This document outlines the supported third party product prerequisites for the lifetime of Cúram v4.0. It is strongly recommended that you read the Cúram Software's Support Policy for Third Party Products document in conjunction with this document as it provides essential information about the support categories and support terminology used by Cúram Software.
| Release | Support Introduced |
| All Cúram V4.0.x releases |
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| Cúram 4.0 SP1 |
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| Cúram 4.0 SP3 |
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| Cúram 4.0 SP5 |
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| Release | Support Discontinued |
| Cúram 4.0 SP3 |
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| Cúram 4.0 SP5 |
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The following table summarizes the platform, application server and database combinations used by Cúram. Use the links in the table below to get more specific details on each product.
| Version | Notes |
| AIX 5L 5.3 (64-bit) with Recommended
Maintenance Package 5300-01 or higher Maintenance Packages |
AIX APAR IY58143 is also required, unless it is bundled in the Maintenance Package which is applied. This platform is supported for building and deployment only. |
| Version | Notes |
| HP-UX 11i v2 on PA-RISC (64-bit) with required Maintenance
Pack of Jun '03
or higher Patch Bundles and required HP-UX patches for Java Base 11.23
or
higher patches |
This platform is supported for building and deployment only. |
| HP-UX 11i v2 on Itanium (64-bit) with required Maintenance
Pack of Jun '03 or
higher Patch Bundles and required HP-UX patches for Java Sept '04 or
higher patches |
This platform is supported for building and deployment only. |
| Version | Notes |
|
Solaris 8 (64-bit) with Sun-recommended Patch Cluster of June 2004 or higher Patch Clusters |
This platform is supported for building and deployment only. |
| Solaris 10 (64-bit) with Sun-recommended Patch Cluster of March 2006 or higher Patch Clusters | This platform is supported for building and deployment only. |
| Version | Editions | Notes |
|
Windows 2000 SP4 (32-bit) |
Professional |
This platform is supported for application design, development and testing only. |
| Server | These platforms are supported for building and deployment only. | |
| Advanced Server | ||
| Datacenter | ||
| Windows Server 2003 SP1 (32-bit) |
Standard |
These platforms are supported for building and deployment only. |
| Enterprise | ||
| Datacenter | ||
| Windows XP SP2 (32-bit) | Professional | This platform is supported for application design, development and testing only. |
| Version | Notes |
| z/OS 1.6 (64-bit) and higher IBM RSU or PUT level maintenance | This platform is supported as remote database configuration platform only. |
| z/OS 1.7 (64-bit) and higher IBM RSU or PUT level maintenance | This platform is supported as a remote database configuration platform and is only supported since Cúram 4.0 SP3 |
WebLogic Server
WebSphere Application Server
| Version | Notes |
| WebLogic Server 9.0 (32-bit) |
See the WebLogic Server product site for necessary configuration information on this product. This Application Server is only supported on Cúram 4.0 SP1 and 4.0 SP2 |
| WebLogic Server 9.1 (32-bit) |
See the WebLogic Server product site for necessary configuration information on this product. This Application Server is only supported with versions of Cúram since 4.0 SP3 |
| Version | Editions | Notes |
| WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 (32-bit) and higher Fix Packs | Express |
See the WebSphere Application Server product site for necessary configuration information on this product. IFIX PK25332 addresses an error in JSP compilation that appeared in WebSphere 6.0.2.3 and affects ALL fix packs until and including WebSphere 6.0.2.10. This APAR is included in WebSphere 6.0.2.11. IFIX PK25740 addresses an error with web session timeouts that appeared in WebSphere 6.0.2 and affects ALL fix packs until and including WebSphere 6.0.2.11. This APAR is included in WebSphere 6.0.2.13. Customers should contact IBM to open PMRs in order to obtain early IFIXes and/or ++APARs as required. |
| Base | ||
| Network Deployment |
DB2 Universal Database
DB2 Universal Database for z/OS
Oracle Database
| Version | Editions | Notes |
| DB2 Universal Database 8.2 FP2a (8.1 FP9a) | Personal |
On Windows platforms, only the 32-bit version of DB2 Universal Database
is supported. Note: 8.1 FP10, FP11, FP12 and FP13 have all been tested and are unsuitable for use with Cúram. See the DB2 Universal Database product site for necessary configuration information on this product. |
|
Express |
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| Connect | ||
| Enterprise |
| Database | Notes |
| DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 at RSU0502, RSU0611 |
When using the DB2 Type 4 JDBC Universal Driver UK14851 (JDBC version 2.9.32) is also required. This version is supported on z/OS 1.6 and z/OS 1.7 Only the 31-bit version of DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 is supported. See the DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 product site for necessary configuration information on this product. |
| DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Version 8 at RSU0508, RSU0611 |
When using the DB2 Type 4 JDBC Universal Driver UK14852 (JDBC version 2.9.32) is also required. This version is supported on z/OS 1.6 and z/OS 1.7 Only the 64-bit version of DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Version 8 is supported. See the DB2 Universal Database for z/OS product site for necessary configuration information on this product. |
| Version | Editions | Notes |
Oracle9i Database Release 2 - 9.2.0.6 |
Standard |
On Windows platforms, only the 32-bit version of Oracle9i Database is supported. See the Oracle9i Database product site for necessary configuration information on this product. |
| Enterprise | ||
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Oracle Database 10g Release 1 - 10.1.0.3, 10.1.0.4 |
Standard |
Version 10.1.0.4 is the minimum Oracle Database 10g version level for WebLogic Server configurations and is only supported since Cúram 4.0 SP1. On Windows platforms, only the 32-bit version of Oracle Database 10g is supported. See the Oracle Database 10g product site for necessary configuration information on this product. |
| Enterprise |
Type 4 JDBC Drivers are used by default with Cúram v4.0. Cúram Software also supports the use of Type 2 drivers for the online Cúram application.
