Encode offers a range of training courses designed to help clients fully leverage the WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Suite. Our training is designed to help our customers understanding of the product capabilities, how those capabilities can be implemented to create solutions, and how solutions can be properly architected into a fully integrated Enterprise Architecture.
Encode training benefits a broad audience, from architects and designers, to system administrators and business managers. In the world of WTX, it is not uncommon for a single individual to have responsibility for defining business needs, architecting solutions, then deploying and administering those solutions. Whether you are a "one person show" or part of a team dedicated to managing WTX environment, your company will benefit from Encode training.
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The following training courses are currently being offered for private request. To learn more about a course click on the course title. To arrange a private course, download our
Private Course Request Form, and follow the enclosed instructions. All private courses are held at a location, date, and time most convenient to you and your staff..
Introduction to WTX
Fundamental Integration Concepts and Tools
Implementing Database Solutions with WTX
Implementing XML Solutions with WTX
Implementing HIPAA Solutions with WTX
WTX, A Management Overview
Upgrading To WTX Version 8.1
Using the WTX Trading Manager
Using the WTX Launcher Server
Using the WTX Advanced Techniques
Deploying and Managing Systems for Event Server (WTX)
Introduction to WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX)
3 days, $2,173 per person
This three-day foundation course provides basic instruction on the use of core tools in the WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Design Workstation — Type Editor, Map Editor and Command Execution Engine. Topics include how to use WTX to develop data integration solutions, object-oriented mapping, identifying data objects, defining data using the Type Editor to create type trees, how to read the Map Editor trace file and use it as a debugging tool.
Through lecture and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to define transformation rules in the Map Editor, use the Functional Map Wizard, explore error detection and recovery, and map execution. Emphasis is placed on preparing attendees for complete mapping project implementation using WTX.
(Prerequisites: Review of the WTX Design Guide.)
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Fundamental Integration Concepts and Tools
5 days, $3,295 per person
This 5-day course provides an overview of the WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Enterprise Broker and the fundamentals of data transformation. This course offers basic instruction, through lecture and hands-on exercises, on the use of the WTX Design Studio components to define business processes and transform data for use on one system to another. The components covered include the Type Designer, Map Designer, Integration Flow Designer and Database Interface Designer. Topics covered include business process definition, object-oriented mapping, Design Studio concepts, debugging, error detection and recovery using the data audit, and map execution. The instructor led course includes hands-on exercises designed to help the student utilize the skills acquired. Emphasis is placed on preparing attendees for complete mapping project implementation using Design Studio.
This course is designed for programmer/analysts and business systems analysts, who implement data integration and transformation solutions using WTX products.
(Prerequisites: There are no course prerequisites for the class, however, proficiency in using Microsoft Windows is recommended. A solid understanding of data formats and processing logic is required for the fundamentals of data transformation portion of this class.)
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Implementing Database Solutions with WebSphere Transformation Extender
2 days, $1,645 per person
In this two-day workshop, instruction is presented on installation and use of WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) database adapters for ODBC, Oracle, Microsoft SQL, Sybase SQL Server and DB2. Students will learn to use the Database Interface Designer to import metadata about queries, tables and stored procedures for data stored in relational databases and to identify characteristics of objects that meet mapping and execution requirements.
Participants will learn to define specifications for accessing a relational database and create maps by defining queries or stored procedures as an input source, or a table or stored procedure as an output target.
All concepts will be reinforced through hands-on activities. (Prerequisites: Experience in your specific operating system, a working knowledge of adapter-specific database, completion of the Fundamentals Integration Concept and Tools course or equivalent experience.)
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Implementing XML Solutions with WebSphere Transformation Extender
2 days, $2,085 per person
This two-day course for WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) users offers instruction through lecture and hands-on exercises on the use of the WTX Type Designer and Map Designer for XML mapping. Topics include a detailed study of the XML type tree structure; DTD creation; basic and advanced inbound and outbound XML mapping, and an understanding of the role XML plays in web-based data manipulation. Hands-on exercises reinforce the concepts learned in the course. Emphasis is placed on preparing participants to handle a web-based mapping project implementation using the WTX Design Studio.
