| Apache |
Apache SOAP |
Java |
Java-enabled platforms |
Framework |
Open Source License |
Apache SOAP is an implementation of the SOAP submission to W3C. It is based on the IBM SOAP4J implementation. This framework is very popular, and integrated by many vendors (e.g. SUN, within its iPlanet app server). |
| BEA |
WebLogic Server 6.1 |
J2EE |
Windows NT/2000, Unix (all Java-enabled platforms) |
Server |
$10,000/CPU |
BEA WebLogic Server can access and expose Web Services. Version 6.1 includes support for SOAP and WSDL.
It's interesting to note that BEA has teamed up with Bowstreet to better support Web Services. Having been slow to move on Web Services, BEA is now catching up, and selecting Bowstreet's product to assemble components built with Weblogic may help things along.
However, the two vendors suffer from some feature-overlap, and still have some work to do to achieve smooth integration. |
| Bowstreet |
Business Web Factory 4.0 |
Java |
Windows NT/2000, Solaris (all Java-enabled platforms) |
Server and IDE |
Contact Vendor |
Business Web Factory is a complete solution to deliver profile-based and customized Web applications. An early adopter of the Web Service concept, Bowstreet now follows related standards, and provides a solution that makes it easier to assemble Web Service-ready applications.
Check out our product review. |
| Cape Clear |
Cape Connect 2.0 |
J2EE |
Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX |
Framework and Server |
$10,000/CPU |
CapeConnect can be used as a framework with BEA Weblogic Application Server. It also comes with its own J2EE application server (formerly called Orcas).
CapeConnect includes graphical tools to generate WSDL and map Java objects as Web Services. |
| Cape Clear |
Cape Studio 1.0 |
Java/Visual Basic |
Windows NT/2000 |
IDE |
$300/user |
CapeClear is a RAD tool for speeding up use of Web Services. Using WSDL files, the CapeStudio IDE generates client code (Java or VB) for Web Service calls, without having to manually write the code. |
| HP Bluestone |
Total-e-Server 7.3 |
J2EE |
Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, OS/390/400 + any OS with JVM |
Server |
Starts at $25,000 |
HP has unveiled its strategy through its e-Speak Web Services platform. The Total-e-Server 7.3 app server is the core component.
It now supports SOAP through an HP-created SOAP server that enables Java applications to be exposed as Web Services. It features both client and server-side capabilities and runs as a servlet within Total-e-Server. |
| IBM |
Websphere Application Server 4.0 |
J2EE |
Windows NT/2000, AIX (all Java-enabled platforms) |
Server |
$8K (single server)
$12K (multi-server) |
The new release of IBM's app server is enhanced with new versions (4.0) of development tools:
WebSphere Studio Workbench (free), VisualAge for Java and WebSphere Studio.
Being actively involved in Web Service- related standards (SOAP, WSDL, UDDI), IBM is rolling out a complete suite for building e-business applications, and embedding and using Web Services. |
| IBM |
WebSphere Studio Workbench 4.0 |
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Free |
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| IBM |
WebSphere Studio 4.0 |
J2EE |
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IDE |
$599 Prof. Ed.
$1,999 Adv. Ed. |
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| IBM |
VisualAge for Java 4.0 |
J2EE |
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IDE |
$149 Prof Ed.
$2,999 Ent. Ed. |
IBM claims tight integration between the different Integrated Development Environments. We will check on this. |
| JBoss Group |
JBoss ZOAP |
J2EE |
Any JDK 1.1 or above |
Framework |
Open Source Licence |
ZOAP is the SOAP add-on to the Open Source JBoss Java Application. Still in its infancy, interesting to keep an eye on, but doesn't look like being a very active project. |
| Lucin |
SAL Server |
COM |
Windows NT/2000 |
Server |
Contact Vendor |
SAL Server is a product designed to SOAP-enable any COM component created in VB, C++ or Delphi.
Lucin have also developed a Web Services Search Engine: SALCentral |
| Microsoft |
Biztalk Server 2000 |
COM |
Windows 2000 |
Server and IDE |
From $5,000 to
$25,000/CPU |
Biztalk Server 2000 is not dedicated to Web Services, it's current support of SOAP is limited. However, this product provides a great solution for automated B2B exchanges, using XML and various other formats.
Check our product profile for more details. |
| Microsoft |
Visual Studio .NET Beta 1 |
MS .NET |
Windows 2000 |
IDE |
TBD |
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| Microsoft |
MS SOAP Toolkit 2.0 |
COM |
Windows 98/NT/2000 |
Framework |
Free |
The MS SOAP Toolkit is one step ahead of the Visual Studio .NET Beta 1. It supports WSDL, though VS.NET still uses the MS proprietary SDL format. |
| SilverStream |
SilverStream eXtend |
J2EE |
J2EE App Server
(SilverStream, WebSphere, WebLogic) |
Server and IDE |
Contact Vendor |
SilverStream eXtend Server is a complete XML factory including many connectors to various sources (EJBs, flat files, legacy sytems...). eXtend Workbench is an IDE that will facilitate wrapping of existing components and creation of new ones.
eXtend is based on the J2EE Silverstream app server, but is also designed to work on WebLogic and WebSphere. |
| SQL Data System |
SOAP Server 3.0 |
Various languages (C++) except Java classes |
Windows NT/2000 |
Server |
$7,975/site |
SQL Data SOAP Server makes it possible to SOAP-enable many existing source codes.
SQL Data also developed a SOAP Client test tool which could be helpful when developing Web Services. |
| SUN |
SUN ONE
iPlanet Application Server 6.0 |
J2EE |
Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX |
Server |
$20,000/CPU |
SUN's strategy regarding Web Services is based on the huge portfolio of available products. One of the key solutions is the iPlanet app server.
Although iPlanet Application Server (check out TechMetrix Product Review) does not ship with any built-in SOAP implementation, complete instructions are provided for integrating Apache SOAP with the application server. |
| The Mind Electric |
Glue beta 3.0 |
Java |
Java-enabled platforms |
Server/Framework |
TBD. See licensing |
The vendor announces that GLUE is a 100% Java server and framework that includes a micro-web server, servlet engine, SOAP processor, XML parser, dynamic WSDL generator, UDDI client, UDDI server, WAP support, and XML persistent storage system.
GLUE ships as a single 360K JAR file. This solution looks interesting for those who want to embed a full-feature Web Services server in their applications. |
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