What's new in 10.0.0

This information describes new and changed functions in IBM Transformation Extender version 10.0.0.

Simplify map development with the new browser-based user interface of the IBM Transformation Extender Design Server
Use a browser-based user interface to collaboratively define and manage schemas and maps, save them to a database repository, and securely package and deploy them for execution on production servers. Use a single, universal, and lightweight UI to:
  • Design schemas and maps
  • Define packages of maps and files and deploy to runtime servers
  • Directly deploy maps as REST APIs
  • Easily navigate between project artifacts
  • Perform user management
  • Set up new and reusable connections and action properties
  • Access online help, quick links, and guided tour of features for new users

Generate test data, search backward, and smoothly quit a map execution with the new map functions
Generate random numeric or text data that can be reproduced using the new RAND, RANDDATA, and SEED functions. Search a series sequentially backward using the LOOKDOWN function. Stop map-execution smoothly and evenly with a successful return code using the QUIT function.
  • Search objects in a series backwards in a sequential order: The new LOOKDOWN function searches the objects of a series beginning at the end of the series, returning the last member of the series that meets a specified condition.
  • Stop map execution with a successful return code: The new QUIT function stops a map at a specific point during map execution, logs a successful return code and a custom message in the map audit log unlike the FAIL function that returns 30 error code.
  • Generate a pseudorandom number: The new RAND function generates a pseudorandom number if using the new SEED function a seed is set.
  • Set a seed for pseudorandom number generator: The new SEED function sets a seed for the new pseudorandom number-generator RAND function.
  • Generate test data for an output type: The new RANDDATA function generates random text based on the properties and restrictions of the output type; which is either a Text, or a Date and Time-item type—that is interpreted as character.
Access additional data sources with new adapters and importers
Access additional data sources using the new JDBC, Apache ActiveMQ, Amazon S3, Amazon SNS, Amazon SQS adapters, and CSV importer.
  • Read and write records in JDBC data sources: With the new JDBC adapter, IBM Transformation Extender maps can access data sources for which JDBC drivers are available.
  • Consume and produce messages in Apache ActiveMQ: With the new Apache ActiveMQ adapter, IBM Transformation Extender maps can connect to ActiveMQ to consume and produce messages.
  • Read data from and write data to Amazon Simple Cloud Storage Service (S3): With the new Amazon S3 adapter, IBM Transformation Extender maps can read from and write data to Amazon Simple Cloud Storage Service (S3).
  • Consume and produce messages in Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS): With the new Amazon SQS adapter, IBM Transformation Extender maps can connect to Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) to consume and produce messages.
  • Post messages to Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS): With the new Amazon SNS adapter, IBM Transformation Extender maps can connect to Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) to post messages to the SNS topics.
  • Import delimited data structures: With the new CSV Importer, IBM Transformation Extender can access a sample delimited file from the Design Server UI and import its structure as a schema, which can then be used in maps to model data that follows that same structure.
Use the new resource functions to easily perform various external operations
Use the following seven new resource functions to ease various external operations:
  • Rename a file: The new RENAMEFILE function renames a file.
  • Create a hard link: The new HARDLINKFILE function creates a hard link.
  • Create a soft link: The new SOFTLINKFILE function creates a soft link.
  • Copy a file: The new COPYFILE copies a file.
  • Get the environment value: The new GETENV function returns the environment variable value.
  • Get the machine hostname: The new GETOSNAME function returns the machine hostname.
Track the changes that are done on resources in Design Server and download the changed-resources locally for use
Track the changes made to resources like maps, schemas, files, connections, and actions using your preferred source control; and download them locally for use. You can keep track of resources whenever they are created, updated or deleted, and also choose to download them locally for use.
Parent topic: What's new in IBM Transformation Extender version 10.0.x