(Prerequisites: Completion of Fundamental Integration Concepts and Tools course.)
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Implementing HIPAA Solutions with WebSphere Transformation Extender
3 days, please call for quote
This workshop is a three-day study of WebSphere Transformation Extender(WTX)’s HIPAA type trees and the process of mapping both inbound and outbound interchanges. Participants will learn to analyze the incoming data in comparison to the desired output. They will then go through several case study examples of mapping both proprietary and HIPAA compliant data.
Through lecture and hands-on experiences, attendees will learn to navigate WTX’s Design Studio, both the Type Tree Designer and the Map Designer. Participants will learn the looping structure of the HIPAA type trees as well as the nested loops within these trees. Emphasis will be placed on mapping strategies and advanced mapping skills.
This course is designed for:
- Project Managers
- System Consultants
- Production Managers
- Developers
- Anyone who has the responsibility for mapping HIPAA compliant data.
Prerequisites Completion of Fundamental Integration Concepts and Tools or equivalent experience. Working knowledge of EDI.
What You Will Learn:
- The structure and composition of a WTX HIPAA compliant type tree
- How to create a type tree consisting of several merged versions
- How to map inbound 837 HIPAA data into a company-specific flat file format
- How to map outbound flat file formatted data into 837 HIPAA compliant format
- How to map the 270/271 transaction sets to and from XML
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WebSphere Transformation Extender, A Management Overview
1 day, $1,095 per person (online webinar only)
This one-day seminar is for all users of the WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Software design tools that comprise the Enterprise WTX Product Stack. Lecture and demonstrations provide participants with a basic understanding of terminology, system modeling, data definition, mapping, and deploying systems using the Design Studio, and running systems using the Event Server. The components covered include the Integration Flow Designer, Type Designer, Database Interface Designer, Map Designer, Event Server and Command Server.
An example of a working business application is used to present a top-down approach to system development and deployment.
This course is designed for Information Managers, Application Development Managers, Technical Editors/Writers and Marketing Managers who want to have a better understanding of WTX Enterprise Broker and Design Studio terminology and capabilities. Systems programmers/analysts and business systems analysts that will be using WTX Design Studio to implement data transformations will also benefit from this course.
This course is a prerequisite for the Fundamentals of Data Transformation portion of the FICT. An understanding of data formats and processing logic will be helpful for those intending to take this course.
What You Will Learn:
- WTX Design Studio basics and terminology (Integration Flow Designer, Database Interface Designer, Type Designer, and Map Designer) through an example of a working system.
- Developing, executing, and managing systems in a production environment using the Integration Flow Designer.
- Using the Database Interface Designer to generate type trees from database tables and SQL queries.
- Using the Type Designer to create the data definition.
- Using the Map Designer to transform data using business rules.
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Upgrading To WebSphere Transformation Extender Version 8.1
2 days, $1,645 per person
A two-day training program designed for current users of WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Software's design tools. The course offers instruction focused on use of the new and improved GUI and functionality and is designed to facilitate the transition for current users to Version 8.1
Attendees prepare for transitioning their own systems to Version 8.1 by learning through lecture and hands-on exercises. Topics covered include introduction to the Version 8.1 GUI, using the Navigator feature, new and improved functions, use of the Map, Card, and Command/Event Server settings, an introduction to the Integration Flow Designer, and Database Interface Designer and the database adapters.
