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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Samples
Starter stores
A fully functional sample online store, provided in store archive format with WebSphere Commerce. Starter stores are samples designed to be used as a base from which a customized online store can be created. Starter stores are translated into several languages and support multiple Web browsers and platforms. Starter stores are fully accessible, with the exception of the Madisons mobile starter store. Accessibility guidelines for mobile devices are not well defined or well established.
Extended sites starter store
Use an extended sites starter store to get started on setting up an extended sites solution that will allow your selling organization to provide unique storefronts for different enterprise customers or showcase a number of branded storefronts.
Setting up the Extended Sites environment
To setup an Extended Sites environment you must publish the required Extended Sites starter store archives and enable inventory tracking for your Extended Sites. You can then schedule site-level jobs, configure e-Mail notifications, load your Extended Site catalog data, and modify your Extended Site and asset store archive flows to share and deploy the assets for your Extended Sites.
Modify extended sites starter store archive flow
The Extended Sites starter store archive, ExtendedSites.sar, comes with predefined access control policies, organization structure, a set of asset stores, and a hub that shows how to quickly setup multiple stores sharing all the assets. This starter store archive can be modified to meet your requirements. The store archive is composed of XML data files that are loaded into the database and JSP files that dictate the flow of the storefronts.

Modify extended sites starter store archive flow

The Extended Sites starter store archive, ExtendedSites.sar, comes with predefined access control policies, organization structure, a set of asset stores, and a hub that shows how to quickly setup multiple stores sharing all the assets. This starter store archive can be modified to meet your requirements. The store archive is composed of XML data files that are loaded into the database and JSP files that dictate the flow of the storefronts.

For example, the following changes can be made:

Rename the data that will be loaded into the database, such as organization names, asset store names, and the catalog structure.
Add or change JSP files that define the store flow for your presentation asset stores.
Add any new assets that you want to include as part of the initial store setup.
Add the XML definition files that create the initial set of extended sites for your brands, geographical areas, segments or divisions.