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Web Query is now a J2EE-compliant Web application. As such, it can now be
deployed on WebSphere V4.
Shared catalog
To avoid having to set up a separate catalog at each location or connection,
you can choose to share saved objects (queries and results) in a Web Query
catalog.
Usability enhancements
Several usability enhancements are included in this new release including the
ability to save and reuse settings and filters, additional filter specification
(including case sensitive filters), a streamlined query execution path, and
context-sensitive help. An SQL assistant component is also included that
helps less technical users write and run queries.
Server-side Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL)
Server-side XSL transformations are now applied to the generated XML or
XSL data. It removes all requirements for client side XML translation software
components.
Stored procedure support
You can run a DB2 stored procedure by selecting it from the Web Query
object tree. You can also run a stored procedure by specifying a CALL
statement in your query.
Web Services (Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP))
A saved query can be published as a SOAP service that any SOAP requester
can access.
Scalable Vector Graphing (SVG)
Result sets can be transformed to graphs or charts using the SVG model.
Large Object Support
You can retrieve LOB data in Web Query. Web Query can also launch the
appropriate viewing application to render the LOB data (picture, video, audio,
etc.).
IBM DB2 Universal Database Extenders for iSeries V8
(5722-DE1)
Web-enabled on demand business is driving most companies to redefine their IT
strategy. Moving away from proprietary data formats toward an open,
interchangeable format, such as XML, to transact business on the Web is a key
part of the strategy.