OpenJPA OpenBooks sample available for WebSphere Application Server

A JEE version of OpenJPA's OpenBooks sample is now available for WebSphere Application Server with the WebSphere Application Server V7 Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and Java Persistence API 2.0. OpenBooks is a sample application that highlights many of the new features of JPA 2.0. The sample can be built from source obtained from the Apache's OpenJPA svn repository. If you are not familiar with svn, don't let it deter you from getting the sample. Use of svn for basic functions, like checking out a source tree, is a piece of cake. If you are in a single server environment, the OpenBooks build scripts (run with WebSphere's ws_ant) will compile, package, install, and configure OpenBooks. The OpenBooks instructions will help you get going. In particular, take a look at the section Deploy OpenBooks in an Application Server. This section contains some WebSphere-specific instructions.

The build scripts are primarily targeted for a single server environment, but may work in an ND environment as well. By default, OpenBooks is installed to the default server and port and the script assumes admin security is disabled. If you need to target a specific server and/or have security enabled, there are command line variables you can use to specify these details. The script is currently all or nothing, so if you specify one, you must specify all. For example:

$ /opt/WebSphere/AppServer/bin/ws_ant -Dbuild.mode=jee -Dappserver=was -Dwas.home=/opt/WebSphere/AppServer -Dwas.server=localhost -Dwas.port=8880 -Dwas.conntype=SOAP -Dwas.user=myuser -Dwas.password=mypassword

This invocation will install OpenBooks on the local machine with the profile serviced by SOAP admin port 8880 with the specified credentials. The script creates a new Derby data source (which is also configured to create a new database if it doesn't exist) by default, but if you are data source savvy you can easily configure the OpenBooks Data Source and OpenBooks Non-transactional Data Source to point at your own database. Assuming your build and install was successful, point your browser at http://<server>:<port>/OpenBooks to run the sample. Enjoy!!

-Jeremy

Apache OpenJPA 2.0.0 Now Available!

I am proud to announce the availability of Apache OpenJPA 2.0.0!

This distribution is based on the final JSR 317 Java Persistence API, Version 2.0 specification and passes the JPA 2.0 TCK, while remaining backwards compatible with prior releases based on the Java Persistence API (JPA 1.0) part of Java Community Process JSR-220 (Enterprise JavaBeans 3.0).

The WebSphere JPA solution is based on the Apache OpenJPA project.

Check it out!

Kevin

Beta 2 of Apache OpenJPA now available!

As we continue to march towards a 2.0.0 release of OpenJPA, we recently announced a Beta 2 of the OpenJPA 2.0.0 deliverable. This release contains additional bug fixes and performance improvements in addition to continuing our TCK compliance.

Enjoy! Let us know your views and comments either via this forum or the OpenJPA mailing lists.

Thanks,
Kevin

WebSphere V7 Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Beta now Available!

I actually have two announcements to make. From a WebSphere perspective, I am pleased to announce the availability of the IBM WebSphere Application Server V7 Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Beta.

I know that's a mouth full, but this announcement clearly demonstrates IBM's commitment to both the OSGi and JPA programming models. Each of these features can be individually installed on a WebSphere v7 system (specifically, 7.0.0.7). More details on the specifics can be found on the official announcement page above.

The other item I would like to announce is the availability of the Apache OpenJPA 2.0.0-beta release. This beta release is 100% compatible with the JPA 2.0 TCK, plus it contains several other improvements outlined on the announcement. This OpenJPA 2.0.0-beta has been available for a couple of weeks, but I was waiting to announce it in conjunction with the WebSphere Open Beta. (Apache OpenJPA provides the basis for the WebSphere JPA solution.)

So, whether you are a WebSphere customer or just interested in experimenting with the latest JPA 2.0 feature set, one of these two offerings should fit the bill. Enjoy!

Basic tutorial for OpenJPA

Take a look at this new tutorial on the Apache site.

Begin using OpenJPA - The Basics
This sample and tutorial steps through the requirements, setup, code and deployment of an OpenJPA implementation with a JSP web application on Geronimo. It is geared for those that are just beginning with OpenJPA. Users will be given detailed instructions for each part of the setup including the setup of Eclipse, Geronimo and the Derby database. For those developers that have been wanting to explore the power of OpenJPA, this is where you begin.

This will get someone going in OpenJPA even if they are new to Geronimo, Derby and OpenJPA

OpenJPA tutorial for beginners available

With the release of the IBM WebSphere OpenJPA V2.0 open Alpha, there will be a renewed interest in OpenJPA by those that have not yet learned it. For those that have been using OpenJPA, this release will provide new functions and features. For those that have never used JPA, the Open Alpha site has an excellent getting-started tutorial. This tutorial is a great place to learn the basics. This tutorial is labeled as part 1 and does not require the WebSphere Application Server. It uses J2SE, MySQL and Eclipse.
The tutorial steps through the parts of OpenJPA, including the way it uses annotations, the persistence.xml file and JPQL. To keep it simple and to allow the user maximum flexibility the complete working code is provided.

You can download the tutorial here:
IBM Websphere OpenJPA Tutorial Part 1
*free site registration required

WebSphere JPA 2.0 Open Alpha is now available!

Hi,
The WebSphere JPA team is proud to announce the availability of the IBM WebSphere Application Server V7 Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Alpha. Details can be found here...

https://www14.software.ibm.com/iwm/web/cc/earlyprograms/websphere/wsasjpaoa/

This JPA 2.0 Open Alpha is based off the Public Final Draft #2 of the JPA 2.0 specification, which can be found here...

http://jcp.org/en/jsr/detail?id=317

If you are looking for something a bit more readable that highlights the new JPA 2.0 features, you could also reference the following two articles...

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/techjournal/0909_col_sutter/0909_col_sutter.html
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-typesafejpa/

Since the WebSphere JPA solution is built on top of the Apache OpenJPA project, you can always follow our progress via these URLs...

http://openjpa.apache.org/
http://openjpa.apache.org/jpa-20-roadmap.html

Enjoy!
Kevin