Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) Course Catalog
Unisys Agile Business Suite — A Fast and Easy Way to Develop Mission Critical Applications!
AB Suite Developer runs as a package within the widely-used Microsoft Visual Studio. It also works with Microsoft Team Foundation Server to provide Application Lifecycle Management.
Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) is a Unisys development environment that comprises a suite of software products used to design, develop, test, debug, build, deploy, run, and maintain business-critical, transaction-oriented solutions for ClearPath® MCP and Microsoft Windows environments.
These tools provide a familiar environment that enables application developers to quickly achieve and maintain a high level of productivity. Team Foundation Server helps streamline operations and reduce project-management costs by giving all team members access to common project-related information.
Unisys Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) Developer provides a model-driven approach to application development. Using a high-level scripting language and industry-popular tools, application developers can generate complete applications from a set of business specifications defined in the model.
AB Suite Helps you Capitalize on Change, Rather Than Just Respond to it!
so mobile users can execute transactions easily on tablets and smart phones running Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 in addition to iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry devices.
With AB Suite tools, business and technical professionals truly collaborate—sharing a common language to direct changes and design new capabilities at the highest possible level. This encourages people to think in terms of what an application should do, and not worry about how it should be coded or deployed. This unique approach eliminates miscommunication that leads to costly errors and time-consuming redesigns—and speeds your time-to-value.
Integration with the ClearPath ePortal specialty partition not only makes it easier for programmers to modernize server-based applications, but also expands the range of application access options for end users conducting business at the point of customer contact and service.
AB Suite Client Tools
AB Suite Gives CIOs a Way to Quickly Commission Applications That Address Pressing Business Challenges! Because application developers can use contemporary techniques and familiar tools to develop and modernize applications, an organization can capitalize quickly on emerging business opportunities.
AB Suite for MCP and AB Suite for Windows are Integrated with the Unisys ClearPath ePortal for MCP Software… Quickly Modernize Server-Based Applications! Developers can use the combination of Microsoft Visual Studio with ePortal Developer to quickly web-enable enterprise applications without changing the applications themselves. They can replace outmoded text-based application interfaces with contemporary graphic looks, 2
Unisys offers a very rich set of client tools for both the Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) and Agile Business Suite (AB Suite) product sets. These capabilities enable you to generate end-user interfaces that range from simple web pages using the ASP .NET Generator to desktop applications deployed using Presentation Client to sophisticated client applications that can be embellished using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET.
Design User Interfaces with Client Framework With AB Suite on Windows 5.0 we introduced Client Framework. This offers organizations the capability to design user interfaces with tools like WPF, WCF, and Blend by developers with minimal knowledge of AB Suite.
Migrate EAE Applications to AB Suite Unisys has also enhanced the compatibility of AB Suite with the predecessor Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) product. That compatibility makes it even easier to migrate EAE applications to AB Suite.
Education Maximizes Your IT Investment Unisys provides several courses to train your personnel to effectively use the unique features and capabilities of AB Suite. Our classes reflect our commitment to provide world-class training to enable you to optimize your investment in Unisys products and services.
Delivered in Your Work Environment -
Tailored Classes -
We offer standard courses, as well as customized training. Our training content is developed, refined and delivered by technical consultants who have real world experience, gained by working with Unisys clients in some of the world’s largest organizations.
Develop and Expand Your Skills We provide training offerings that will: Provide you with the skills needed to maximize your productivity Quickly and efficiently help you extend your value in this highly competitive world We offer state-of-the-art training in a variety of delivery formats allowing you to choose the one that works best for you: Classroom training at your site or a Unisys location Computer-based training at your desktop Video sessions over the Internet
An additional advantage is that the class is taught on your equipment, so students are learning in their own work environment.
Client site classes can be tailored to meet your needs. You might shorten a class by eliminating topics that are not relevant to your environment or combine portions of several related courses into a single course, or have the instructor vary the emphasis of topics depending on your staff's and site's requirements.
Definition Assistance -
If you're not sure exactly what training you need or how to best tailor an existing course, our qualified, experienced staff will assist you to define the exact training you need to meet your specific training requirements.
Self-Paced Training As a flexible alternative to classroom training, Unisys offers self-paced training for select AB Suite topics, which enables the student to move at their own pace through the course modules.