| Database | Driver | Notes |
| DB2 Universal Database | DB2 JDBC Universal Driver | |
| DB2 Universal Database for z/OS | DB2 JDBC Universal Driver | |
| Oracle Database | Oracle JDBC Driver |
| Browser and Version | Notes |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 | If intending to use Cúram for public-facing Internet applications, it should be noted that while Cúram Software makes every effort to ensure that the Cúram application pages use standard web technologies and formats which should be compatible with all browsers, the browsers listed here are the only ones officially supported. |
| Netscape 7.0 |
| Browser and Version | Notes |
| Sun JRE 1.4.2 and higher updates | Required for Cúram Online Help, CTI applet and Cúram Documentation Center. In the
case of the CTI applet, if the JRE is not present on the browser, the
applet will attempt to download JRE 1.4.2 with the latest update. |
Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 - 3.03 |
Required for those Cúram Application pages which contain a dynamic rules tree view or a workflow process view. Available as a free download from http://www.adobe.com/svg |
| Microsoft Word 2000 - 2003 | Microsoft Word integration in Cúram is not supported with Netscape; it is only supported with Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
Cúram Software does not provide technical support for any Integrated Development Environment (IDE) but it should be possible to use any Java IDE for Cúram development. All support for IDEs should be sought from the relevant software vendor. The following table lists those IDEs which have been tested by Cúram Software and the use of which is described in various Cúram documentation.
| IDE | Servlet Containers / Application Servers | J2SE | J2EE |
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Eclipse 3.1 |
Apache Tomcat 5.5.7 |
Sun J2SE SDK 1.4.2_08 if using WebSphere Application Server Sun J2SE SDK 5.0 Update 4 if using WebLogic Server |
Sun J2EE SDK 1.4_01 |
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Rational Application Developer V6 |
As bundled with Rational Application Developer V6 |
As bundled with Rational Application Developer V6 | As bundled with Rational Application Developer V6 |
| Rational Web Developer V6 | As bundled with Rational Web Developer V6 | As bundled with Rational Web Developer V6 | As bundled with Rational Web Developer V6 |
| Rational Software Architect V6 1 | As bundled with Rational Software Architect V6 | As bundled with Rational Software Architect V6 | As bundled with Rational Software Architect V6 |
| Version |
| Apache Ant 1.6.2 |
| Version | Editions |
| Rational Rose 2003 and higher Service Releases Rational Rose 7 |
Modeler |
| Rational Rose 2003 and higher Service Releases Rational Rose 7 |
Enterprise |
| Editor and Version | Notes |
| Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003 |
The Cúram DMX Editor allows developers to edit Cúram Data Manager (.dmx) files using Microsoft Excel. Apart from using the Cúram DMX Editor, Microsoft Excel is not otherwise required for Cúram development. |
| Database and Version | Reporting/Data Warehouse Tool | Notes |
| DB2 Universal Database 8.2 | DB2 Data Warehouse Center (DWC) 8.2 | DWC 8.2 is included with the Enterprise Edition of DB2 Universal Database 8.2 FP2a (8.1 FP9a) . |
| DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 | DB2 Data Warehouse Center (DWC) 8.2 |
DWC 8.2 is included with the Enterprise Edition of DB2 Universal Database 8.2 FP2a (8.1 FP9a) . |
| DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Version 8 | DB2 Data Warehouse Center (DWC) 8.2 | DWC 8.2 is included with the Enterprise Edition of DB2 Universal Database 8.2 FP2a (8.1 FP9a) . |
|
Oracle9i Database Release 2 (9.2.0.6) |
Oracle WarehouseBuilder (OWB) 9.2 | Only the Enterprise Edition of Oracle9i Database is supported for Cúram Reporting. |
| Oracle Database 10g Release 1 (10.1.0.3) | NA |
OWB does not support this version. |
| Oracle Database 10g Release 1 (10.1.0.4) | Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB)
10.1.0.4 |
Only the Enterprise Edition of Oracle Database 10g is supported for Cúram Reporting. |
| Cúram Documentation Center & Cúram Documentation Center Development |
| Cúram Documentation Center Development Only |
| Product | Notes |
|
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 |
Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 is the only supported browser for the Cúram Documentation Center. |
| Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.5 or 2.8 SP1 |
By default, both Windows 2000 and Windows XP come with MDAC pre-installed. In the event that MDAC is not installed, it can be downloaded from http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/mdac/downloads/default.aspx |
| Windows Script Host 5.6 |
By default, Windows Script Host is present in both Windows 2000 and Windows XP. In the event that it is not, it can be downloaded from http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp |
