ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E Commerce [Paperback]

Eric Chiu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0471204757 | ISBN-13: 978-0471204756 | Edition: 1st

The first guide to understanding ebXML and its strategic implementation

Just ratified in March 2001, ebXML is the new standard for B2B data exchange and the cornerstone of the next generation of B2B applications. IT managers are now scrambling to plan for the huge and complex job of upgrading their non-XML legacy systems. This book provides a concise, yet thorough introduction to ebXML and features guidelines for making strategic decisions concerning ebXML implementation. Following an overview of ebXML, the problems it solves, and how it relates to other standards, the author explains how major B2B vendors plan to integrate ebXML into their products. Eric Chiu then takes a detailed look at ebXML's technical architecture, with discussions of its design conventions and each of the major specifications that comprise ebXML.

• ebXML is the cornerstone technology for the next generation of B2B applications
• 80% of all B2B traffic by the year 2003 will use ebXML
• The book provides business and IT managers with a quick introduction to the essentials of ebXML

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From the Back Cover

Discover how to implement ebXML solutions with this concise introduction to the essentials

ebXML is the new standard for business-to-business (B2B) data exchange and the cornerstone of the next generation of B2B applications. This emerging e-commerce standard leverages the flexibility of XML to build an e-commerce infrastructure. Written specifically for technology, business, and sales professionals, this book offers a thorough introduction to ebXML, explaining how you can apply it to meet your business needs. Chiu explores the technical building blocks of ebXML, including EDI, XML, and Web services. He then presents an inside look at the architecture and core components of ebXML, including its design conventions and major specifications. Finally, he shows you how to apply all of this information in order to meet real-world project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.

With its complete introduction to ebXML, this book covers everything you'll need to make strategic decisions concerning implementation. It will help you:
* Explore how to use ebXML and Web services
* Assemble and use the core components of ebXML
* Send messages between trading partners using ebXML messaging
* Utilize the ebXML registry for browsing and querying
* Create a handshake between partners using the ebXML collaboration protocol

The companion Web site contains:
* References to ebXML specifications
* Sample code
* Links to demos
* Discussion groups

About the Author

ERIC CHIU is an independent consultant and trainer specializing in B2B systems. He has an extensive background with XML-based B2B exchanges and is a frequent speaker and writer on XML, Java, and Internet technologies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471204757
• ISBN-13: 978-0471204756
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Eric Chiu is a technology executive, founder of Silicon Valley startups, and former professor at UC Berkeley Extension and University of Nevada-Reno. He has already been a board member for several large Silicon Valley software engineer associations.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits ebXML into the Big Picture, July 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E Commerce (Paperback)

This book really helped me build on what I already knew in order to get a handle on ebXML. The author does a great job of showing how ebXML builds on XML standards, and also how ebXML relates to Web Services, which I'm just starting to get a handle on. It provides good technical detail on the ebXML architecture, and gives lots of business case examples and reasonable guidelines for developing a strategy for staging implementation of ebXML. Coverage of security and the other major specs is very complete and readable--I highly recommend this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good intro on B2B web services, October 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E Commerce (Paperback)

I was looking for an executive level summary on B2B services, and this book help me to understand the issues without overwhelming me with the technology.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of ebXML and web services, October 18, 2002

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This review is from: ebXML Simplified: A Guide to the New Standard for Global E Commerce (Paperback)

The book provides good overview on the ebXML architecture, and gives lots of business case examples. I highly recommend this book for business manager looking into implementing ebXML and web services in their company.