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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.
Developing
The topics in the Developing section describe tasks performed by an application developer.
Controller layer
The Controller layer is the conductor of operations for a request. It controls the transaction scope and manages the session related information for the request. The controller first dispatches to a command and then calls the appropriate view processing logic to render the response.
Integrating with back-end systems and external applications
External systems integration is a key feature of the WebSphere Commerce solution. In WebSphere Commerce business logic is enabled for integration and built-in adapters and interfaces are provided for common integration points. Additionally, the WebSphere Commerce integration solution leverages integration standards by using various IBM connectivity solutions.
Distributed Order Management (DOM) with Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite (SSFS)
WebSphere Commerce can interact with an external Distributed Order Management (DOM) solution. You can use WebSphere Commerce DOM integration with Sterling Commerce and Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite (SSFS) as a starting point and as building blocks for your integration scenarios.
APAR fixes for integration of IBM WebSphere Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management
Review the APAR fixes available for integration of IBM WebSphere Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management Release 9.2. before you integrate the products.

Feature Pack 5 or later

APAR fixes for integration of IBM WebSphere Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management

Review the APAR fixes available for integration of IBM WebSphere Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management Release 9.2. before you integrate the products.

Required APAR fixes

If you are on WebSphere Commerce Version 7 Feature Pack 5, you must install JR44913 before you integrate WebSphere Commerce with Sterling Order Management. This fix bundles a number of required corrections. Contact IBM Support to obtain this fix. Alternatively, you can install WebSphere Commerce Version 7 Feature Pack 6, which includes the fix for JR44913.

Limitations

Products and items with part numbers that contain consecutive spaces are not supported in the WebSphere Commerce integration with Sterling Order Management.

Other available APAR fixes

You can also review other APAR fixes that are available for integration of IBM WebSphere Commerce and IBM Sterling Order Management. In the following topics, look for APAR fixes listed under the category of Messaging and Integration (including Sterling integration):

For all other information about integrating IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7 Feature Pack 5, or later, and IBM Sterling Order Management Release 9.2, refer to the IBM Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Suite information center.