| Sun JRE 1.4.2 and higher updates | A freely available browser plug-in available from http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html |
| Adobe Reader 6.0 or later | Available as a free software download from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html |
| Adobe SVG Viewer 3.0 - 3.03 | A freely available browser plug-in available from http://www.adobe.com/svg |
| Product | Notes |
| Apache Ant 1.6.2 | Required for running build commands. |
| Sun J2SE SDK 1.4.2_08 | Java is a prerequisite for Apache Ant. Available from http://java.sun.com/products/archive/index.html |
| Microsoft Visio Standard 2002 Service Pack 2 | Required for editing of process flows and entity relationship diagrams. |
| Microsoft Office 2000 or higher | Microsoft Office is a prerequisite for using the Cúram process flow toolbar in Visio. |
|
Pdf995 version 7.51s |
Required for generating an entity relationship diagram to .pdf format. Available from http://www.pdf995.com |
| Product | Notes |
| Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) version 2.5 or 2.8 SP1 |
By default, both Windows 2000 and Windows XP come with MDAC pre-installed. In the event that MDAC is not installed, it can be downloaded from http://msdn.microsoft.com/data/mdac/downloads/default.aspx |
| Windows Script Host 5.6 |
By default, this is present in both Windows 2000 and Windows XP. In the event that it is not, it can be downloaded from http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/webdev.asp |
|
AspectJ 1.5.0 |
AspectJ provides a library which is necessary for running the CIARA extractor. This software is not required for viewing CIARA databases. The software can be downloaded from http://www.eclipse.org/aspectj |
Support Categories by Major Versions
Support Categories by Minor Versions (or Maintenance Levels)
This table outlines the support categories defined by Cúram Software for third party products used in runtime configurations, according to their major version level.
SUPPORT CATEGORY |
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| Forward Compatible | Range of Versions | Exact Version | |
| Platforms | None |
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| Application Servers | None | None | |
| Databases | None | DB2 Universal Database DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Oracle Database |
None |
| Web Browsers | None | None | Internet Explorer Netscape |
| Web Browser Plug-ins | None | Microsoft Word | |
This table outlines the support categories defined by Cúram Software for third party products used in runtime configurations, according to their minor version or maintenance level.
SUPPORT CATEGORY |
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| Forward Compatible | Range of Versions | Exact Version | |
| Platforms | None | Windows | |
| Application Servers | WebSphere Application Server | None | WebLogic Server |
| Databases | None | DB2 Universal Database DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Oracle Database |
None |
| Web Browsers | None | None | Internet Explorer Netscape |
| Web Browser Plug-ins | Microsoft Word Sun JRE |
Adobe SVG Viewer | None |
| © Copyright Cúram Software Ltd 2006. All Rights Reserved. Cúram is a registered trademark. |
| Adobe Reader and Adobe SVG Viewer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. |
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AIX, DB2, WebSphere, z/OS and IBM are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. |
| Apache is a trademark of The Apache Software Foundation. |
| HP-UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. |
| Itanium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. |
| Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and Visio are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. |
| Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. |
| Oracle is a trademark of Oracle Corporation. |
| PA-RISC is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. |
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Solaris, Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. |
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UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. |
| WebLogic Server is a registered trademark of BEA Systems, Inc. |
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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. |
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The following paragraph does not apply to any countries where such statements are inconsistent with local law: |
| CÚRAM SOFTWARE LTD PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. The information provided here could include technical inaccuracies or other errors. Changes are periodically made to the information provided; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this document. Cúram Software may make improvements and/or changes to the Cúram product at any time without notice. |