Client Site Classroom Training You pick the date and the class location and we bring the instructor to you! With client site training, courses can be scheduled on a date that is convenient for you, and because they are at your location, you don't incur travel costs and students won't be away from home.
Courses Unisys is pleased to present a suite of training offerings that will provide you with the skills needed to maximize your productivity.
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Course List The training courses listed in the following table are Unisys standard courses. If you have a training need that is not covered by our standard courseware please contact your Unisys representative as new training is developed on an on-going basis. Delivery modes include: Classroom: Instructor-led presentations delivered in a classroom environment, which when applicable include product demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises. Self-Study: Self-study can include computer-based training on CD-ROMs, workbooks, and/or video training that is viewed via the Internet on the YouTube site. For sites without access to YouTube, the videos will be available on Unisys Product Support site (www.support.unisys.com). This type of offering works best when there is another employee in your organization who is experienced with the product and can mentor the student.
Unisys AB Suite Courses The following is a list of available AB Suite training. The courses are listed in numeric order by course number. Please refer to the Training Paths on the following page for courses listed in recommended prerequisite order.
Course Title
Duration
Delivery Mode
4 days
Classroom
Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (CEL8031) – Part classroom instruction, part mentoring
8 to 10 days
Classroom
AB Suite Concepts for Advanced Users (CEL8032)
4 to 5 days
Classroom
AB Suite External Interfaces – Windows Platforms (CEL8033)
2 to 12 days
Classroom
3.5 days
Classroom
Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (CES8014)
Self-paced
Self-Study
Agile Business Suite Runtime for Windows Operating System Administration (CES8016)
Self-paced
Self-Study
Agile Business Suite Runtime for ClearPath MCP Operating System Administration (CES8017)
Self-paced
Self-Study
Agile Business Suite Getting Started With Automated Test Tool (CES8041)
Self-paced
Self-Study
Agile Business Suite Component Enabler for .NET - ASP.NET Applications for Mobile Devices (CES8042)
Self-paced
Self-Study
External Data Access in AB Suite (CES8043)
Self-paced
Self-Study
AB Suite Windows Runtime Administration Interface (CES8044)
Self-paced
Self-Study
ClearPath ePortal for AB Suite and EAE (Self-Study; Free/Complimentary Online Videos)
Self-paced
Self-Study
Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (CEL8022)
Using Source Control with AB Suite (CEL8034)
Detailed outlines for each course title listed are provided following the Training Paths depicted on the next page.
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Agile Business Suite Solution Training Paths Unisys recommends the following training paths be used as a guide to our standard courses. Tailored training paths can be developed for your site, which could include combining topics from several courses in the curriculum. These tracks are a guideline for beginning training and are subject to adjustment based on an individual or site’s requirements.
Developer Personnel The following courses are designed to introduce Agile Business Suite Developer to developer personnel. To start the track, a separate course is available for non-experienced and experienced Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) users.
Operations Personnel These courses are designed to teach new and existing users how to administer Agile Business Suite Runtime systems on a ClearPath MCP host and/or a Windows server.
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Note: Some courses assume basic Microsoft Visual Studio experience. Please see each course’s detailed description for recommended prerequisite knowledge.
