Duration
2 days
Prerequisites:
You should:
- Have good technical understanding of Web 2.0 concepts
- Have high-level understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, systems, and languages
- Review existing IBM Social Business resources and websites
Optional skills that will be useful:
- Previous experience with IBM Connections or other WebSphere based applications
- Familiarity with the Eclipse development environment
- Familiarity with Java, Dojo, and OpenSocial
Skills Taught
- Learn the fundamentals of WebSphere Application Server
- Learn how to install IBM Connections 4.0 and IBM Connections Mail
- Learn about the new features in IBM Connections 4.0 such as: Activity Streams, IBM Connections Mail, and Metrics
- Learn how to socialize existing applications using the IBM Connections APIs, iWidgets, and OpenSocial gadgets
- Learn how to publish third party events into a user's Activity Stream
Day 1
- Overview of Social Business
- What's New in IBM Connections 4.0
- Activity Streams for End Users
- IBM Connections Feature Walkthrough Lab
- Activity Streams for Developers
- Activity Streams for Developers Lab
- UI customization
- UI customization Lab
Day 2
- WebSphere Basics and Deployment Options
- IBM Connections Mail
- What are REST APIs
- REST APIs Lab
- Microsoft Integration (presentation)
- Overview of Social Metrics
- iWidget Development
- iWidget Development Lab
- Event SPI
- Event SPI Lab
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.