1.What is the difference between Schema and SchemaDT?

Schema is nothing but a structure of document, we can generate "Document Type" from Schema, and it’s called SchemaDT.We can say Schema is a blue print. We can create "Document Type" separately, it is containing fields, but here we have to add fields manually. Schema is a flat file schema. schemaDT is a IS Document Type created/generated from this schema.

2.Can u please tell me abt WebMethods in brief webMethods is EnterpriseApplicationIntegraton tool. It can be used to integrate applications within organisation. It can also be used to integrate third party/vendor applications.webMethods suite of application can be used to implement ESB, BPM. ?

Webemthods is Integration tool. Means ,it integrates different hetrogenious systems. Why integration ? because hetrogenious systems use different data (types) altogether, to understand each other and run the business together (i.e. Business exchange) we use this webmethod as a tool which can translilate one data to other without loosing its data value. This understands both the data types either using xml format or flat file(Simple text) or data base to data base etc.It is automated tool , i.e. without human intervention it can be used to transalte the data and so forth using Trigger mechanism. Thats it.

3.How to remove a system lock from an element?

• System locks can be removed by making the server side files of the element as redable.right Click on the elemet in developer which is system locked.and choose the lock properties.It will display the server side files for the element. Make the files as readable and click the referesh button in the developer.You will find that the element is no more locked.


• Click on management link under packages in Admin page. then click view locked elements link.You will be redirected to anoter page,there we can find unlock elemets link. First check all the system services and then press Unlock element link.

4.How to find dependents of a selected element on the server?

Right click on the element for which you have to find the dependents in the navigational pannel.and click on the option find dependents.

5.How to open a session on a different server?

Select "session" from the menu in toolbar and click open. key in the server IP and port on which you have to open the connection.The user name and password on that server.

6.What is a flat file schema and what are its uses?

Flat file schema is a blueprint which have rules for the flat file. IS will validate the flat file against this Flat file schema.Flat file scheme can be used to validate the incoming flat files.
Schema provides definition for flat files against which IS can validate flatfiles

7.How to Find Elements in the Navigation Panel?

Just right click on the element ehich u want to see then u click Locate in NAvigation option then u can see that element in the navigation panel.

8.How to Rename and Delete Elements?

To rename an Element

• select the element.
• RightClick on the element->goto Rename
• select the rename option
To Delete an Element

• select the element.
• RightClick on the element
• select the Delete option

9.How to Restore a Session on a Server?

Developer gets disconnected from the server if the server goes down or if there is a problem in the network. Donot close the developer.If you close the developer you wont be able to save the changes.Once the server come up or the network problem is resolved. you will be automatically connected to the server and then you can retsore your session.

10.What Is Developer?

All the servcies and elements reside on the Integration server.Developer is a GUI by which we can create,edit,delete,test an element in IS.We can even trace thru the flow steps in a developer.Developer connects to the serever through the HTTP port configuered on IS.

11.What Is an Element?

Element is an item,which contains folders,services,specifications..etc...
.Server and packages can not be an element

12.What happens to the locks on elements when we replicate a package?

Locking information is not preserved when u replicate a package

13.Should we archive derived files?

Yes we can archive the derived files by two ways

• We can do in IS how menas we have one option under packages management if u click that we will get all the packages list there we have the option to create the archive for the resp package.
• we can create in developer goto file-->export as a ZIP file.

14.In webMethods Integration Platform, where is the lock information stored (such as names of elements that are locked, when they were locked, etc.)?

Lock information is stored in the webmethods Repository version2

15.What happens to the locks on elements when we upgrade webMethods Integration Platform?

Locking information is not preserved between version of webmethods integration platform

16.Can we multi-select elements to lock or unlock in the Navigation Panel?

Yes but your selection does not contain :

• server
• folder or package and its content
• package and any other element
• adapter notification record

17.When to Unlock an Element?

When u want make changes to the elements.

18.When to Lock an Element?

Lock on a element prevents another user from editing that element..
Two types of locks

• userlock
• systemlock

19.How to Know Who Has an Element Locked?

To know who has locked the service or a document or etc.. right click that particular service or document and select LOCK PROPERTIES from the menu displayed.

20.How to Create an ACL?

ACL can be created using the below mentioned steps.

• Open the Integration Server Administrator.
• In the Security menu of the Navigation panel, click ACLs.
• Click Add and Remove ACLs.
• Specify one ACL name per line. Press ENTER to separate the lines.
• Click Create ACLs.