Agile Business Suite Courses Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (CEL8022)
Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (CEL8031)
This 4-day course is designed to introduce Agile Business Suite Developer to experienced EAE developers moving to AB Suite Developer. The course helps students understand new features and concepts in AB Suite and enables them to start developing applications. At the completion of this course, students should be able to:
This 8 to 10 day course focuses on changes to the Developer user interface; System Modeler Functionalities; Modeling constructs and the scripting language (LDL+); Reports; System generation and deployment options; and Debugger. The course was designed for experienced EAE Developer users moving to AB Suite Developer who have basic knowledge of AB Suite. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Understand the major differences between the EAE and AB Suite development environments
Identify the tasks that can be performed using AB Suite
Use the Model Importer and Model Exporter Tools
Identify the differences between EAE and AB Suite
Understand Object-Oriented Concepts with respect to AB Suite
Identify the options to customize Visual Studio settings for System Modeler
Understand how model constructs in EAE are mapped to AB Suite
Identify the AB Suite options available for the development of a model
Understand the differences between LDL and LDL+
Create a model in AB Suite
Use Debugger to test and debug an AB Suite application
Identify the different commands available in AB Suite and how they are used
Build an AB Suite application
Identify the differences between LDL and LDL+
Use the ReEldor Utility
Write logic commands in AB Suite
Key topics include: AB Suite Overview; Introduction to
Create and manage reports in AB Suite
System Modeler; Introduction to Object-Oriented
Build a system in AB Suite
Concepts; Model Constructs in System Modeler;
Identify the tasks that can be performed using Debugger in AB Suite
Applications with System Modeler; Writing Logic Using
Debug the system and reports
LDL+; Using Debugger; Building an Application; and
Key topics include: AB Suite – An Overview; Visual Studio Overview; Development Environment in AB Suite; Logic in AB Suite; Reports in AB Suite; Build a System in AB Suite; and Debugger in AB Suite. Prerequisites: The course assumes that students are experienced EAE Developer users and that they have basic knowledge of AB Suite Developer. The course is presented as halfclassroom training and half mentoring. In this way, students are able to learn in a formal setting and apply what they have learned to the actual AB Suite applications they maintain and enhance while having an AB Suite Developer expert close by to advise and correct.
Importing and Exporting a Model; Developing
Using the ReEldor Utility. Prerequisites: The course assumes that students are experienced EAE developers. Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio and ObjectOriented programming concepts is required.
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AB Suite Concepts for Advanced Users (CEL8032) This 4 to 5-day course (duration can vary depending on the student's experience using AB Suite) is designed to explain Object Oriented concepts used in AB Suite and enable the users to develop applications in AB Suite using advanced concepts. The course focuses on:
a basic knowledge of AB Suite concepts and experience using AB Suite. They should also have prior knowledge of .NET programming. For the Client Framework module, the student must have prior knowledge of the technology of choice, such as WPF/XAML, MVC, or WCF. It is recommended that before attending this training course, the participants should complete one of the following AB Suite courses:
Applying Object Oriented concepts in AB Suite
Applying advanced techniques of AB Suite in application development
Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (Instructor-led)
Developing applications using AB Suite to enhance performance
Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (Self-paced)
Prerequisites: It is assumed that you have basic knowledge of AB Suite concepts and experience using AB Suite. Before attending this training course, you should complete one of the following AB Suite courses: Agile Business Suite Developer for EAE Users (Instructor-led) or Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (Self-paced). It is also recommended that you go through the Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (Instructor-led) course before attending this training.
It is also recommended that the participants go through the Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications (Instructor-led) course before attending this training. Key Topics: AB Suite External Interfaces: An Overview; Working with Component Enabler Based Client Tools; Working with Business Integrator; Calling out of AB Suite for Windows .NET; Calling into AB Suite for Windows .NET; Working with Client Framework Project, and Strategy Discussion.
Agile Business Suite External Interfaces (CEL8033) This course is designed for AB Suite users who wish to learn the external interfaces available in AB Suite. The course participants can also include Enterprise Application Environment (EAE) users who have now migrated to AB Suite and have some experience in working with AB Suite. The course covers the external interface options available in AB Suite and focuses on designing and implementing a variety of external interfaces that expose capabilities within the AB Suite application or interfaces from other applications. The external interfaces may be various end-user clients, other AB Suite or EAE applications, or applications and data provided in other development languages, potentially on other runtime platforms. This course is designed to provide the students a good understanding of the external interface options available to their AB Suite application, and depending on the modules selected, a working knowledge of the interface methods covered in detail during the training. The course length varies from 2-12 days (typical duration is 6 – 7 days) depending on topics selected. It is unlikely that all modules will be delivered in all cases. Prerequisites: Participants require
Using Source Control with AB Suite (CEL8034) This 3.5 day course is for experienced AB Suite users involved in development and release management. The course focuses on AB Suite with Team Foundation Server (TFS); Installing TFS 2013; Using AB Suite and TFS Source Control; Application Life Cycle Management using TFS; Using Compare Tools; and Source Control Operations. Upon completion, students should be able to: Understand the source control facilities available in AB Suite to access Team Foundation Server (TFS); Install, configure, perform administration tasks—TFS 2013; Set up the Source Control Bank; Work in a shared model database environment; Use the general and special functions in TFS; Understand the compare, merge, and report differences functions available in System Modeler and TFS to perform compare and merge operations; Use the compare, merge, and report differences utilities in System Modeler; Use the compare function in TFS; Perform labeling, branching, and merging operations; Establish the development, test, and production source control environments; and Perform release management. Prerequisites: Participants require 7
a basic understanding of the source control tool and must have administrative training required for the installation and configuration of the source control tool. Key Topics: AB Suite with Team Foundation Server (TFS); Installing TFS 2013; Using AB Suite and TFS Source Control; Application Life Cycle Management using TFS; Using Compare Tools; and Source Control Operations.