The course includes hands-on exercises designed to help attendees become at ease with Version 8.1. (Prerequisites: Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows, Solid understanding of data formats and processing logic, currently using a version of WTX Software's design tools prior to Version 8.1)
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Using the WebSphere Transformation Extender Trading Manager
3 days, $2,393 per student
WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) Trading Manager is a component of WTX Suite and is a client/server product for managing and controlling the B2B integration of partner relationships and message flow. This three-day course introduces participants to Trading Manager and its components, Partner Manager and Message Manager. Participants will define trading partners and trading relationships and process the message flow of electronic commerce data.
Through lecture and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to define transformation rules in the Map Editor, use the Functional Map Wizard, explore error detection and recovery, and map execution. Emphasis is placed on preparing attendees for complete mapping project implementation using WTX.
This course combines case studies and hands-on exercises with an instructor-lead slide presentation. Topics include using Partner Manager to define and manage Trading and Application Partners and Trade Links, using the pre-packaged system of maps of Message Manager to route and manage data flow, viewing and creating reports in Partner Manager, re-sending e-commerce data and troubleshooting.
(Prerequisites: Completion of Fundamental Integration Concepts and Tools, Using the WTX Event Server and Implementing X12 EDI Solutions with WTX.)
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Using the WebSphere Transformation Extender Launcher Server
2 days, $1,645 per person
A two-day study of WebSphere Transformation Extender(WTX)'s Launcher Server highlights workflow management for systems of WTX maps using the Integration Flow Designer and WTX's powerful event and command transformation servers. Participants will learn to analyze system relationships and manage multiple maps within an enterprise to define systems, verify component relationships and prepare their systems to run successfully.
Through lecture and hands-on experiences, attendees will learn to navigate the Integration Flow Designer GUI and become familiar with the Launcher Server for platform dependent multi-threaded/multi-application services. Also explored are WTX's Launcher and Resource Managers that drive map initiation and synchronization of shared data and timing interfaces in a distributed environment. Participants will learn event settings that watch and trigger events to initiate maps and the events that cause maps to run. Emphasis will be placed on Enterprise monitoring tools to permit developers and production managers to troubleshoot real-time map execution status in a graphical environment.
(Prerequisite: Completion of Fundamental Integration Concept and Tools course or equivalent experience.)
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Using the WebSphere Transformation Extender Advanced Techniques
3 day, $2,393 per person
This course explores the concepts and techniques needed to optimize and improve the performance of WebSphere Transformation Extender (WTX) maps and type trees, and to solve complex transformation problems. After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Explain and implement type tree design techniques to improve throughput and simplify mapping
- Identify best practices for mapping rules
- Use advanced functions in mapping rules to solve complex transformation problems
- Apply router maps to select and run a map based on data content and variable processing requirements
- Employ Internet and utility adapters to package, retrieve, and route data
- Analyze modifications that can be made to type trees and maps to optimize performance
- Create custom reports from the map audit log
Class Outline:
- Overview
- Art of the type tree
- Exercise: Art of the type tree
- Art of the mapping rule
- Exercise: Art of the mapping rule
- Router maps
- Exercise: Router maps
- Using Internet and utility adapters
- Exercise: Using Internet and utility adapters
- Optimizing performance
- Exercise: Optimizing performance
- Mapping the Audit log
- Exercise: Mapping the Audit log
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Deploying and Managing Systems for Event Server (WTX)
2 days, $1,645 per person
This 2 day course is to develop the skills and techniques you need to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot systems running with the Event Server in a production environment. Focus on using the Event Server Management Tools, log files, and utility commands to deploy, administer, manage, monitor, and configure the Event Server execution engine on Windows and UNIX platforms. Complete hands-on exercises deploying and managing Event Server systems in both Windows and UNIX operating system environments.
Course Materials: The course material address deploying and managing systems for Event Server (DS TX) - Version 7.x
Course Objective: Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot systems running with the Event Server in a production environment.
Course Outline: The course material address deploying and managing systems for Event Server (DS TX) - Version 7.x
- Event Server fundamentals
- Preparing to deploy to production
- Deploying to production
- Managing systems
- Troubleshooting
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