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	Software Evaluation Kit (SEK)

The resources on this page will help you migrate your applications to the Java platform and get on track to open-standards-based programming.

OS/2 developers who are transitioning to Java solutions and WebSphere Internet technologies will find the following resources helpful.

• OS/2 Server Transition (Redbook)
  
  

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Moving from traditional iSeries programming languages (RPG, COBOL, C) to Java is a long jump, but does not require a single leap. This roadmap show you how to start writing Java 2 Standard Edition apps (with servlets, JavaServer Pages, and integration technologies like XML and Web services) and extend to full Java 2 Enterprise Edition apps with Enterprise JavaBeans.

• iSeries Developer Roadmap (Overview)
• iSeries Developer Roadmap (Online course)
  
  

Learn more

• Java zone on developerWorks (Web site)
• New to Java (Orientation for new Java developers)
• Introduction to Java programming (Tutorial for developers)
• Introductory Java tutorials (Java tutorial index)
• Magic with Merlin column (J2SE-focused articles)
• J2EE pathfinder column (J2EE-focused articles)
• IBM Developer Kits for the Java platform (Developer Kits for J2SE apps)
  
  

Get tech support

• WebSphere product forums (Product newsgroups)
• "Getting on the open road" forum (Discussion forum)
• Speed-start your Linux app tech support forum (Discussion forum)

Get customized migration assistance

If your company is ready to transform its complex applications or entire business processes to e-business on demand, then you should contact IBM services experts to assist you.

• IBM Software Services for WebSphere (Consultation and support services)
• IBM WebSphere Services (End-to-end services)

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For Independent Software Vendors, IBM PartnerWorld offers a range of programs to help you port, market, and sell your applications. IBM PartnerWorld is a marketing and enablement program providing an array of benefits for IBM Business Partners of all kinds. Whether you specialize in the selling, marketing, or technical aspects of solutions based on IBM hardware, software, or services, you will find offerings to address your business needs.

	ISV resources		Webcasts		Learn more about PartnerWorld

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With the no-charge Software Evaluation Kit, get the latest DB2, Lotus, Rational, Tivoli, and WebSphere trial code from IBM on DVD! You can start building applications and Web services and deploying them on IBM middleware for Linux (DVD1) and Windows (DVD2). Get trial code (almost 8GB) for these products at no charge: WebSphere Application Server V5, WebSphere Studio Site Developer V5.1, DB2 Universal Database Personal Developer's Edition (PDE) V8.1.3, Tivoli Access Manager Base V4.1, Lotus Domino 6.0.2, and WebSphere SDK for Web Services V5.1.

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Order the SEK

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