

Randy and Chee talk about new WDK6 functionality. They discuss the new desktop look and feel; performance improvements, persistent preferences mechanisms, and new tools for configuring WDK.

D6 System Level Changes

Wed, 27 Jul 0007 08:12:49 -0800

This document describes some system level additions, deprecations and removals coming in Documentum 6 (D6), so you can start to prepare for your D6 deployments now.

Audio Interview: Celerra APIs - John Hayden

Wed, 27 Jul 0007 07:55:56 -0800

Celerra provides various APIs that allow access to its functionality. John speaks about the XML API, which is a management API and the FileMover API, which allows access to ILM features, and how these APIs are used being used.

Audio Interview: Networker API - Richard Reitmeyer

Tue, 26 Jul 0007 07:54:33 -0800

Richard Reitmeyer talks about existing and potential APIs that developers can use to interact with Networker backup and management facilities.

Video: Documentum Content Server OEM Edition: Architecture Overview

Tue, 26 Jul 0007 07:36:28 -0800

In this video, Dean Misenheimer describes a Documentum repository and how different services interact to deliver a flexible and scalable content management platform. He also discusses how the APIs allow developers to use tools of their choice.