Getting Started with Agile Business Suite Developer (CES8014) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 70 hours; 10 days) is for developers who have no experience with EAE. Note: an alternate agenda is provided for experienced Enterprise Application Developer users; following the alternative agenda will enable experienced EA Developer users to complete the Getting Started course in approximately 35 hours (5 days). This course introduces you to the AB Suite Development Environment. Upon completion, students should be able to:
Model applications in System Modeler
Test and debug your application using the integrated Debugger
Deploy an application to a Windows Runtime host
Key topics include: Installing AB Suite; What is Developer?; Using the model; Using folders and dictionaries; Introducing classes; Testing your forms; Defining events; Introducing the runtime cycle; Defining logics; Controlling the runtime cycle; Debugging your application; Errors and feedback; Simple data manipulation; Using methods; Using vanilla classes; Defining profiles; Advanced data manipulation; Developing reports; Designing user interfaces; Using session-persistent attributes; Deploying your application; and Introduction to Automated Test Tool. Prerequisites: Participants require a basic understanding of Object Oriented (OO) terminology and techniques, and some experience using Microsoft Visual Studio.
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Agile Business Suite Runtime for Windows Administration (CES8016) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 6 hours) is designed to teach new and existing users how to administer AB Suite Runtime systems on Windows servers. It includes demonstrations, student notes, and practical exercises. This administration course will introduce you to:
Runtime architecture
Configuring Runtime
Runtime database security
Generating a Runtime system
Managing Runtime systems
Managing Runtime reports
Migrating data from an EAE Runtime database to an AB Suite Runtime database
Prerequisites: You must have a working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database management systems to be able to perform the various database related administration tasks described in this course. Note: This course is best taken under the guidance of a mentor. A mentor is an experienced Runtime administrator who can help you understand concepts and techniques, and provide check-points to review your progress. They can also help you to apply what you are learning in this course to your business’s processes and standards. If a mentor has not already been assigned, you should find someone in your organization who can help you with this course.
Agile Business Suite Runtime for ClearPath MCP Operating System Administration (CES8017) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 14 hours) is designed to teach new and existing users how to administer Agile Business Suite Runtime systems on ClearPath MCP hosts. Upon completion, students should be able to:
overview of ATT; List the uses of ATT; Record Test Cases; and Play Back Test Cases. Key topics include:
Describe how to build a Runtime system.
Understand and use the Runtime Control Facilities.
Configure a Runtime Environment.
Describe how to transfer a Runtime system.
Understand how to manage reports in AB Suite and use the Report Output Control (ROC) screens.
Key topics include: AB Suite Runtime; Generating a Runtime System; Using the Runtime Control Facilities; Configuring the Runtime Environment; Runtime Transfer; and Managing Reports. Prerequisites: The course assumes students are proficient in Menu Assisted Resource Control (MARC) and Command AND Edit (CANDE), and have a conceptual understanding of Enterprise Transaction Server (COMS) and Enterprise Database Server (DMSII) principles. Knowledge and experience in the general use of the AB Suite Development Environment is desirable. Software requirements: To complete the practical exercises in this workbook, you will need to install and configure AB Suite Development Environment and the corresponding version of MCP Runtime. You will also need permissions to generate and deploy a system to an MCP host machine. For more information on installation and configuration of AB Suite Developer and Runtime, refer to the Agile Business Suite Installation and Configuration Guide.
Agile Business Suite Getting Started With Automated Test Tool (ATT) (CES8041) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 1 hour) is for developers who use Agile Business Suite to develop applications. The course teaches how to record and play back test cases for the applications developed in Agile Business Suite using ATT. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Provide an
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Overview of ATT
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Workflow of ATT
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Installing ATT
Understand the Runtime architecture and the various components involved in Runtime administration.
Automated Test Tool: An Overview
Using ATT -
ATT User Interface
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System Modeler Test List Editor
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Recording Modes
Recording Test Cases -
Recording a Test Case in Connect mode with WPF Client
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Recording a Test Case in Disconnect mode with WPF Client
Playing Back Test Cases -
Configure ATT for Playback
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Playback a WPF Client Recording using Visual Studio
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Build a WPF Client Recording Using Team Foundation Server
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Configure a VB.Net Recording for Playback
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Playback a VB.Net Client Recording Using Visual Studio
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Playback Using Sample Test Script.
Prerequisites: Students require a basic understanding of software testing terminologies/techniques and experience using Agile Business Suite. They should also have the knowledge to deploy an application and access the application using Winforms Client, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and the following Component Enabler clients: VB.Net and ASP.Net. It is recommended and will be helpful if you have prior knowledge of .NET programming.
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Agile Business Suite Component Enabler for .NET ASP.NET Applications for Mobile Devices (CES8042) (Self-Study) This self-paced course (approximately 2 hours) teaches how to create a new presentation for the SREP Details information screen in a separate language and you will design a different presentation for a language called Mobile (designed for primary language). Key topics include:
Importing a model
Designing the form
Adding the ispec to the bundle
Configuring and deploying the system
Accessing the application
Prerequisites: To complete the activities in this tutorial you need the following setup: Install AB Suite Developer, Runtime and Component Enabler on your system; Install Windows Mobile Device Emulator 6.0 or above, and Install the latest version of ActiveSync. It is assumed that you know how to develop ASP.NET desktop applications using AB Suite.
External Data Access in AB Suite (CES8043) This self-paced course (approximately 1 hour) teaches: accessing external data source using external classes; creating, synchronizing, configuring, and reading external classes; and using the EPCReconfigure utility. The course was designed for developers who use Agile Business Suite to develop applications and EAE developers who want to migrate OS 2200 data to AB Suite. After completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Describe external classes
Manage external classes
Read external classes
Use the EPCReconfigure utility
Prerequisites: Students require a basic knowledge of AB Suite concepts and experience using AB Suite. They should also have a basic knowledge of Object-Oriented concepts and the Visual Studio environment. It is also recommended that the students should complete the following courses:
AB Suite Developer for EAE Users or
Advanced Concepts for AB Suite Users
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Maintaining and Enhancing Agile Business Suite Applications or
AB Suite Windows Runtime Administration Interface (CES8044) This self-paced course (approximately 2 hours) explains the Command Line Commands and the Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that allow you to perform Runtime Administration tasks. The course was designed for developers who use AB Suite to develop and manage applications. After the completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe the Runtime Administration Interface; Execute the Command Line Commands to perform Runtime Administration tasks and Access the Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to perform Runtime Administration tasks. Prerequisites: Students require a thorough knowledge of AB Suite concepts. They should also have knowledge of C# programming language. It is also recommended that the students should complete the Agile Business Suite Runtime for the Windows Operating System Administration course as a prerequisite.
ClearPath ePortal for AB Suite and EAE (Self-Study) ClearPath ePortal is an end-to-end, integrated solution for rapidly modernizing ClearPath applications, extending them to reach new partners and markets through Web, Mobile and Web Services technologies. In this series of videos the steps to develop AB Suite / EAE data source and different types of presentation projects in ClearPath ePortal Developer for modernizing AB Suite/EAE applications are presented. The videos are built on top of the steps performed in a previous video; therefore, it is advised to watch them in this specific order:
How to Generate Bundles for AB Suite EAE Data Source Project
How to create AB Suite EAE Data Source Project
How to create AB Suite EAE Web Presentation Project
How to Create AB Suite EAE Smartphone Presentation Project
Customizing AB Suite EAE Application in ePortal
How to Create WCF RESTful Service Application
Note: These videos are complimentary and are located at www.YouTube.com by searching on the video titles. For sites without access to YouTube, the videos are available on Unisys Product Support site. (www.support.unisys.com)
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